(Model 36-540 & Model 36-545 W/Stand) PART NO. 899974-0010 Copyright © 2000 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, please call ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 23 1-888-848-5175 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
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.
26. WHEN THE TOOL IS NOT IN USE the switch should be locked in the "OFF" position to prevent unauthorized use. masonry products, and · arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. 27.
UNPACKING Your new saw is shipped complete in one container. Carefully unpack the saw and all loose items from the shipping container. Fig. 2, illustrates the saw removed from the container and Fig. 2A, illustrates all the loose items packed with the saw. Fig. 2 5 4 6 17 14 22 1 16 15 20 19 13 12 10 2 3 8 27 18 25 24 21 11 28 23 7 26 9 29 Fig.
30 39 36 37 32 34 35 33 31 Fig.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING BLADE RAISING AND LOWERING HANDWHEEL A 1. Insert M6 x 55 screw (9) Fig. 2A, through handle (E) Fig. 3A, and assemble handle (E) to handwheel (A) by threading screw (D) clockwise into handwheel. E D Fig. 3A 2. Fig. 3B, illustrates the handle (E) assembled to handwheel (A). A E Fig. 3B 3. Assemble handwheel (A) Fig. 4, to shaft (B) making sure the flat on inside of handwheel lines up with flat on shaft. B A Fig. 4 4. Fasten handwheel (A) Fig.
ASSEMBLING BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLY A B 1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 2. IMPORTANT: THE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLY MUST BE PROPERLY ALIGNED TO THE SAW BLADE IN ORDER TO PREVENT KICKBACK. C 3. Position the blade 90 degrees to the table and lock in place. Fig. 6 4. Fasten the splitter support bracket (A) Fig.
. Assemble splitter (H) Fig. 11, to splitter support bracket (B) as shown using 3/4 inch-long hex head screw, external tooth washer, and flat washer (L). L H B 9. Fasten splitter (H) Fig. 12, to splitter support bracket using flat washer, external tooth lockwasher and wing nut (M). NOTE: Before tightening wing nut (M) make certain there is at least a 1/8" gap between the bottom edge of splitter (N) and top surface of table (P) and that protrusions (K) Fig.
ASSEMBLING MITER GAGE HOLDER 1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SOURCE. E 2. Assemble spring clip (E) Fig. 13A, to the miter gage holder (A) as shown using 10mm pan head screw (F), lockwasher and hex nut. NOTE: Hex nut (G) Fig. 13B, will fit into the recess at the back of the miter gage holder (A) to keep spring clip (E) Fig. 13A, secured to the miter gage holder. A F Fig. 13A G Fig. 13B 3. Assemble the miter gage holder (A) Fig.
ASSEMBLING RIP FENCE 1. Thread locknut (A) Fig. 17, approximately halfway onto stud of handle (B). 2. Thread handle (B) Fig. 17, into tapped hole (C) in fence cam (D). Tighten locknut (A) Fig. 18, against cam (D). D B C 3. The rip fence is usually operated on the right hand side of the saw table. Lift lock handle (B) Fig. 18A, and position fence on table as shown. Push downward on handle (B) Fig. 18A, to lock fence in place on saw table. A Fig. 17 D B A Fig. 18 Fig.
ASSEMBLING STAND A B B 1. Assemble the stand as shown in Fig. 20A, using 32 carriage bolts, flat washers and hex nuts. Do not completely tighten the hardware at this time. Letters are stamped on the stand brackets for ease in assembly. A - Top front and rear brackets B - Top side brackets C - Bottom side brackets D - Bottom front and rear brackets IMPORTANT: The top lips of the front and rear brackets (A) should fit over the top of side brackets (B). C F E D Fig. 20A 2.
CONNECTING SAW TO POWER SOURCE 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 20 amp fuse. Have a certified electrician replace or repair a worn cord immediately. Before connecting the motor to a power line, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same characteristics as stamped on the motor nameplate. Running on low voltage will damage the motor.
EXTENSION CORDS MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD Gage of Ampere Volts Total Length of Rating Cord in Feet Extension Cord 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 a 3-pole 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 saw.
BLADE RAISING AND LOWERING CONTROL To raise or lower the saw blade, turn handwheel (A) Fig. 26. Turning the handwheel clockwise lowers the blade and turning the handwheel counterclockwise raises the blade. WARNING: THE BLADE TILTING LOCK HANDLE (B) FIG. 26, MUST BE LOCKED DURING ALL CUTTING OPERATIONS. B BLADE TILTING CONTROL To tilt the saw blade, loosen blade tilting lock handle (A) Fig. 27, move handwheel (B) until the blade is at the desired angle and tighten lock handle (A).
RIP FENCE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. To move the rip fence (A) Fig. 30, along the table, lift up fence locking lever (B), slide the fence to the desired location on the table and push down fence locking lever (B) to lock the fence in position. 2. A pointer is supplied to indicate the distance the fence is positioned away from the saw blade. If an adjustment to the pointer is required, loosen the screw (C) Fig. 30, that fastens the pointer to the fence bracket and adjust the pointer accordingly. A 3.
ADJUSTING BLADE PARALLEL TO MITER GAGE SLOTS The blade was adjusted parallel to the miter gage slots at the factory. In order to insure accurate cuts and help prevent kickback when cutting, this adjustment should be rechecked and if necessary, readjusted as follows: A B 1. DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER SOURCE. Fig. 32 2. Raise the blade to its highest position and adjust the blade so it is 90 degrees to the table. 3. Select a tooth on the saw blade that is set to the left.
OPERATION 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 tool. Using the tool with the respect and caution demanded as far as safety precautions are concerned, will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury.
RIPPING A Ripping is the operation of making a length-wise cut through a board, as shown in Fig. 37, and the rip fence (A) is used to position and guide the work. One edge of the work rides against the rip fence while the flat side of the board rests on the table. Since the work is pushed along the fence, it must have a straight edge and make solid contact with the table. The saw guard must always be used.
USING AUXILIARY WOOD FACING ON RIP FENCE A It is necessary when performing some special operations to add wood facing (A) Fig. 40, to one or both sides of the rip fence, as shown. The wood facing is attached to the fence with wood screws through the holes in the fence. 3/4 inch stock is suitable for most work although an occasional job may require 1 inch facing.
CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK 20 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, a push stick should be used to complete the feed and could easily be made from scrap material by following the pattern shown in Fig. 42.
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