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14" Wood Cutting
Band Saw
(Model 28-278)
PART NO. 426-02-651-0039 - 08-31-01
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- Page 1 14" Wood Cutting Band Saw (Model 28-278) PART NO. 426-02-651-0039 - 08-31-01 Copyright © 2001 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...
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Page 2: General Safety Rules
If you have any questions relative to a particu- lar application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or should be performed on the product. -
Page 3: Additional Safety Rules For Band Saws
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SAWS IF you are not thouroughly familiar with the operation of Hold material firmly and feed into blade at a moderate band saws, obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor, or speed. some other qualified person. Turn off the tool if the material is to be backed out of an Make sure wiring codes and recommended electrical uncompleted or jammed cut. -
Page 4: Extension Cords
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD Delta Model 28-278 is a 14" Band Saw with a 3/4 HP motor. The unit comes with an open stand and has the capacity to cut stock up to 6-1/4" thick and 14" wide. UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the tool and all loose items from the shipping container(s). -
Page 5: Carton Contents
CARTON CONTENTS The Delta Model 28-278 comes packaged with the saw, stand, motor, belt and belt guard, pulleys, and hardware. ASSEMBLY Fig. 1 Fig. 2 ASSEMBLING STAND Begin the assembly of the stand (Fig. 1) by inserting sixteen 5/16-18 x 5/8" carriage bolts (A) (eight of which are shown) through the holes in the legs (B) and the holes in the short and long tie bars (C). - Page 6 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 ATTACHING SWITCH 1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. CAUTION: Follow this procedure to ensure proper grounding of the switch to prevent an electric shock hazard. 3. Remove the outer hex nut (A) Fig. 5 from the switch (B). 4.
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Page 8: Tilting The Table
Fig.18 Fig.17 TABLE INSERT Place the table insert (A) Fig. 17 in the hole provided in the table. Engage the protrusion of the insert in the indent (B) in the table. TILTING THE TABLE The table on the band saw can be tilted 45 degrees to the right and 10 degrees to the left. To tilt the table to the right, loosen the two locking knobs (A) Fig. -
Page 9: Tracking The Blade
These graduations are correct for average work, and will not be affected by rebrazing of the saw blade. Use these graduations until you become familiar enough with the operation of the band saw to vary the tension for different kinds of blades or work. IMPORTANT: OVER-STRAINING IS A COMMON CAUSE OF BLADE BREAKAGE AND OTHER UNSATISFACTORY BLADE PERFORMANCE. -
Page 10: Adjusting Upper Blade Guides And Blade Support Bearing
ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDES AND BLADE SUPPORT BEARING Adjust the upper blade guides and blade support bearings ONLY AFTER the blade has the correct tension and is tracking properly. To adjust, do the following: 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE 2. -
Page 11: Changing The Blades
Two Year Limited Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any 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 pre- paid 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. - Page 12 Parts and accessories for Porter-Cable ·Delta products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable·Delta Distributor, Authorized Service Center, or Porter-Cable·Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 800-223-7278 and you will be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable·Delta Factory Service Center. Las Estaciones de Servicio Autorizadas están ubicadas en muchas grandes ciudades.
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