Delta 36-441B, 36-451X instruction manual Functional Description, Unpacking and Cleaning, Foreword

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

FOREWORD

Delta Model 36-441B 10" Contractor’s Saws are designed to give high quality performance with maximum depth of cut capacity up to 3-1/8" at 90° and 2-1/8" at 45°. These Delta Models come equipped with basic machine, sturdy steel stand, integral dust chute, patented Auto-Set T-Slot miter gage, heavy duty motor, large on/off paddle switch, extension wing, cast table, convenient up-front blade raising and tilting controls, and 10" blade.

A RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY IS NOT PACKAGED WITH THIS PRODUCT. YOU MUST INSTALL AND USE A RIP FENCE SYSTEM FOR RIPPING OPERATIONS.

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. Fig. 2, illustrates the components of the saw. Fig. 3, illustrates the components of the saw stand.

NOTICE: THE PHOTO ON THE MANUAL COVER ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT PRODUCTION MODEL. ALL OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS CONTAINED IN THE MANUAL ARE REPRESENTATIVE ONLY AND MAY NOT DEPICT THE ACTUAL COLOR, LABELING OR ACCESSORIES AND ARE INTENDED TO ILLUSTRATE TECHNIQUE ONLY.

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Contents Contractor’s Saw General Safety Rules Safety Guidelines DefinitionsImportant Safety Instructions Stay ALERT, Watch What YOU are DOING, Properly Support Long or Wide workpieces Additional Safety Rules for Contractor SAWMotor Specifications Power ConnectionsGrounding Instructions Volt Minimum Gauge Extension Cord Extension CordsFunctional Description Unpacking and CleaningForeword Unpacking and Cleaning Rear Leg Panel Assembling SAW Stand SAW AssemblyAssembling SAW to Stand Assembling Motor to Motor Mounting Plate Motor AssemblyDisconnect Machine from the Power Source Assembling Blade Tilting HandwheelAssembling Motor and Motor Mounting Plate to SAW Disconnect Machine from Power SourceTo Motor Mounting Plate Assembling Motor PULLEY, Belt Pulley GUARD, and Drive BeltIllustrates the motor cord connected to the switch assembly Connecting Motor Cord to Switch AssemblyAssembling Blade Guard Splitter Assembly Assembling and Aligning Blade Guard and Splitter AssemblyIf alignment is necessary, loosen the two screws Page Assembling Cast Iron Extension Extension and Switch AssemblyAssembling Steel Extension Wing and Switch Model 36-441B Assembling Switch to Cast Iron Extension WingOperating Controls Fastening Stand to Supporting SurfaceTilting the Blade Operation and AdjustmentsAdjusting 90 Degree and 45 Degree Positive Stops Raising and Lowering BladeChecking Blade Alignment Adjusting Blade AlignmentBlade Alignment Adjusting Blade Tilting Mechanism Backlash AdjustmentsChanging SAW Blade Miter Gage Operation and Adjustment Adjusting Table InsertCommon Sawing Operations Never USE the Fence AS a CUT-OFF Gage When CROSS-CUTTINGCROSS-CUTTING Constructing a Push Stick RippingUsing Moulding Cutterhead Accessory Moulding CutterheadUsing Dado Head Accessory Dado HeadConstructing a Featherboard Power Tool InstituteConstructing a Push Stick PushstickRepositioning Motor For Storage MaintenanceStorage Dust ChuteAccessories PARTS, Service or Warranty AssistanceCanadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers