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Delta 36-729 Instruction Manual

Delta 36-729 Instruction Manual

Industrial 10" cabinet saw
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10" Cabinet Saw
(Model 36-729)
PART NO. 911972 - 03-09-05
Copyright © 2005 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
In Canada call

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  • Page 1 10" Cabinet Saw (Model 36-729) PART NO. 911972 - 03-09-05 Copyright © 2005 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 In Canada call...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the product until you have written Delta Machinery and we have advised you.

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection accessories and attachments not recommended by appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash exposed Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to areas with soap and water. the user.

  • Page 5: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 10. CUTTING THE WORKPIECE WITHOUT THE USE OF DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is assembled installed according A FENCE OR MITER GAUGE IS KNOWN AS “FREEHAND”...
  • Page 6 DO NOT EXPOSE THE MACHINE TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE MACHINE IN DAMP LOCATIONS. MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS The 36-729 Unisaw has a 240 volt single phase motor rated for three horsepower and 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the machine to the power source, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position.

  • Page 7: Functional Description

    FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Delta Model 36-729 is a 10" cabinet saw. The cabinet saw has a powerful 3 H.P. motor, and a large 36" x 27" cast-iron table with extension wings. NOTICE: THE PHOTO ON THE MANUAL COVER ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT PRODUCTION MODEL.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Fig. 3 1. Saw 10. Tool Box 2. M10x1.5x35mm Hex Head Bolt (6) 11. Handle for Operating Wheel (2) 3. M10 Flat Washer (6) 12. Blade Tilting Lock Knob 4. M10.1 Lockwasher (6) 13. Spanner Wrench 5. Left Side Extension Wing 14.
  • Page 9 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 LOCK KNOB Install lock knob (A) Fig. 4, into threaded end of the shaft (B).
  • Page 10 BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLY DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Remove the table insert (A) Fig. 8, by removing screw (B) and pulling out on the table insert. Remove the blade by following the instructions in section “CHANGING THE SAW BLADE”.
  • Page 11 Fig. 12 Fig. 13 5. Insert threaded end of support rod / splitter bracket (G) Fig. 12, through slot in rear of saw and into hole in rear trunnion (H). Fasten support rod / splitter bracket (G) to trunnion with a M12.1 washer and M12x1.75 hex jam nut (J) Fig.
  • Page 12 9. IMPORTANT: The splitter (P) Fig. 19, features a notch (W) cut into the top edge. Raise the front of the clear blade guard (G) Fig. 19, until the rear edge of the guard slips into notch (W) of the splitter. This notch enables the blade guard to stay in the raised position and makes changing blades easier.
  • Page 13 12. Holding the clear blade guard, lower the saw blade and assemble the table insert (E) Fig. 24, into the open- ing on the saw table. Tighten screw (F) to fasten the table insert to the saw. Fig. 24 13. Place a straight edge (B) across the table at both ends of the table insert as shown in Fig.

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPING THE SAW To start the machine, push “ON” button (A) Fig. 28. To stop the machine, push “OFF” button (B). MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN “OFF” POSITION BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD. IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, MOVE THE SWITCH TO THE “OFF”...

  • Page 15: Changing The Saw Blade

    CHANGING THE SAW BLADE DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. NOTE: Two wrenches are supplied with the saw for changing the saw blade; a box end wrench (A) Fig. 58 and a 8mm hex wrench (B). 2. Remove table insert (D) and raise saw blade to its maximum height.
  • Page 16 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 The saw table has been aligned at the factory so the miter gage slots are parallel to the saw blade; however, it is recommended to check the alignment before initial operation as follows: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1.
  • Page 18 MITER GAGE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT The miter gage is equipped with adjustable index stops at 90 degrees and 45 degrees right and left. Adjustment to the index stops can be made by tightening or loosening the three adjusting screws (B) Fig. 40, with allen wrench supplied.
  • Page 19 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 THE USER OR OTHERS.
  • Page 20 Since the work is pushed along the fence, it must have a straight edge and make solid contact with the table. 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 WOOD KERF FROM Fig.
  • Page 21 When ripping material with a veneer facing that extends over the material, the fence (A) should be in the horizontal position with the veneer (B) extending over the lip of the fence, as shown in Fig. 57. When ripping material with a veneer facing and the material is not thick enough for the veneer to extend over the lip of the fence or if the veneer facing (B) is on both sides of the material, as shown in Fig.
  • Page 22 ACCESSORY MOULDING CUTTERHEAD Moulding is cutting a shape on the edge or face of the work. Cutting mouldings with a moulding cutterhead is a fast, safe and clean operation.The many different knife shapes available make it possible for the operator to produce almost any kind of mouldings, such as various styles of corner moulds, picture frames, table edges, etc.
  • Page 23 SPECIAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE GIVEN THE GRAIN DIRECTION. MAKE ALL CUTS IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE GRAIN WHENEVER POSSIBLE. A LW AY S I N S TA L L B L A D E G U A R D AFTER OPERATION IS COMPLETE.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or call the DELTA Machinery help line at 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582). CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARD Fig. 73, illustrates dimensions for making a typical featherboard.
  • Page 25 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 26: Maintenance

    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 27 NOTES...
  • Page 28 Fax: (519) 767-4131 Fax: (604) 420-3522 Fax: (514) 336-3505 The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE • DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DELTA S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE • DELTA): Auto-Set ®...

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