(Models 36-L31, 36-L51, 36-L53, 36-L31X, 36-L51X) PART NO. 422-40-651-0017 - 05-16-03 Copyright © 2003 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).
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’s application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards, hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is assembled and installed according to the instructions. 10. NEVER run the workpiece between the fence and a moulding cutterhead. 11. NEVER perform “free-hand” operations. Use either the fence or miter gauge to position and guide the workpiece. 2.
POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 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 machine’s plug.
FIVE HORSEPOWER MOTORS The motors supplied with single phase, 5 horsepower Unisaws are designed to be operated from a 220-240 volt power system. The 5 horsepower Unisaws are not supplied with a power cord. They must be permanently connected to the building electrical system and grounded according to the National Electrical Code. Since they are permanently connected to the building electrical system, extension cords cannot be used with the 5 horsepower Unisaw.
UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine 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. REMOVE THE STYROFOAM PACKING AND ANY OTHER LOOSE ITEMS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE SAW CABINET.
ASSEMBLY FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL E D A 1. Install fiber washer (A) Fig. 3, on the blade tilting handwheel shaft (B). Install key (C), into shaft keyway. B 2. Place handwheel (D) on shaft (B) Fig. 3. Make sure the groove (E), in the handwheel lines up with the key (C). C 3.
LVC STARTER BOX TO CABINET A If you purchased the machine with magnetic push button electrical controls (LVC), the saw is shipped with the starter box completely wired to the switch and motor. However, the starter box must be mounted to the saw cabinet. To assemble the starter box (A) Fig. 7, to the saw cabinet, proceed as follows: B C 1. Place a 1/4" lockwasher then a 1/4" flat washer onto a 1/4-20x1/2" hex head screw.
GPE ON / OFF SWITCH E F D G 1. Locate the GPE switch and hardware that was removed in the section “EXTENSION WINGS.” 2. Loosely assemble switch and switch bracket (A) Fig. 12, to the inside front lip of extension wing. Insert a 5/1618x1" flat head screw (D) through hole (G), place a 5/16" flat washer (E) on screw and secure with a 5/16" hex nut (F). A Fig. 12 D 3. Attach the side of switch bracket (A) Fig.
G A H F Fig. 17 Fig. 18 4. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen two screws (F) Fig. 17, and adjust splitter bracket (A) until it is aligned with the inside blade flange (B) Fig. 15. Tighten two screws (F). Loosely assemble screw and fastener plate (C), which were removed in STEP 3. J 5. Insert threaded end of support rod (G) Fig. 18, through slot in rear of saw and into hole in rear trunnion (H). Fasten support rod (G) to trunnion with star washer and 5/8-18 hex jam nut (J) Fig. 19.
P P M O C V Fig. 23 Fig. 24 9. Insert the front end of splitter (P) Fig. 23, inside the splitter mounting bracket behind splitter fastener plate and screw (C). Push splitter down as far as possible, making certain the bottom edge of splitter (P) is parallel with the table surface. Tighten screw (C). Fasten splitter and blade guard assembly (P) Fig. 24, to bracket (M) using a 5/16-18x1" hex head screw (V) and 5/16" flat washer (O). W G P 10. IMPORTANT: The splitter (P) Fig.
P C D Fig. 29 13. Holding the clear blade guard, lower the saw blade and assemble the table insert (E) Fig. 30, into the opening on the saw table. 14. Place a straight edge (B) across the table at both ends of the table insert as shown in Fig. 31. THE TABLE INSERT (A) SHOULD ALWAYS BE LEVEL WITH THE TABLE. If an adjustment is necessary, turn the adjusting screws (C), as needed, with the 1/8" allen wrench supplied. E Fig. 30 C A B C Fig.
2. Place the motor cover (A) in the opening of the Unisaw as shown in Fig. 34. Place the rear motor cover clips inside the motor opening and push the front of the motor cover until all four motor cover clips are engaged with the motor cover opening in the Unisaw. 3. Align the hole (B) Fig. 35 in the bottom of the motor cover with the hole in the side of the saw cabinet. Place a 1/4" flat washer on a 1/4-20x5/8" hex head screw.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPING THE SAW To start the machine, push “ON” button (A) Fig. 39. To stop the machine, push “OFF” button (B). A B LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION Fig. 39 IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked in the OFF position using a padlock (C) Fig. 40, with a 3/16" diameter shackle to prevent unauthorized use. NOTE: GPE switch shown. OVERLOAD PROTECTION Your saw is supplied with overload protection.
ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREE POSITIVE STOPS Positive stops are provided to quickly and accurately position the blade at 90 and 45 degrees to the table. To check and adjust the positive stops, proceed as follows: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. Fig. 41A 1. Raise the saw blade all the way to the top and turn the blade tilting handwheel clockwise as far as it will go. 2. Using a square, check to see if the blade is 90 degrees to the table Fig. 41A.
ADJUSTING TABLE INSERT Place a straight edge (B) across the table at both ends of the table insert as shown in Fig. 46. The table insert (A) should always be level with the table. If an adjustment is necessary, turn the adjusting screws (C), as needed, with allen wrench supplied. NOTE: THE MITER GAGE HANDLE CAN BE USED TO STORE THE HEX WRENCHES WHEN NOT IN USE. REMOVE THE TOP CAP OF THE MITER GAGE HANDLE FOR THE HEX WRENCH STORAGE COMPARTMENT. C A B C Fig.
OPERATIONS Common sawing operations include ripping and crosscutting plus a few other standard operations of a fundamental nature. As with all power machines, 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.
B A Fig. 53 Fig. 54 USING THE UNIFENCE AS A CUT-OFF GAGE WHEN USING YOUR UNIFENCE SAW GUIDE® AS A CUT-OFF GAGE, MAKE SURE IT IS PROPERLY SET UP AS DESCRIBED HERE. B The Unifence can be used as a cut-off gage when cross cutting a number of pieces to the same length. When using the unifence as a cut-off gage, it is very important that the rear end of the fence be positioned so the work piece is clear of the fence before it enters the blade.
stopped, unless it is a large piece allowing safe removal. When ripping boards longer than three feet, it is recommended that a work support be used at the rear of the saw to keep the workpiece from falling off the saw table. If the ripped work is less than 4 inches wide, a push stick should always be used to complete the feed, as shown in Fig. 57. The push stick can easily be made from scrap material as explained in the section “CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK.
IMPORTANT: For certain cutting operations such as dadoing and moulding where you are not cutting completely through the workpiece, the blade guard and splitter assembly cannot be used. Loosen screws (G) and (H) Fig. 62. Lift up and swing blade guard and splitter assembly (W) Fig. 63, to the rear of the saw, and then tighten screws (G) and (H). H G ALWAYS RETURN AND FASTEN THE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLY TO ITS PROPER OPERATING POSITION FOR NORMAL THRU-SAWING OPERATIONS. Fig.
USING ACCESSORY DADO HEAD THE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLY CANNOT BE USED WHEN DADOING OR MOULDING AND MUST BE REMOVED OR SWUNG TO THE REAR OF THE SAW. 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. 66. Various combinations of saws and cutters are used to cut grooves from 1/8" to 13/16" for use in shelving, making joints, tenoning, grooving, etc.
STORAGE MITER GAGE HOLDER AND WRENCH HOLDER The miter gage and arbor wrenches can be stored in the slots provided in the motor cover, as shown in Fig. 71. Fig. 71 HEX WRENCH STORAGE The miter gage handle can be used to store the two hex wrenches (1/8", 5/64") supplied with the machine. Remove the top cap (A) Fig. 72, of the miter gage handle for the hex wrench storage compartment. A Fig. 72 MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE SAW BLADE DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1.
REPLACING BELTS AND ADJUSTING BELT TENSION D DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. E 1. Remove motor cover to gain access to the motor. 2. Place a block of wood (C) Fig. 74, between the motor and saw cabinet as shown. NOTE: It may be necessary to raise the saw arbor in order to insert the wooden block. Lower the saw arbor until the motor contacts the wood. C 3. Loosen bolt (D) Fig. 74, and continue to lower the saw arbor until all tension is removed from the belts (E). Tighten bolt (D). Fig. 74 4.
ACCESSORIES CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARD Fig. 80, 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 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 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.
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. 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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