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Delta RS830 Instruction Manual

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10" Professional
Radial Arm Saw
(Model RS830)
PART NO. 424-12-651-0034 - 08-23-02
Copyright © 2002 Delta Machinery
To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 31
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 1 10" Professional Radial Arm Saw (Model RS830) PART NO. 424-12-651-0034 - 08-23-02 Copyright © 2002 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 31 visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, 1-800-223-7278 ( 1-800-463-3582).

  • Page 2: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result.
  • Page 3 REMOVE CUT-OFF PIECES AND SCRAPS from the table before starting the saw. The vibration of the machine may cause them to move into the saw blade and be thrown out. After cutting, turn the machine off.

  • Page 4: Motor Specifications

    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 5: Changing Voltage

    CHANGING VOLTAGE The motor supplied with your saw is wired for 120 volt operation. If you desire to operate your saw at 240 volts, it is necessary to reposition voltage changing switch in the motor junction box (B) Fig. D. Proceed as follows:...

  • Page 6: Unpacking And Cleaning

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD Delta ShopMaster Model RS830 is a 10" (254mm) Professional Radial Arm Saw with maximum cutting capacity of 16" (406mm) crosscut, 2-3/4" (70mm) depth at 90° and 2-1/2" (64mm) depth at 45° bevel. It is designed with positive bevel stops at 0°, 45°...
  • Page 7 RADIAL ARM SAW PARTS 1. Radial Arm Saw 2. Legs (4) 3. Table Supports (2) 4. 5/16-18x5/8" Carriage Head Screws (16) Fig. 4 5. 5/16" Flat Washers (16) 6. 5/16" External Tooth Lockwashers (16) 7. 5/16-18 Hex Nuts (16)
  • Page 8 TABLE BOARD PARTS 1. Fence Board 2. Middle Table Board 3. Rear Table Board 4. Front Table Board 5. 7/8" Open End - 1/2" Box Wrench 6. 7/8" x 1/2" Box Wrench 7. 1/4-20x1¼" Round Head Screw (4) Fig. 5 8.
  • Page 9 WRENCH HOOK TO SAW BASE Assemble wrench hook (K) Fig. 10, to the front right (as shown), or back left, side of saw base (D), using two #10 x 1/2" sheet metal screws. ASSEMBLY Fig. 8 Fig.
  • Page 10 REMOVING BLADE AND BLADE GUARD FROM SAW DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Loosen blade guard clamp knob (A) Fig. 11, and rotate blade guard (B) to the position shown. 3. With wrenches (C) Fig. 12, loosen arbor nut (D) as much as possible.
  • Page 11 (G), so that table supports (B) straddle the outside of saw base (G) and three holes (H) in each table support (B) line up with three slots (J) in each side of saw base (G) as shown. 4. Secure table supports, one of which is shown at (B) Fig.
  • Page 12 6. When both right and left edges of the table board are the same distance from the table supports, tighten four screws located in holes (N) Fig. 21, of front table board (A). 7. Insert four 1/4-20x1-1/4" round head screws (P) Fig. 22, into holes (R) Figs.
  • Page 13 14. Once the table board (A) Fig. 28, is properly ad- justed, tighten three screws (G) on each side of saw base (H). Then return track arm (X) and motor (V) to the 90 degree position as shown, and tighten bevel clamp lever (S) and track arm clamp handle (Y) Fig.
  • Page 14 Then tighten knobs (D), until the table boards are securely clamped in position. ADJUSTING AND CHECKING SAW BLADE TRAVEL SQUARE TO FENCE 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Raise track arm (A) Fig. 32, by turning elevating handle (B) until the blade (C) can be assembled on the motor shaft.
  • Page 15 4. Loosen cutting-head clamp knob (S) Fig. 33, and slide cutting-head (T) the entire length of track arm (A) as shown to determine if blade (C) travels parallel to the square (E). 5. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen index ring locking screw (J) Fig.
  • Page 16 3. Place the cutting-head in a cross-cut position as shown in Fig. 41. Lower track arm until the saw blade is just clear of the table and slide the cutting-head forward until it is positioned over the front table board; clamp the cutting-head in position as shown in Fig.
  • Page 17 5. Place a square (D) Fig. 41, on the table and against the saw blade, as shown, and check to see if the blade is square with the table. NOTE: The square should rest between two teeth of the saw blade.
  • Page 18 (A) facing out. 3. With the blade guard (B) Fig. 45, in the left hand, insert saw blade (C) into the blade guard (B) and onto the arbor shaft. 4. Assemble the outside (thin) blade flange (D) Fig. 45, with the recessed side of flange (D) facing in and arbor nut (E) onto the arbor shaft.
  • Page 19 (E) as shown, until travel stops. Then turn switch (H) “OFF”. 5. Once saw blade (M) Fig. 51, has come to a complete stop, return cutting-head (D) to rear of track arm (E) as shown. Fig. 51, illustrates saw kerf (N) cut into table boards.

  • Page 20: Operating Controls And Adjustments

    The on/off switch (A) Fig. 56, is located at the front of the cutting-head. To turn the saw “ON” move the switch (A) Fig. 56, up to the “ON” position. To turn the saw “OFF” move the switch (A) Fig. 56, down to the “OFF” position.
  • Page 21 (C) against gib (H) until all side-to- side play is removed. Then tighten hex nuts (A) against column base. NOTE: After adjusting column tension, refer to “ADJUSTING SAW BLADE TRAVEL SQUARE WITH FENCE” to determine if saw blade travel was affected. CHANGING POSITION OF TRACK ARM CLAMPING HANDLE When the track arm clamping handle (A) Fig.
  • Page 22 The flats (E) Fig. 68, on clamping bushings (C) should face the front of saw. NOTE: Clamp lever (A) Fig. 68, will begin to thread at one of two positions. If after making the adjustment the...
  • Page 23 4. Adjust the arm (C) Fig. 73, so that it is vertical and the splitter (A) is in the saw kerf. 5. If the splitter (A) Fig. 73, does not line up with the saw kerf, loosen hex nuts (D), and position splitter (A) into saw kerf as shown.

  • Page 24: Explanation Of Operating Controls

    EXPLANATION OF OPERATING CONTROLS The following is an explanation of the operating controls of the Delta 10" Radial Saw. We suggest you study these explanations carefully to familiarize yourself with the controls before turning on the power. Doing otherwise may cause damage to the saw or personal injury (Figs.

  • Page 25: Miter Cutting

    USING A TABLE EXTENSION When a table extension more than 24 inches long is attached to the saw, a sturdy outrigger support should be provided or the stand or bench must be secured to the floor.

  • Page 26: Compound Miter Cutting

    The cutting-head is positioned on the out-rip scale to the desired setting and clamped in position. The workpiece is fed from the left side of the saw. Fig. 80, shows a typical out-ripping operation on the radial saw. IN-RIPPING In-ripping involves all of the general conditions stated under RIPPING.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    (A). The motor can then be turned on again in the usual manner. Some conditions that may cause overloading are; cutting stock too fast, using a dull blade, using the saw beyond its capacity, etc. Fig. 82...

  • 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. 82.
  • Page 29 NOTES...

  • Page 30: Parts, Service Or Warranty Assistance

    A complete line of accessories is available from your Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers, and Delta Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site for the name of your nearest supplier. WARNING: Since accessories other than those offered by Delta have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous.

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