Safety Rules For Band Saws; Specifications - Delta 28-150 Instruction Manual

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SAWS
1. DO NOT OPERATE YOUR BAND SAW UNTIL it is
completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions.
2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the oper-
ation of band saws, obtain advice from your supervisor,
instructor, or other qualified person.
3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
4. NEVER turn the machine "ON" before clearing the
table of all objects (tools, scrap pieces, etc.).
5. NEVER start the band saw with the workpiece con-
tacting the saw blade.
6. ADJUST the upper guide assembly by no more than
1/4" above the material being cut.
7. MAKE SURE the blade tension and blade tracking
are properly adjusted.
8. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers away from the
blade.
9. CHECK for proper blade size and type.
10. DO NOT attempt to saw stock that does not have a
flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.
11. HOLD material firmly against the table and feed into
blade at a moderate speed.
12. TURN OFF machine if the material is to be backed
out of an uncompleted cut.
13. MAKE "relief" cuts before cutting long curves.
14. DO NOT remove jammed cut-off pieces until blade
has stopped.
15. STOP the machine before removing scrap pieces
from the table.
16. NEVER perform layout, assembly, or set-up work on
the table while the machine is operating.
17. ALWAY WEAR PROPER EAR PROTECTION.
18. AVOID awkward hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause a hand to move into the blade.
19. DO NOT cut material that is too small to be safely
supported.
20. MAKE SURE the blade teeth point downward
toward the table.
21. ALWAYS maintain proper adjustment of blade ten-
sion, blade guides, and blade support bearings.
22. SHUT OFF the power and clean the table and work
area before leaving the machine.
23. SHOULD any part of your band saw be missing,
damaged, or fail in any way, or any electrical component
fail to perform properly, shut off switch and remove plug
from power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged,
or failed parts before resuming operation.
24. THE USE of attachments and accessories not rec-
ommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries.
25. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe
and proper operation of this product is available from
the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive,
Itasca, IL60143-3201 in the Accident Prevention
Manual for Industrial Operation and also in the Safety
Data Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to
the American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1
Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machinery and
the U.S. Depart-ment of Labor OSHA 1910.213
Regulations.
26. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN or use in damp loca-
tion.
27. When the tool is not in use, the switch chould be
locked in the "OFF" position to prevent unauthorized
ues.
28. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them fre-
quently and use them to instruct other users.
SPECIFICATIONS
Motor:
Blade Speed:
Table Size:
Table Groove:
Table Tilt:
Blade Width:
1/3 H.R, 120V, Single Phase
3000 SF/M
11-3/8" x 11-3/8"
1/4 "x 5/8"
45 ° right
1/8 "minimum / 3/8 "maximum
Blade Length:
Capacities:
Height:
Length:
Width:
Weight:
59-1/2"
Blade to frame 9"
Under Guide 3-3/4"
29"
19-1/4"
12-1/2"
33 Ibs.