Delta 28-348 - Manual (Page 15)

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BLADE TO SAW
THE 14" BAND SAW USES 93½"
LENGTH BLADES.
1. Remove the table pin (A) Fig. 31 from the table.
2. Open the two wheel guard doors (B) Fig. 31, and the
blade guard door (C).
3. Make sure the quick tension lever (D) Fig. 31, is
positioned to the right of the machine as shown.
4. MAKE SURE THAT THE TEETH ON THE BLADE
ARE POINTING DOWN TOWARD THE TABLE WHEN
INSTALLED AS SHOWN IN FIG. 33. IF NOT, TURN
BLADE INSIDE OUT. Slide the band saw blade, (teeth
facing out), through the slot (E) Fig. 31, in the band saw
table.
5. Place the blade around the two wheel assemblies
(A) Fig. 32.
6. Replace the table pin (A) Fig. 31. Table alignment pin
should be re-seated by gently tapping it with a hammer.
7. Close the two wheel guard doors (B) Fig. 31, and the
blade guard door (C).
8. Move the quick tension lever (D) Fig. 32, to the left
position (when facing the rear of the saw) to put tension
on the blade as shown.
9. See the section “OPERATING CONTROLS AND
ADJUSTMENTS” to adjust blade tension and tracking.
Fig. 31
Fig. 32
TABLE INSERT
Place table insert (A) Fig. 33, in opening of table. NOTE:
A tab (B) is provided on insert that engages with notch
(C) in table opening.
Fig. 33
A
A
C
B
B
D
E
D
C
B
A