Delta UNISAW User manual

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UNISAW®
10" Right Tilting Arbor Saw
DATED 12-1-97
PART NO. 422-04-651-0039
©Della International Machinery Corp. 1997

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS.3
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS.4
UNPACKING AND CLEANING.5
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Assembling Starter Box To Cabinet.7
Assembling On/Off Switch.8
Assembling Extension Wing.8
Assembling Guide Rails.9
Assembling Blade Guard And Splitter Assembly.10
Fastening Motor Cord And Switch Cord To Saw Frame.13
Assembling Motor Cover.13
Assembling Miter Gage And Wrench Holder Brackets.14
Assembling Rip Fence Holder Brackets.14
Attaching Literature Holder To Saw Cabinet.14
CONNECTING SAW TO POWER SOURCE
Grounding Instructions.16
SINGLE PHASE OPERATION
Three Horsepower Motors.16
Five Horsepower Motors.17
THREE PHASE OPERATION.17
MAGNETIC PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS.17
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Starting And Stopping The Saw.17
Locking Switch In The “OFF” Position.17
Blade Raising Mechanism.18
Blade Tilting Mechanism.18
Adjusting 90 And 45 Degree Stops.19
Adjusting Table.19
Rip Fence Operation And Adjustments.20
Adjusting Table Insert.20
Miter Gage Operation And Adjustment.21
MAINTENANCE
Changing The Saw Blade.22
Replacing Belts And Adjusting Belt Tension.22
OPERATION.22
Cross-Cutting.23
Ripping.24
Using Accessory Moulding Cutterhead.24
Using Accessory Dado Head.26
Using Auxiliary Wood Facing On Rip Fence.27
CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK.27
PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE.28
WARRANTY.28
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SAFETY RULES
Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certain
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.
DELTA INTERNATIONAL MACHINERY CORP.
MANAGER OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
246 ALPHA DRIVE
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15238
(IN CANADA: 644 IMPERIAL ROAD, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES
MAY 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. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. ALWAYS 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 AWAY. All children
and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
9. M AKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF - with padlocks,
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 attachment 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 recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
13. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Wear safety glasses.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant 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 TOP 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 persons.
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 accidentally
contacted.
21. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be care¬
fully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and
perform its 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.
22. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
23. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
POWER OFF. Don’t 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 re¬
connected.
26. WARNING: The dust generated by certain woods and
wood products can be injurious to your health. Always oper¬
ate 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 SAWS
1. WARNING: Do not operate your saw until it is com¬
pletely assembled and installed according to the instruc¬
tions.
2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the opera¬
tion of circular saws, obtain advice from your supervisor,
instructor, or other qualified person.
3. ALWAYS use guard, splitter and anti-kickback fingers
on ail “thru-sawing" operations. Thru-sawing operations
are those when the blade cuts completely through the
workpiece as in ripping or cross-cutting.
4. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the miter gage
or fence.
5. NEVER use the fence as a cut-off gage when cross¬
cutting.
6. MOVE the rip fence out of the way when cross¬
cutting.
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. ALWAYS 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. ALWAYS keep hands and fingers away from the
blade.
12. NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line
with the path 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 rotation of the blade or cutter
only.
15. DO NOT 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 stalled 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 “ON” before clearing the table
of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.).
19. ALWAYS STOP the saw before removing scrap
pieces from the table.
20. NEVER perform layout, assembly or set-up work on
the table while the saw is operating.
21. PROVIDE adequate support to the rear and sides of
the saw table for wide or long workpieces.
22. WHEN cutting mouldings, NEVER run the stock be¬
tween the fence and the moulding cutterhead.
23. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents
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 off switch and remove plug
from power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or
failed parts 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, Itasca,
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 1910.213 Regulations.
26. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.
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UNPACKING AND CLEANING
Carefully unpack the saw and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove packing from around the motor.
Clean all loose parts and remove the protective coating from the machined surface of the saw table. This coating may
be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline, or lacquer thinner for this purpose).
Figures 4, 5, and 6 illustrate the saw and all loose items supplied with your machine.
1 - Unisaw
2 - Motor cover
3 - Gasket for motor cover
4 - Fence hangers (2)
5 - Miter gage hanger
6 - Wrench hook
7 - #10 x 1/2" long hex washer head screw (12)
(2) used for wrench hook
(2) used for miter gage hanger
(4) used for fence hangers
(4) used for motor cover
8 - Latch for motor cover
9 - Miter gage
10 - Arbor wrenches
for mounting LVCstartejibox tocabinet
11 - 1/4-20 x 1/2" long hex head cap screw
12 - 1/4" I.D. lock washer
13 - 1/4" I D. flat washer
for mounting blade guard and splitter
14 - Blade guard and splitter
15 - Support rod
16 - 5/8" internal tooth washer
17- 5/8"- 18 jam nut
18 - Upper bracket for splitter
Fig. 4
19 - Lower bracket for support rod
20 - 5/16 - 18 x 1" long hex cap screws (4)
21 - 5/16" I.D. lock washers (3)
22 - 5/16" I.D. flat washers (2)
Fig. 5

Fig. 6
for mounting guide r ails
23 - Special screws (4)
24 - Spacers (4)
25 - 3/8-24 Hex nuts (2)
26 - Front guide rail
27 - Rear guide rail
for mounting extension win g
28 - Fiat washers (3)
29 - 7/16-20 x 1-1/4 Hex head screws (3)
30 - Extension wing
31 - Rip fence
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: 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 STARTER BOX TO CABINET
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:
1. From the inside rear of the saw cabinet, insert three 1/4-20 x 1/2" hex head screws
with flat washers and lockwashers into the holes (B) Fig. 7, in the cabinet.
2. Line up the three tapped holes (C) Fig. 7, in the starter box with the screws and
secure the starter box (A), to the saw cabinet.
3. Figure 8 illustrates the starter box (A) assembled to the saw cabinet.
Fig. 8
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ASSEMBLING
ON/OFF SWITCH
The switch (A) Fig. 9, is shipped mounted to the inside lip
of the left extension wing (B) with the ON/OFF button
facing inward to prevent damage during transit.
1. Remove the 5/16-18x1" flat head screw, flat washer
and hex nut (C) Fig. 9, holding the switch bracket to the
front inside lip of the left extension wing and rotate the
switch and bracket 180 degrees. DO NOT discard hard¬
ware.
Fig. 9
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2. Reassemble the switch bracket (A) Fig. 10, through
the same hole to the inside lip of the extension wing
uisng the hardware that was removed in STEP 1.
Fig. 10
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IMPORTANT: IF YOU PURCHASED THE UNISAW WITH A DELTA UNIFENCE,
PRECISION OR BIESEMEYER FENCE SYSTEM, REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL SUPPLIED WITH THE PRODUCT FOR ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
ASSEMBLING EXTENSION WING
Assemble extension wing (A) Fig. 11, to the right hand side of the saw table using three
1-1/4" long hex head screws (B) and flat washers supplied. Use a straight edge (C)
Fig. 12, to make certain the extension wing is level with the saw table before tightening
three screws (B) Fig. 11. NOTE: Make certain the left extension wing is also level with the
saw table in the same manner. Adjust if necessary.
Fig. 11 Fig. 12
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ASSEMBLING GUIDE RAILS
1. The guide rail (A) Fig. 13, with the graduations, is to
be assembled to the front of the table with the gradua¬
tions in the up position
2. Fasten the guide rail to the table using two special
screws (B) Fig. 14, spacers (C), and hexagon nuts (D).
3. The rear guide rail (E) Fig. 15, is assembled to the
table in the same manner, with the exception that the
special screws that fasten the guide rail to the table are
threaded into the two tapped holes in the rear of the
table.
4. Assemble the four plugs (F) Fig. 16, to the ends of
each guide rail.
Fig. 13
Fig. 15
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Fig. 16

ASSEMBLING BLADE GUARD AND
SPLITTER ASSEMBLY
1. MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCON¬
NECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
2. Remove the table insert. Raise the saw arbor as far
as it will go and remove the saw blade from the machine
by following instructions under section “REMOVING SAW
BLADE’’.
3. The inside splitter mounting bracket (A) Fig. 17, 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 (C), remove screw and splitter
fastener plate (B) Fig. 17.
Fig. 17
4. U sing a straight edge (D) Fig. 18, check to see if the
splitter bracket (A) is aligned with the inside blade flange
(C). Check both the top and bottom of bracket (A) with
top and bottom of flange (C).
Fig. 18
5. I f an adjustment is necessary, loosen two screws (F)
Fig. 19, and adjust splitter bracket (A) until it is aligned
with the blade flange; tighten two screws (F).
Fig. 19
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6. Insert threaded end of support rod (G) Fig. 20,
through slot in back of saw and through hole (H) in rear
trunnion. Fasten support rod (G) Fig. 20, to trunnion
using star washer and nut (J) Fig. 21. NOTE: Thread nut
(J) onto threaded end of support rod as far as possible by
hand. Using a wrench to hold nut (J) Fig. 21, tighten rod
(G) Fig. 22, using a small screwdriver (K) or similar
device through hole in end of rod (G) as shown.
8. Assemble splitter bracket (M) Fig. 24, 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. Loosely reassemble screw and plate (B) Fig. 17
removed in STEP 3.
Fig. 20
7. Assemble lower bracket (L) Fig. 23, to rod (G) and
snug up with 2 one inch-long hex head screws (S) and
lockwashers, from underneath bracket (L).
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9. Fasten splitter and guard assembly (P) Fig. 25, to
bracket (M) using one inch-long hex head screw (V) and
flat washer supplied.
10. Reassemble saw blade (U) Fig. 25.
11. A ssemble splitter (P) Fig. 26, inside the splitter
mounting bracket as shown. Push splitter (P) down as far
as possible, making certain bottom edge (T) of splitter
(P) is parallel with table surface, and tighten screw (B).
12. Using a straight edge (A) Fig. 27, and square (W)
Fig. 28, align splitter (P) with the saw blade and table by
moving brackets (M) and (L) Fig. 28, 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. 28.
13. IMPORTANT: For certain 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. Simply loosen
screws (B) and (V) Fig. 29. Lift 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.
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
Fig. 28
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Fig. 29

FASTENING MOTOR CORD
AND SWITCH 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 until the blade is at its
lowest position.
3. Fasten motor cord (A) Fig. 30 and switch cord (B) to
the saw frame cross member (C). using the cable tie (D)
supplied with the saw. CAUTION: Before tightening the
cable tie, make certain that both cords (A) and (B)
are free of any interference from the motor or saw
blade at all possible positions of the motor.
4. After the cable tie is tightened, cut off excess tail of
cable tie (D) Fig. 30.
Fig. 30
ASSEMBLING
MOTOR COVER
1. Remove the protective paper from the adhesive gas¬
ket material supplied with the machine and apply gasket
(A) Fig. 31, to three sides of the back of the motor cover
(B) , as shown. NOTE: Do not apply gasket to the hinged
side (C) of the motor cover (B).
2. Assemble hinged side (C) Fig. 32, of motor cover (B)
to right side of saw cabinet using four 1/2" long self¬
tapping screws (D), as shown.
Fig. 32
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3. I nsert locking lever (E) Fig. 33, through the hole in left
edge of motor cover (B). Assemble spacer (F) over threads
of lever (E), and fasten lever to motor cover with lock
nut (G).
4. W ith locking lever (E) Fig. 34, in the raised position,
swing the free end of motor cover (B) toward the front of
the cabinet until end (H) of locking lever enters and
engages with the pre-drilled hole (J) in the cabinet.
5. Push down on lever (E) Fig. 35, to lock motor cover
(B) in position on the saw cabinet.
6. To open motor cover (B) Fig. 35, pull up on lever (E)
and swing motor cover outward.
ASSEMBLING MITER GAGE
AND WRENCH HOLDER
BRACKETS
1. Assemble the miter gage holder bracket (A) Fig. 36,
and wrench holder bracket (B) to the four thru holes on
the front of the motor cover using the four 1/2" self¬
tapping screws supplied, two of which are shown at (C).
Fig. 33
Fig. 34
Fig. 35
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Fig. 36

2. Fig. 37, illustrates the miter gage and wrenches
stored on the two holder brackets.
ASSEMBLING RIP FENCE
HOLDER BRACKETS
1. Assemble the rip fence holder brackets (A) and (B)
Fig. 38, to the four holes located in the left hand side of
the saw cabinet using four 1/2" long self-tapping screws
supplied.
2. Figure 39 illustrates the Jet-Lock fence (C), (when
not in use) positioned on the two holder brackets.
ATTACHING LITERATURE
HOLDER TO SAW CABINET
A literature holder (A) Fig. 40, is supplied with your saw
to provide storage and protection for the machine’s
instruction manual, parts list, etc., so they may be readily
available for reference. Two push rivets (B) are supplied
to attach the literature holder to the left side of the saw
cabinet, as shown.
1
Fig. 37
Fig. 38
Fig. 39
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Fig. 40

CONNECTING SAW TO POWER SOURCE
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THIS TOOL 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 resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric shock. The motor is equipped with an electric cord having an equip¬
ment-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. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the
equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal.
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 motors supplied with single phase, 3 horsepower
Unisaws are designed to be operated from a 220-240
volt power system.
The single phase Unisaws are intended to be used on
a circuit that has an electrical outlet that looks like the
one illustrated in Fig. 41. The tool has a plug similar to
the plug illustrated in Fig. 41. Make certain the tool is
connected to an outlet having the same configuration as
the plug (NEMAL-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.
The single phase, three horsepower Unisaw motors are
single voltage motors and cannot be connected to oper¬
ate at a voltage other than 220-240 volts.
If you desire to operate the single phase 3 horsepower
Unisaw 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. 42, 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.
TOTAL LENGTH OF
CORD IN FEET
GAGE OF EXTENSION
CORD TO USE
50
14AWG
100
12AWG
Over 100
Not recommended
Fig. 42
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FIVE HORSEPOWER MOTORS
The motors supplied with single phase, 5 horsepower Unisaws are designed to be operated from
a 220-240 volt power system.
The 5 horsepower Unisaws are not supplied with a power cord. They must be permanently con¬
nected to the building electrical system and grounded according to the National Electrical Code.
Since they are permanently connected to the building electrical system, extension cords cannot
be used with the 5 horsepower Unisaw.
THREE PHASE OPERATION
Three phase Unisaws are not supplied with a power cord. They must be permanently connected
to the building electrical sytem and grounded according to the National Electric Code. Since they
must be permanently connected to the building electrical system, extension cords cannot be used
with three phase Unisaws.
MAGNETIC PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS
If you purchased the Unisaw with a magnetic starter, transformer and overload protection (LVC),
refer to the separate electrical instruction manual supplied with the machine.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
STARTING AND
I STOPPING THE SAW
To apply power to the machine, push start button (A)
Fig. 43. To stop the machine, push stop button (B).
LOCKING SWITCH IN
THE “OFF” POSITION
IMPORTANT: We suggest that when the saw is not in
use, the switch be locked in the "OFF" position using a
padlock (C) Fig. 44 . through the switch plate and start
button as shown.
Fig. 44
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Fig. 45
BLADE RAISING MECHANISM
The saw blade is raised and lowered with the front handwheel (A) Fig. 45. With
the exception of hollow 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. 45, 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. 45, clock¬
wise. 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 stops 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
right.
To tilt the saw blade to the desired angle, loosen lock knob (D) Fig. 45, and turn
handwheel (C). A pointer indicates the angle of tilt on scale (E), which is marked
in one degree increments. To lock the saw blade in the desired angle of tilt, tight¬
en lock knob (D).
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS LOCK THE BLADE IN POSITION BEFORE APPLYING
POWER TO THE SAW.
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ADJUSTING 90 AND 45
DEGREE 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:
1. Raise the saw blade all the way to the top and turn
the blade tilting handwheel clockwise as far as it will go.
2. Using a square, check to see if the blade is 90 degrees
to the table. If an adjustment is necessary, turn the blade
tilting handwheel counterclockwise. Loosen locknut (A)
Fig. 46, and tighten or loosen adjusting screw (B) until
head of screw (B) contacts casting on front trunnion
when the blade is at 90 degrees to the table. Then tight¬
en locknut (A).
3. Check to see if the tilt indicator pointer points to the
zero mark on the scale. Adjust if necessary.
4. Turn the blade tilting handwheel counterclockwise as
far as it will go. Using a square, check to see if the blade
is at 45 degrees to the table. If an adjustment is neces¬
sary, turn the blade tilting handwheel clockwise until the
adjusting screw (D) Fig. 47, and locknut (C) are in view,
in the opening in the front of the saw cabinet, as shown.
Loosen locknut (C) and tighten or loosen adjusting screw
(D) until head of screw (D) contacts casting on front
trunnion when the blade is at 45 degrees to the table.
Then tighten locknut (C).
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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:
1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER
SOURCE.
2. Place a combination square (A) Fig. 48, 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. 48. 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. 49,
and check this distance. Both the front and rear measure¬
ments should be identical.
4. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the four screws
that hold the table to the saw cabinet.
5. S hift the table until a position is found which brings
the saw blade in the center of the table insert slot, and
parallel to the miter gage slot.
Fig. 46
Fig. 47
Fig. 48
6. T ighten the four screws that were loosened in
STEP 4.
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Fig. 49

RIP FENCE OPERATION
AND ADJUSTMENTS
The rip fence can be used on either side of the saw blade.
The most common location is on the right side. The rip
fence is guided by means of guide rails fastened to the
front and rear of the table. The front guide rail is gradu¬
ated to show the distance the fence is set from the saw
blade.
To move the rip fence, raise the clamp lever (A) Fig. 50,
as far as it will go and move the fence to the desired posi¬
tion on the table. For fine movement of the rip fence,
raise the clamp lever (A) Fig. 50, as far as it will go and
push in and turn the "micro-sef knob (B).
When the clamp lever (A) Fig. 50, is all the way down,
clamping action on the front and rear guide rails should
be equal. If clamping action on the rear guide rail is more
or less than the clamping action on the front guide rail, an
adjustment of the rear clamp hook is made by turning
screw (C) Fig. 50. Turning the screw (C) clockwise will
increase tension, and turning it counterclockwise will
decrease tension. When lowering clamp lever (A) slowly,
you will notice clamp action on front guide rail first, and
as lever is moved downward to its lowest position, clamp
action will take place on rear guide rail.
Fig. 50
Your machine is shipped from the factory with the table
adjusted so that miter gage slots are parallel to the saw
blade. (See section “ADJUSTING TABLE"). The fence,
therefore, should be adjusted so it is parallel to the miter
gage slots. To check the rip fence, set it along one side
of the miter gage slot as shown in Fig. 50, and tighten the
clamp lever (A). If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the
two front cap screws (D). Move the rear end of the fence
body to one side or the other until it is parallel with the
miter gage slot. Then tighten the cap screws (D).
ADJUSTING TABLE INSERT
Place a straight edge (B) across the table at both ends of
the table insert as shown in Fig. 51. The table 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.
Fig. 51
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