Delta 36-550, 36-560 w/stand) Assembling Extension Wing, Assembling Guide Rail to SAW

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ASSEMBLING EXTENSION WING

1.Assemble extension wing (A) Fig. 18, to the saw table using three 1/4-20 x 5/8” hex head screws (B), 1/4" lockwashers (C), and 1/4" flat washers (D).

2.With a straight edge (E) Fig. 19, make certain the top, front and rear edges of the extension wing (A) are level with the saw table before tightening three screws which secure extension wing to saw table.

D

A

CB Fig. 18

E

A

Fig. 19

ASSEMBLING GUIDE RAIL TO SAW

1.Loosely fasten guide rail (A) Fig. 20, to three threaded holes (B) in saw table (C) using three 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" long screws (D), 1/4" lockwashers (E), and spacers (F).

IMPORTANT: Spacers (F) Fig. 20, are positioned between guide rail (A) and saw table (C).

2.Fasten guide rail (A) Fig. 20, to extension wing (G) through hole (K) using the 1/4-20 x 1-1/4” long screw (D), 1/4" lockwasher (E), spacer (F), 1/4" flat washer (H), 1/4" lockwasher (E), and 1/4-20 hex nut (J). Then tighten all guide rail mounting hardware.

IMPORTANT: Spacers (F) Fig. 20, are positioned between guide rail (A) and extension wing (G).

G

J E

 

H

A

F

 

C

 

F

E

E D

D

 

 

K

B

 

Fig. 20

 

3.Fig. 21, illustrates the guide rail properly assembled to saw table and extension wing.

Fig. 21

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Contents Table Saw General Safety Rules Refer to them often Use them to instruct others Additional Safety Rules for Table SAWGrounding Instructions Power ConnectionsMotor Specifications Extension Cords Unpacking and CleaningTable SAW Parts Page For Model 36-560 only Assembling Blade Raising and Lowering Handwheel AssemblyAssembling Blade Guard and Splitter Assembly Page Assembling Guide Rail to SAW Assembling Extension WingMiter Gage Assembling RIP FenceAssembling Miter Gage Holder Disconnect Machine from Power SourceAssembling Outfeed Support Fastening SAW to a Supporting Surface Assembling Stand for Model 36-560 onlyAssembling SAW to Stand For Model 36-560 only Overload Protection Operating Controls and AdjustmentsLocking Switch OFF Position Starting Stopping SAWBlade Tilting Control Adjusting 90 and 45 Degree Positive StopsMiter Gage Operation and Adjustments RIP Fence Operation and AdjustmentsChanging the Blade Adjusting Blade Parallel to Miter Gage SlotsRipping OperationCROSS-CUTTING Using Auxiliary Wood Facing on RIP Fence Constructing a Featherboard Pushstick Accessories PARTS, Service or Warranty Assistance

36-560 w/stand), 36-550 specifications

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Both models come with a 10-inch blade diameter, allowing for significant cutting depth and width. The 36-550 offers a maximum cutting depth of 3-1/8 inches at 90 degrees and 2-1/4 inches at 45 degrees, while the 36-560 matches these specifications, ensuring that users have ample capacity for various wood thicknesses.

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