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Delta SHOPMASTER 28-248 Instruction Manual

Delta SHOPMASTER 28-248 Instruction Manual

14" wood cutting band saw
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14" Wood Cutting Band Saw
(Model 28-248)
(Model 28-475X)
PART NO. 426-02-651-0055 - 08-26-05 - Rev. A
Copyright © 2005 Delta Machinery
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  • Page 1 14" Wood Cutting Band Saw (Model 28-248) (Model 28-475X) PART NO. 426-02-651-0055 - 08-26-05 - Rev. A Copyright © 2005 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, 1-800-223-7278 ( 1-800-463-3582).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............2 SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS.

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ AND UN DER STAND ALL WARNINGS AND OP ER AT ING IN STRUC TIONS BE FORE USING THIS EQUIP MENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE.

  • Page 5: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    11. NEVER START THE MACHINE with the workpiece against the blade. 12. HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the table. DO NOT attempt to saw a workpiece that does not have a flat surface against the table. 13. HOLD WORKPIECE FIRMLY and feed into blade at a moderate speed.

  • Page 6: Power Connections

    POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug.

  • Page 7: Functional Description

    3. Grounded, cord-connected machines intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating between 150 - 250 volts, inclusive: If the machine is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Fig. C, the machine will have a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Fig.

  • Page 8: Carton Contents

    2. Use a 3/8" wrench to remove the two bolts (B) Fig. 1 that attach the motor to the packing skid. 3. Remove the bolts that attach the stand (C) Fig. 2 and the saw (D) to the the packing skid (A) with a 1/2" wrench.
  • Page 9 Fig. E 15. 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Hex Head Screw (4) 16. 5/16-18 x 3/4" Carriage Head Bolt (16) 17. #10-24 x 1/2" Socket Head Cap Screw (8) 18. #10-32 x 1/2" Pan Head Screw (4) 19. 5/16" Flat Washer (4) 20.
  • Page 10 ATTACHING THE MOTOR TO THE MOTOR BRACKET 1. Position the motor (A) Fig. 5 on the motor brackets (B). Align the holes in the motor with the holes in the motor bracket. 2. Insert a 5/16-18 x 3/4" carriage head bolt through the hole in the motor bracket and the hole in the motor. 3.
  • Page 11 MOUNTING AN LVC BOX TO THE CABINET SINGLE PHASE (MODELS 28-248F & 28-348F) NOTE: The single phase LVC box comes with a connected power cord. The three-phase LVC box does NOT come with a power cord. NOTE: Attach both the single phase model and the three-phase model according to the following instructions. 1.
  • Page 12 NOTE: Place the motor cord behind the dust chute unless you are using the accessory height attachment with your saw. In that case, position the cord in front of the dust chute. NOTE: Be certain that the tab on the dust chute (B) Fig. 9 snaps into the cutout (C) in the top of the stand.
  • Page 13 ATTACHING THE DOOR TO THE STAND 1. Align the two holes in one of the male hinges (A) Fig. 14 with the two holes on the stand. NOTE: Point the hinge “up” (Fig. 14). 2. From the inside of the stand, insert a #10-24 x 1/2" socket head cap screw through the hole in the stand, and thread the screw into the hinge.
  • Page 14 2. Raise the motor and install the belt over the motor pulley (B) Fig. 23. 3. Place a straight edge (C) Fig. 23 through the belt opening in the saw stand and against the upper and lower back of the saw pulley. Check the in/out alignment of the motor pulley against the straight edge. If necessary, adjust the position of the motor pulley by loosening the set screw (D) Fig.
  • Page 15 ATTACHING THE TABLE TO THE SAW 1. Insert the two table studs (A) Fig. 24 on the bottom of the table into the two holes in the trunnion assemblies (B). NOTE: Face the slot (C) Fig. 24 in the front of the table toward the front of the saw.
  • Page 16 7. Close the two wheel-guard doors (B) Fig. 28 and the blade-guard door (C). 8. Move the quick tension lever (D) Fig. 29 toward the front of the saw to tension the blade. 9. See the section “OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS” to adjust the blade tension and tracking.
  • Page 17 1. Remove the two outer hex nuts and lock washers (A) Fig. 31 from the two screws on the back of the switch box (B). 2. Insert the two screws (C) Fig. 32 (located on the back of the switch box) into the two holes (D) in the band saw arm.

  • Page 18: Operation

    TILTING THE TABLE Disconnect the machine from the power source! 1. You can tilt the band saw table 45° to the right and 9° to the left. To tilt the table to the right, loosen the two clamp handles (A) Fig. 40, tilt the table to the desired angle.
  • Page 19 ADJUSTING THE 90 DEGREE TABLE STOP ° DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE! 1. Loosen the table clamp handles (A) Fig. 40, and tilt the table to the right. 2. Rotate the stop (B) Fig. 42 out of the way. 3. Place a square (G) Fig. 43 on the table and against the blade and position the table 90° to the blade. 4.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Blade Tension

    - Fig.46). 3. Move the blade tension lever to the right as far as it will go. Pull outward (away from the saw) on the entire handle assembly (A) Fig. 47, and turn the the assembly until the appropriate width of the blade is shown on the top of the blade tension scale (C).

  • Page 21: Tracking The Blade

    TRACKING THE BLADE Disconnect the machine from the power source! Before tracking the blade, make sure that the blade guides and blade support bearings are clear of the blade. After applying tension to the blade, rotate the wheels slowly forward by hand and observe the blade’s movement.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Lower Blade Guides And Blade Support Bearing

    (B). 3. Adjust the guides (A) Fig. 52 so that the front edge of the guides is just behind the “gullets” of the saw teeth. The complete guide block bracket can be moved in or out by loosening the thumb screw (C) and turning the knurled knob (D) Fig.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    In most cases, it is easier and safer to turn the stock and saw out through the waste material, rather than try to withdraw the stock from the blade.
  • Page 24 Trouble: BAND SAW DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED. Probable Cause 1. Low voltage due to improper extension cord size. 2. Low voltage. 3. Motor wired for incorrect voltage. Trouble: BLADES BREAK. Probable Cause 1. Blade not tensioned properly. 2. Blade guides improperly adjusted.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    BAND SAW BLADES A band saw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is subjected to tremendous strain. You can obtain long use from a band saw blade if you use it properly. Be sure to use blades of the proper thickness, width, and temper for the various types of material and cuts.

  • Page 26: Service

    REPLACEMENT PARTS When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Check the parts list included for more information. Parts lists can also be found online at www.deltamachinery.com. SERVICE AND REPAIRS All quality tools will eventually require servicing, or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    WARRANTY To register your tool for warranty service visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com. Two Year Limited New Product Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any new Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer returns the product prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station with proof of purchase of the product within two years and provides Delta with reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection.

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