Delta RS830 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL10" Professional Radial Arm Saw(Model RS830)PART NO. 424-12-651-0034 - 06-17-05Copyright © 2005 Delta MachineryESPAÑOL: PÁGINA

10RADIAL 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 W

11TABLE BOARD PARTSFig. 51234561. Fence Board2. Middle Table Board3. Rear Table Board4. Front Table Board5. 7/8" Open End - 1/2" Box Wrench6

12The following is an explanation of the operating controls of the Delta 10" Radial Saw. We suggest you study theseexplanations carefully to fami

13FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTILTHE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE

14REMOVING BLADE ANDBLADE GUARD FROM SAW1. Loosen blade guard clamp knob (A) Fig. 11, androtate blade guard (B) to the position shown.Fig. 11AB2. With

15TABLE SUPPORTS1. Place front table board (A) Fig. 16, on a stablesurface with counter-bored holes facing down, asshown.2. Fasten left and right tabl

166. 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,

1711. 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

18TABLE BOARD CLAMPS AND TABLEBOARDS1. Locate table board clamps (A) Fig. 29, and insertone clamp into each of the slotted holes (B) located atthe rea

19Fig. 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

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

20Fig. 37Fig. 38Fig. 39Fig. 40REMOVING “HEELING”IN SAW BLADE CUTEven though the cutting-head travel may be perfectlyaligned at 90 degrees to the fence

215. 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

22ASSEMBLING BLADE ANDBLADE GUARDNOTE: USE ONLY 10" BLADES WITH 5/8" ARBORHOLES AND RATED FOR 5000 RPM OR HIGHER.1. Assemble the inside (thi

23CUTTING INTO TABLE BOARDS1. Assemble table boards (A) Fig. 48, and fence (B) asshown and secure in place with table clamps, one ofwhich is shown at

24The on/off switch (A) Fig. 56, is located at the front of thecutting-head. To turn the saw “ON” move the switch (A)Fig. 56, up to the “ON” position.

255. 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

263. 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

27POSITIVE STOP YOKE INDEXYoke index lever (A) Fig. 71, activates a positive stopwhich positions the cutting-head in the cross-cut or ripposition. To

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

29COMPOUNDMITER CUTTINGCompound miter cutting is performed in the samemanner as miter cutting except the saw blade is also tiltedto cut a bevel. The s

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

30PUSH STICKMake from 1/2″ OR 3/4″ WOODor thickness less than width of material to be cut.Cut here to push1/4″ wood.Cut here to push1/2″ wood.Notch to

31MAINTENANCEOVERLOAD PROTECTIONThe motor on your saw is equipped with an overload relay(A) Fig. 82. If the motor shuts off or fails to start due toov

32Two Year Limited New Product WarrantyDelta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any new Delta machine, machine part, or machine

The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE •DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DELTA S.A.) (Les marquessuivantes sont de

4GENERAL SAFETY RULESREAD AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed

5SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.Refer to them oftenand use them to instruct others.ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULESFAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT I

6Fig. A Fig. BGROUNDED OUTLET BOXCURRENTCARRYINGPRONGSGROUNDING BLADEIS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADESGROUNDED OUTLET BOXGROUNDINGMEANSADAPTERPOWER CONNECTIO

7Fig. CGROUNDED OUTLET BOXCURRENTCARRYINGPRONGSGROUNDING BLADEIS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES3. 240 VOLT SINGLE PHASE OPERATIONThe motor supplied with your

FOREWORDFUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONNOTICE: The photo on the manual cover illustarates the current production model. All other illustrations contained inthe

9CARTON CONTENTSUNPACKING AND CLEANINGCarefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating f