Operating Controls And Adjustments; Starting And Stopping Saw; Locking Switch In The "Off" Position; Adjusting Blade Tension - Delta 28-190 Instruction Manual

OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

STARTING AND
STOPPING SAW
The switch (A) Fig. 15, is located on the front side of the
band saw. To turn the saw "ON" move the switch (A) to
the up position. To turn the saw "OFF" move the switch
(A) to the down position.
LOCKING SWITCH
IN THE "OFF" POSITION
We suggest that when the saw is not in use, the switch
be locked in the "OFF" position. This can be done by
grasping the switch toggle (B) Fig. 16, and pulling it out
of the switch, as shown. With the switch toggle (B)
removed, the switch will not operate. However, should
the switch toggle be removed while the machine is
running, the switch can be turned "OFF" once, but
cannot be restarted without inserting the switch toggle
(B).
ADJUSTING
BLADE TENSION
With the saw blade centered on the two band saw
wheels, slightly loosen wing nut located behind knob (D)
Fig. 17. Turn the tension knob (A) Fig. 17, clockwise to in-
crease blade tension or counter-clockwise to decrease
blade tension until the indicator (B) lines up with the cor-
responding blade width on scale (C). Tighten wing nut
located behind knob (D). NOTE: The scale is correct for
average work, and is not affected by use of re-brazed
saw blades. We urge you to use the scale until you have
become familiar enough with the operation of the band
saw to vary the tension a little for different kinds of
blades or work. Over-tensioning is a common cause of
blade breakage and unsatisfactory blade performance.
When the band saw is not in use, it is good practice to
release tension to prolong the life of the blade.
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Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17