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Fig. A
Fig. B
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
CURRENT
CARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDING BLADE
IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING
MEANS
ADAPTER
Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a
3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the tool. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting
in loss of power and overheating. Fig. C shows the correct gauge to use depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
EXTENSION CORDS
Fig. C
MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS
Ampere
Total Length
Gauge of
Rating
Volts
of Cord in Feet
Extension Cord
0-6
120
up to 25
18 AWG
0-6
120
25-50
16 AWG
0-6
120
50-100
16 AWG
0-6
120
100-150
14 AWG
6-10
120
up to 25
18 AWG
6-10
120
25-50
16 AWG
6-10
120
50-100
14 AWG
6-10
120
100-150
12 AWG
10-12
120
up to 25
16 AWG
10-12
120
25-50
16 AWG
10-12
120
50-100
14 AWG
10-12
120
100-150
12 AWG
12-16
120
up to 25
14 AWG
12-16
120
25-50
12 AWG
12-16
120
GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOREWORD
Delta Model 28-278 is a 14" Band Saw with a 3/4 HP motor. The unit comes with an open stand and has the capacity to cut stock
up to 6-1/4" thick and 14" wide.
UNPACKING AND CLEANING
Carefully unpack the tool and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating from all unpainted
surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner
for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household floor paste wax.
NOTICE
THE MANUAL COVER PHOTO ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT PRODUCTION MODEL. ALL
OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS ARE REPRESENTATIVE ONLY AND MAY NOT DEPICT THE ACTUAL
COLOR, LABELING, OR ACCESSORIES.