Delta 28-150 User guide

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

9" Bench Band Saw

(Model 28-150)

PART NO. 900070-0010

Copyright © 2000 Delta Machinery

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For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance,
please call

1-888-848-5175 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).

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SAFETY RULES

Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there
are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will con­siderably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, per­sonal injury to the operator may result. Safety equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold-downs, featherboards,
goggles, dust masks and hearing protection can reduce your potential for injury. But even the best guard won’t make
up for poor judgment, carelessness or inattention. Always use common sense and exercise caution in the workshop.
If a procedure feels dangerous, don’t try it. Figure out an alternative procedure that feels safer. REMEMBER: Your per­sonal safety is your responsibility.

This machine was designed for certain applications only. Delta Machinery strongly recommends that this machine not
be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions rela­tive 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.

Technical Service Manager
Delta Machinery
4825 Highway 45 North
Jackson, TN 38302-2468
(IN CANADA: 505 SOUTHGATE DRIVE, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY

1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. Learn the

tool’s application and limitations as well as the specific
hazards peculiar to it.

2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it “ON.”

5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.

6. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well-lighted.

7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All chil-
dren and visitors should be kept a safe distance from
work area.

8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF – with pad-
locks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

9. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and
be safer at the rate for which it was designed.

10. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment
to do a job for which it was not designed.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get
caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recom­mended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.

12. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Wear safety
glasses. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses; they are not safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if cutting operation is dusty.

13. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.

14. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times.

15. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces­sories.

16. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.

17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
accessories and attachments not recommended by
Delta may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.

18. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in “OFF” position
before plugging in power cord.

19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is acci­dentally contacted.

20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to ensure that it will operate prop­erly and perform its intended function – check for align­ment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, break­age of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

21. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.

22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.

23. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate
tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.

24. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM
POWER SUPPLY while motor is being mounted, con­nected or reconnected.

25. THE DUST GENERATED BY CERTAIN WOODS
and wood products can be injurious to your health.
Always operate machinery in well ventilated areas and
provide for proper dust removal. Use wood dust collec­tion systems whenever possible.

26. WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER

SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND
OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chem-

icals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:

· lead from lead-based paints,

· crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and

· arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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, IL 60143-3201 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: 1/3 H.P., 120V, Single Phase
Blade Speed: 3000 SF/M
Table Size: 11-3/8" x 11-3/8"
Table Groove: 1/4 "x 5/8"
Table Tilt: 45° right
Blade Width: 1/8 "minimum / 3/8 "maximum

Blade Length: 59-1/2"
Capacities: Blade to frame 9"

Under Guide 3-3/4"

Height: 29"
Length: 19-1/4"
Width: 12-1/2"
Weight: 33 lbs.

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.

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Your new band saw is shipped complete in one container. Carefully unpack the saw and all loose
items from the shipping container. Figs. 2 and 3 illustrate the contents of the container.

1 - Band Saw

2 - Lamp

3 - Lamp cord clamps

(2)

4 - 1/4" lockwashers (2)

5 - M6 x 12mm cheese

head screws (2)

Fig. 2

6 - Table

7 - Miter gage

8 - M6 wing nut

9 - Flat washer

10 - M6 x 30mm screw

11 - 4mm Hex socket

wrench

12 - 3mm Hex socket

wrench

13 - Pointer

14 - M5 x 10mm screw

15 - Flat washer

16 - Lever assembly

17 - Pinion knob

18 - Spring

19 - Special screw

Fig. 3

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

16

15

17

18

19

1

2

3

4

5

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 4

ASSEMBLING TABLE
TO MACHINE

1. Locate table locking lever (shown disassembled)
Fig. 4, flat washer (B) and 4mm wrench (C).

2. Using 4mm wrench (C) Fig. 4, supplied, remove
screw (D) and spring (E) from handle (A) and remove
handle from nut (G). Do not lose spring (E).

3. Place table (H) Fig. 5, onto the band saw frame so
that stud (J) Fig. 6, and keepers (K) protrude through the
slot of trunnion (L) Fig. 7.

4. While pressing in on stud (M) Fig. 8 with a pencil,
place flat washer (B) Fig. 7, onto stud and thread nut (G)
onto stud as shown in Fig. 4 and Fig. 7.

Fig. 5

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT
CONNECT THE BAND SAW TO THE POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY
ASSEMBLED AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDER­STOOD THE ENTIRE OWNER’S MANUAL.

Fig. 6

Fig. 8Fig. 7

B

G

E

D

C

A

J

K

K

L

B G

M

H

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Fig. 9

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

5. Locate pinion knob (N) Fig. 9, spring (O), and special
screw (P).

6. Position pinion knob (N) Fig. 10, onto the back of
saw so that the teeth on the pinion knob (N) engage the
teeth on the trunnion (R). Fasten in place with special
screw (P) and spring using the supplied 4mm wrench.

7. Fasten pointer (S) Fig. 11, to the back of band saw
using the M5 x 10mm screw (T).

8. Using the supplied 4mm Hex socket wrench, re­assemble table locking handle (F) Fig. 11, on stud and
replace screw and spring (D). NOTE: Handle (F) is spring-
loaded and can be repositioned on the stud by pulling
out the handle and repositioning it on the nut.

9. Insert M6 x 30mm screw (W) Fig. 12, down through
hole in table, as shown, and fasten in place by using M6
flat washer and M6 wing nut (X).

N

O

P

R

N

P

F

S

T

D

W

X

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1. Assemble the lamp bracket (A) Fig. 13, to the two
holes located on the back top cover of the machine
using the two M6 x 12mm screws and 1/4" lockwashers
(B) as shown.

2. Peel backing from cord clamps (C) Fig. 13, and
apply one clamp at each of the approximate locations
shown. Make certain the lamp cord is re-routed out of
the way, then secure cord (D) to cord clamps (C) as
shown in Fig. 13.

3. The flexible lamp operates independently of the
band saw. To turn the lamp on and off, rotate switch (E)
Fig. 13. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, use a

40 watt or less A-15 appliance light bulb (not sup­plied). A standard household light bulb should not be
used.

ASSEMBLING ACCESSORY RIP FENCE TO TABLE

If you purchased the Accessory 28-181 Rip Fence, assemble it to the table as follows:

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

1. With lever (A) Fig. 14, in the raised position as shown,
assemble rear clamp (B) of rip fence (C) over lip of
table (D).

2. Lower the front of rip fence (C) Fig. 15, against the
table and push down on locking lever (A). NOTE:
Clamping action on the rip fence (C) Fig. 15, can be
tightened or loosened by lifting locking lever (A) and
rotating lever clockwise or counterclockwise as neces­sary until firm clamping action is accomplished. Rip
fence (C) can be positioned either to the right or left of
the saw blade.

ASSEMBLING LAMP TO MACHINE

Fig. 13

E

F

B

A

C

C

D

A

B

D

C

A

C

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Fig. 16

FASTENING BAND SAW
TO SUPPORTING SURFACE

If during operation there is any tendency for the machine
to tip over, slide, or “walk” on the supporting surface, the
machine must be secured to the supporting surface.
Four holes are provided in the band saw base for this
purpose, three of which are shown at (A) Fig. 16.

A

A

CONNECTING BAND SAW

TO POWER SOURCE

POWER CONNECTIONS

A separate electrical circuit should be used for your
tools. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and
should be protected with a 15 Amp fuse. Have a certi­fied electrician replace or repair a worn cord immediate­ly. Before connecting the motor to a power line, make
sure the switch is in the “OFF” position and be sure that
the electric current is of the same characteristics as
stamped on the motor nameplate. Running on low volt­age will damage the motor.

WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE TOOL TO RAIN

OR OPERATE THE TOOL IN DAMP LOCATIONS.

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Your band saw is wired for 110-120 volt, 60 Hz alternat­ing current. Before connecting the band saw to the
power source, make sure the switch is in the “OFF”
position.

Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord
which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 3-pole
receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current of the band saw. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. Fig. 17 shows the correct gage to use
depending on cord length. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier
the cord.

Fig. 17

EXTENSION CORDS

0-6
0-6
0-6
0-6

120
120
120
120

up to 25
25-50
50-100
100-150

18 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG

Ampere

Rating

Volts

Total Length of

Cord in Feet

Gage of

Extension Cord

6-10
6-10
6-10
6-10

120
120
120
120

up to 25
25-50
50-100
100-150

18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG

10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12

120
120
120
120

up to 25
25-50
50-100
100-150

16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG

12-16
12-16
12-16

120
120
120

up to 25
25-50

14 AWG
12 AWG

GREATER THAN 50’ NOT RECOMMENDED

0-6
0-6
0-6
0-6
6-10
6-10
6-10
6-10

10-12
10-12
10-12
10-12

12-16
12-16
12-16

240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240

240
240
240
240

240
240
240

up to 50
50-100
100-200
200-300

up to 50
50-100
100-200

200-300
up to 50
50-100
100-200
200-300

up to 50

50-100

18 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG

18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG

16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG

14 AWG
12 AWG

GREATER THAN 100’ NOT RECOMMENDED

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD