Delta UNISAW 36-812 User manual

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Reviewed 2019
Delta 10” Table Saw
Description
Right Tilting Arbor Saw – Model: 36-812
Size / Horse power
10” / 5 HP / 5500 RPM
Power source
240 volt through plugged power cord
Uses
Precision cut wood, plywood, plastic panels to size
Safety Precautions
Hazards
Severe cuts, potential for amputation
Flying debris (potential eye and face damage)
Electrical shock
Entanglement of hair, jewelry, or clothing
Material kickback
Training
Shop Safety Fundamentals
Site Specific Training
Protective Equipment
Safety Glasses
Hearing Protection
Avoid loose fitting clothing
Tie back long hair
Operation
Startup
1. Put on PPE listed above
2. Ensure rear wheel on mobile base is raised to prevent movement during use
3. Inspect tool for damage or obstructions to operation
4. Ensure work area is clean and free of obstacles
5. Ensure all guards are present and function properly
6. Make necessary adjustments for safe operation – blade height and angle, fence or
miter gauge settings
7. Turn “ON” table saw by pushing the green “ON” button (A)
8. Begin work
Shutdown
1. Turn “OFF” the table saw by pushing the red “OFF” button (B)
2. Allow table saw to stop on its own
3. Remove cut pieces after blade has stopped
Note: The saw can be locked in the “OFF” position by using a padlock with a 3/16” diameter
shackle to prevent unauthorized use
Blade Adjustment
1. Height Adjustment
a. Loosen lock knob (B) on hand wheel (A) located on the front panel
b. Crank hand wheel clockwise to raise blade and counterclockwise to lower blade, the blade
should be raised no greater than 1/8” above the top surface of the material being cut
c. Tighten lock knob (B)
Power
Switch

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2. Angle Adjustment
a. Loosen lock knob (D) on hand wheel (C) located on left side panel
b. Turn the hand wheel until desired angle is met, (0⁰ - 45⁰ to the right). Use the red pointer on the
scale (E) to set desired angle.
c. Tighten lock knob to secure angle
Cross-cut (across the grain of wood)
1. Only use miter gauge when performing cuts across the grain
2. Do not use the rip fence with the miter gauge
3. Use the table groove that does not cause interference of your hand or miter gauge with the saw blade
guard
Rip cuts (cutting with the grain of wood)
1. Use the rip fence to position and guide the work piece through the saw blade
2. Do not stand in the line of the saw cut when ripping
3. Do not touch the cut off piece until the saw blade is stopped
4. When ripping boards longer than three feet, use out-feed supports at rear of saw table
5. Use a push stick when ripping work less than 4 inches wide
6. Use an auxiliary wood facing on rip fence when ripping work 2 inches or narrower
Blade Change – Performed by Authorized Personnel Only
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
2. Remove table insert and raise saw blade to its maximum height
3. Place the open end wrench (B) on the flats of the saw arbor to
keep the arbor from turning, and using wrench (A), turn the
arbor nut (C) clockwise. Remove the arbor nut, blade flange
and saw blade
4. Assemble the new blade, making certain the teeth are pointing
down at the front of the saw table and assemble the outside
blade flange and arbor nut
5. Tighten the arbor nut and replace the table insert
Replacing Belts and Tensioning Belts – Performed by Authorized Personnel Only
1. See Instruction Manual
Maintenance
Storage
Care
•Use only 10” diameter saw blades with 5/8” arbor holes, rated for 4000 RPM
or higher
Accessories
•Miter Gauge
•Rip Fence
•Push Sticks
•Blade Change Wrenches