Delta 36-953 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALPART NO. 422-40-651-0013 - 01-24-05Copyright © 2005 Delta MachineryTo learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at: www.del

10Fig. 4Fig. 5Fig. 6ASSEMBLING EXTENSION WINGNOTE: CHECK TO SEE WHAT TYPE OF STARTERBOX WAS SHIPPED WITH YOUR SAW (GPE OR LVC).A GPE STARTER HAS ROUND

11ASSEMBLING LVC STARTER BOX TOCABINETIf you purchased the machine with magnetic pushbutton electrical controls, the saw is shipped with thestarter bo

12ASSEMBLING GPE ON/OFF SWITCH1. Locate the GPE switch and hardware that wasremoved in the section “ASSEMBLING EXTENSIONWING.”2. Loosely assemble swit

13Fig. 16 Fig. 17Fig. 19Fig. 18Fig. 20 Fig. 214. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen two screws (F)Fig. 17, and adjust splitter bracket (A) until it

14Fig. 22Fig. 23Fig. 25Fig. 24Fig. 26 Fig. 275/16" lockwasher, then a 5/16" flat washer, onto a 5/16-18x1" hex head screw (N), insert t

15Fig. 28Fig. 30Fig. 29ATTACHING MOTOR COVER NOTE: IF YOU HAVE AN “LVC” (STARTER BOX)VERSION UNISAW, YOU WILL HAVE TO ATTACH TWOBOTTOM SPRING CLIPS TO

16Fig. 36ASSEMBLING RIP FENCE HOLDER BRACKETSAssemble the rip fence holder brackets (A) and (B) Fig.37, to the four holes located in the right hand si

17Fig. 39ABFig. 40ABLADE RAISING MECHANISMThe saw blade is raised and lowered with the fronthandwheel (A) Fig. 41. With the exception of hollowground

18ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREEPOSITIVE STOPSPositive stops are provided to quickly and accuratelyposition the blade at 90 and 45 degrees to the table. T

19ADJUSTING TABLE INSERTPlace a straight edge (B) across the table at both ends ofthe table insert as shown in Fig. 46. The table insert (A)should alw

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

20REPLACING BELTS AND ADJUSTINGBELT TENSIONDISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWERSOURCE.1. Remove motor cover to gain access to the motor.2. Place a block of w

21Fig. 54Fig. 55CABMACHINE USECOMMON SAWING OPERATIONSCommon sawing operations include ripping and crosscutting plus a few other standard operations o

WHEN USING YOUR UNIFENCE AS ACUT-OFF GAGE, MAKE SURE IT ISPROPERLY SET UP AS DESCRIBED HERE.The Unifence can be used as a cut-off gage when crosscutti

23Fig. 61AFig. 61table, after which the work is lifted and brought alongthe outside edge of the fence. The cut-off stockremains on the table and is no

24Fig. 64HGABFig. 67Fig. 65Fig. 66WHMoulding is cutting a shape on the edge or face of thework. Cutting mouldings with a moulding cutterhead is afast,

25CFig. 68SPECIAL ATTENTION SHOULD BEGIVEN THE GRAIN DIRECTION. MAKE ALL CUTS INTHE SAME DIRECTION AS THE GRAIN WHENEVERPOSSIBLE.ALWAYS INSTALL BLADE

Fig. 74Fig. 75Kerf should beabout 1/4" apart.263. Fig. 73, shows a typical dado operation using the mitergage as a guide.NEVER USE THE DADO HEAD

27PUSH STICKMAKE FROM 1/2" OR 3/4"WOOD OR THICKNESSLESS THAN WIDTH OFMAT’L. TO BE CUTCUT OFF HERE TOPUSH 1/4" WOODCUT OFF HERE TOPUSH 1

28TROUBLESHOOTINGFor assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or callthe DELTA Machiner

29A complete line of accessories is available from your Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers,and Delta Authorized Service Stat

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

30Two Year Limited New Product WarrantyDelta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any new Delta machine, machine part, or machine

31NOTES

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

5ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FORTABLE SAWS1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it isassembled and installed according to theinstructions.2. OBTAIN ADVICE

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

7EXTENSION CORDSUse proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wireextension cord which has a 3-prong groun

Fig. 11. Unisaw2. Switch (shown with a GPE switch)Fig. 23. Extension wing4. Handwheel5. Blade guard and splitter assembly6. Upper bracket for splitter

9UNPACKING AND CLEANINGCarefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating fromall unpainte