Porter-Cable RS830 instruction manual Operating Instructions, Unpacking and Cleaning

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FOREWORD

Delta ShopMaster Model RS830 is a 10" (254mm) Professional Radial Arm Saw with maximum cutting capacity of 16" (406mm) crosscut, 2-3/4" (70mm) depth at 90° and 2-1/2" (64mm) depth at 45° bevel. It is designed with positive bevel stops at 0°, 45° and 90° and positive miter stops at 0° and 45° both right and left. Unit includes; 1-1/2 hp 120/240V motor, automatic blade brake, saw blade, wrenches, steel stand, cast-iron track and extra-large table.

NOTICE: THE MANUAL COVER PHOTO ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT

PRODUCTION MODEL. ALL OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS ARE REPRESENTATIVE

ONLY AND MAY NOT DEPICT THE ACTUAL COLOR, LABELING OR

ACCESSORIES AND MAY BE 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.

1.The saw is packed at the factory with support blocks (A) Fig. 1, under the cutter-head (B), and track arm (C). Shipping boards (D) Fig. 1 are fastened to saw base (G). To prevent damage during shipment, the track arm elevating knob (H) is disassembled from lever (E). Before proceeding, insert post of knob (H) Fig. 2, through hole in lever (E) and assemble E-ring (K), to slot in post.

2.The support blocks (A) Fig. 1, can be removed by rotating track arm elevating knob (H) clockwise and the shipping boards (D) can be removed by removing hold- down screws (not shown), which are located inside saw base. Discard the support blocks (A) and shipping boards

(D).

3Fig. 3, illustrates the saw with support blocks and shipping boards removed.

 

H

E

 

C

 

 

 

 

B

D

 

G

 

A

Fig. 1

H

E

K

Fig. 2

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Contents Professional Radial Arm Saw General Safety Rules Additional Safety Rules for Radial ARM Saws Avoid Kickback byGrounding Instructions Power ConnectionsMotor Specifications Qualified Electrician Check the ReceptacleChanging Voltage Extension CordsUnpacking and Cleaning Operating InstructionsRadial ARM SAW Parts Table Board Parts 811 912Assembly Legs to SAW BaseWrench Hook to SAW Base Disconnect Machine from Power Source Removing Blade and Blade Guard from SAWTable Supports Page HS a Adjusting Checking SAW Blade Travel Square to Fence Disconnect Machine from Power SourceTable Board Clamps and Table Boards Page Checking and Adjusting SAW Blade Square To Table Removing Heeling in SAW Blade CUTAdjusting IN/OUT RIP Scale FJ aAssembling Blade and Blade Guard to Machine Tongue on Guard Seats Into Groove of CUTTING-HEADCutting Into Table Boards Fastening SAW to the FloorLocking Switch OFF Position Adjusting Ball Bearings Against TrackStarting and Stoping Radial ARM SAW Adjusting Tension on Elevating Column Changing Position of Track ARM Clamping HandleChanging Position of Bevel Clamp Handle Changing Position of Yoke Clamp HandleTable SURFACE, Raise Track ARM Adjusting Splitter and ANTI-KICKBACK Fingers Positive Stop Yoke IndexPositive Stop Bevel Index Explanation of Operating Controls CB KAuxiliary Table Board Facing OperationsOUT-RIPPING Compound Miter CuttingRipping IN-RIPPINGMaintenance Overload ProtectionPush Stick Constructing a Push StickPage Accessories PARTS, Service or Warranty Assistance
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