Delta 46-455 User Manual
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EXTENSION CORDS
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 machine’s plug. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current of the machine. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Fig. D-1 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.
Fig. D-1
MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES
Ampere
Rating
Volts
Total
Length of
Cord in
Feet
Gauge of 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
FOREWORD
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
DELTA
®
Midi-Lathe 46-460: Electronic variable speed lathe with a 1 HP Max motor that can turn objects at any speed
between 250 and 4,000 RPMs.
DELTA
DELTA
®
Midi-Lathe 46-455: Manual 5-speed lathe with a 3/4 HP Max that can turn objects at five different speeds,
from 500 RPM to 4,000 RPM.
Both lathes will turn objects up to 12-1/2" (318 mm) in diameter over the bed and 9" (229 mm) in diameter over the tool
Both lathes will turn objects up to 12-1/2" (318 mm) in diameter over the bed and 9" (229 mm) in diameter over the tool
rest base. The maximum distance between centers is 16-1/2" (419 mm).
NOTICE: The manual cover illustrates the current production model. All other illustrations contained in the manual are
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
A. Faceplate
B. Tailstock
C. Tool rest base
D. 6 in. (152 mm) tool rest
E. Hex wrench 3 mm
F. Live center
G. Spur center
H. Knockout bar
I. Faceplate wrench
J. 10 in. (254 mm) tool rest
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