Delta 36-585 Operations, Adjusting Tension of Cuttinghead Return Spring, Helpful Hints

ADJUSTING TENSION OF CUTTINGHEAD RETURN SPRING

The tension of the cuttinghead return spring was set at the factory to return to the “up” position. If necessary, to adjust:

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM

POWER SOURCE.

Loosen the nut (A) Fig. 27 and turn the screw (B) (clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the spring tension). After adjusting, tighten the nut (A).

Confirm that the cuttinghead returns freely to the up position.

A

B

Fig. 27

OPERATIONS

HAZARD ZONE

The area inside the two red lines (A) Fig. 28 is designated as a “HAZARD ZONE”. Never place your hands inside this area while the machine is running.

HELPFUL HINTS

1.Before cutting, verify that the cuttinghead and table are at their correct settings and firmly locked in place.

2.Place the workpiece on the table and hold or clamp it firmly against the fence with the supplied work clamp (A) Fig. 29. This clamp can be used on either the left or right side of the machine (See Fig. 7).

3.Cut at a slow, even cutting rate.

If the position or size of the workpiece causes your hand to be in the “Hazard Zone”, use the work clamp to secure the workpiece. Keep your hands out of the “Hazard Zone”.

Never attempt freehand cutting (wood that is not held or clamped firmly against the fence and table).

AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE

When performing multiple or repetitive operations that result in small cut-off pieces (one inch or less), the saw blade can catch the cut-off pieces and project them out of the machine or into the blade guard and housing, causing damage or injury. To limit the risk, an auxiliary wood fence can be mounted to your saw (Fig. 30).

A

Fig. 28

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Fig. 29

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Fig. 30

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