Delta 37-360 Instruction Manual Page 1

INSTRUCTION MANUALDJ-30 12” Jointer(Model 37-360, Three Phase)(Model 37-361, Single Phase)PART NO. 1349482 - 02-06-04Copyright © 2004 Delta Machiner

10ASSEMBLYASSEMBLING DUST HOOD1. Assemble the dust hood (A) Fig. 8, to the outfeedend of the jointer base using the seven 5/8″ long buttonhead screws

11SINGLE PHASE INSTALLATIONFig. 12ABFig. 13 Fig. 141. Remove screw (A) Fig. 12, and terminal strip cover (B).2. Remove plastic covering (C) Fig. 13, t

12Fig. 16Fig. 17THREE PHASE INSTALLATIONIf the motor on your machine is wired for 200, 230 or 460 Volts, Three Phase, proceed as follows when connecti

13OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTSFig. 18Fig. 19Fig. 20Fig. 21START-STOP SWITCHThe start-stop switch is conveniently located on a post,behind the jo

14ADJUSTING FENCEPOSITIVE STOPSThe fence on your jointer is equipped with positive stops atthe most used fence positions of 90 degrees and 45degrees r

15Fig. 26Fig. 27Fig. 285. Tilt the fence outward as far as possible and using acombination square (F) Fig. 26, check to see if the fence istilted outw

16Fig. 30OUTFEED TABLEADJUSTMENTSFor most jointing operations the outfeed table must beexactly level with the knives at their highest point ofrevoluti

Before operating jointer, check guard tomake sure it functions properly andquickly returns to the closed position.17Fig. 34Fig. 354. To adjust belt te

18The following directions will give the beginner a start on jointer operations. Use scrap pieces of lumber to checksettings and to get the feel of th

19Fig. 37Fig. 38Fig. 39JOINTING AN EDGEThis is the most common operation for the jointer. Set theguide fence square with the table. Depth of cut shoul

2Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

20TAPER CUTSOne of the most useful jointer operations is cutting an edge to a taper. The method can be used on a wide variety of work.Tapered legs of

21REMOVING, REPLACING AND SETTING KNIVESIf the knives are removed from the cutterhead for replacement or regrinding, care must be used in removing, re

2222Fig. 46Fig. 487. IMPORTANT: For ease in rotating the cutterheadduring the knife setting operation, pull outward on latch(H) Fig. 46, and open hing

23MAINTENANCEKEEP MACHINE CLEANPeriodically blow out all air passages with dry compressedair. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft dampclot

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3GENERAL SAFETY RULES1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTIONMANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE.Learning the machine’s application, limitations,

4ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR JOINTERS1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it iscompletely assembled and installed according to theinstructions. A mach

5A 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

63. Grounded, cord-connected machines intended foruse on a supply circuit having a nominal rating between150 - 250 volts, inclusive:If the machine is

7DEFINITIONS OF JOINTING AND PLANING OPERATIONSFig. 2Fig. 3JOINTING OPERATIONS – Jointing cuts or edge jointing is the simplest and most common operat

8UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating fromall unpaint

9REMOVING MACHINE FROM SHIPPING SKIDFig. 5Fig. 6Fig. 71. Open door (A) Fig. 5, under infeed table and remove mounting hardware that fastens infeed end