INSTRUCTION MANUAL10" Contractor’s Saw(Models 36-978, 36-979) PART NO. A13253 - 09-15-05 Rev. BCopyright © 2005 Delta MachineryTo learn more abo
10HARDWARE1. 7/16-20 x 3/4" Hex Head Screw (6) (For Sheet Metal)2. 7/16-20 x 11/4" Hex Head Screw (6) (For Cast Iron)3. 3/8-16 x 11/2"
MOBILE BASE AND STAND ASSEMBLYFOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT MACHINE TO POWER SOURCE UNTIL MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UN
9. Repeat for other similar corner bracket. These brackets, (G) Fig. 13 are where the rubber leveling feet will be installed.10. The brackets with t
To install the dust chute and back brace, place the saw unit upside down on the floor as shown in Fig. 25.PROTECT THE SAW’S TABLE TOP BY PLACING SOME
14BLADE TILTING AND RAISING HANDWHEEL1. Place blade tilting handwheel (A) Fig. 29, onto shaft (B). Make certain slot (C) in handwheel is engaged with
MOTOR AND MOTOR MOUNTING PLATE TO SAW1. Insert the tapered end of pin (G) Fig. 32, into the inside holes in each side of bracket (H). 3. Assemble sp
163. Slide the belt and pulley guard bracket (I) Fig. 36, between the motor plate (J) and motor mounting plate (K), as shown.5. Position belt and pu
179. Place a ¼" flat washer and then a spacer (P) onto the ¼-20x1-1/2" hex head screw (L) Fig. 37. Then thread a ¼-20 Hex Nut (Q) Fig. 37,
XYZ18BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLY AND ALIGNMENT1. Fasten the rear splitter mounting bracket (A) Fig. 43, to the rear trunnion. Align the two hol
197. Assemble the blade guard and splitter assembly (G) Fig. 47, between the large washer (C) and the splitter bracket and tighten screw (H) with wre
2TABLE OF CONTENTSRead and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment. When using tools or equipment, basi
2010. Using a straight edge, check to see if the rear of the splitter (G) is aligned with the saw blade, as shown in Fig. 51. If alignment is necessar
ON/OFF SWITCHInsert a 3/8-16x 1½" Flat Head Screw (F) Fig. 54, through hole (B) in the front the saw table and then through the hole (E) in the s
RAISING AND LOWERING BLADETo raise the saw blade, loosen lock knob (C) Fig. 59, and turn the blade raising handwheel (D) clockwise. When the blade is
23Fig. 63Fig. 64ABCDEASSEMBLING MITER GAUGEPlace a flat washer (A) Fig. 62 on the threads of the miter gauge lock handle (B) and then thread the handl
24ALIGNING MITER SLOTS TO BLADEThe saw table has been aligned at the factory so the miter gauge slots are parallel to the saw blade. However, it is re
25BACKLASH ADJUSTMENTSFOR BLADE RAISING ANDBLADE TILTING MECHANISMSIf any play is detected in the blade raising or blade tilting mechanisms, the follo
26KEY PARTS AND SAFETY FEATURES ON YOUR SAW1223456788910131112181415171916BACK VIEW13. Belt Guard14. Motor15. Overload Reset Button16. Mobile Base17.
27CROSS-CUTTINGCross-cutting requires the use of the miter gauge to posi-tion and guide the work. Before starting the cut, raise the blade so it is ab
NEVER USE THE FENCE AS A CUT-OFF GAUGE WHEN CROSS-CUTTING.When cross-cutting a number of pieces to the same length, a block of wood (B), can be clampe
29Fig. S8Fig. S9AFig. S10Ripping, as shown in Fig. S8, is cutting lengthwise through a board. The rip fence (A) is used to position and guide the work
3Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
30BEVEL RIPPINGBevel ripping (as shown in Fig. S12) is the same as ripping except the bevel angle is set to an angle other than 0 degrees.WHEN POSSIBL
31Fig. S15NOTE: THE OUTSIDE ARBOR FLANGE CAN NOT BE USED WITH THE MOULDING CUTTERHEAD. TIGHTEN THE ARBOR NUT AGAINST THE CUTTERHEAD BODY. DO NOT LOSE
32Fig. S20Fig. S18 Fig. S191. Dadoing is cutting a rabbet or wide groove into the work. Most dado head sets are made up of two outside saws and four
33CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARDFig. S23, illustrates dimensions for making a typical featherboard. The material which the featherboard is constructed of
34WHEN RIPPING WORK LESS THAN 6 INCHES WIDE, A PUSH STICK SHOULD BE USED TO COMPLETE THE FEED AND COULD EASILY BE MADE FROM SCRAP MATERIAL BY FOLLOWIN
35If you desire to make a shelf for your saw, use the diagram below for the size of plywood and placement of holes. Be sure to attach the shelf to the
36Two Year Limited New Product WarrantyDelta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any new Delta machine, machine part, or machine
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41. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’s application, limitations, and specific haza
5 FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULESSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often and
6A 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 t
7Fig. CGROUNDED OUTLET BOXCURRENTCARRYINGPRONGSGROUNDING BLADEIS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADESEXTENSION CORDSUSE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS. MAKE SURE YOUR EXTE
8Delta Models 36-978 and 36-979 are left-tilting 10" contractor saws with a built-in mobility kit. The saws have a powerful 1½ HP induction moto
9EXTENSION WINGSFig. 2MODEL 36-9782 SHEET METAL EXTENSION WINGSMODEL 36-9792 CAST IRON EXTENSION WINGSSTAND AND MOBILE BASE PARTS24. Plastic Foot (4)2
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