Delta Unifence 36-902 Instruction Manual
Delta Unifence 36-902 Instruction Manual

Delta Unifence 36-902 Instruction Manual

30" capacity

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Unifence™ Saw Guide
30" Capacity
(Model 36-902)
PART NO. 422-27-655-0068 - 02-14-03
Copyright © 2003 Delta Machinery
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visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com.
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  • Page 1 Unifence™ Saw Guide 30" Capacity (Model 36-902) PART NO. 422-27-655-0068 - 02-14-03 Copyright © 2003 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...
  • Page 2 The 36-902 Unifence Saw Guide includes the fence, carriage assembly, front guide rail, table frame and legs. The accessory 36-893 table for the 36-902 30" Unifence, is not included and must be ordered separately or a similar table must be constructed by following the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 3 Fig. 2 Fig. 3...
  • Page 4 ASSEMBLING TABLE TO SAW 1. If your saw has a right extension wing, front and rear guide rails, they must be removed. 2. Lay the table upside down on the floor or bench, as shown in Fig. 4. 3. Assemble the two table legs (A) Fig. 5 to the bottom of the table using eight #8x7/8"...
  • Page 5 FLAT EDGE (D) Fig. 10 AND FIG. 10A, OF REAR TABLE SUPPORT WILL FACE UPWARD. 7. If your saw is equipped with a cast iron wing as shown at (I) Fig. 10. which has a smooth surface, hole (C) Fig. 10 is not used, proceed to step 8.
  • Page 6 (not supplied). IMPORTANT: If the pre-drilled holes in adapter plate do not line up with the holes in the saw table, new holes must be drilled in adapter plate (B) and/or saw table. NOTE: Do not drill any hole to fasten adapter plate (B) Fig.
  • Page 7 GUIDE RAIL TO A SAW WITH A LEFT SIDE SHEET METAL EXTENSION WING When mounting a 36-902 Unifence to a saw with a left side sheet metal wing, if the ON/OFF switch is mounted to the extension wing proceed with step #1 if not proceed to step #2.
  • Page 8 FOR DELTA TABLE SAWS ONLY 3. Insert two 3/8-24x1" hex head bolts into the two holes (F) Fig. 21, in the front of saw table and place flat washer and nut onto bolt from underneath the saw table. Screw bolts into nuts two full turns, leaving bolt head extended approximately 1/2"...
  • Page 9 6. Slide the guide rail along until the “0” on the Unifence scale is aligned with the right edge of the saw table. Snug the hex nuts on the saw and extension table but do not tighten at this time.
  • Page 10: Assembling Cursor To Unifence Body

    ADJUSTING RAIL STOP 1. The Rail Stop Assembly Fig. 30, can be adjusted to any number of positions along the guide rail providing a quick stop setting for the Unifence body by loosening knob (G) and sliding the stop along the rail to the desired position and re- tighten.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLING UNIFENCE BODY TO GUIDE RAIL 1. Turn fence body (A) Fig. 34, upside down and lay it on a table or bench. Push handle (B) in against fence body. Make certain the surface (C) of clamp bracket is parallel to the face (D) of the fence body, and that the inside edge (E) of the clamp bracket is parallel to surface (F) of the fence body.
  • Page 12: Fence Operation

    ASSEMBLING FENCE TO UNIFENCE BODY 1. The fence (A) can be assembled to clamp plate (B) in either the horizontal position as shown in Fig. 38, or the vertical position as shown in Fig. 39. Make certain the two lock knobs (C), are loose and slide fence (A) onto clamp plate (B) as shown.
  • Page 13 3. When ripping thin stock, it is sometimes more convenient to use the fence in the horizontal position, as shown in Fig. 42. 4. To move the fence along the guide rail, lift up clamp lever (A), as shown in Fig. 43, slide fence to desired position on the rail, and push down on clamp lever (A) to lock fence in place.
  • Page 14 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 saw from closing and binding the blade.
  • Page 15: Adjusting Fence Parallel To Miter Gage Slots

    ADJUSTING FENCE PARALLEL TO MITER GAGE SLOTS The fence (A) Fig. 50, should be adjusted so it is parallel to miter gage slots (B). To check and adjust, move the fence (A) until the bottom front edge of the fence is in line with the edge of the miter gage slot as shown, and push down on fence clamping lever (C).
  • Page 16 Fig. 55. The complete fence assembly (D) Fig. 55, can easily be moved to the left side of the saw table. USING THE FENCE AS A CUT-OFF GAUGE The fence can be used as a cut-off gage when cross cutting a number of pieces to the same length.
  • Page 17 USING AUXILIARY WOOD FACING ON THE UNIFENCE It is necessary when performing special operations such as when using the moulding cutterhead to add wood facing (A) Fig. 59, to one side of the rip fence as shown. The wood facing is attached to the fence with wood screws through holes drilled in the fence.
  • Page 18: 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.
  • Page 19 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582). Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any 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 20 Delta products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable · Service Center, or Porter-Cable Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 800-223-7278 and you will · be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable Delta Factory Service Center.

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