Delta 36-812 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL UNISA W ® 10" Right Tilting Arbor Saw (Models 34-801, 34-806, 34-814, 36-812) P ART NO. 422-04-651-0064 (01-15-02) Copyright © 2002 Delta Machinery 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 Canad[...]

2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and pr oper operating procedures ar e not followed. As with all machinery , there are certain hazar ds 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 precaution[...]

3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SA WS WARNING: F AILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJUR Y SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often and use them to instruct others. 1. DO NOT OPERA TE THIS MACHINE until it is assembled and installed according to the instructions. 2. OBT AIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR, instru[...]

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

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

6 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD The Delta Unisaw is a 10" right tilting arbor saw . The Delta Unisaw features set the standar ds in the table saw industry . UNP ACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items fr om the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating from all unpainted surfaces. This coating may be [...]

7 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY , DO NOT CONNECT THE SAW TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE SAW IS COMPLETEL Y ASSEMBLED AND YOU UNDERST AND THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. ASSEMBLING BLADE TIL TING MECHANISM HANDLE 1. Install fiber washer (A) Fig. 3, on the blade tilting mechanism shaft (B). Install key (C), into shaft keyway . 2. [...]

8 ASSEMBLING L VC ST ARTER BOX TO CABINET If you purchased the machine with magnetic push button electrical controls, 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. T o assemble the starter box (A) Fig. 7, to the saw cabinet, proceed as follows: 1. Pla[...]

9 ASSEMBLING GPE ON/OFF SWITCH 1. The GPE on/of f switch (A) Fig. 11, is shipped attached to a mounting bracket at the right side of the machine. 2. Loosely assemble switch and switch bracket (A) Fig. 12, to the inside front lip of extension table with 5/16- 18x1" flat head screw (D), 5/16" flat washer (E), and 5/16 hex nut (F) through ho[...]

10 Fig. 16 Fig. 17 Fig. 19 A D B F A J Fig. 18 Fig. 20 Fig. 21 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 scr ew and fastener plate (C), which were r emoved in STEP 3. 5. Insert threaded end o[...]

11 Fig. 22 Fig. 23 Fig. 25 Fig. 24 Fig. 26 Fig. 27 A P B X Z Y 8. Assemble upper splitter bracket (M) Fig. 22, to lower bracket (L) using a 5/16-18x1" hex head screw (N) with 5/16" lockwasher and 5/16" flat washer . NOTE: Do not tighten screw (N) at this time. 9. Insert the front end of splitter (P) Fig. 23, inside the splitter mount[...]

12 Fig. 28 Fig. 30 E Fig. 29 F ASTENING MOTOR CORD TO SA W FRAME 1. IMPORT ANT : T urn the blade tilting handwheel counterclockwise as far as it will go until the saw blade is in the 45 degree position. 2. IMPORT ANT : T urn the blade raising and lowering handwheel counterclockwise until the blade is at its lowest position. 3. Fasten motor cord (A)[...]

13 Fig. 35 Fig. 36 ASSEMBLING RIP FENCE HOLDER BRACKETS Assemble the rip fence holder brackets (A) and (B) Fig. 37, to the four holes located in the left hand side of the saw cabinet using four #10x1/2" sheet metal screws supplied. Fig. 38 Fig. 37 A B ASSEMBLING DUST CHUTE ADAPTER The Unisaw is supplied with a dust chute connector to provide a[...]

14 OPERA TING CONTROLS AND UNISA W ADJUSTMENTS ST AR TING AND STOPPING THE SA W T o start the machine, push “ON” button (A) Fig. 39. T o stop the machine, push “OFF” button (B). Fig. 39 A B LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION IMPORT ANT : When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position using a padl[...]

15 ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREE POSITIVE STOPS Positive stops are pr ovided to quickly and accurately position the blade at 90 and 45 degrees to the table. T o check and adjust the positive stops, proceed as follows: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Raise the saw blade all the way to the top and tur n the blade tilting handwheel clockwise as [...]

16 ADJUSTING T ABLE INSER T 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 , tur n the adjusting screws (C), as needed, with allen wrench supplied. NOTE: THE MITER GAGE HANDLE CAN BE USED TO STORE THE ALLEN WRE[...]

17 MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE SA W BLADE 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. NOTE: T wo wrenches are supplied with the saw for changing the saw blade; a box end wrench and open end wrench. 3. Remove table insert and raise saw blade to its maximum height. 4. Place the open end wrench (B) Fig. 50, on the flats of the saw arbor to keep the arbor[...]

18 PROTECTING CAST IRON T ABLE FROM RUST T o clean and protect cast iron tables fr om rust, you will need the following materials: 1 pushblock from a jointer , 1 sheet of medium Scotch-Brite™ Blending Hand Pad, 1 can of WD-40 ® , 1 can of degreaser , 1 can of T opCote ® Aerosol. Apply the WD-40 and polish the table surface with the Scotch-Brite[...]

19 Fig. 56 A Fig. 57 B Fig. 58 USING THE FENCE AS A CUT -OFF GAGE WARNING: WHEN USING YOUR UNIFENCE AS A CUT -OFF GAGE, MAKE SURE IT IS PROPERL Y SET UP AS DESCRIBED HERE. The fence can be used as a cut-off gage when cr oss cutting a number of pieces to the same length. IMPORT ANT : When using the fence as a cut-off gage, it is very important that [...]

20 Fig. 61 USING AUXILIAR Y WOOD F ACING ON BIESEMEYER RIP FENCE It is necessary when performing special operations such as moulding to add wood facing (A) Fig. 62, to one or both sides of the rip fence, as shown. The wood facing is attached to the fence with two clamps (B). 3/4 inch stock is suitable for most work although an occasional job may re[...]

21 Fig. 65 Fig. 66 G H W IMPORT ANT : For certain cutting operations such as dadoing and moulding where you ar e not cutting completely through the workpiece, the blade guar d and splitter assembly cannot be used. Loosen screws (G) and (H) Fig. 65. Lift up and swing blade guard and splitter assembly (W) Fig. 66, to the rear of the saw , and then ti[...]

22 Fig. 69 Fig. 70 Fig. 71 A B C USING ACCESSOR Y DADO HEAD IMPORT ANT : THE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBL Y 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, a[...]

23 CONSTRUCTING A FEA THERBOARD Fig. 74, 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 are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table and help prevent kickbacks. Clamp the featherboar[...]

24 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 OFF HERE TO PUSH 1/2" WOOD NOTCH TO HELP PREVENT HAND FROM SLIPPING 1/2" SQUARES CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK When ripping work less than 4 inches wide, a push stick should be used to complete the fe[...]

25 BLADE GUARD ACCESSORIES Deluxe Uniguar d ® Blade Guar d The Delta Model 34-976 Uniguard Blade Guar d with Splitter and Anti-kickback Fingers Fig. 77, is an accessory that can be used in place of the standard blade guard that is supplied with the Unisaw . The Delta Model 34-976 Uniguard Blade Guar d can be mounted to the Unisaw , the Unisaw with[...]

26 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[...]

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