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10 " " Contractor's Saw
(Model 36-444, 36-445)
Shown with Model 36-448
UniRip
TM
Fence System
PART NO. 422-19-651-0048 - 10-18-02
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- Page 1 Shown with Model 36-448 UniRip Fence System PART NO. 422-19-651-0048 - 10-18-02 Copyright © 2002 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...
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Page 2: General Safety Rules
If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or should be performed on the product. -
Page 3: Additional Safety Rules For Table Saws
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWS WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is HOLD THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the miter assembled installed according gauge or fence. instructions. 10. -
Page 4: Power Connections
POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 15 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3- prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. -
Page 5: Extension Cords
3-1/8″ (79mm) at 90° and 2-1/8″ (54mm) at 45° for clean cutting of standard stock sizes. Delta Model 36-444/445 includes; basic machine, sturdy steel stand, integral dust chute, UniRip... -
Page 6: Unpacking And Cleaning
UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating from the machined surfaces of the saw. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose). - Page 7 Fig. 3 6. Motor Mounting Plate 1. Combination Dust Chute/ Support Panel 7. Rear Leg Panel 2. Motor Pulley 8. Hardware 3. Motor 9. Rubber Feet (4) 4. Pulley Guard 10. Front Leg Panel 5. Drive Belt...
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Page 8: Assembling Saw Stand
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: MAKE SURE THE SAW IS SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE STAND BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CUTTING OPERATIONS. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. ASSEMBLING SAW STAND 1. Assemble the dust chute and support panel (A) Fig. -
Page 9: Assembling Blade Tilting Handwheel
4. Push down on the top of the saw (E) Fig. 9 until the stand legs (F) are positioned firmly on the floor surface. Securely tighten all saw and stand mounting hardware. Note that panel (G) is not only a support for a stand, but also serves as a dust chute. -
Page 10: Assembling Motor To Motor Mounting Plate
MOTOR The motor supplied with your saw is a 1-1/2 H.P. at 115 volts or 2 H.P. at 230 volts, Ball Bearing, Capacitor Start/Capacitor Run, motor. This motor has been specially selected to best power your machine and the relative safety of the machine is enhanced by its use. We, therefore, strongly suggest that only this motor be used, as the use of other motors may be detrimental to the performance and safety of the saw. -
Page 11: Drive Belt
ASSEMBLING MOTOR PULLEY, BELT AND PULLEY GUARD, AND DRIVE BELT WARNING: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Remove the motor shaft key that is taped to the motor. 2. Insert the key (A) Fig. 16, in the keyway on the motor shaft. -
Page 12: Connecting Motor Cord To Switch Assembly
WARNING: IMMEDIATELY AFTER ASSEMBLING THE BELT, RAISE THE SAW BLADE TO ITS MAXIMUM HEIGHT AND TILT THE SAW BLADE TO 45 DEGREES. CHECK TO SEE IF THE MOTOR END BELL (J) FIG. 21, IS BELOW THE TOP OF THE TABLE SURFACE (K). IF THE MOTOR END BELL (J) IS ABOVE THE TOP OF THE TABLE SURFACE, THE MOTOR MUST BE MOVED TO THE LEFT UNTIL YOU ARE CERTAIN THE END... -
Page 13: Repositioning Motor For Storage
REPOSITIONING MOTOR FOR STORAGE When the saw is not in use, the motor can be repositioned so it hangs straight down at the rear, enabling you to move the saw closer to the wall. This can be accomplished by removing the belt from the arbor pulley and repositioning the motor and motor mounting plate, as shown in Fig. - Page 14 Fig. 29 Fig. 28 4. Using a straight edge, check to see if the top and bottom of the inside splitter bracket (D) Fig. 28, is aligned with the inner arbor flange (E), as shown. 5. When alignment is necessary, loosen the two screws (F) Fig.
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Page 15: Assembling Extension Wing
10. Using a straight edge, check to see if the saw blade is aligned with the rear of the splitter (G), as shown in Figs. 34 and 35. If alignment is necessary, loosen the two splitter mounting screws located at (A), align splitter (G) with the saw blade, and tighten two screws (A). -
Page 16: Fastening Stand To Supporting Surface
FASTENING STAND TO SUPPORTING SURFACE WARNING: IF DURING OPERATION THERE IS ANY TENDENCY FOR THE SAW TO TIP OVER, SLIDE OR WALK ON THE SUPPORTING SURFACE, THE SAW STAND SHOULD BE SECURED TO THE FLOOR SURFACE. THE RUBBER FEET OF THE STAND FEATURE HOLES WHICH ALLOW EASY MOUNTING WITHOUT REMOVING THE SAW FROM THE STAND. -
Page 17: Raising And Lowering The Blade
RAISING AND LOWERING THE BLADE To raise the saw blade, loosen lock knob (A) Fig. 42, and turn the blade raising handwheel (B) clockwise. When the blade is at the desired height, tighten lock knob (A). To lower the blade, loosen lock knob (A) Fig. 42, and turn the handwheel (B) counterclockwise. -
Page 18: Rip Fence Operation And Adjustments
BACKLASH ADJUSTMENTS FOR BLADE RAISING AND BLADE TILTING MECHANISMS If any play is detected in the blade raising or blade tilting mechanisms, the following adjustments should be made. WARNING: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. NOTE: The machine has been turned upside down and the blade removed for clarity and safety. -
Page 19: Miter Gage Operation And Adjustment
5. Depending on the type of saw blade being used, the cursor (D) Fig. 48, may need adjustment to compensate for the blade thickness.To adjust the cursor, make a test cut on a piece of lumber and measure the finished cut, or you can place the rip fence against the blade as shown earlier in the manual. -
Page 20: Changing The Saw Blade
CHANGING THE SAW BLADE WA R N I N G : 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 (A) Fig. 53, and open end wrench (B). 2. - Page 21 OPERATIONS Common sawing operations include ripping and cross-cutting, plus a few other standard operations of a fundamental nature. As with all power tools, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the operation and use of the machine. Using the machine with the respect and caution demanded as far as safety precautions are concerned will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury.
- Page 22 CLAMP ATTACHMENT FOR MITER GAGE The Clamp Attachment, shown in Fig. 60, is available as an accessory for your miter gage. The clamp attachment can easily be adapted to your miter gage and is very useful in cross-cutting or mitering operations. It allows you to clamp work tightly and securely to the miter gage, as shown in Fig.
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Page 23: Using Accessory Moulding Cutterhead
3. Ripping narrow pieces can be dangerous if not done carefully. Narrow pieces usually cannot be cut with the guard in position. If the workpiece is short enough, use a pushboard. When ripping material under 2 inches in width, a flat pushboard is a valuable accessory since ordinary type sticks may interfere with the blade guard. -
Page 24: Using Accessory Dado Head
USING ACCESSORY DADO HEAD Dadoing is cutting a rabbet or wide groove into the work. Most dado head sets are made up of two outside saws and four or five inside cutters, as shown in Fig. 68. Various combinations of saws and cutters are used to cut grooves from 1/8″... -
Page 25: Constructing A Featherboard
Fig. 73 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 26: Constructing A Push Stick
CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK When ripping work less than 4 inches wide, push sticks should be used to complete the feed and can easily be made from scrap material by following the pattern shown in Fig. 74. - Page 27 Contractor’s Saw. The Delta Model 34-976 Uniguard Blade Guard can be mounted to the Contractor’s Saw with a UniRip or Unifence, fence systems.
- Page 28 Two Year Limited Warranty 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.
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- Page 32 Delta Distributor, Authorized · 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. Las Estaciones de Servicio Autorizadas están ubicadas en muchas grandes ciudades.