Delta 28-185 User Manual

(Model 28-185)

DATED _23-95 PART NO _346498

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ...................................................................................................................................... 3

ADDiTiONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SAWS ............................................................................... 4

UNPACKING ........................................................................................................................................... 5

ASSEMBLY iNSTRUCTiONS ................................................................................................................. 5

Assembling Rip Fence To Table ................................................................................................... 6

Fastening Band Saw To Supporting Surface ............................................................................... 7

CONNECTING BAND SAW TO POWER SOURCE

Power Connections ........................................................................................................................ 7

Motor Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 7

Extension Cords ............................................................................................................................. 7

Grounding instructions .................................................................................................................. 8

OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

Starting And Stopping Saw ........................................................................................................... 9

Locking Switch in The "Off" Position ........................................................................................... 9

Opening And Closing Hinged Door .............................................................................................. 9

Adjusting Blade Tension .............................................................................................................. 10

Tracking The Blade ....................................................................................................................... 10

Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly .................................................................................... It

Adjusting Upper Blade Guides .................................................................................................... 11

Adjusting Upper Blade Support Bearing .................................................................................... 11

Adjusting Lower Blade Guides And Guide Bracket .................................................................. 12

Rip Fence Operation And Adjustments ...................................................................................... 12

Tilting The Table ........................................................................................................................... 13

Leveling The Table ....................................................................................................................... 13

Changing Blades .......................................................................................................................... 13

Miter Gage ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Dust Chute ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Wrench Holder .............................................................................................................................. 14

Blade And Wheel Brush ............................................................................................................... 14

WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................... 14

SAFETY RULES

Woodworking canbe dangerous ifsafe 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
possiblity of personal injury. However, ifnormal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injuryto theoperator 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 eventhe best guard won't make up for poor judgment, carelessness or inattention.
use common sen_ and exercise caution inthe workshop. Ifa 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 forcertain 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 ifit can or should be performed on the
product.

DELTA iNTERNATIONAL MACHINERY CORP.
MANAGER OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

246 ALPHA DRIVE
PmTTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15238
(iN CANADA: 644 iMPERIAL ROAD,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 asthe specific hazards

peculiar to it.

2. KEEP GUARDS iN PLACE and in working order.

3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

4. GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-
prong plug,it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical

receptacle, ifanadapter is usedto accommodate a two-prong
receptacle, the adapter lug must be attached to a known

ground. Never remove the third prong.

5. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are

removed from tool before turning it "on."

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

7. DON'T USE iN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't
use power toolsin damp or wet locations, or expose them to

rain. Keep work area well-lighted.

8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children
and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

9. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF - with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.

10. DON'TFORCETOOL. Itwiltdothejobbetterandbesafer

at the rate for which it was designed.

11. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do

a job for which it was not designed.

12. 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.

13. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Wear safety glasses

(must comply with ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eyeglasses only
have impactresistant lenses; they are notsafety glasses. Also
use face or dust mask ifcutting operation is dusty.

14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when

practical. It'ssafer than using your hand and frees both hands
to operate tool.

15. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance

at all times.

16. MAiNTAiN TOOLS IN TOP CONDiTiON. Keep tools

sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Fellow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

17. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when

changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.

18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSOR|ES. The use of
improperaccessories may cause hazards or risk of injury to

persons.

19. REDUCE THE RaSK OF UNiNTENTiONAL START-
iNG, Make sure switch is in"OFF" position before plugging in

power cord.

20. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
the tool istipped or ifthe cutting tool is accidentally contacted.

21. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the

tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully

checked to ensure that itwill operate properly and perform its
intended function - check for alignment of moving parts,

binding ofmoving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, andany
other conditions that may affect itsoperation= A guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

22. DiRECTiON OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cuttter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

23. NEVER LEAVETOOL RUNN|NG UNATTENDED. TURN
POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop.

24. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDiCATiON. Do not operate tool
while under the influenceof drugs, alcohol or any medication.

25. MAKE SURETOOL ISD|SCONNECTED FROM POWER
SUPPLY while motor is being mounted, connected or

reconnected.

26. WARNING: The dust generated by certain woods and
wood products can be injurious to your health. Always operate
machinery in welt ventilated areas and provide for proper dust
removal. Usewood dustcollection systems whenever possible.

ADDiTiONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR BAND SAWS

1, WARNING: 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 opera-
tion of band saws, obtain advice from your supervisor,

instructor, or other qualified person.

3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

4. MAKESURE the machine is fastenedto asupporting

surfaceto prevent itfrom tipping over duringoperation.

5. NEVER turn the machine "ON" before clearing the

table of all objects (tools, scrap pieces, etc.).

6. NEVER start the band saw with the saw blade pressed
against the workpiece.

7. ADJUST the upper guide about 1/8" above the
materia_being cut.

8. MAKE SURE that blade tension and blade tracking
are properly adjusted.

9. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers away from the
blade.

10. CHECK for proper blade size and type.

11, DO NOT attempt to saw stock that does not have a

flat surface, unless a suitable supportis used.

12. HOLD matedal firmly against the table and feed materiat
into blade at a moderate speed.

13. TURN OFF machine if the material is to be backed
out of an uncomp{eted cut.

14. MAKE "release" cuts before cutting long curves

16. STOP the machine before removing scrap pieces

from the table.

t7. NEVER perform layout, assembly, orset-up work on

the table while the machine is operating.

!8. ALWAYS hold the workpiece firmly against the table.

19. AVOID awkward hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause a hand to move into the blade.

20. DO NOT cut material that is too small to be safely
supported.

21. MAKE SURE the blade teeth point downward toward
the table.

22. ALWAYS maintain proper adjustment of blade
tension, bladeguides, and blade support bearing.

23. SHUT OFF the power and clean the table and work

area before leaving the machine.

24. 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.

25. THE USE of attachments and accessories not recom-
mended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries.

26. 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
Operations and a_so{r_the Safety Data Sheets prov{ded by
the NSC. Please also refer to the American National

Standards Institute ANS_ 01.! Safety Requirements for

Woodworking Machinery and the U.S. Department of

Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.

t5. DO NOT remove jammed cut-off pieces until blade

has stopped.

27. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.

A - BandSawwLh56q/8Blade
B- Table

C - Tablealigningscrew_washer,ana

Wingnut

D ° Miter Gage

E _ _2)Adjusting Wrenches - 3ram and

4ram

F _ Table locking handle and washer

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

. Locate table locking handle assembly (A) Fig. & flat

washer _B), and wrench/C;

stuc tG} Do not lose spring (E).

3. Place table (H) Fig 4: onto band saw frame, making
sure me blade (J) t[avels through the slot (K) in the table

as shown-

Fig. 2

4. Make sure the mou r_t_ngrib on the band saw frame is
engaged with the groove on the inside of the table trunnion

_L) Fig. 5,

5, Place fiat washer (B) Fig, 5, on the threaded end of
stud tG'_ and fasten t&ble assembly (H_ to frame using
stud (G_,as shown.

Fi£ 4

Fig. 3

Fig. 5