ADJUSTING THE TABLE STOP

This machine is equipped with an adjustable table stop

(A)Fig. 26 that allows the table to be set at 90 degrees to the blade.

Tilt the table (C) Fig. 26 to the left until the table stop

(A)Fig. 26 contacts the table. Place a square on the table against the blade (Fig. 27). If the blade is not 90 degrees to the table surface:

1.

Tilt the table slightly to the right and tighten the table

 

 

lock knobs.

 

2.

Loosen the locknut (B) Fig. 26 to free the adjusting

 

 

screw (A) Fig. 26. Turn the adjusting screw (A) right

 

 

or left to raise or lower the table stop, then tighten

 

 

the locknut (B).

 

3.

Lower the table. Check the angle with the square.

A

 

 

4.When the table is 90 degrees to the blade, confirm that the pointer (E) Fig. 26 is set to 0°. If not, loosen the screw (F) Fig. 26 and move the pointer to 0°. Tighten the screw.

ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION

Disconnect the machine from the power source!

The machine is equipped with a tension handle (A) Fig.

28.To apply tension, move the tension handle (A) Fig. 28 toward the back. To release the blade tension, move the tension handle (A) Fig. 29 toward the front.

To adjust the blade tension, move the blade tension

 

handle toward the back (Fig. 29). A scale is located

 

on the back of the upper wheel slide bracket. The

 

graduations on the scale indicate the proper tension for

 

various widths of blades. With the blade on the wheels,

 

turn the knob (A) Fig. 30 to raise or lower the wheel until

 

the red fiber washer (B) Fig. 30 is in line with the proper

 

graduation for the size of the blade used.

 

This scale is 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

A

different kinds of blades or work.

 

Over-straining the blade is a common

 

cause of breakage and/or poor performance. Release

 

the tension when the machine is not in use.

 

Fig. 27

Fig. 28

A

Fig. 29

B

Fig. 30

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Delta 28-276, 28-206 instruction manual Adjusting the Table Stop, Adjusting Blade Tension