FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

FOREWORD

The Delta Model 31-260X is an 18" (457 mm) x 36" (914 mm) drum sander with a two-speed drum. Its single-piece frame and cast-iron table construction provides accuracy, stability, and easy adjustments. This unit can be fitted with an optional outboard shaft that accommodates an accessory pneumatic drum for contour sanding. The 31-260X will provide accurate sanding for wood up to 18" (457 mm) in one pass or 36" (914 mm) in two passes.

NOTICE: The manual cover illustrates the current production model. All other illustrations contained in the manual are representative only and may not depict the actual labeling or accessories included. These are intended to illustrate technique only.

CARTON CONTENTS

UNPACKING AND CLEANING

Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the rust-preventative oil from unpainted surfaces using a soft cloth moistened with mineral spirits, paint thinner or denatured alcohol.

Do not use highly volatile solvents such as gasoline, naphtha, acetone or lacquer thinner for cleaning your machine.

After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household floor paste wax.

CAUTION TAG

Pay close attention to caution tags attached to this machine and follow these instructions precisely.

This machine is heavy. Remove the container from around the machine. DO NOT lift it from the container. Carefully unpack all loose items from the shipping container and cut the carton from around the machine.

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Drum Sander

 

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Stand Parts

 

 

a. Side Wall (2)

 

 

b. Back Bracket

 

 

c. Front Bracket

 

 

d. Legs (2)

 

 

E. End Cap

Feed Table

 

F. Leveling Foot with jam nut (4)

 

 

3.M8 Flat Washers (4)

4.M8-20 Hex-Head Bolt (4)

5.M8 Flange Nut (16)

6.M8 x 20 Carriage Bolt (16)

7.5/16 -18 Flange Nuts (4)

8.5/16" Lock-washers (4)

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5/16-18 x 1" (25 mm) Socket Head Bolts (4)

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1/8" T-Handle Hex Wrench

 

 

 

 

 

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10-32 x .75 (19 mm) Indicator Bolt

 

 

 

 

 

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#10 Flat Washer

 

 

 

 

 

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SA Indicator

 

 

 

 

 

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Elevation Handwheel

 

 

 

 

 

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Delta 31-260X instruction manual Functional Description, Carton Contents