50-840
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
One H.P.Single-Stage Dust Collector
(Model 50-840)
D AT E D 10-12-97 PA RT NO. 1347662
'Delta International Machinery Corp. 1997
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IMPORTA N T SAFETY RULES FOR DUST COLLECTOR S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
UNPACKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLY
Assembling Casters To Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Assembling Support Tube A n d Motor And Blower Assembly To Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Assembling Filter And Dust Collection Bags To Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Assembling Dust Intake Hose To Motor And Blower Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CONNECTING MACHINE TO POWER SOURCE
Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Motor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
120 Volt, Single Phase Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
240 Volt, Single Phase Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
OPERATING CONTROLS
On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Locking Switch In The OFF Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
MAINTENANCE
Motor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
W ARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are cert ain
hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possi -
bility 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 cert ain applications only . Delt a 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 p articular applica -
tion, DO N O T use the machine until you have first cont acted Delt a to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.
DE LTA INTERNATIONAL MACHINERY CORP.
MANAGER OF TECHNICAL SE RVICES
246 ALPHA DRIVE
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15238
(IN CANADA: 644 IMPERIAL ROAD, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)
W ARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES
M AY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
1. FOR YOUR O W N SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING T H E TO O L. Learn the
tool s application and limit ations as well as the specific
hazards peculiar to it.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. ALWAYS WEAREYE PROTECTION.
4. GROUND ALLTOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-
prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical
recept acle. If an adapter is used to accommodate a two-
prong recept acle, the adapter lug must be att ached to a
known ground. Never remove the third prong.
5. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS A N D WRENCHES. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.
6. KEEP WORKAREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accident s.
7. 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.
8. KEEP CHILDREN A N D VISITO R S A W A Y . All children
and visitors should be kept a safe dist ance from work area.
9. MAKEWORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with p adlocks,
master switches, or by removing st arter keys.
10. DON T FORCE TO O L. It will do the job better and be
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
11. US E RIGHT TO O L. Don t force tool or att achment to do
a job for which it was not designed.
12. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelet s, or other jewelry to get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. W ear
protective hair covering to cont ain long hair .
13. A LW AYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.W ear safety glasses.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resist ant lenses;
they are not safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if
cutting operation is dusty.
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamp s or a vise to hold work
when practical. It s safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.
15. D O N T O V E R R E A C H . Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
16. MAINTAIN TOOLS INTOP CONDITION. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
17. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bit s, cutters, etc.
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
accessories and att achments not recommended by Delt a
may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.
19. REDUCE THE RISK O F UNINTENTIONAL STA R T-
I N G . Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging
in power cord.
20. NEVER STAND O N TOO L. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accident ally
cont acted.
21. CHECKDAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other p art that is damaged should be care -
fully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and
perform it s intended function check for alignment of moving
part s, binding of moving p art s, breakage of p art s, mounting,
and any other conditions that may af fect it s operation. A
guard or other p art that is damaged should be properly
rep aired or replaced.
22. DIRECTION O F FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rot ation of the blade or cutter only .
23.
NEVER LEAVE TOO L RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
POWEROFF
. Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop.
24. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate
tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.
25. MAKESURE TOO L IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER
SUPPLY
while motor is being mounted, connected or re-
connected.
26. W ARNING: The dust generated by cert ain woods and
wood products can be injurious to your health. Always oper -
ate machinery in well ventilated areas and provide for proper
dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems whenever
possible.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR
DUST COLLECTO RS
W ARNING:
Basic precautions should
always be followed when using your dust collector.
To reduce the risk of injury, electrical shock or fire,
comply with the safety rules listed below:
1. READ and underst and the instruction manual before
operating the dust collector .
2. D O N O T leave the dust collector plugged into the
electrical outlet. Unplug dust collector from the outlet
when not in use and before servicing, changing bags,
unclogging and cleaning.
3. A LW A Y S turn the power switch OFF before unplug-
gi ng the dust collector .
4. W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK O F ELECTRI-
CALSHOCK, do not use out doors or on wet surfaces.
Use for dry pickup only!
5. FOLLOW all electrical and safety codes, including
the National Electric Code (NEC) and the Occup ational
Safety and Health Regulations (OSHA). All electrical
connections and wiring should be made by qualified
personnel only.
6. D O N O T use the dust collector to pick up flammable
or combustible liquids, such as gasoline. NEVER use the
dust collector near any flammable or combustible liquids.
7. U S E the dust collector to pick up wood materials
only . D O N O T use the dust collector to pick up met al
shavings, dust, or p arts.
8. NEVER use the dust collector to dissip ate fumes
or smoke. NEVER pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
9. U S E only as described in this manual. U S E only ac-
cessories recommended by Delt a.
10. D O N O T pull the dust collector by the power cord.
NEVER allow the power cord to come in cont act with
sharp edges, hot surfaces, oil or grease.
11. D O N O T unplug the dust collector by pulling on the
power cord. A L W A Y S grasp the plug, not the cord.
12. D O N O T handle the plug or dust collector with wet
hands.
13. REPLACE a damaged cord immediately.D O N O T
use a damaged cord or plug. If the dust collector is not
operating properly, or has been damaged, lef t out doors
or has been in cont act with water , return it to an
Authorized Service Center for service.
14. D O N O T use the dust collector as a toy. D O NOT
use near or around children.
15. D O N O T insert fingers or foreign object s into the
dust int ake port s. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all body p arts away from openings and moving p arts of
the dust collector .
16. D O N O T use the dust collector without the filter bag
and dust collection bag in place and properly secured.
17. D O N O T operate the dust collector with unused dust
int ake port s uncapped. A L W A Y S cover exposed dust
int ake port s.
18. PERIODICALLY INSPECT dust and filter bags for
any cut s, rip s or tears. NEVER operate the dust collector
with a damaged bag or vacuum hose.
19. The dust collector is designed for home use or light
commercial duty O N LY!
20. CONNECT dust collector to a properly grounded out -
let only . See grounding instructions.
UNPACKING
Carefully unp ack the dust collector from the shipping cont ainer .
W ARNING: D O N O T CONNECT THE DUST COLLECTO R TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL T H E
MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AN D YOU H AVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
ENTIRE OWNER S MANUAL.
Figures 2 illustrates the component s af ter they are removed from the shipping cont ainer .
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