Delta SA446 Instruction Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Delta Manuals
  4. Sander
  5. ShopMaster SA446
  6. Instruction manual

Delta SA446 Instruction Manual

4" belt / 6" disc sander
Hide thumbs Also See for SA446:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

4" Belt / 6" Disc Sander
(Model SA446)
PART NO. A05754 - 04-18-05
Copyright © 2005 Delta Machinery
To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 23
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

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Delta SA446

Summary of Contents for Delta SA446

  • Page 1 4" Belt / 6" Disc Sander (Model SA446) PART NO. A05754 - 04-18-05 Copyright © 2005 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 23 visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, 1-800-223-7278 ( 1-800-463-3582).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the product until you have written Delta Machinery and we have advised you.

  • 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

    13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of and wash exposed areas with soap and water. accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to the user.

  • Page 5: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 13. SUPPORT THE WORKPIECE firmly with a miter gauge, DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according to the backstop, or work table when sanding with a belt. Hold the workpiece firmly.

  • 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: Functional Description

    FOREWORD The Delta ShopMaster Model SA446 is a 4" Belt, 6" Disc Sander that comes equipped with a 1/3 hp 120 Volt Single Phase Induction Motor, a tilting table, a miter gauge, a backstop, a 4" x 36" 60-grit sanding belt, and a 6" 60-grit sanding disc.

  • Page 8: Carton Contents

    CARTON CONTENTS 1. Motor and Base 11. 1/8" Hex Wrench 2. Disc Table 12. 6mm Hex Wrench 3. Belt and Pulley Guard 13. M8 x 1.25 x 20mm Hex Socket Head Screw (3) 4. Disc Plate 14. M6 x 1 x 30mm Cheese Head Screws (2) 5.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY For your own safety, do not connect the machine to the power source until the machine is completely assembled and you read and understand the entire instruction manual. ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED 1/8" Hex Wrench (Supplied) Phillips Screwdriver 6 Mm Hex Wrench (Supplied) Adjustable Wrench ASSEMBLY TIME ESTIMATE Less than one hour...
  • Page 10 ATTACHING THE BELT AND PULLEY GUARD Attach the belt and pulley guard (A) Fig. 4 to the machine base using the two M6x1x30mm cheese head screws (B). Fig. 4 INSTALLING THE SANDING DISC PLATE 1. Turn the 1/4-20 x 1/4" hex socket set screw (A) Fig. 5 counter-clockwise until it clears the hole (B) Fig.
  • Page 11 ATTACHING THE SANDING DISC 1. Clean the sanding disc plate (A) Fig. 8. 2. Peel the backing from sanding disc and press the disc (B) firmly into position all the way around the sanding plate (Fig. 8). Fig. 8 ATTACHING THE LOWER COVER FOR THE SANDING DISC Install the lower cover (A) Fig.
  • Page 12 ATTACHING THE DUST CHUTE Align the three holes in the dust chute (A) Fig. 12 with the three holes in the left side of the sanding base. Place an M5.3 flat washer on an M5 x .08 x 10mm pan head screw (B) Fig.

  • Page 13: Operation

    24 MIN 3. Alternately, you can secure the sander by fastening it to a mounting board 18" x 24" or larger. The diagram in Fig. 16 shows the size and center-to- center distance of the holes that you will need to drill 18 MIN 5-1/2"...
  • Page 14 LOCKING THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use. To lock the machine, grasp the switch toggle (A) and pull it out of the switch (Fig. 19). With the switch toggle (A) removed, the switch will not operate.

  • Page 15: Tilting The Table

    ADJUSTING THE BACKSTOP SQUARE WITH THE SANDING BELT DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Before adjusting, move the belt tension lever (A) Fig. 23 all the way to the left to the "TIGHTEN" position. 2. Place a square (B) Fig. 24 on the sanding belt with one end of the square against the backstop. See if the backstop is square with the sanding belt.

  • Page 16: Miter Gauge

    ADJUSTING THE MITER GAUGE SLOT PARALLEL WITH THE SANDING DISC DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Place an adjustable combination square on the table with the part (A) Fig. 27 in the miter gauge slot (B) to check the distance from the slot to the sanding disc. Check the other side of the disc in the same manner (Fig. 28). The distances should be the same.
  • Page 17 USING THE TABLE ASSEMBLY WITH THE SANDING ARM When you use the sanding arm (A) Fig. 31 in the vertical position, you can move the complete table assembly (B) from the disc unit to the belt unit. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1.

  • Page 18: Replacing The Sanding Disc

    REPLACING THE SANDING BELT DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Loosen the screw (A) Fig. 34 and remove the backstop (B). 2. Slide the tension lever (C) Fig. 35 to the right to release the tension on the sanding belt. Remove the sanding belt (D) from both sanding drums.
  • Page 19 MACHINE USE SURFACING OR EDGE SANDING WITH THE SANDING BELT Always use the backstop (A) Figs. 39 and 40 when surface-sanding (Fig. 39) or when edge sanding Fig. 40. Hold the workpiece firmly and keep your fingers away from the sanding belt. Keep the end of the workpiece against the backstop and move the workpiece evenly across the sanding belt.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    1/16" away from the abrasive . Fig. 43 Fig. 44 TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or call the DELTA Machinery help line at 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    SERVICE 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).

  • Page 22: Warranty

    Two Year Limited New Product Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any new 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 prepaid 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 23: Español

    Fax: (519) 767-4131 Fax: (604) 420-3522 Fax: (514) 336-3505 The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE • DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DELTA S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE • DELTA): Auto-Set ®...

Table of Contents