Functional Description, Unpacking and Cleaning | Delta 36-441B

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

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 SAW Motor Specifications Power ConnectionsGrounding Instructions Volt Minimum Gauge Extension Cord Extension Cords Functional 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 Handwheel Assembling Motor and Motor Mounting Plate to SAW Disconnect Machine from Power Source To Motor Mounting Plate Assembling Motor PULLEY, Belt Pulley GUARD, and Drive Belt Illustrates the motor cord connected to the switch assembly Connecting Motor Cord to Switch Assembly Assembling Blade Guard Splitter Assembly Assembling and Aligning Blade Guard and Splitter Assembly If 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 Wing Operating Controls Fastening Stand to Supporting Surface Tilting the Blade Operation and AdjustmentsAdjusting 90 Degree and 45 Degree Positive Stops Raising and Lowering Blade Checking Blade Alignment Adjusting Blade AlignmentBlade Alignment Adjusting Blade Tilting Mechanism Backlash AdjustmentsChanging SAW Blade Miter Gage Operation and Adjustment Adjusting Table Insert Common Sawing Operations Never USE the Fence AS a CUT-OFF Gage When CROSS-CUTTINGCROSS-CUTTING Constructing a Push Stick Ripping Using Moulding Cutterhead Accessory Moulding Cutterhead Using Dado Head Accessory Dado Head Constructing a Featherboard Power Tool Institute Constructing a Push Stick Pushstick Repositioning Motor For Storage MaintenanceStorage Dust Chute Accessories PARTS, Service or Warranty Assistance Canadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers