If you have any questions rela- tive to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.
22. THE USE of attachments and accessories not rec- ommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries. 23. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from the...
UNPACKING AND CLEANING Your new Disc Sander is shipped complete in one container. Carefully unpack the sander and all loose items from the shipping container. Fig. 2, illustrates the sander and all loose items. Remove the protective coating from machined sur- faces of the machine.
Running on low voltage will damage the motor. Your disc sander is wired for 110-120 volt, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the disc sander to the power source, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position. The motor provides a no-load speed of 1725 RPM.
The switch (A) Fig. 8, is located on the top of the motor. To turn sander “ON” move switch (A) toward rear of sander. To turn the sander “OFF” move switch (A) to the front position as shown. LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF”...
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WITH THE ABRASIVE DISC MAKE CERTAIN MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. 1. Check to see if the miter gage slot (G) Fig. 10, is par- allel with the disc by placing a combination square in the miter gage slot with one end of the square against the disc as shown.
TILTING THE TABLE AND ADJUSTING THE 45 DEGREE POSITIVE STOPS MAKE CERTAIN MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE MAKING ADJUST- MENTS. The table can be tilted up to 45 degrees up or down. To tilt the table down as shown in Fig. 14, loosen table lock handles (A) Fig.
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APPLY BRAKE WHILE SWITCH IS IN THE “ON” POSI- TION, FOR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO MACHINE. This 12" Disc Sander is equipped with a manual disc brake which can be applied by pressing down on brake lever (A) Fig. 20, after the switch has been turned off.
The majority of work performed on the disc sander is usually accomplished using the table as a support as shown in Fig. 20, but a 3/8" x 3/4" slot (A) Fig. 22, is machined into the table of the sander to facilitate miter gauge applications as shown in Fig.
PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a network of Porter- Cable•Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations. To obtain additional information regarding your Delta quality product or to obtain parts, service, warranty assistance, or the location of the nearest service outlet, please call 1-800-223-7278, (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
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