(Model 36-953) PART NO. 422-40-651-0013 - 01-24-05 Copyright © 2005 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, please call 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SAFETY GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’s application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury. 14. 2.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is assembled and installed according to the instructions. 2. OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this machine. 3. 11. HOLD THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the miter gauge or fence. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections. 4. USE THE GUARDS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
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 3prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug.
3. Permanently connected machines: If the machine is intended to be permanently connected, all wiring mentioned below must be done by a qualified electrician and conform to the National Electric Code and all local codes and ordinances. * THREE PHASE OPERATION: Three phase machines are not supplied with a power cord and must be permanently connected to a building’s electrical system. Extension cords can’t be used with a three phase machine.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD The Delta Unisaw is a 10" left tilting arbor saw. The maximum depth of cut at 90 degrees is 31/8” (79 mm) and at 45 degrees is 21/8” (54 mm). NOTICE: THE PHOTO ON THE MANUAL COVER ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT PRODUCTION MODEL. ALL OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS CONTAINED IN THE MANUAL ARE REPRESENTATIVE ONLY AND MAY NOT DEPICT THE ACTUAL COLOR, LABELING OR ACCESSORIES AND ARE INTENDED TO ILLUSTRATE TECHNIQUE ONLY.
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. REMOVE THE STYROFOAM PACKING AND ANY OTHER LOOSE ITEMS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE SAW CABINET.
ASSEMBLING EXTENSION WING NOTE: CHECK TO SEE WHAT TYPE OF STARTER BOX WAS SHIPPED WITH YOUR SAW (GPE OR LVC). A GPE STARTER HAS ROUND “ON” AND “OFF” BUTTONS. A LVC STARTER HAS RECTANGLE “ON” AND “OFF” BUTTONS. F NOTE FOR GPE STARTER BOX: If your Unisaw was shipped with an GPE starter box, the GPE “ON/OFF” switch must be removed from the left side of the Unisaw.
ASSEMBLING LVC STARTER BOX TO CABINET A If you purchased the machine with magnetic push button electrical controls, 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. To assemble the starter box (A) Fig. 7, to the saw cabinet, proceed as follows: B C 1. Place a 1/4" lockwasher then a 1/4" flat washer onto a 1/4-20x1/2" hex head screw.
ASSEMBLING GPE ON/OFF SWITCH E F D G 1. Locate the GPE switch and hardware that was removed in the section “ASSEMBLING EXTENSION WING.” 2. Loosely assemble switch and switch bracket (A) Fig. 12, to the inside front lip of extension wing. Insert a 5/1618x1" flat head screw (D) through hole (G), place a 5/16" flat washer (E) on screw and secure with a 5/16" hex nut (F). A Fig. 12 3. Attach the side of switch bracket (A) Fig.
A B A D F Fig. 16 Fig. 17 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 2. G 5. Insert threaded end of support rod (G) Fig. 18, through slot in rear of saw and into hole in rear trunnion (H). Fasten support rod (G) to trunnion with star washer and 5/8-18 hex jam nut (J) Fig. 19.
P C M N L Fig. 23 Fig. 22 5/16" lockwasher, then a 5/16" flat washer, onto a 5/1618x1" hex head screw (N), insert the screw (N) through the hole in the upper splitter bracket (M) and thread the screw into the lower splitter bracket (L). NOTE: Do not tighten screw (N) at this time. P M O 9. Insert the front end of splitter (P) Fig. 23, inside the splitter mounting bracket behind splitter fastener plate and screw (C).
P C B C D Fig. 28 Fig. 29 splitter (P) is aligned with the saw blade (B). Using a square (C) Figs. 28 and 29, make certain saw blade (B) Fig. 28, and splitter (P) Fig. 29, are 90 degrees to the table surface. Once you are certain the splitter is aligned to the saw blade and table, tighten all splitter mounting hardware (D) Fig. 29 and recheck alignment. 13. Holding the clear blade guard, lower the saw blade and assemble the table insert (E) Fig. 30, into the opening on the saw table. E Fig.
MITER GAGE HOLDER AND WRENCH HOLDER The miter gage (A) Fig.36, and arbor wrenches (B), can be stored in the slots provided in the motor cover, as shown in Fig. 36. B A Fig. 36 ASSEMBLING RIP FENCE HOLDER BRACKETS Assemble the rip fence holder brackets (A) and (B) Fig. 37, to the four holes located in the right hand side of the saw cabinet using four #10 x 1/2" sheet metal screws supplied. A B Fig.
OPERATION OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW 1. To start the machine, push “ON” button (A) Fig. 39. 2. To stop the machine, push “OFF” button (B). A MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD. IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, PUSH THE “OFF” BUTTON. AN ACCIDENTAL START-UP CAN CAUSE INJURY. B LOCKING SWITCH IN “OFF” POSITION Fig.
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. 1. Raise the saw blade all the way to the top and turn the blade tilting handwheel clockwise as far as it will go. Fig. 41A 2. Using a square, check to see if the blade is 90 degrees to the table Fig. 41A.
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. NOTE: THE MITER GAGE HANDLE CAN BE USED TO STORE THE ALLEN WRENCHES WHEN NOT IN USE. REMOVE THE TOP CAP OF THE MITER GAGE HANDLE FOR THE ALLEN WRENCH STORAGE COMPARTMENT. C A B C Fig.
CHANGING THE BLADE DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. NOTE: Two 7/8" wrenches are supplied with the saw for changing the blade: a box end wrench (A) Fig. 50 & 50A, and open end wrench (B) Fig. 50 & 50A. Use only 10" saw blades rated for 3000 RPM or higher with 5/8" arbor holes. C B A 2. Remove table insert (C) Fig. 50, and raise saw blade to its maximum height. 3. Place the open end wrench (B) Fig.
MACHINE USE COMMON SAWING OPERATIONS Common sawing operations include ripping and crosscutting plus a few other standard operations of a fundamental nature. As with all power machines, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the operation and use of the machine. Using the machine with the respect and caution demanded as far as safety precautions are concerned, will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury.
USING UNIFENCE AS CUT-OFF GAGE WHEN USING YOUR UNIFENCE 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. A When using the unifence as a cut-off gage, it is very important that the rear end of the fence be positioned so the work piece is clear of the fence before it enters the blade. When using the fence as a cut-off gage, position the fence (A) to the front as shown in Fig.
table, after which the work is lifted and brought along the outside edge of the fence. The cut-off stock remains on the table and is not touched until the saw blade has stopped, unless it is a large piece allowing safe removal. When ripping boards longer than three feet, use a work support at the rear of the saw to keep the workpiece from falling off the saw table. 3. If the ripped work is less than 6 inches wide, a push stick should always be used to complete the feed, as shown in Fig. 60.
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. The moulding head consists of a cutterhead in which can be mounted various shapes of steel knives, (Fig. 64).
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. C Fig. 68 ACCESSORY DADO HEAD THE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLY CANNOT BE USED WHEN DADOING OR MOULDING. IT MUST BE REMOVED OR SWUNG TO THE REAR OF THE SAW AS DESCRIBED IN “USING ACCESSORY MOULDING CUTTERHEAD” SECTION. AUXILIARY JIGS, FIXTURES, PUSH STICKS AND FEATHER BOARDS SHOULD BE USED. 1.
3. Fig. 73, shows a typical dado operation using the miter gage as a guide. NEVER USE THE DADO HEAD IN A BEVEL POSITION. ALWAYS INSTALL BLADE AFTER OPERATION IS COMPLETED. GUARD Fig. 73 CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARD Fig. 74, 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, as shown in Fig.
CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK 27 1/2" SQUARES CUT OFF HERE TO PUSH 1/2" WOOD CUT OFF HERE TO PUSH 1/4" WOOD NOTCH TO HELP PREVENT HAND FROM SLIPPING MAKE FROM 1/2" OR 3/4" WOOD OR THICKNESS LESS THAN WIDTH OF MAT’L. TO BE CUT 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.
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). MAINTENANCE KEEP MACHINE CLEAN LUBRICATION Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
ACCESSORIES 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 www.deltamachinery.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier. Since accessories other than those offered by Delta have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. For safest operation, only Delta recommended accessories should be used with this product.
WARRANTY 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.
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PORTER-CABLE • DELTA SERVICE CENTERS (CENTROS DE SERVICIO DE PORTER-CABLE • DELTA) Parts and Repair Service for Porter-Cable • Delta Machinery are Available at These Locations (Obtenga Refaccion de Partes o Servicio para su Herramienta en los Siguientes Centros de Porter-Cable • Delta) ARIZONA Tempe 85282 (Phoenix) 2400 West Southern Avenue Suite 105 Phone: (602) 437-1200 Fax: (602) 437-2200 CALIFORNIA Ontario 91761 (Los Angeles) 3949A East Guasti Road Phone: (909) 390-5555 Fax: (909) 390-5554 Tampa 3360
