Delta RS830 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL10" Professional Radial Arm Saw(Model RS830)PART NO. 424-12-651-0034 - 08-23-02Copyright © 2002 Delta MachineryESPAÑOL: PÁGINA

10REMOVING BLADE ANDBLADE GUARD FROM SAW1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.2. Loosen blade guard clamp knob (A) Fig. 11, androtate blade guard (B

11TABLE SUPPORTS1. Place front table board (A) Fig. 16, on a stablesurface with counter-bored holes facing down, asshown.2. Fasten left and right tabl

126. When both right and left edges of the table boardare the same distance from the table supports, tightenfour screws located in holes (N) Fig. 21,

1311. Place an arbor wrench (D) Fig. 25, between tableboard (A) and motor shaft (B). Lower track arm (X)Fig. 24, by turning elevating handle (C) count

14TABLE BOARD CLAMPSAND TABLE BOARDS1. Locate table board clamps (A) Fig. 29, and insertone clamp into each of the slotted holes (B) located atthe rea

15Fig. 33Fig. 34Fig. 36Fig. 354. Loosen cutting-head clamp knob (S) Fig. 33, andslide cutting-head (T) the entire length of track arm (A) asshown to d

16Fig. 37Fig. 38Fig. 39Fig. 40REMOVING “HEELING”IN SAW BLADE CUTEven though the cutting-head travel may be perfectlyaligned at 90 degrees to the fence

175. Place a square (D) Fig. 41, on the table and againstthe saw blade, as shown, and check to see if the bladeis square with the table. NOTE: The squ

18ASSEMBLING BLADE ANDBLADE GUARD TO MACHINE1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.USE ONLY 10" BLADES WITH 5/8" ARBOR HOLESAND RATED FOR 5

19CUTTING INTOTABLE BOARDS1. Assemble table boards (A) Fig. 48, and fence (B) asshown and secure in place with table clamps, one ofwhich is shown at (

2GENERAL SAFETY RULESWoodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, thereare certain ha

20OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTSSTARTING AND STOPINGRADIAL ARM SAWThe on/off switch (A) Fig. 56, is located at the front of thecutting-head. To tu

215. Using a 3/16" Allen wrench (J) Fig. 64, turn adjustmentscrews (K) Figs. 61 and 64 to remove all “play.” NOTE: DONOT OVERTIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT S

223. Rotate hex bolt (B) Fig. 67, in the desired directionwhich the handle needs to be turned.4. Push hex bolt (B) Fig. 67, back through hole. Makecer

23POSITIVE STOP YOKE INDEXYoke index lever (A) Fig. 71, activates a positive stopwhich positions the cutting-head in the cross-cut or ripposition. To

24EXPLANATION OF OPERATING CONTROLSThe following is an explanation of the operating controls of the Delta 10" Radial Saw. We suggest you study th

25AUXILIARY TABLE BOARD FACINGTo prevent repeated cutting into the table surface which will eventually cause the table to sag, an auxiliary table boar

26COMPOUNDMITER CUTTINGCompound miter cutting is performed in the samemanner as miter cutting except the saw blade is also tiltedto cut a bevel. The s

27MAINTENANCEOVERLOAD PROTECTIONThe motor on your saw is equipped with a resettableoverload relay (A) Fig. 82. If the motor shuts off or fails tostart

28CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICKWhen ripping work less than 4 inches wide, a push stick should be used to complete the feed and could easily bemade from sc

29NOTES

3ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FORRADIAL ARM SAWSWARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE

30Two Year Limited WarrantyDelta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which

4POWER CONNECTIONSA separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and shouldbe protected

Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord whichhas a 3-prong grounding type plug a

6UNPACKING AND CLEANINGCarefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating fromall unpainte

7RADIAL ARM SAW PARTSFig. 41231. Radial Arm Saw2. Legs (4)3. Table Supports (2)4. 5/16-18x5/8" Carriage Head Screws (16)45675. 5/16" Flat Wa

8TABLE BOARD PARTSFig. 51234561. Fence Board2. Middle Table Board3. Rear Table Board4. Front Table Board5. 7/8" Open End - 1/2" Box Wrench6.

9ASSEMBLYWARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTILTHE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERS