Delta 36-960 User manual

UNISAW fi
Left Tilt10″Tilting Arbor Saw
(Model 36-960)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
D AT E D 6-27-00 PA RT NO. 422-40-651-0003
Copyright ' 2000 Delta Machinery

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SAFETY RULES
W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are cert ain
hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possi-
bility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result.
Safety equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold-downs, featherboards, goggles, dust masks and hearing protection can reduce
your potential for injury. But even the best guard won t make up for poor judgment, carelessness or inattention. Always use common
sense and exercise caution in the workshop. If a procedure feels dangerous, don t try it. Figure out an alternative procedure that feels
safer. REMEMBER: Your personal safety is your responsibility.
This machine was designed for certain applications only. Delta Machinery strongly recommends that this machine not be modified
and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to a particular applica -
tion, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.
Technical Service Manager
Delt a Machinery
4825 Highway 45 North
P. O. Box 2468
Jackson, TN 38302-2468
(IN CANADA: 505 SOUTHGATE DRIVE, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)
W ARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES
M AY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. Learn the
tool s application and limitations as well as the specific
hazards peculiar to it.
2. KEEPGUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. ALW AYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
4. GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-
prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical
receptacle. If an adapter is used to accommodate a two-
prong receptacle, the adapter lug must be attached to a
known ground. Never remove the third prong.
5. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
6. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
7. DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.Don t
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them
to rain. Keep work area well-lighted.
8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AW AY.All children
and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
9. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with p adlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
10. DON T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
11. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don t force tool or att achment to
do a job for which it was not designed.
12. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recom-mended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
13. ALW AYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. W ear safety
glasses. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resist ant
lenses; they are not safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if cutting operation is dusty.
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It s safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.
15. DON T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
16. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TO P CONDITION. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
17. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta
may cause hazards or risk of injury to people.
19. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL START-
ING.Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging
in power cord.
20. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accident ally cont acted.
21. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be care-
fully checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform it s intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this
instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by
authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does
not turn it on and of f.
22. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rot ation of the blade or cutter
only.
23. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF.Dont leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
24. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate
tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.
25. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM
POWER SUPPLY while motor is being mounted,
connected or reconnected.
26. WHEN THE TOO L IS NOT IN USE, the switch should
be locked in the OFF position to prevent unauthorized use
of the tool.
27. W ARNING: The dust generated by certain woods and
wood products can be injurious to your health. Always
operate machinery in well ventilated areas and provide for
proper dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems
whenever possible.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAW S
1. W ARNING: Do not operate your saw until it is com -
pletely assembled and installed according to the instruc -
tions.
2.IFYOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the opera-
tion of circular saws, obt ain advice from your supervisor,
instructor, or other qualified person.
3. A LW A Y S use guard, splitter and anti-kickback fingers
on all thru-sawing operations. Thru-sawing operations
are those when the blade cuts completely through the
workpiece as in ripping or cross-cutting.
4. A LW A Y S hold the work firmly against the miter gage
or fence.
5. NEVER use the fence as a cut-off gage when cross-
cutting.
6. MOVEthe rip fence out of the way when crosscutting.
7. NEVER perform any operation free-hand which
means using your hands to support or guide the work-
piece. Always use either the fence or miter gage to posi-
tion and guide the work.
8. A LW A Y S use a push stick for ripping narrow stock.
Refer to ripping applications in instruction manual where
the push stick is covered in detail.
9. AVOID kickbacks (work thrown back toward you) by:
A. Keeping blade sharp.
B. Keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.
C. Keeping splitter and anti-kickback fingers and
guard in place and operating.
D. Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the
way past the saw blade.
E. Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or does
not have a straight edge to guide along the fence.
10. AVOID awkward operations and hand positions
where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into
the cutting tool.
11. A LW AY S keep hands and fingers away from the
blade.
12. NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line
with the p ath of the saw blade.
13. NEVER reach behind or over the cutting tool with
either hand for any reason.
14. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into blade or cutter
against the direction or rot ation of the blade or cutter only.
15. D O N O T feed the material too fast while cutting. Feed
the material only fast enough so that the blade will cut.
16. NEVER attempt to free a st alled saw blade without
first turning the saw OFF.
17. NEVER start the saw with the workpiece pressed
against the blade.
18. NEVER turn the saw O N before clearing the t able
of all object s (tools, scrap s of wood, etc.).
19. A LW A YS STO P the saw before removing scrap
pieces from the table.
20. NEVER perform layout, assembly or set-up work on
thet able while the saw is operating.
21. PROVIDE adequate support to the rear and sides of
the saw table for wide or long workpieces.
22. WHENcutting mouldings, NEVER run the stock be-
tween the fence and the moulding cutterhead.
23. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic p arts. Solvent s
could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plastic
parts.
24. SHOULD any part of your circular saw be missing,
damaged, or fail in any way, or any electrical components
fail to perform properly, shut of f switch and remove plug
from power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or
failed p arts before resuming operation.
25. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and
proper operation of this product is available from the
National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, It asca,
IL 60143-3201, in the Accident Prevention Manual for
Industrial Operations and also in the Safety Data Sheets
provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the American
National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Require-
ments for Woodworking Machinery and the U.S. Depart-
ment of Labor OSHA 191 0.213 Regulations.
26. DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING,
AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains
chemicals from building materials that are known to cause
cancer, and birth defect s or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
Lead from lead-based paints
Crystalline Silica from bricks and cement
Arsenic and Chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals:
Use wet sanding methods.
W ork in a well-ventilated area.
W ork with approved safety equipment. (Standard dust
masks DO N OT filter out the harmful microscopic
particles of these chemicals.)
S AVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
FOREWORD
The Platinum Edition 10″Unisaw is a very powerful machine. The motor is single phase, 3 horse power, 230 volt motor
that turns the circular blade at 4000 RPMs.
The Unisaw is a versatile machine, in that it can do precision ripping, cross-cutting, dadoing, moulding and tenoning.

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UNPACKING AND CLEANING
Carefully unpack the saw and fence system from the shipping containers.
Clean all loose parts and remove the protective coating from the
machined surfaces of the saw table. This coating may be removed with a
soft cloth moistened with WD-40fi(do not use acetone, gasoline, or
lacquer thinner for this purpose). Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, illustrate the
saw and all loose items supplied with the machine.
Fig. 1
Diameter of Arbor 5/8″(16 mm)
Diameter of Blade 10″(254 mm)
Blade Speed (with 3450 rpm motor) 4000 rpm
C a pacities:
Maximum depth of cut 31/8″(79 mm)
Maximum rip to right of blade
W ith Biesemeyer Commercial
Saw Fence System 50″(1270 mm)
Maximum rip to left of blade
W ith Biesemeyer Fence 12″(305 mm)
Maximum thickness of cut at 45” 21/8″(54 mm)
Dist ance; front of t able to center of blade 1613/16″(427 mm)
Table in front of saw blade
At maximum depth of cut 121/4″(311 mm)
Maximum width of dado 13/16″(21 mm)
Table:
Height 34″(864 mm)
Size with Extension Wing
And Biesemeyer Table Board 74″x 27 ″(1880x686
mm)
T-Slot Miter Gage Groove 3/8″x 3/4″(10x19 mm)
Overall Dimensions:
Height 363/4″(933 mm)
Width with W ings and Guide Bar 453/8″(1152 mm)
Width with W ing
And Biesemeyer 50″Guide Bar 84″(2134 mm)
Depth 353/4″(908 mm)
Depth with Biesemeyer Rip Fence 42″(1067 mm)
MACHINE DATA
1. Unisaw
2. Switch
3. Motor cover
4. Blade guard and splitter bracket
5. Support rod
6. 5
/ 8″Internal tooth washer
7. 5/8-18 Jamb nut
8. Upper bracket for splitter
9. Lower bracket for support rod
10. 5
/ 16″l.D. Flat washers (2)
11.5
/ 16″l.D. Lockwashers (3)
1
2
Fig. 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11
12
10
13
14 16
17 18
19
20
21
22
26
28
27
23 24 25
15
12. 5 / 16-18 x 1 ″Hex head cap screws (4)
13. Arbor wrenches (2)
14. 1
/ 4″and 3 / 8″Hex wrenches
15. Miter gage
16. Flat washer for miter gage
17. Handle for miter gage handle
18. Cap for miter gage handle
19. S torage hook for arbor wrenches
20. #10 x 1
/ 2″hex washer head screws (10)
21. Hanger for miter gage
22. Hangers for rip fence (2)
23. Flat head screw for mounting switch
24. Flat washer for mounting switch
25. Hex nut for mounting switch
26. Gasket for motor cover
27. Cable tie
28. Latch for motor cover
29. Square cornered cast iron extension wing (right)
30. Square cornered cast iron extension wing (left)
31. Mounting hardware
30 31 31

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BIESEMEYER FENCE SYSTEM
NOTE: A common hardware package is used for
several different models, therefore you may have
leftover hardware.
1 - Rear Rail
2 - Front Rail
3 - Guide Tube
4- T-SquarefiFence Assembly
5 - Cable Strap
6- Template for aligning front rail to saw t able
for fastening front and rear rails to right extension table
7 - 1 1/2″long flat head Phillip s screws (12)
8 - 1 1/4″O.D. Flat Washers (12)
9- 1/4-20 hex nuts (12)
for fastening rear rail to saw table
10 - 3/8-24 x 1 1/4″long hex head cap screws (2)
11- 7 /8″O.D. flat washers (2)
12 - Lock washers (2)
Fig. 3
for fastening front rail to saw table
13 - 3/8-16 x 1 1/4″long flat head Phillips screws (2)
14 - 7 /8″O.D. flat washers (2)
15 - Lock washers (2)
16 - 3/8-16 hex nuts (2)
for fastening guide tube to front rail
17 - 1/2long hex screws (9)
18 - Lock washers (9)
leg hardware
19 - Legs (4)
20 - 5/8″long wood screws #8 (16)
21 - 1/4-20 x 1 1/2″long flat head phillips screws (8)
22 - 1/4″flat washers (8)
23 - 1/4-20 hex nuts (8)
rear extension table
24 Table board
25 10-32 hex head screw (2)
26 10-32 nut (2)
27 Flat washer (4)
28 Lock washer (2)
1
2
3
17
18
13
10
15
14 16
11 12
7
89
6
5
Fig. 4
4
21
22
23
20
8
9
19
21
22
23
Fig. 5
24
25 28
23 27
26

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ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
W ARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT
CONNECT THE SAW TO THE POWER SOURCE
UNTIL THE SAW IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED
AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE
ENTIRE OWNER S MANUAL.
ASSEMBLING BLADE TILTING
MECHANISM HANDLE
1.Inst all fiber washer (A) Fig. 6, on the blade tilting
mechanism shaft (B).Inst all key (C), into shaf t keyway.
2.Install handwheel (D) onto shaft (B) Fig. 6. Make sure
the groove (E), in the handwheel lines up with the key (C).
3.Inst all lock knob (F) Fig. 7, into threaded end of the
shaft (B). Hand-tighten lock knob at this time.
ASSEMBLING EXTENSION WINGS
Assemble the extension wings (A) Fig. 8 and Fig. 10, to
the saw table using the six 5/8″-24x11/4″hex head screws
(B) and washers supplied. Use a straight edge (C) Fig. 9,
to make sure the extension wings (A) are level with the
saw table before tightening the screws (B) Fig. 8 and Fig.
10. NOTE: When assembling the left extension wing,
do not install the lef t front screw and washer at this
time, it will be installed when assembling the on/off
switch.
Fig. 6
A
B
D
C
Fig. 7
F
B
Fig. 8
B
A
Fig. 9
A
C
Fig. 10
B
A
E

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ASSEMBLING ON/OFF SWITCH
1. Loosely assemble switch and switch bracket (A) Fig.
12, to the inside front lip of the left extension wing with hex
flat head screw (D), flat washer (E), and hex nut (F)
through hole (G) Fig. 11.
2.Attach the side of switch bracket (A) Fig. 12, to the
inside of extension wing at the front of the saw using the
5/8″-24x11/4″screw and flat washer.
3. Tighten screws (C) and (D), Fig. 12, securely.
ASSEMBLING BLADE GUARD
AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLY
1. MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCON-
NECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
2. Remove the table insert and saw blade from the
machine by following instructions under section
REMOVING SAW BLADE.
3. The inside splitter mounting bracket (A) Fig. 13, is
assembled to the inside of the saw and aligned at the
factory. To check the alignment of the bracket (A) to the
inside arbor flange, remove screw and splitter fastener
plate (B) Fig. 13.
4. Using a straight edge (C) Fig. 14, check to see if the
splitter bracket (A) is aligned with the inside blade flange
(D). Check both the top and bottom of bracket (A) with top
and bottom of flange (D).
5. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen two screws (F)
Fig. 15, and adjust splitter bracket (A) until it is aligned
with the blade flange; tighten two screws (F). Loosely
reassemble screw and plate removed in STEP 3.
Fig. 11
G
FD
E
Fig. 12
AD
C
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
A
B
A
D
C
A
F

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6. Insert threaded end of support rod (G) Fig. 16,
through slot in back of saw and through hole (H) Fig. 16,
in rear trunnion. Fasten support rod (G) Fig. 16, to
trunnion using star washer and nut (J) Fig. 17. NOTE:
Thread nut (J) onto threaded end of support rod as far as
possible by hand. Using a wrench to hold nut (J) Fig. 17,
tighten rod (G) Fig. 18, using a small screwdriver (K) or
similar device through hole in end of rod (G) as shown.
7. Assemble lower bracket (L) Fig. 19, to rod (G) and
snug up with 2 one inch-long hex head screws (S) and
lockwashers, from underneath bracket (L).
8. Assemble splitter bracket (M) Fig. 20, to lower bracket
(L), using one inch-long hex head screw (N), lockwasher
and flat washer. Do not fully tighten screw (N) at this time.
9. Fasten splitter and guard assembly (P) Fig. 21, to
bracket (M) using one inch-long hex head screw (V) and
flat washer.
Fig. 16
G
H
Fig. 17
J
Fig. 18
G
K
Fig. 19
SG
L
Fig. 20
M
N
L
Fig. 21
P
M
V

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10. Assemble splitter (P) Fig. 22, inside the splitter
mounting bracket as shown. Push splitter (P) down as far
as possible, making certain bottom edge (T) of splitter (P)
isp arallel with t able surface, and tighten screw (B).
11. Reassemble the saw blade (U) Fig. 22.
12. Using a straight edge (A) Fig. 23, and square (B) Fig.
24, align splitter (P) with the saw blade and table by
moving brackets (M) and (L) until the splitter (P) is in
perfect alignment with the blade and square with the
table. After alignment is made, tighten hex head screw
(N), and two screws (S) Fig. 24.
13. IMPORTANT: For cert ain cutting operations such as
dadoing and moulding where you are not cutting
completely through the workpiece, the blade guard and
splitter assembly cannot be used. Loosen screws (B) and
(V) Fig. 25. Lif t up and swing blade guard and splitter
assembly to the rear of the saw.CAUTION: Always return
the blade guard and splitter assembly to its proper
operating position for normal thru-sawing operations.
BIESMEYER FENCE
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING GUIDE RAILS
1. Assemble the front rail (A) Fig. 26, to front of saw
table using the two 3/8-16 x 1 1/4″flat head Phillip s screws
(B), 7/8″flat washers, lockwashers and 3/8-16 hex nuts
supplied. Screws (B) are inserted through the two holes in
the front rail, as shown in Fig. 26, and through the two
through holes in the front of the saw table and fastened to
thetable with the flat washers, lockwashers and hex nuts.
IMPORTANT: Do not completely tighten front rail
mounting hardware at this time.
Fig. 22
B
T
Fig. 23
A
Fig. 24
B
L
Fig. 25
B
V
Fig. 26
A
B
P
S
N
P
M

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2. Using template (D) Figures 27 and 28, to check and
adjust front rail at both ends of the saw t able as shown, to
make sure rail (A) is parallel with table surface and tighten
rail mounting hardware (B). IMPORTANT:Template (D)
must be on the saw table when checking, not on
extension wing.
3. Assemble rear rail (E) Fig. 29, to rear of saw t able
using the two 3/8-24 x 1 1/4″hex head screws (F), 7
/8″O.D.
flat washers, and lockwashers as shown. NOTE: When
mounting, the two screws (F) are threaded into the
threaded holes in the saw table, as shown.
4. Make cert ain top edge of rail (E) Fig. 29 is below table
surface and that top edge of cut-outs (G) are below miter
gage slots before tightening screws (F).
ASSEMBLING TABLE LEGS
TO EXTENSION TABLE
1. Position the two legs (H) Fig. 30, at the two far corners
of the inside of one end of the extension table, as shown,
and mark the position of the eight holes to be drilled into
the bottom of the table. IMPORTANT: If your saw will be
used with a mobile base underneath the saw base and
table legs, the position of the legs may have to be
changed to fit onto the mobile base. Remove the two
legs (H) and using a 1/16″drill bit, drill the eight holes 1/2″
deep. Replace the two legs and fasten to the bottom of the
table using the eight 3/4″wood screws (I) supplied.
2. Figure 31 illustrates one of the legs (H) fastened to
the bottom of the extension table with the four wood
screws (I). Using a 1/4″drill bit, drill two through holes
through the end piece (J) of the table, measuring the holes
from the outside frame of the t able. The holes are to be
drilled 13/4″from the top (laminate side), and 13/8″and 4 3/8″
from the side.
Fig. 27
B
A
Fig. 28
D
Fig. 29
Fig. 30
I
H
Fig. 31
M
I
A
G
F
E
D
B
JH

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3. Fasten the leg bracket (L) Fig. 32, to the end piece (J)
ofthetable using the two 11/2″flat head Phillip s screws, flat
washers and hex nuts (M) Figs. 31 and 32. Fasten the
remaining leg to the extension table in the same manner.
ASSEMBLING EXTENSION TABLE
TO FRONT AND REAR RAILS
1. Place t able assembly (N) Fig. 34, in position between
the two rails, as shown. Make sure end of table (N) is flush
against extension wing (P). Using a straight edge make
sure t able (N) is in the same plane and level with saw table
(P). Lightly t ap table up or down and adjust leveling screws
(R) Fig. 33, in bottom of legs to accomplish this. When the
table (N) Fig. 34 is level and in the same plane with saw
table (P), drill 1/4″through holes (S) Fig. 34 through the
front and rear holes in the guide rail closest to the
extension wing. Fasten both front and rear rail to table
using the 11/2″flat head Phillip s screws, flat washers, and
hex nuts. Using a level make sure table (N) is in the same
plane and level with saw table (P). Drill 1/4″through holes
(S) Fig. 34 through the front and rear holes remaining in
the guide rail.
2.After the holes have been drilled in the edge of the
front and rear extension table board, fasten both front and
rearrailtotable using the 11/2″flat head Phillip s screws, flat
washers, and hex nuts (M) Fig. 31.
ASSEMBLING GUIDE TUBE
TO FRONT RAIL
Lay the guide tube (B) on the saw table as shown in Fig.
35, and line up the threaded holes on bottom of guide tube
(B) with the through holes (D) on the front rail (A). Fasten
the guide tube to the rail using 1/2″hex screws and
lockwashers in all of the holes.
REAR SUPPORT TABLE
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Position the two legs (H) Fig. 36, at the two far corners
of the inside of one end of the extension table, as shown,
and mark the position of the eight holes to be drilled into
the bottom of the table. Remove the two legs (H) and using
a 1/16″drill bit, drill the eight holes 1/2″deep. Replace the two
legs and fasten to the bottom of the table using the eight
Fig. 32
J
Fig. 33
Fig. 34
S
P
Fig. 35
D
L
R
M
BA
N
D
Fig. 36
I
H

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3/4″wood screws (I) supplied.
2. Figure 37 illustrates one of the legs (H) fastened to the
bottom of the extension table with the four wood screws
(I). Using a 1/4″drill bit, drill two through holes through the
end piece (J) of the t able, measuring the holes from the
out side frame of the t able. The holes are to be drilled 3/4″
from the bottom, and 11/4″and 41/4″from the side.
3. Fasten the leg bracket (L) Fig. 38, to the end piece (J)
of the table using the two 1 1/2″flat head Phillips screws,
flat washers and hex nuts (M) Figs. 37 and 38. Fasten the
remaining leg to the extension table in the same manner.
4. Position the t able onto the rear rail, making sure there
is clearance for the miter gage slots and blade guard, and
mark the spots to be drilled in the rear rail to att ach the
rear support table. NOTE: DRILL THE HOLES 1/4″″FROM
THE EDGE OF THE RAIL, AND 71/2″″FROM EACH
EDGE OF THE REAR TABLE SO THAT THERE WILL
BE PROPER CLEARANCE FOR ATTACHING THE
HARDWARE.
5. Use a 3/16″drill bit to drill the two holes in the rear rail,
approximately 71/2″from each corner of the table board,
Fig. 39 & 40.
6.Af ter the holes are drilled in the rear rail, position the
Fig. 39
Fig. 40
Fig. 41
Fig. 37
M
I
JH
Fig. 38
JL
M

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table board back onto the rear rail, and drill through the
holes in the rear rail through the t able board, Fig. 41.
7. Fasten the rear table board to the rear rail with two 10-
32 screws, lockwashers, flat washers, and nuts, Fig. 42.
8. Level the t able by adjusting the t able legs in the rear
table board, Fig. 43.
FASTENING MOTOR CORD
TO SAW FRAME
1. IMPORTANT: Turn the blade tilting handwheel
counterclockwise as far as it will go until the saw blade is
in the 45 degree position.
2. IMPORTANT: Turn the blade raising and lowering
handwheel counterclockwise as far as it will go.
3. Fasten motor cord (A) Fig. 44 to the saw frame cross
member (B), using the cable tie (C) supplied with the saw.
CAUTION: Before tightening the cable tie, make certain
that cord (A) is free of any interference from the motor or
saw blade at all possible positions of the motor.
Af ter the cable tie is tightened, cut of f excess t ail of cable
tie (C) Fig. 44.
ASSEMBLING MOTOR COVER
1. Measure the three sides of the motor cover, (the sides
without the hinges), and cut gasket to fit each side.
Remove the protective paper from the gasket material
supplied with the machine and apply gasket (A) Fig. 45, to
three sides of the back of the motor cover (B). NOTE: Do
not apply gasket to the hinged side (C) of the motor cover
(B) Fig. 45.
2. Assemble hinged side (C) Fig. 46, of motor cover (B)
Fig. 42 Fig. 43
Fig. 44
C
P
Fig. 45
C
B
A
B
Fig. 46
B
D
A
A
A
C

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to the lef t rear of the saw cabinet using three 1/2″sheet
metal screws (D).
3. Insert locking lever (E) Fig. 47, through the hole in the
right edge of motor cover (B). Assemble spacer (F) over
threads of lever (E), and fasten lever to motor cover with
lock nut (G) Fig. 47.
4. W ith locking lever (E) in the raised position, as shown
in Fig. 48, swing the free end of motor cover (B) toward
the front of the cabinet until end (H) of locking lever fully
enters and engages with the pre-drilled hole (J) in the
cabinet.
5. While holding motor cover against cabinet, push down
on lever (E) Fig. 49, to lock motor cover (B) in position on
the saw cabinet.
6. To open motor cover (B) Fig. 49, pull up on lever (E),
and swing motor cover outward.
ASSEMBLING MITER GAGE
AND WRENCH HOLDER BRACKETS
Assemble the miter gage holder bracket (A) Fig. 50, and
wrench holder bracket (B) to the four thru-holes on the
front of the motor cover using the four 1/2″sheet metal
screws supplied, two of which are shown at (C).
Fig. 47
GFBE
Fig. 48
Fig. 49
E
Fig. 50
C
B
B
A
Fig. 51
J
E
H
B

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Fig. 51, illustrates the miter gage and wrenches stored on
the two holder brackets.
ASSEMBLING RIP FENCE HOLDER
BRACKETS
Assemble the rip fence holder brackets (A) and (B) Fig.
52, to the four holes located in the right hand side of the
saw cabinet using four 1/2″sheet metal screws supplied.
Figure 53 illustrates the Biesemeyer fence (C), (when not
in use), positioned on the two holder brackets.
ATTACHING LITERATURE HOLDER
TO SAW CABINET
A literature holder (A) Fig. 54, is supplied with your saw to
provide storage and protection for the machine s
instruction manual, part s list, etc., so they may be readily
available for reference. Two push rivets (B) are supplied to
att ach the literature holder to the right side of the saw
cabinet, as shown in Fig. 54.
FENCE OPERATION
IMPORTANT: Before operating fence, make
sure the fence is adjusted parallel to the miter
gage slot, as explained later on in this manual.
1. To place the fence on the guide rail, lif t up clamp (A)
Fig. 55, and place the fence over the rail and gently push
fence onto rail (B) Fig. 55.
2. To move the fence along the guide rail, simply lift up
clamp lever (A) as shown in Fig. 55, slide fence to desired
position on rail, and push down on clamp lever (A) Fig. 56,
Fig. 52 Fig. 53
C
Fig. 54
B
A
Fig. 55
B
A
A
B
Fig. 56
A
B

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to lock fence in position. NOTE: A magnet (B) Fig. 56, is
provided to hold clamp handle (A) in the up position when
moving the fence.
3. The distance the fence is positioned away from the
blade is indicated by the witness line (C) Fig. 57, located
on the cursor (D). If it is necessary to adjust the cursor (D),
make a test cut with the fence locked in position. Measure
the width of the finished cut and adjust the cursor (D) by
loosening the two screws (E), adjusting the cursor (D) until
the witness line (C) is aligned with the same marking on
the scale as the finished cut. Then tighten the two screws
(E).
FENCE LUBRICATION
1. Apply paste wax to fence, and guide tube, sliding sur -
faces weekly.
2. Apply grease to cam lock (A) and cam foot (B) Fig. 58,
monthly, to prevent wear.
ADJUSTING FENCE PARALLEL
TO MITER GAGE SLOTS
The fence (A) Fig. 59, must be adjusted so it is parallelto
the miter gage slots (B). To check and adjust, move fence
(A) until the bottom edge of the fence is in line with the
edge of one of the miter gage slots as shown in Fig. 59,
and push down on the fence clamping lever (C). Check to
see if the fence (A) is p arallel to the miter gage slot, the
entire length of the t able. If an adjustment must be made,
lift up fence locking lever (C) and raise fence up off the
guide tube, as shown in Fig. 60. Slightly tighten or loosen
one of the two adjusting screws (D) or (E) Fig. 60, using a
3/16″alIen wrench (F), not supplied. Replace the fence on
the guide tube and check again to see if the edge of the
fence is p arallel with the miter gage slot the entire length
of the slot. Repeat this adjustment until you are sure the
fence is p arallel with the miter gage slot.
IMPORTANT: VERY LITTLE MOVEMENT OF
Fig. 57
C
E
Fig. 58
Fig. 59
C
Fig. 60
D
F
A
A
B
D
B
E

SCREWS (D) AND (E) IS NECESSARY TO ADJUST THE FENCE PARALLELWITH THE MITER GAGE SLOT.
ADJUSTING CLAMPING ACTION
OF FENCE LOCKING HANDLE
When the fence locking handle (A) is pushed to the down
position, as shown in Fig. 61, the fence assembly (B)
should be completely clamped to the guide tube (C). If the
fence assembly (B) is not completely clamped to the guide
tube (C) when the handle (A) is pushed down, as shown
inFig.61,lift up handle (A) and raise fence assembly (B)
up off the guide tube (C). Slightly tighten the two adjusting
screws (D) and (E) Fig. 60, using the 3/16″allen wrench (F)
(not supplied). When adjusting screws (D) and (E) Fig.
60. the screws should be tightened to an equal amount.
Place fence on guide tube and recheck, adjust if
necessarry.
IMPORTANT: AFTER ADJUSTING THE
CLAMPING ACTION OF THE FENCE LOCKING
HANDLE, CHECK TO SEE IF THE FENCE IS
PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAGE SLOT A N D
ADJUST IF NECESSARY.
ADJUSTING TABLE INSERT
Place a straight edge (B) across the table at both ends of
thet able insert as shown in Fig. 62. The t able insert (A)
should always be level with the table. If an adjustment is
necessary, turn the adjusting screws (C), as needed. Four
adjusting screws (C) are supplied.
CONNECTING SAW TO POWER SOURCE
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THIS TO O L MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resist ance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. The motor is equipped
with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The con-
ductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green
with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding
conductor. Ifrep air or replacement of the electric cord or
plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment
grounding conductor to a live terminal.
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Fig. 61
Fig. 62
CA
B
C
B
CA
Fig. 63
CURRENTCARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDING
PRONG
240
VOLT

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in
doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
SINGLE PHASE OPERATION
THREE HORSEPOWER MOTORS
The motor supplied with the Unisaw is single phase, 3 horsepower, and is designed to be operated from a 220-240 volt
power system only.
The single phase motor is intended to be used on a circuit that has an electrical outlet and plug that looks like the one
illustrated in Fig. 63. Make cert ain the tool is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug (NEMA L-
15R). No adapter is available, or should be used with the tool. CAUTION: IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE
RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, HAVE A CERTIFIED
ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.
If you desire to operate the tool with an extension cord, use a proper
extension cord and make certain it is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw.An undersized cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. 64,
shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
OPERATING CONTROLS
AND ADJUSTMENTS
STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW
1. To apply power to the machine, push ON button (A)
Fig. 65.
2. To stop the machine, push OFF button (B).
LOCKING SWITCH IN THE OFF
POSITION
IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use the switch
should be locked in the OFF position using a padlock (A)
Fig. 66, to prevent unauthorized use of the tool.
BLADE RAISING MECHANISM
The saw blade is raised and lowered with the front
handwheel (A) Fig. 67. With the exception of hollow
Fig. 65
A
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Total Length of Gage of extension
cord in feet cord to use
50 14 A W G
100 12 AW G
Over 100 Not recommended
Fig. 66
A
Fig. 67
A
B
Fig. 64
B
C
D
FE

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ground blades, the blade should be raised 1/8″to 1/4″above
the top surface of the material being cut. With hollow
ground blades, the blade should be raised the maximum
to provide greater clearance. To raise the saw blade,
loosen lock knob (B) Fig. 67, and turn the handwheel (A),
clockwise. To lower the saw blade, turn handwheel (A)
counterclockwise.
The saw blade is locked at any height by turning the lock knob (B) Fig. 67, clockwise. Due to the wedge action of this
locking device, only a small amount of force is required to lock the blade raising mechanism securely.Any added force
merely puts unnecessary strain on the locking device.
Limit stop s for raising or lowering are permanently built into the mechanism and need no further adjustment.
BLADE TILTING MECHANISM
The blade tilting mechanism allows the blade to be tilted up to 45 degrees to the left.
To tilt the saw blade to an angle, loosen lock knob (D) Fig. 67, and turn handwheel (C) until the pointer (F) indicates the
desired angle of tilt on scale (E). To lock the saw blade at the desired angle, tighten lock knob (D).
IMPORTANT:ALW AYS LOCK THE BLADE IN POSITION BEFORE APPLYING POWER TO THE SAW .
ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREE POSITIVE STO P S
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:
1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER SOURCE.
2. Raise the saw blade all the way to the top and turn the blade tilting handwheel clockwise as far as it will go.
3. Using a combination square, check to see if the blade is 90 degrees to the table.
4. If an adjustment is necessary, turn the blade tilting handwheel counterclockwise one turn.
5. Loosen locknut (A) Fig. 68, and turn adjusting screw (B) counter clockwise, one turn.
6. Turn the blade tilting handwheel until the blade is 90 degrees to the table.
7. Turn adjusting head screw (B) clockwise, until it just cont act s the casting on the front trunnion, then tighten locknut
(A).
8. Check to see if the tilt indicator pointer point s to the zero mark on the scale. Adjust if necessary.
9. Turn the blade tilting handwheel counterclockwise as far as it will go. Using a combination square, check to see if the
blade is at 45 degrees to the table.
10. If an adjustment is necessary, turn the blade tilting handwheel clockwise one turn, until the adjusting screw (D) Fig.
69, and locknut (C) are in view, in the opening in the front of the saw cabinet, as shown in Fig. 69.
Fig. 68
A
Fig. 69
CD
B

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11. Loosen locknut (C), and turn adjusting screw (D)
counter clockwise, on turn.
12. Turn the blade tilting handwheel until the blade is 45
degrees to the table.
13. T urn adjusting head screw (D) clockwise, until it just
contacts the casting on the front trunnion, then tighten
locknut (C), until it is locked into place.
14. Check to see if the tilt indicator pointer point s to the 45
degree mark on the scale. Adjust if necessary
ADJUSTING TABLE
The saw table has been aligned at the factory so the miter
gage slots are p arallel to the saw blade; however, itis
recommended to check the alignment before initial
operation as follows:
1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER
SOURCE.
2. Place a combination square (A) Fig. 70, on the table
with one edge of the square in the miter gage slot, as
shown, and adjust the square so the rule just touches one
of the teeth on the saw blade at the forward position, as
shown in Fig. 70. Lock the square in this position.
3. Rotate the saw blade so that the same tooth you used
in STEP 2 is in the rear position, as shown in Fig. 71, and
check this dist ance. Both the front and rear measurements
should be identical.
4. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the four screws
that hold the t able to the saw cabinet.
5. Shif t thet able until a position is found which brings the
saw blade in the center of the table insert slot, and p arallel
to the miter gage slot.
6. Tighten the four screws that were loosened in STEP 4.
MITER GAGE OPERATION
AND ADJUSTMENT
Insert the miter gage bar into the miter gage slot and
assemble the washer and lock handle (A) Fig. 72, to the
miter gage bar as shown.
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. 73.
To rotate the miter gage, loosen lock knob (A) Fig. 73, and
move the body of the miter gage (C), to the desired angle.
Fig. 70
Fig. 71
Fig. 72
Fig. 73 Fig. 74
A
C
A
B
D