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Delta 36-979 User Manual

Delta 36-979
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10" Contractors Saw
(Model 36-978/36-979)
Scie d’entrepreneur
CONTRACTOR’S
SAW
MD
de 254 mm
(10 po) avec
inclinaison à
gauche
CONTRACTOR’S
SAW
®
- Sierra para
constructores de
254 mm (10 pulg)
inclinable a la
izquierda
10” (254 mm) Left
Tilt CONTRACTOR’S
SAW
®
Instruction Manual
Manuel d’Utilisation
Manual de Instrucciones
36-978
36-979
ESPAÑOL (37) FRANÇAIS (73)
A18825 - 08-29-06
Copyright © 2006 Delta Machinery
Shown with optional Beisemeyer Fence

Table of Contents

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Delta 36-979 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeTable Saw
Voltage120 V
No-Load Speed5000 RPM
Blade Diameter10 inches
Arbor Size5/8 in
Max. Depth of Cut at 90 Degrees3-1/8 inches
Max. Depth of Cut at 45 Degrees2-1/4 inches
Dust Port Size2-1/2 inches

Summary

SAFETY GUIDELINES

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

Warning about chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects.

TOOL WARNING LABELS

TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO THE BLADE

Safety instructions for using the blade guard and splitter.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Critical safety guidelines for tool operation.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

ALWAYS USE GUARDS, SPILTER, AND ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS

Importance of using all safety features to prevent kickback.

AVOID KICKBACK INJURY

Techniques and precautions to prevent kickback during operation.

POWER CONNECTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Essential steps for proper grounding of electrical connections.

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

EXTENSION CORDS

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

FOREWORD

Introduction to the saw's features and capabilities.

CARTON CONTENTS

EXTENSION WINGS

STAND AND MOBILE BASE PARTS

HARDWARE

UNPACKING AND CLEANING

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED

List of tools needed for assembly.

ASSEMBLY TIME ESTIMATE

Estimated time required for assembly.

ASSEMBLY

FRONT AND SIDE PANELS

Instructions for assembling front and side panels of the stand.

SHORT AND LONG LEG SUPPORTS

Steps for attaching leg supports to the stand base.

CORNER BRACKETS

How to attach corner brackets to the stand.

ASSEMBLY

LEVELING FEET

Instructions for installing and adjusting leveling feet.

WHEELS

How to attach wheels to the mobile base.

ATTACHING THE FOOT LEVER TO THE BASE

Steps to attach the foot lever mechanism to the base.

PLASTIC FEET

Installing plastic feet on the stand.

ADDING AN OPTIONAL SHELF

Guidance on installing an optional shelf for the saw.

ASSEMBLY

DUST CHUTE AND BACK BRACE

How to attach the dust chute and back brace.

ATTACHING THE MOBILE BASE AND STAND TO THE SAW

Connecting the mobile base and stand to the main saw unit.

ATTACHING THE BLADE-ADJUSTING HANDWHEELS

Installing the handwheels for blade adjustment.

ASSEMBLY

WRENCH HOOK

Attaching the hook for storing wrenches.

MOTOR TO MOTOR MOUNTING PLATE

Mounting the motor onto its supporting plate.

ATTACHING THE MOTOR AND MOTOR MOUNTING PLATE TO THE SAW

Connecting the motor assembly to the saw body.

ASSEMBLY

ATTACHING THE MOTOR, THE PULLEY GUIDE, AND THE DRIVE BELT

Installing the motor, pulley guide, and drive belt.

INSTALLING THE BELT GUARD

Attaching the protective belt guard.

ASSEMBLY

CONNECTING THE MOTOR CORD TO THE SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Wiring the motor cord to the switch.

REMOVING THE MOTOR FOR TRANSPORT

Steps to remove the motor for moving the saw.

BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLY AND ALIGNMENT

Assembling and aligning the blade guard and splitter.

ASSEMBLY

ADJUSTING THE TABLE INSERT

Procedures for adjusting the table insert for proper fit.

EXTENSION WINGS

Instructions for attaching extension wings to the saw table.

ON/OFF SWITCH

OPERATION

OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

Overview of controls and adjustments for operating the saw.

OPERATION

STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW

Procedures for starting and stopping the saw safely.

LOCKING THE SWITCH IN THE "OFF" POSITION

How to secure the switch in the off position for safety.

OPERATION

OVERLOAD PROTECTION

Understanding and resetting the motor overload protection.

RAISING AND LOWERING BLADE

How to adjust the blade height using the handwheel.

TILTING THE BLADE

Adjusting the blade angle for bevel cuts.

ADJUSTING 90° AND 45° POSITIVE STOPS

Setting the positive stops for common angles.

OPERATION

MITER GAUGE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

Using and adjusting the miter gauge for cuts.

ADJUSTING THE TABLE INSERT

Fine-tuning the table insert for a flush fit.

ALIGNING THE MITER SLOTS TO THE BLADE

Ensuring miter slots are parallel to the saw blade.

OPERATION

CHANGING THE SAW BLADE

Step-by-step guide for safely replacing the saw blade.

BACKLASH ADJUSTMENTS FOR BLADE RAISING AND BLADE TILTING MECHANISMS

Adjusting mechanisms for blade movement to eliminate play.

MACHINE USE

QUICK OPERATIONS CHECKLIST

Pre-operation checklist for safety and readiness.

KEY PARTS AND SAFETY FEATURES ON YOUR SAW

Identification of major components and safety features.

MACHINE USE

BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER USE

Proper usage of the blade guard and splitter for safety.

CROSS-CUTTING

USING THE MITER GAUGE FOR CROSS-CUTTING

Technique for performing cross-cuts using the miter gauge.

USING THE FENCE FOR CROSS-CUTTING

How to use the fence for cross-cutting operations.

CROSS-CUTTING

BEVEL CROSSCUTTING

Performing cross-cuts at an angle.

COMPOUND MITERING

Combined bevel and miter cuts on the saw.

RIPPING

USING THE RIP FENCE FOR RIPPING

How to perform ripping operations using the rip fence.

RIPPING

CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK

Instructions for making a safety push stick.

RIPPING

USING A MOULDING CUTTERHEAD

Instructions for using a moulding cutterhead attachment.

USING THE ACCESSORY MOULDING CUTTERHEAD

Guidance on using specific moulding cutterhead accessories.

RIPPING

USING AN ACCESSORY DADO HEAD

Instructions for using a dado head attachment.

DADOING

How to perform dado cuts with the attachment.

RIPPING

USING AUXILIARY WOOD FACING

How to use auxiliary wood facing for specialized operations.

CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARD

TROUBLESHOOTING

CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK

SHELF MEASUREMENTS

MAINTENANCE

KEEP MACHINE CLEAN

Procedures for cleaning the machine to maintain performance.

LUBRICATION & RUST PROTECTION

Methods for lubricating parts and preventing rust.

BLADE RAISING AND BELVELING

Maintenance of blade adjustment mechanisms.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

SERVICE

ACCESSORIES

WARRANTY

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