Delta 36-648 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL10" Contractor’s Saw(Models 36-649, 36-675, 36-678, 36-679)PART NO. 912857 - 8-23-04Copyright © 2004 Delta MachineryTo learn mo

10HARDWARE1. 7/16-20x3/4" Hex Head Screw (6)2. 3/8-16x1½" Flat Head Screw (1)3. 5/16-18x3/4" Carriage Head Screw (4)4. 5/16-18x5/8"

11STAND LEGS1. Assemble the longer bottom bracket (A) Fig. 6, tothe inside of two table legs (B) as shown. Align the holesin the longer bottom bracket

124. WITH A MINIMUM OF TWO PEOPLE,CAREFULLY TURN THE SAW AND STAND UPRIGHTAS SHOWN IN FIG. 10. Carefully push down on the topof the saw until the stan

13INSTALLING SWITCHAND MOTOR CORD1. Insert switch cord (A) Fig. 13, and motor cord (B)of the switch assembly into the opening (C) under sawtable as sh

14MOTOR TO MOTORMOUNTING PLATEDISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWERSOURCE.Assemble motor (A) to motor mounting plate (B) as shownin Fig. 16. Align the four mo

15MOTOR PULLEY, PULLEY GUARD,AND DRIVE BELT1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROMPOWER SOURCE.2. Remove the motor shaft key that is taped to themotor.3. Insert ke

163. Fig. 28, illustrates the motor cord connected to theswitch assembly.CONNECTING MOTOR CORD TOSWITCH ASSEMBLY1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURC

17BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTERASSEMBLY AND ALIGNMENT1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROMPOWER SOURCE.2. Fasten the rear splitter mounting bracket (A) Fig. 29,to the

188. Assemble the blade guard and splitter assembly (G)Fig. 33, between the large washer (C) and the splitterbracket and tighten screw (H) with wrench

1911. Using a straight edge, check to see if the saw bladeis aligned with the rear of the splitter (G), as shown inFig. 37. If alignment is necessary,

2TABLE OF CONTENTSRead and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment. Whenusing tools or equipment, basic

20OPERATIONFig. 41ABFig. 42AFig. 43CDSTARTING AND STOPPING SAW1. The on/off switch is located underneath the switch shield (A) Fig. 41. To turn the sa

21RAISING AND LOWERING BLADETo raise the saw blade, loosen lock knob (A) Fig. 44, andturn the blade raising handwheel (B) clockwise. Whenthe blade is

22MITER GAGE OPERATION ANDADJUSTMENTInsert the miter gage bar (B) Fig. 47, into the miter gageslot. Insert the metal stud on the bottom of the miterga

23CHANGING THE SAW BLADEUSE ONLY 10" DIAMETER BLADES WITH5/8" ARBOR HOLES, RATED AT 3450RPM OR HIGHER.1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROMPOWER SOURCE

Common sawing operations include ripping and crosscutting plus a few other standard operations of a fundamentalnature. As with all power machines, the

2525Fig. 55Fig. 55AAFig. 56Ripping is cutting lengthwise through a board, (Fig. 55).NOTE: Be sure the material to be cut is seasoned, dryand flat. The

2626Fig. 58Fig. 60Fig. 58AFig. 59HGWHUSING MOULDING CUTTERHEADMoulding is cutting a shape on the edge or face of thework. Cutting mouldings with a mou

27Fig. 64Fig. 62A Fig. 63Fig. 621. Dadoing is cutting a rabbet or wide groove into thework. Most dado head sets are made up of two outsidesaws and fou

28Fig. 66USING AUXILIARY WOOD FACINGON RIP FENCEIt is necessary when performing special operations suchas when using the moulding cutterhead to add wo

29TROUBLESHOOTINGFor assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or callthe DELTA Machiner

3Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

30PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCEAll Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a networkof P

31A complete line of accessories is available from your Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers,and Delta Authorized Service Stat

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41. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTIONMANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE.Learning the machine’s application, limitations, andspecific hazards

5FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them ofte

6A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and shouldbe protected with a 20 Amp ti

7Fig. CGROUNDED OUTLET BOXCURRENTCARRYINGPRONGSGROUNDING BLADEIS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADESEXTENSION CORDSUse proper extension cords. Make sure your exte

8Delta Models 36-649, 36-675, 36-678 and 36-679 are 10" contractor saws. The saws have a powerful 1½ HP inductionmotor which can handle tough cut

9EXTENSION WINGSFig. 3MODEL 36-6492 SHEET METALEXTENSION WINGSMODEL 36-6781 CAST IRONEXTENSION WINGMODEL 36-6792 CAST IRON EXTENSIONWINGSSTAND PARTS1.