Delta 36-550 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 10" T able Saw (Model 36-550) (Model 36-560 w/stand) P ART NO. 904817 - 02-19-02 Copyright © 2002 Delta Machinery ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 25 T o learn more about DEL T A MACHINER Y visit our website at: www .deltamachinery .com. For Parts, Service, W arranty or other Assistance, please call 1-800-223-7278 ( In Canada call 1-800-[...]

2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and pr oper operating procedur es ar e not followed. As with all machinery , ther e are certain hazar ds involved with the operation of the pr oduct. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury . However , if normal safety precaut[...]

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR T ABLE SA W 3 WARNING: F AILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJUR Y . 1. DO NOT OPERA TE THIS MACHINE until it is assembled and installed according to the instructions. 2. OBT AIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR, instructor , or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of[...]

4 POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This cir cuit should not be less than #12 wir e and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cor d is used, use only 3-wir e extension cords which have 3- prong gr ounding type plugs and matching r eceptacle which will accept the machine’ s[...]

Use proper extension cor ds. Make sur e your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wir e extension cor d which has a 3-prong gr ounding type plug and matching r eceptacle which will accept the machine’ s plug. When using an extension cord, be sur e to use one heavy enough to carry the curr ent of the machine. An undersized cord will caus[...]

6 Fig. 3 6 - Rip Fence 7 - Wr enches for Blade Changing 8 - M8 Hex Nut for Rip Fence 9 - Locking Handle for Rip Fence 10 - Fence Rail 11 - Blade Raising and Lowering Handwheel 12 - M6 x 12mm Flat Head Screw for Mounting Blade Raising and Lowering Handwheel 13 - Handle for Blade Raising and Lowering Handwheel 14 - M6 x 55mm Cheese Head Screw for Mou[...]

7 Fig. 4 FOR MODEL 36-560 ONL Y 49 - Leg (4) 50 - 3/8” Flat W asher for Mounting Saw to Stand & for Assembling Stand (24) 51 - Foot (4) 52 - M8 Hex Nut for Mounting Saw to Stand & for Assembling Stand (20) 53 - M8 x 40mm Hex Screw for Mounting Saw to Stand (4) 54 - M8 x 20mm Carriage Bolts for Assembling Stand (16) 55 - 18-1/2” T op Fro[...]

8 ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBLING BLADE RAISING AND LOWERING HANDWHEEL 1. Insert M6 x 55mm cheese head screw (14) Fig. 3, through handle (E) Fig. 5 and assemble handle (E) to handwheel (A) by threading scr ew (D) Fig. 5 clockwise into handwheel. 2. Fig. 6, illustrates the handle (E) assembled to handwheel (A). 3. Assemble handwheel (A) Fig. 7, to shaft (B) ma[...]

9 ASSEMBLING BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBL Y 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. IMPORT ANT : THE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBL Y MUST BE PROPERL Y ALIGNED TO THE SAW BLADE IN ORDER TO PREVENT KICKBACK. 3. Position the blade 90 degrees to the table and lock in place. 4. Fasten the splitter support bracket (A) Fig. 9, to splitter brack[...]

10 8. Assemble splitter (H) Fig. 14, to splitter support bracket (B) as shown using M6 x 20mm hex head screw (L), 1/4" external tooth washer , and 1/4" flat washer . 9. Fasten splitter (H) Fig. 15, to splitter support bracket using 1/4" flat washer , 1/4" exter nal tooth lockwasher and M6 wing nut (M). NOTE: Before tightening wi[...]

11 ASSEMBLING EXTENSION WING 1. Assemble extension wing (A) Fig. 18, to the saw table using three 1/4-20 x 5/8” hex head scr ews (B), 1/4" lockwashers (C), and 1/4" flat washers (D). 2. With a straight edge (E) Fig. 19, make certain the top, front and r ear edges of the extension wing (A) ar e level with the saw table before tightening [...]

12 ASSEMBLING RIP FENCE 1. Thread an M8 hex nut (A) Fig. 22, appr oximately halfway onto stud of handle (B). 2. Thread handle (B) Fig. 22, into tapped hole (C) in fence cam (D). Tighten hex nut (A) Fig. 23, against cam (D). 3. Lower rip fence onto table as shown in Fig. 24, making certain rear clamp (E) Fig. 22, hooks over back edge of table. 4. Th[...]

13 ASSEMBLING MITER GAGE HOLDER 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Assemble spring clip (E) Fig. 26, to the miter gage holder (A) as shown using a M4x10mm pan head screw (F), 3/16" lockwasher and M4 hex nut. NOTE: Hex nut (G) Fig. 27, will fit into the recess at the back of the miter gage holder (A) to keep spring clip (E) Fig. 26, se[...]

14 ASSEMBLING OUTFEED SUPPOR T 1. Loosely fasten brackets (A) Fig. 31, to the bottom left side of the saw table as shown, using two M6x15mm hex head screws (B) and M6.1 lockwashers (C). Assemble two remaining brackets to the bottom right side of saw table in the same manner . 2. Insert rod (D) Fig. 32, thr ough holes in brackets (A) as shown. Then [...]

15 ASSEMBLING ST AND (FOR MODEL 36-560 ONL Y) 1. Assemble the stand as shown in Fig. 36, using 16 carriage bolts, flat washers and hex nuts. Do not completely tighten the hardwar e at this time. Letters ar e stamped on the stand brackets for ease in assembly . A - T op front and rear brackets B - T op side brackets C - Bottom side brackets D - Bott[...]

16 OPERA TING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS ST AR TING AND STOPPING SA W 1. The on/off switch is located underneath the switch shield (A) Fig. 41. T o tur n the saw “ON” , move switch trigger (B) to the up position. 2. T o tur n the saw “OFF” , push down on switch shield (A) Fig. 42. LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION IMPORT ANT : When the[...]

17 BLADE TIL TING CONTROL T o tilt the saw blade, loosen blade tilting lock handle (A) Fig. 45, move handwheel (B) until the blade is at the desired angle and tighten lock handle (A). NOTE: The lock handle (A) is spring-loaded and can be repositioned by pulling out on the handle (A) and repositioning it on the serrated stud located underneath the h[...]

18 RIP FENCE OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. T o move the rip fence (A) Fig. 48, 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. [...]

19 ADJUSTING BLADE P ARALLEL TO MITER GAGE SLOTS The blade was adjusted parallel to the miter gage slots at the factory . In or der to insure accurate cuts and help prevent kickback when cutting, this adjustment should be rechecked and if necessary , readjusted as follows: 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Raise the blade to its highest p[...]

20 OPERA TION Common sawing operations include ripping and cross-cutting plus a few other standar d operations of a fundamental nature. As with all power tools, ther e is a certain amount of hazar d involved with the operation and use of the tool. Using the tool with the respect and caution demanded as far as safety pr ecautions ar e concerned, wil[...]

21 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. 124. The push stick can easily be made from scrap material as explained in the section “CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK.” When ripping material under 2 inches in width, a flat pushboard is a valuable accessory since or dinary ty[...]

22 CONSTRUCTING A FEA THERBOARD Fig. 60, illustrates dimensions for making a typical featherboard. The material which the featherboar d is constructed of, should be a straight piece of wood that is free of knots and cracks. Featherboar ds ar e used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table and help prevent kickbacks. Clamp the featherboa[...]

23 CONSTRUCTING A 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. 62. Fig. 62 PUSH STICK MAKE FROM 1/2” OR 3/4” WOOD OR THICKNESS LESS THAN WIDTH OF MA T’L. TO BE CUT CUT OFF HERE TO PUSH 1/4” WOOD CUT O[...]

24 T wo Y ear Limited W arranty Delta will repair or r eplace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, pr ovided that the customer returns the product prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station with[...]