(Model RS830) PART NO. 424-12-651-0034 - 06-17-05 Copyright © 2005 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 33 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SAFETY GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’s application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury. 2.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 11. KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the blade. 12. NEVER REACH around the saw blade. 13. NEVER PERFORM a “crossed arm” operation. 14. PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE workpieces. 15. NEVER START THE MACHINE with the workpiece against the blade. 16. FOLLOW ALL RIPPING WARNINGS on machine. NEVER FEED THE WORKPIECE into the antikickback end of the machine. FEED WORKPIECE against blade rotation. 17.
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 3-prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug.
3. 240 VOLT SINGLE PHASE OPERATION The motor supplied with your machine is a dual voltage, 120/240 volt motor. It is shipped ready-to-run for 120 volt operation. However, it can be converted for 240 volt operation. GROUNDED OUTLET BOX CURRENT CARRYING PRONGS If you desire to operate your saw at 240 volts, it is necessary to reposition voltage changing switch in the motor junction box (B) Fig. D. Proceed as follows: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM 1. POWER SOURCE. GROUNDING BLADE IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES 2.
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 or D-2, shows the correct gauge to use depending on the cord length.
CARTON CONTENTS 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. 1. The saw is packed at the factory with support blocks (A) Fig.
RADIAL ARM SAW PARTS 4 5 1 6 7 2 3 Fig. 4 1. Radial Arm Saw 5. 5/16" Flat Washers (16) 2. Legs (4) 6. 5/16" External Tooth Lockwashers (16) 3. Table Supports (2) 7. 5/16-18 Hex Nuts (16) 4.
TABLE BOARD PARTS 1 13 14 2 3 4 5 7 8 11 9 12 6 10 Fig. 5 1. Fence Board 8. 1/4-20x1" Round Head Screw (4) 2. Middle Table Board 9. 5/16-18x5/8" Carriage Head Screw (6) 3. Rear Table Board 10. #10x1/2" Sheet Metal Screw (2) 4. Front Table Board 11. 1/4-20 Flange Hex Nut (4) 5. 7/8" Open End - 1/2" Box Wrench 12. 5/16-18 Flange Hex Nut (6) 6. 7/8" x 1/2" Box Wrench 13. Table Board Clamp (2) 7. 1/4-20x1¼" Round Head Screw (4) 14.
GUIDE TO PARTS The following is an explanation of the operating controls of the Delta 10" Radial Saw. We suggest you study these explanations carefully to familiarize yourself with the controls before turning on the power. Doing otherwise may cause damage to the saw or personal injury (Figs. 5B and 5C). C B K G P S D N F L A H M J R Fig. 5C must first be loose. Push the release lever either up or down to release the indexing pin. Fig. 5B L. YOKE CLAMP HANDLE.
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. ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED 7/8" Open End - 1/2" Box Wrench (included) 7/8" x 1/2" Box Wrench (included) 1/2” and 3/8” Wrenches, Open End or Socket Flathead Screwdriver ASSEMBLY TIME ESTIMATE Assembly for this machine takes approximately 2-3 hours. LEGS TO SAW BASE 1. Loosen lock knob (A) Fig.
REMOVING BLADE AND BLADE GUARD FROM SAW A 1. Loosen blade guard clamp knob (A) Fig. 11, and rotate blade guard (B) to the position shown. B Fig. 11 2. With wrenches (C) Fig. 12, loosen arbor nut (D) as much as possible. NOTE: Arbor nut has left hand threads. B F G C D Fig. 12 3. Lift cam (E) Fig. 13, which holds the blade guard (B) Fig. 12, in position and move the blade guard (B), outer blade flange (F), and blade (G) outward. E Fig. 13 4. Lift blade guard (B) Fig.
TABLE SUPPORTS B B A 1. Place front table board (A) Fig. 16, on a stable surface with counter-bored holes facing down, as shown. D 2. Fasten left and right table supports (B) Fig. 16, to bottom of front table board (A) as shown, by inserting four 1/4-20x1" round head screws up through counterbored holes (D), in table board (A) and table supports (B). Secure in place using four 1/4-20 flanged hex nuts. Do not completely tighten nuts at this time. D Fig. 16 3. Place front table board (A) Fig.
6. When both right and left edges of the table board are the same distance from the table supports, tighten four screws located in holes (N) Fig. 21, of front table board (A). R R N R 7. Insert four 1/4-20x1-1/4" round head screws (P) Fig. 22, into holes (R) Figs. 21 and 22, of the table board as shown, and tighten each of the screws until each corner of the table board raises approximately 1/8". R N A Fig. 21 P R P R 8. Loosen bevel clamp lever (S) Fig.
11. Place an arbor wrench (D) Fig. 25, between table board (A) and motor shaft (B). Lower track arm (X) Fig. 24, by turning elevating handle (C) counterclockwise until motor shaft (B) Fig. 25, barely touches arbor wrench. A B D P Fig. 25 12. Check the height of the table board above the other three table board adjustment screws (E) Fig. 26, by repositioning track arm (X), and cutting-head assembly (V) until the highest point of the table is determined.
TABLE BOARD CLAMPS AND TABLE BOARDS A 1. Locate table board clamps (A) Fig. 29, and insert one clamp into each of the slotted holes (B) located at the rear of each table support bracket (C) as shown in Fig. 30. B C Fig. 29 2. Turn adjusting screw (D) Fig. 30 counter clockwise, so that the knobs (A) are in the rear position as shown. D A D A Fig. 30 3. Place 1-1/4" wide board (E) Fig.
4. Loosen cutting-head clamp knob (S) Fig. 33, and slide cutting-head (T) the entire length of track arm (A) as shown to determine if blade (C) travels parallel to the square (E). A S C T E Fig. 33 5. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen index ring locking screw (J) Fig. 34, and track arm clamp handle (K). 6. Rotate track arm (A) Fig. 33, until blade (C) travels parallel to square (E). Then tighten track arm clamp handle (K) Fig. 34. J K Fig. 34 L K 7. With track arm clamp handle (K) Fig.
REMOVING “HEELING” IN SAW BLADE CUT Even though the cutting-head travel may be perfectly aligned at 90 degrees to the fence, the blade itself may not be 90 degrees or square with the fence, as shown in Fig. 37. This condition is known as “heeling.” To check and adjust, proceed as follows: 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Install saw blade without guard. Fig. 37 3. Replace the fence with a flat piece of 3/4" wood (A) Fig. 38, at least 5" high. Tighten table board clamps. 4.
5. Place a square (D) Fig. 41, on the table and against the saw blade, as shown, and check to see if the blade is square with the table. NOTE: The square should rest between two teeth of the saw blade. 6. If an adjustment is necessary, make certain bevel clamp lever (C) Fig. 40, is tight. Remove screw, flat washer, and pointer (E) Fig. 40. Remove two screws (F) Fig. 40, and bevel scale plate (H) Fig. 42, with index knob (A). D 7. Loosen four hex head screws (G) Fig. 42.
ASSEMBLING BLADE AND BLADE GUARD A NOTE: USE ONLY 10" BLADES WITH 5/8" ARBOR HOLES AND RATED FOR 5000 RPM OR HIGHER. 1. Assemble the inside (thick) arbor flange (A) Fig. 44, onto the arbor shaft with the recessed side of flange (A) facing out. 2. With the blade guard (B) Fig. 45, in the left hand, insert saw blade (C) into the blade guard (B) and onto the arbor shaft. 3. Assemble the outside (thin) blade flange (D) Fig.
CUTTING INTO TABLE BOARDS G B C 1. Assemble table boards (A) Fig. 48, and fence (B) as shown and secure in place with table clamps, one of which is shown at (C). A 2. Return cutting-head (D) Fig. 49, to rear of track arm (E), and tighten cutting-head clamp knob (G) Fig. 48. Make sure switch (H) Fig. 49, is in the “OFF” position and connect saw to power source. Fig. 48 K E 3. While holding cutting-head handle (L) Fig.
OPERATION OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPING The on/off switch (A) Fig. 56, is located at the front of the cutting-head. To turn the saw “ON” move the switch (A) Fig. 56, up to the “ON” position. To turn the saw “OFF” move the switch (A) Fig. 56, down to the “OFF” position. A MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD. IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, MOVE THE SWITCH TO THE “OFF” POSITION. AN ACCIDENTAL START-UP CAN CAUSE INJURY. Fig.
5. Using a 3/16" Allen wrench (J) Fig. 64, turn adjustment screws (K) Figs. 61 and 64 to remove all “play.” NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT SCREWS (K). THIS CAN DAMAGE BEARINGS. K J DO NOT LOOSEN ADJUSTMENT SCREWS (K) MORE THAN 1/2 TURN. THE CUTTINGHEAD MAY FALL FROM THE TRACK ARM. K 6. Tighten two hex nuts which were loosened in STEP 4, and check cutting-head travel for any “play” and to ensure it moves freely and smoothly. 7.
3. Rotate hex bolt (B) Fig. 67, in the desired direction which the handle needs to be turned. 4. Push hex bolt (B) Fig. 67, back through hole. Make certain head of hex bolt is seated properly in recessed bushing (C), and reassemble track arm clamping lever. NOTE: If track arm clamping lever (A) Fig. 66, tightens before approximately four turns, it is possible the clamping bushings, one of which is shown at (C) Fig. 67, may have rotated. These bushings should be seated completely inside track (D) as shown.
POSITIVE STOP YOKE INDEX Yoke index lever (A) Fig. 71, activates a positive stop which positions the cutting-head in the cross-cut or rip position. To rotate the cutting-head, release yoke clamp handle, press up or down on yoke index lever (A), releasing the positive stop, and rotate the cutting-head to the #1 in-rip or #2 out-rip or #3 cross-cut positions as desired. Release the yoke index lever (A) Fig. 71, and the cutting-head will automatically index at each of the three positions above. A Fig.
AUXILIARY TABLE BOARD FACING To prevent repeated cutting into the table surface which will eventually cause the table to sag, an auxiliary table board facing can be cut and fitted to the table. It can be made from 1/4" plywood or particle board and should be cut to a size that will exactly cover all of the table boards in front of the fence. The auxiliary table board facing should be placed flat on the table and butted against the table fence.
COMPOUND MITER CUTTING Compound miter cutting is performed in the same manner as miter cutting except the saw blade is also tilted to cut a bevel. The settings and operation are similar to miter cutting except that the blade is first tilted to the desired angle on the bevel scale before it is clamped in place. Fig. 79, shows a compound miter cutting operation on the radial saw. RIPPING IMPORTANT: In certain applications it may be necessary to use two push sticks, and/or featherboards.
CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK 30 Fig. 83 1/2″ Squares Cut here to push 1/4″ wood. Cut here to push 1/2″ wood. Notch to help prevent hand from slipping Make from 1/2″ OR 3/4″ WOOD or thickness less than width of material 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. 83.
TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or call the DELTA Machinery help line at 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582). MAINTENANCE OVERLOAD PROTECTION The motor on your saw is equipped with an overload relay (A) Fig. 82. If the motor shuts off or fails to start due to overloading, or low voltage, turn the switch to the “OFF” position, let the motor cool three to five minutes then push the reset button (A).
WARRANTY Two Year Limited New Product Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any new Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer returns the product prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station with proof of purchase of the product within two years and provides Delta with reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection.
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