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Delta 28-682 Instruction Manual

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18" Band Saw
(Model 28-682)
PART NO. 911988 - 07-28-04
Copyright © 2004 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).
please call
In Canada call

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  • Page 1 18" Band Saw (Model 28-682) PART NO. 911988 - 07-28-04 Copyright © 2004 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). please call In Canada call...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............2 SAFETY GUIDELINES .

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    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. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage. 1. 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: Extension Cords

    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: Functional Description

    FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Delta Model 28-682 is an 18" Wood Cutting Band Saw. This machine has speeds of 2300 and 3250 SFPM (surface feet per minute). Its blade to frame capacity is 17 blade tensioning mechanism for ease of changing blades. The Delta Model 28-682 has a large 17 that can be tilted 48 degrees to the right and 10 degrees to the left.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    2. Align the two holes of the On/Off switch with the two holes (B) Fig. 4 on the front of the saw. 3. Thread the two screws (located loose in the switch box) into the two holes in the front of the saw and tighten securely.
  • Page 10 TABLE 1. Remove the table pin (A) Fig. 5. 2. Align the blade with the table slot (B) Fig. 5. Slide the table until the blade has reached the center cutout (C) Fig. 5, then rotate the table 90 degrees toward the front of the machine. NOTE: Make sure that the table slot (B) Fig.

  • Page 11: Table Insert

    FENCE 1. Align the two holes (A) Fig. 9 in the front fence rail with the two holes (B) in the front of the table. NOTE: Make sure that the scale on the front fence rail is facing upward. 2. Insert a 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" socket-head cap screw through one of the holes (A) Fig. 9 hole in the front fence rail. Place a spacer on the screw between the front fence rail and the table.

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPPING SAW The power switch is located on the left side of the machine. To turn the machine “ON”, push the green start button (A) Fig. 14. To turn the machine “OFF”, push the red stop button (B).

  • Page 13: Tracking The Blade

    Raise the blade tension lever to the “up” position and turn it clockwise to increase tension or counter- clockwise to relieve the tension. After the first turn, lower the blade tension lever and check the tension scale. If the tension is still not correct, repeat the procedure.

  • Page 14: Changing Speeds

    DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. Adjust the blade support bearing (B) Fig. 22 so that it is within 1/64” of, but not touching the back of the saw blade when the blade is at rest. To adjust, loosen the indexable locking lever (C) and slide the bracket in or out until the adjustment is correct.

  • Page 15: Changing Blades

    ADJUSTING THE TABLE POSITIVE STOP DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. This machine is equipped with a positive stop that allows the table to be rapidly positioned at 90 degrees to the blade after the table has been tilted. To check and adjust: 1.

  • Page 16: Adjusting Belt Tension

    When withdrawing the piece being cut, changing the cut, or for any other reason, be careful not to accidentally draw the blade off the wheels. 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 17: Troubleshooting

    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 you use blades of the proper thickness, width and temper for the various types of material and cuts.
  • Page 18 2. Stand on uneven surface. 3. Worn belt. 4. Pulley not aligned. 5. Motor not fastened securely. Trouble: BAND SAW DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED. Probable Cause 1. Low voltage due to improper extension cord size. 2. Low voltage.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    KEEP MACHINE CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed air.
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