Dust Chute - Delta RT-40 Instruction Manual

dUST CHUTE

This machine is equipped with a 3-1/2" O.D. dust chute (Fig.
50) that easily adapts to a central dust collection system.
HOW TO CHANgE SPEEdS ANd AdJUST BELT TENSION
This saw has a double V-belt drive that provides blade speeds of 3000 and 4500 RPM. To achieve the faster speeds, place the
belts on the largest steps of the motor pulley and the smallest steps of the arbor pulley.
Shut off the power source to the machine.
1. Position the blade in the 90° position and lower the blade about two turns.
2. Loosen the bolt (A) Fig. 51 and remove the bolt (B).
3. Place a block of wood (C) Fig. 51A between the motor and the inside of the saw cabinet. Lower the motor against
the block of wood until the belt tension is released.
4. Position the belts on the motor and spindle pulleys and raise the blade. The weight of the motor is sufficient to
provide proper tension.
5. Tighten the bolt (A). Replace and tighten the bolt (B).
A
MACHINE USE
Common sawing operations include ripping and cross cutting plus a few other standard operations. As with all power machines,
a certain amount of hazard is involved with the operation and use of the machine. Using the machine with the respect and
caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or
completely ignored, personal injury can result. The following information describes the safe and proper method for performing
the most common sawing operations.
The use of attachments and accessories not recommended be delta may result in injury.
Never operate the saw without the proper table insert for the saw blade or cutter installed.
B
Fig. 51
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C
Fig. 50
Fig. 51A