Delta 37-070 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6" V ariable Speed Bench Jointer (Model 37-070) P ART NO. 901609 (013) Copyright © 2001 Delta Machinery ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 21 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 1-800-463-3582).[...]

2 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 precautions ar [...]

3 1. DO NOT OPERA TE the tool until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. 2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the oper- ation of jointers, obtain advice from your supervisor , instructor or other qualified person. 3. KEEP cutterhead sharp and free of all rust and pitch. 4. BEFORE starting machine, check cutt[...]

4 CONNECTING TOOL TO POWER SOURCE POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. 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 3-hole r eceptacles which [...]

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 a 3-hole r eceptacle which will accept the tool’ s plug. When using an extension cord, be sur e to use one heavy enough to carry the curr ent of the tool. An undersized cord will cause a dr[...]

6 DEFINITIONS OF JOINTING AND PLANING OPERA TIONS Fig. 2 Fig. 3 1. JOINTING OPERA TIONS – Jointing cuts or edge jointing are made to squar e an edge of a workpiece. The workpiece is positioned on the jointer with the narrow edge of the workpiece on the infeed table and the major flat surface of the workpiece against the fence, as shown in Fig. 2.[...]

7 Fig. 4 1 - Jointer 2 - Fence 3 - Fence Sliding Bracket 4 - Special Nut (for assembling Fence Sliding Bracket to Fence Mounting Bracket) 5 - Flat W asher (for assembling Fence Sliding Bracket to Fence Mounting Bracket) 6 - Spring Loaded Lock Handle (for assembling Fence Sliding Bracket to Fence Mounting Bracket) 7 - 5/8" long Socket Button He[...]

8 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 2. Assemble the fence sliding bracket (C) Fig. 7, to mounting bracket (A) using the lockhandle (D), flat washer (E) and special nut (F) Fig. 8. ASSEMBLING FENCE 1. Assemble the fence mounting bracket (A) Fig. 5, to the jointer base using the four 5/8" long socket button head screws (B) Fig. 6. ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIO[...]

9 9 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 6. Tighten two screws (G) Fig. 12. 5. Position fence (L) Fig. 11, so that rounded section (M) on bottom of fence is over cutterhead opening as shown. 4. Slide groove of fence (L) Fig. 10, over T -nuts (J) as shown. 3. Assemble 5/8" long socket button head screw (G) Fig. 9, to fence tilting bracket (H) and thr[...]

10 Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 ASSEMBLING CUTTERHEAD GUARD 1. Thread the two 7/16" long socket button head screws (A) Fig. 13, into the two thr eaded holes in fr ont side of jointer base. DO NOT COMPLETEL Y TIGHTEN SCREWS (A) A T THIS TIME. 2. Assemble guard mounting bracket (B) Fig. 14, to the two screws (A) as shown, and tighten the two [...]

11 Fig. 22 Fig. 21 F ASTENING JOINTER TO SUPPORTING SURF ACE If during operation, there is any tendency for the jointer to tip over , slide or walk on the supporting surface, the jointer must be secured to the supporting surface with fasteners through the four holes, two of which ar e shown at (A) Fig. 20, in the jointer base. ST AR TING AND STOPPI[...]

12 V ARIABLE SPEED CONTROL Y our jointer is supplied with a variable speed control knob (A) Fig. 23, that enables you to operate the machine at cutterhead speeds between 6000 and 11,000 RPM. Speed indicators of 1-2-3-4 and 5 are pr ovided on the speed dial as shown. When the pointer (B) is pointing to 1, the cutterhead speed will be 6000 RPM; 2 –[...]

13 Fig. 26 Fig. 27 Fig. 28 Fig. 29 3. The fence features adjustable positive stops at the most used fence positions of 90 degrees and 45 degr ees to the right. T o check and adjust the positive stops, proceed as follows: 4. Place a square (C) Fig. 26, on the table with one end of the square against the fence as shown. Adjust the fence until it is e[...]

14 Fig. 30 ADJUSTING KNIVES When it becomes necessary to adjust the knives due to replacement or wear , proceed as follows: 1. DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND REMOVE CUTTERHEAD GUARD. 2. Rotate cutterhead and loosen four screws (A) Fig. 30. NOTE: Do not overly loosen the screws (A). Loosen one half turn or only enough so knife can sli[...]

15 Fig. 36 Fig. 35 Fig. 34 Fig. 33 CORD STORAGE A cord storage bracket (A) Fig. 36, is pr ovided on jointer base for storage of the cord when machine is not in use. CHIP AND DUST CHUTE A chip and dust chute (A) Fig. 35, is provided on the outfeed end of the jointer base for efficient chip r emoval. CAUTION: KEEP HANDS OUT OF CHIP AND DUST CHUTE A T[...]

16 Fig. 39 Fig. 39A PUSH BLOCKS A set of push blocks (A) Fig. 37, is supplied with your jointer and should be used whenever possible to minimize all danger to your hands. Fig. 37, illustrates using the push blocks properly . JOINTING AN EDGE This is the most common operation for the jointer . Set the guide fence square with the table. Depth of cut [...]

17 Fig. 42 Fig. 41 Fig. 40A PLANING W ARPED PIECES If the wood to be planed is dished or warped, take light cuts until the surface is flat. Avoid for cing such material down against the table; excessive pressur e will spring it while passing the knives, and it will spring back and r emain curved after the cut is completed. PLANING SHOR T OR THIN WO[...]

18 MAINTENANCE BEL T REPLACEMENT When it becomes necessary to replace the belt on your jointer , proceed as follows: 1. DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 2. Remove screw (A) Fig. 43, using Allen wrench supplied, and remove belt guar d (B). 3. Loosen three screws (C) Fig. 44, to r elease belt tension and remove belt (D) fr om pulleys. 4. As[...]

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