Delta UNISAW 36-L31 Instruction Manual

10" left tilting arbor saw
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UNISAW
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10" Left Tilting Arbor Saw
(Models 36-L31, 36-L31X, 36-L51, 36-L51X
36-L51L, 36-L53L)
PART NO. 422-40-651-0017 - 06-13-05
Copyright © 2005 Delta Machinery
To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY
visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com.
For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance,
1-800-223-7278 (
1-800-463-3582).
please call
In Canada call

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  • Page 1 10" Left Tilting Arbor Saw (Models 36-L31, 36-L31X, 36-L51, 36-L51X 36-L51L, 36-L53L) PART NO. 422-40-651-0017 - 06-13-05 Copyright © 2005 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, 1-800-223-7278 ( 1-800-463-3582).
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the product until you have written Delta Machinery and we have advised you.
  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection accessories and attachments not recommended by appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash exposed Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to areas with soap and water. the user.
  • Page 5: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 10. CUTTING THE WORKPIECE WITHOUT THE USE OF DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is assembled installed according A FENCE OR MITER GAUGE IS KNOWN AS “FREEHAND”...
  • Page 6: Power Connections

    POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines: FOR SINGLE PHASE UNITS (EXCEPT THE FIVE HORSEPOWER): This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. FOR FIVE HORSEPOWER, SINGLE PHASE UNITS: The circuit should not be less than #10 wire and should be protected with a 40 Amp time lag fuse.
  • Page 7: Functional Description

    FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD The Delta Unisaw is a 10" left tilting arbor saw. The Delta Unisaw features set the standards in the table saw industry. A RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY IS NOT PACKAGED WITH THE PRODUCT. YOU MUST INSTALL AND USE A RIP FENCE SYSTEM FOR RIPPING OPERATIONS.
  • Page 8: Assembly

    12 13 Fig. 2 Fig. 1 Fig. 1 17. 5/64" Hex wrench 1. Unisaw 18. Hanger for rip fence (2) 2. Switch (shown with a magnetic starter) 19. 7/16-20x1¼" Hex head screw (6) 20. 5/16-18x1" Hex head screw (4) Fig. 2 21.
  • Page 9 BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL 1. Install fiber washer (A) Fig. 3, on the blade tilting handwheel shaft (B). Install key (C), into shaft keyway. 2. Place handwheel (D) on shaft (B) Fig. 3. Make sure the groove (E), in the handwheel lines up with the key (C). 3.
  • Page 10 LVC STARTER BOX TO CABINET If you purchased the machine with magnetic push button electrical controls (LVC), the saw is shipped with the starter box completely wired to the switch and motor. However, the starter box must be mounted to the saw cabinet.
  • Page 11 MAGNETIC STARTER ON / OFF SWITCH 1. Locate the magnetic starter switch and hardware that was removed in the section “EXTENSION WINGS.” 2. Loosely assemble switch and switch bracket (A) Fig. 12, to the inside front lip of extension wing. Insert a 5/16- 18x1"...
  • Page 12 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 4. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen two screws (F) Fig. 17, and adjust splitter bracket (A) until it is aligned with the inside blade flange (B) Fig. 15. Tighten two screws (F). Loosely assemble screw and fastener plate (C), which were removed in STEP 3.
  • Page 13 Fig. 23 Fig. 24 9. Insert the front end of splitter (P) Fig. 23, inside the splitter mounting bracket behind splitter fastener plate and screw (C). Push splitter down as far as possible, making certain the bottom edge of splitter (P) is parallel with the table surface.
  • Page 14: Motor Cover

    Fig. 29 Fig. 30 13. Holding the clear blade guard, lower the saw blade and assemble the table insert (E) Fig. 30, into the open- ing on the saw table. 14. Place a straight edge (B) across the table at both ends of the table insert as shown in Fig.
  • Page 15 2. Place the motor cover (A) in the opening of the Unisaw as shown in Fig. 34. Place the rear motor cover clips inside the motor opening and push the front of the motor cover until all four motor cover clips are engaged with the motor cover opening in the Unisaw.
  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW 1. To start the machine, push the “ON” button (A) Fig. 39. 2. To stop the machine, push the “OFF” button (B). MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN “OFF” POSITION BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD.
  • Page 17: Adjusting 90 And 45 Degree Positive Stops

    ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREE POSITIVE STOPS Positive stops are provided to quickly and accurately position the blade at 90 and 45 degrees to the table. To check and adjust the positive stops, proceed as follows: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.
  • Page 18 ADJUSTING TABLE INSERT Place a straight edge (B) across the table at both ends of the table insert as shown in Fig. 46. The table insert (A) should always be level with the table. If an adjustment is necessary, turn the adjusting screws (C), as needed, with allen wrench supplied.
  • Page 19: Changing The Saw Blade

    CHANGING THE SAW BLADE DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. NOTE: Two 7/8” wrenches are supplied with the saw for changing the saw blade; a box end wrench and open end wrench. 2. Remove table insert and raise saw blade to its maximum height.
  • Page 20 The following information describes the safe and proper method for performing the most common sawing operations. THE USE OF ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES NOT RECOMMENDED BY DELTA MAY RESULT IN THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE USER OR OTHERS.
  • Page 21 Since the work is pushed along the fence, it must have a straight edge and make solid contact with the table. THE SAW BLADE GUARD MUST BE USED. ON DELTA SAWS, THE GUARD HAS ANTI- KICKBACK FINGERS TO PREVENT KICKBACK AND A SPLITTER TO PREVENT THE WOOD KERF FROM CLOSING AND BINDING THE BLADE.
  • Page 22 1. Start the motor and advance the work holding it down and against the fence. Never stand in the line of the saw cut when ripping. When the rip width is 6 inches or wider, hold the work with both hands and push it along the fence and into the saw blade (Fig.
  • Page 23 When ripping material with a veneer facing that extends over the material, the fence (A) should be in the horizontal position with the veneer (B) extending over the lip of the fence, as shown in Fig. 57. When ripping material with a veneer facing and the material is not thick enough for the veneer to extend over the lip of the fence or if the veneer facing (B) is on both sides of the material, as shown in Fig.
  • Page 24 MOULDING CUTTERHEAD ACCESSORY Moulding is cutting a shape on the edge or face of the work. Cutting mouldings with a moulding cutterhead is a fast, safe and clean operation.The many different knife shapes available make it possible for the operator to produce almost any kind of mouldings, such as various styles of corner moulds, picture frames, table edges, etc.
  • Page 25 SPECIAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE GIVEN THE GRAIN DIRECTION. MAKE ALL CUTS IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE GRAIN WHENEVER POSSIBLE. A LW AY S I N S TA L L B L A D E G U A R D AFTER OPERATION IS COMPLETE.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Fig. 71 TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or call the DELTA Machinery help line at 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
  • Page 27 Always replace the guard and splitter assembly when the non thru-sawing operation is completed. Fig. 72 Further information on the safe and proper operation of table saws is available in the Delta “Getting the Most Out of Your Table Saw” How- To Book, Catalog No. 11-400. Additional...
  • Page 28: Constructing A Push Stick

    CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK When ripping work less than 4 inches wide, a push stick should be used to complete the feed and could easily be made from scrap material by following the pattern shown in Fig.74.
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    SERVICE PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a network • of Porter-Cable Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations. To obtain additional information regarding your Delta quality product or to obtain parts, service, warranty assistance, or the location of the nearest service outlet, please call 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
  • Page 30: Accessories

    Two Year Limited New Product Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any new Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer returns the product prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station with proof of purchase of the product within two years and provides Delta with reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection.
  • Page 31 NOTES...
  • Page 32: Delta Machinery

    Fax: (519) 767-4131 Fax: (604) 420-3522 Fax: (514) 336-3505 The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE • DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DELTA S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE • DELTA): Auto-Set ®...

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