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UNISAW
®
10" Left Tilting Arbor Saw
(Models 36-L31, 36-L51, 36-L53,
36-L31X, 36-L51X)
PART NO. 422-40-651-0017 - 05-16-03
Copyright © 2003 Delta Machinery
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- Page 1 10" Left Tilting Arbor Saw (Models 36-L31, 36-L51, 36-L53, 36-L31X, 36-L51X) PART NO. 422-40-651-0017 - 05-16-03 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).
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Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions
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 BEFORE OPERATING of accessories and attachments not recom- MACHINE. Learning the machine’s application, mended by Delta may cause damage to the limitations, and specific hazards will greatly machine or injury to the user. minimize the possibility of accidents and injury.
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Page 4: Additional Safety Rules For Circular Saws
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is 10. NEVER run the workpiece between the fence and a assembled and installed according to the moulding cutterhead. -
Page 5: Power Connections
POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 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 machine’s plug. -
Page 6: 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 7: Unpacking And Cleaning
UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating from all unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household floor paste wax. -
Page 8: Extension Wings
ASSEMBLY FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL 1. Install fiber washer (A) Fig. 3, on the blade tilting handwheel shaft (B). - Page 9 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 10 GPE ON / OFF SWITCH 1. Locate the GPE 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 11 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 12 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.
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Page 13: Motor Cover
Fig. 29 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. 31. THE TABLE INSERT (A) SHOULD ALWAYS BE LEVEL WITH THE TABLE. - Page 14 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.
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Page 15: Operating Controls And Adjustments
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPING THE SAW To start the machine, push “ON” button (A) Fig. 39. To stop the machine, push “OFF” button (B). LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION Fig. 39 IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked in the OFF position using a padlock (C) Fig. -
Page 16: Adjusting Table
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 17: Adjusting Table Insert
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 18 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 PERSONS.
- Page 19 Fig. 53 Fig. 54 USING THE UNIFENCE AS A CUT-OFF GAGE WHEN USING YOUR UNIFENCE SAW GUIDE® AS A CUT-OFF GAGE, MAKE SURE IT IS PROPERLY SET UP AS DESCRIBED HERE. The Unifence can be used as a cut-off gage when cross cutting a number of pieces to the same length.
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Page 20: Using Auxiliary Wood Facing On The Unifence
stopped, unless it is a large piece allowing safe removal. When ripping boards longer than three feet, it is recommended that a work support be used at the rear of the saw to keep the workpiece from falling off the saw table. - Page 21 IMPORTANT: For certain cutting operations such as dadoing and moulding where you are not cutting completely through the workpiece, the blade guard and splitter assembly cannot be used. Loosen screws (G) and (H) Fig. 62. Lift up and swing blade guard and splitter assembly (W) Fig.
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Page 22: Using Accessory Dado Head
USING ACCESSORY DADO HEAD THE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLY CANNOT BE USED WHEN DADOING OR MOULDING AND MUST BE REMOVED OR SWUNG TO THE REAR OF THE SAW. 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. -
Page 23: Maintenance
STORAGE MITER GAGE HOLDER AND WRENCH HOLDER The miter gage and arbor wrenches can be stored in the slots provided in the motor cover, as shown in Fig. 71. Fig. 71 HEX WRENCH STORAGE The miter gage handle can be used to store the two hex wrenches (1/8", 5/64") supplied with the machine. - Page 24 REPLACING BELTS AND ADJUSTING BELT TENSION DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Remove motor cover to gain access to the motor. 2. Place a block of wood (C) Fig. 74, between the motor and saw cabinet as shown. NOTE: It may be necessary to raise the saw arbor in order to insert the wooden block.
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Page 25: Constructing A Featherboard
ACCESSORIES CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARD Fig. 80, illustrates dimensions for making a typical featherboard. The material which the featherboard is constructed of, should be a straight piece of wood that is free of knots and cracks. Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table and help prevent kickbacks. -
Page 26: 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 27: Parts, Service Or Warranty Assistance
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 28 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.