(Model 36-444, 36-445) Shown with Model 36-448 UniRipTM Fence System PART NO. 422-19-651-0048 - 10-18-02 Copyright © 2002 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, please call 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWS WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is assembled and installed according to the instructions. OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this machine. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections. USE THE GUARDS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 15 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug.
EXTENSION CORDS GROUNDED OUTLET BOX 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. D, shows the correct gauge to use depending on the cord length.
UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating from the machined surfaces of the saw. 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. Fig. 2, illustrates the components of the table saw. Fig. 3, illustrates the components of the saw stand.
1 7 10 8 9 4 2 3 5 6 Fig. 3 6. Motor Mounting Plate 7. Rear Leg Panel 8. Hardware 9. Rubber Feet (4) 10. Front Leg Panel 1. Combination Dust Chute/ Support Panel 2. Motor Pulley 3. Motor 4. Pulley Guard 5.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: MAKE SURE THE SAW IS SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE STAND BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CUTTING OPERATIONS. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. ASSEMBLING SAW STAND C 1. Assemble the dust chute and support panel (A) Fig. 5, to the inside of the front stand panel (B) with three #10 x 1/2″ sheet metal screws (C). C B 2. Insert four #10-32 x 1/2″ screws (D) Fig. 6 through support panel and dust chute.
4. Push down on the top of the saw (E) Fig. 9 until the stand legs (F) are positioned firmly on the floor surface. Securely tighten all saw and stand mounting hardware. Note that panel (G) is not only a support for a stand, but also serves as a dust chute. E 5. Fig. 9, illustrates the saw assembled to the stand. NOTE: If it becomes necessary to move the saw to another location, additional adjustments may be required. F G Fig. 9 ASSEMBLING BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL A C 1.
MOTOR The motor supplied with your saw is a 1-1/2 H.P. at 115 volts or 2 H.P. at 230 volts, Ball Bearing, Capacitor Start/Capacitor Run, motor. This motor has been specially selected to best power your machine and the relative safety of the machine is enhanced by its use. We, therefore, strongly suggest that only this motor be used, as the use of other motors may be detrimental to the performance and safety of the saw. ASSEMBLING MOTOR TO MOTOR MOUNTING PLATE WARNING: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.
ASSEMBLING MOTOR PULLEY, BELT AND PULLEY GUARD, AND DRIVE BELT B A WARNING: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Remove the motor shaft key that is taped to the motor. C 2. Insert the key (A) Fig. 16, in the keyway on the motor shaft. Assemble the motor pulley (B) on the motor shaft as shown, with the hub of the pulley out. Loosely tighten set screw (C) against key (A) in motor shaft. Fig. 16 E 3. Remove wing nut and external tooth lockwasher (D) Fig.
WARNING: IMMEDIATELY AFTER ASSEMBLING THE BELT, RAISE THE SAW BLADE TO ITS MAXIMUM HEIGHT AND TILT THE SAW BLADE TO 45 DEGREES. CHECK TO SEE IF THE MOTOR END BELL (J) FIG. 21, IS BELOW THE TOP OF THE TABLE SURFACE (K). IF THE MOTOR END BELL (J) IS ABOVE THE TOP OF THE TABLE SURFACE, THE MOTOR MUST BE MOVED TO THE LEFT UNTIL YOU ARE CERTAIN THE END BELL (J) OF THE MOTOR IS BELOW THE TOP OF THE TABLE SURFACE. THEN RE-ALIGN THE MOTOR PULLEY TO THE ARBOR PULLEY. K J Fig. 21 8.
REPOSITIONING MOTOR FOR STORAGE When the saw is not in use, the motor can be repositioned so it hangs straight down at the rear, enabling you to move the saw closer to the wall. This can be accomplished by removing the belt from the arbor pulley and repositioning the motor and motor mounting plate, as shown in Fig. 25. Fig. 25 ASSEMBLING BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLY A B WARNING: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Fasten the rear splitter mounting bracket (A) Fig.
D D E C F Fig. 29 4. Using a straight edge, check to see if the top and bottom of the inside splitter bracket (D) Fig. 28, is aligned with the inner arbor flange (E), as shown. Fig. 28 5. When alignment is necessary, loosen the two screws (F) Fig. 29, align bracket (D) with the arbor flange and tighten screws (F). 6. Loosely assemble large washer and screw (C) Fig. 29, to the inside splitter bracket. This screw and washer was removed in STEP 3. G H 7.
10. Using a straight edge, check to see if the saw blade is aligned with the rear of the splitter (G), as shown in Figs. 34 and 35. If alignment is necessary, loosen the two splitter mounting screws located at (A), align splitter (G) with the saw blade, and tighten two screws (A). G G Fig. 34 A L Fig. 35 11. Lower saw blade and install table insert (P) Fig. 36, in the saw table as shown. IMPORTANT: When installing the table insert, always make certain to hold on to the blade guard (L).
FASTENING STAND TO SUPPORTING SURFACE WARNING: IF DURING OPERATION THERE IS ANY TENDENCY FOR THE SAW TO TIP OVER, SLIDE OR WALK ON THE SUPPORTING SURFACE, THE SAW STAND SHOULD BE SECURED TO THE FLOOR SURFACE. THE RUBBER FEET OF THE STAND FEATURE HOLES WHICH ALLOW EASY MOUNTING WITHOUT REMOVING THE SAW FROM THE STAND. OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPPING SAW LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION 1. The on/off switch is located underneath the switch shield (A) Fig. 39.
RAISING AND LOWERING THE BLADE To raise the saw blade, loosen lock knob (A) Fig. 42, and turn the blade raising handwheel (B) clockwise. When the blade is at the desired height, tighten lock knob (A). D A B To lower the blade, loosen lock knob (A) Fig. 42, and turn the handwheel (B) counterclockwise. When the blade is at the desired height, tighten lock knob (A). NOTE: One full turn of the handwheel will change blade height approximately 1/4".
BACKLASH ADJUSTMENTS FOR BLADE RAISING AND BLADE TILTING MECHANISMS C B D If any play is detected in the blade raising or blade tilting mechanisms, the following adjustments should be made. WARNING: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. NOTE: The machine has been turned upside down and the blade removed for clarity and safety. 2. Adjusting blade raising mechanism - Loosen locknut (A) Fig. 45, and turn eccentric sleeve (B) until all play is removed in mechanism and tighten locknut (A). 3.
5. Depending on the type of saw blade being used, the cursor (D) Fig. 48, may need adjustment to compensate for the blade thickness.To adjust the cursor, make a test cut on a piece of lumber and measure the finished cut, or you can place the rip fence against the blade as shown earlier in the manual. If a minor adjustment is necessary, loosen two screws (E) Fig. 48, and move the cursor (D) as necessary. A K MITER GAGE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT Fig.
CHANGING THE SAW BLADE C WA R N I N G : DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. NOTE: Two 7/8″ wrenches are supplied with the saw for changing the saw blade: a box end wrench (A) Fig. 53, and open end wrench (B). B A 2. Remove table insert (C) Fig. 53, and raise saw blade to its maximum height. 3. Place the open end wrench (B) Fig. 54, on the flats of the saw arbor to keep the arbor from turning, and using wrench (A), turn the arbor nut toward the front of the saw.
OPERATIONS Common sawing operations include ripping and cross-cutting, plus a few other standard operations of a fundamental nature. As with all power tools, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the operation and use of the machine. Using the machine with the respect and caution demanded as far as safety precautions are concerned will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury.
CLAMP ATTACHMENT FOR MITER GAGE The Clamp Attachment, shown in Fig. 60, is available as an accessory for your miter gage. The clamp attachment can easily be adapted to your miter gage and is very useful in cross-cutting or mitering operations. It allows you to clamp work tightly and securely to the miter gage, as shown in Fig. 60, eliminating any tendency for the work to creep toward or away from the saw blade. It makes cross-cutting and mitering safer since the hands need not come near the blade.
3. Ripping narrow pieces can be dangerous if not done carefully. Narrow pieces usually cannot be cut with the guard in position. If the workpiece is short enough, use a pushboard. When ripping material under 2 inches in width, a flat pushboard is a valuable accessory since ordinary type sticks may interfere with the blade guard. When using a pushboard, the width of the pushboard must be added to the width of the rip fence position setting. A flat pushboard can be constructed as shown in Fig.
USING ACCESSORY DADO HEAD Dadoing is cutting a rabbet or wide groove into the work. Most dado head sets are made up of two outside saws and four or five inside cutters, as shown in Fig. 68. Various combinations of saws and cutters are used to cut grooves from 1/8″ to 13/16″ wide for use in shelving, making joints, tenoning, grooving, etc. The cutters are heavily swaged and must be arranged so that this heavy portion falls in the gullets of the outside saws, as shown in Fig. 69.
CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARD Fig. 73, illustrates dimensions for making a typical featherboard. The material which the featherboard is constructed of, should be a straight piece of wood that is free of knots and cracks. Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table, as shown in Fig. 73A, and help prevent kickbacks. Clamp the featherboards to the fence and table so that the leading edge of the featherboards will support the workpiece until the cut is completed.
CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK 26 Fig. 74 1/2″ SQUARES CUT OFF HERE TO PUSH 1/2″ WOOD CUT OFF HERE TO PUSH 1/4″ WOOD NOTCH TO HELP PREVENT HAND FROM SLIPPING MAKE FROM 1/2″ OR 3/4″ WOOD OR THICKNESS LESS THAN WIDTH OF MAT’L. TO BE CUT PUSH STICK When ripping work less than 4 inches wide, push sticks should be used to complete the feed and can easily be made from scrap material by following the pattern shown in Fig. 74.
BLADE GUARD ACCESSORIES Deluxe Uniguard® Blade Guard The Delta Model 34-976 Uniguard Blade Guard with Splitter and Anti-kickback Fingers Fig. 75, is an accessory that can be used in place of the standard blade guard that is supplied with the Contractor’s Saw. The Delta Model 34-976 Uniguard Blade Guard can be mounted to the Contractor’s Saw with a UniRip or Unifence, fence systems. 78-953 Uniguard Strap Kit.
ACCESSORIES A complete line of accessories is available from your Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers, and Delta Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.deltamachinery.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier. WARNING: Since accessories other than those offered by Delta have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. For safest operation, only Delta recommended accessories should be used with this product.
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