Delta 36-714 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Constructing a Featherboard, Power Tool Institute

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CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARD

Fig. 59, illustrates dimensions for making a typical featherboard. The material which the featherboard is constructed of, should be a straight piece of wood that is free of knots and cracks. Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table, as shown in Fig. 60, and help prevent kickbacks. Clamp the featherboards to the fence and table so that the leading edge of the featherboards will support the workpiece until the cut is completed. An 8" high flat board can be clamped to the rip fence and the featherboard can be clamped to the 8" high board.

Use featherboards for all non “thru-sawing” operations where the guard and splitter assembly cannot be used. Always replace the guard and splitter assembly when the non thru-sawing operation is completed.

Fig. 59

Further information on the safe and proper operation of table saws is available in the Delta “Getting the Most Out of Your Table Saw” How-To Book, Catalog No. 11-400. Additional Information on table saw safety, including a table saw safety video, is available from the following:

POWER TOOL INSTITUTE

1300 Sumner Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 www.powertoolinstitute.com

TROUBLESHOOTING

For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or call the DELTA Machinery help line at 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).

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Contents Delta 10 Hybrid Saw Table of Contents Important Safety InstructionsSafety Guidelines Definitions California PropositionStay ALERT, Watch What YOU are DOING, General Safety RulesImportant Safety Instructions Additional Safety Rules for Table Saws Cutting the Workpiece Without the USEGrounding Instructions Power ConnectionsMotor Specifications Foreword Functional DescriptionExtension Cords Carton Contents Assembly Tools Required AssemblyUnpacking and Cleaning Blade Tilting and Raising Handwheels Disconnect Machine from Power SourceBolting the SAW to Floor Installing Drive Belt Extension Wings S C O N N E C T M a C H I N E F R O M Power SourceDo not Operate the SAW Without Right Table Wing Installed Installing Your Fence System Installing the SwitchAssembling Blade Guard and Splitter Assembly If alignment is necessary, loosen the two screws SAW Blade Aligning Splitter with BladeInstalling Tool Holders Installing Table InsertAdjusting Table Insert Installing Dust PortAssembling Miter Gage Locking Switch in OFF PositionOperation Starting and Stopping SAWChecking Blade Alignment Blade AlignmentAdjusting Blade Alignment Backlash AdjustmentsMiter Gage Operation and Adjustment Common Sawing OperationsNever USE the Fence AS a CUT-OFF Gage When CROSS-CUTTING CROSS-CUTTING Guard Removed for CLARITY. Always USE the Guard Ripping Constructing a Push Stick Using Moulding Cutterhead Using Dado Head Using Auxiliary Wood Facing on RIP FenceConstructing a Featherboard TroubleshootingPower Tool Institute Pushstick Constructing a Push StickMaintenance ServiceAccessories WarrantyPage Page Canadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers
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