Delta
Band Saw

Model #28-278 Official Delta 14" wood cutting band saw

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Delta 28-278 14" wood cutting band saw, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Carriage Bolt

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Carriage bolt

Part #901-11-023-1476

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw 5pk#360

Guard/cabinet Diagram

Screw 5pk

Part #901-01-060-0612

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Nut#202A

Stand/motor Diagram

Nut

Part #1087737

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Adapter#85

Rear guard/upper guard/wheels Diagram

Adapter

Part #49-220

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Lock Nut#144

Table/guide post/front belt guard Diagram

Lock nut

Part #1087640

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Washer#34

Rear guard/upper guard/wheels Diagram

Washer

Part #904-01-033-1451

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Band Saw Trunnion Assembly#126

Table/guide post/front belt guard Diagram

Band saw trunnion assembly

Part #426-02-395-0005

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Dowel Pin#44

Rear guard/upper guard/wheels Diagram

Dowel pin

Part #905-04-071-4460

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Tire

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Tire

Part #426-02-094-0003

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Trunnion#122

Table/guide post/front belt guard Diagram

Trunnion

Part #426-02-095-0002

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Symptoms for band saws

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Main causes: damaged rubber tire, worn wheel bearings, loose blade tension, dull saw blade
Main causes: dull blade, improper feeding, loose blade tension, not using a work piece guide
Main causes: broken saw blade, bad drive belt, damaged rubber tire
Main causes: lack of electrical power, broken power cord, bad on/off switch, faulty drive motor
Main causes: dull blade, using the wrong type of blade, weak drive motor
Main causes: angle indicator needs adjustment, dull blade
Main causes: dull blade, using the wrong type of blade, feeding work piece to quickly, loose blade tension

Repair guides for band saws

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your band saw.

April 1, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a band saw on-off switch

If the switch won't turn the band saw on or off, it could be defective. Replace the switch, using these steps.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
April 1, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a band saw drive belt

If the motor runs but the blade doesn't move, it could be that the drive belt is broken. Here's how to replace it.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
April 1, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a band saw blade

If the saw blade is dull or damaged and isn't cutting cleanly, replace the blade following these steps.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Articles and videos for band saws

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your band saw.

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April 1, 2015

Band saw common questions

By Lyle Weischwill

These answers to common questions can help you make the most of your band saw.