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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
10" Contractor’s Saw
(Models 36-978, 36-979)
MODEL 36-979 SHOWN
WITH MODEL 36-B30
FENCE SYSTEM
PART NO. A13253 - 09-15-05 Rev. B
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SAFETY GUIDELINES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 TOOL WARNING LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 GENERA
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SAFETY GUIDELINES It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ AND UN DER STAND ALL WARNINGS AND OP ER ATING IN STRUC TIONS BE FORE USING THIS EQUIP MENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION 14. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning your extension cord is in good condition. When using an the machine’s appli
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ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is assembled 9. USE THE CORRECT SAWBLADE FOR THE INTENDED OPERATION. The blade must rotate toward the front of the and installed according to the instructions. saw. Always tighten the blade arbor nut securely. Before use, 2. OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR, instructor, inspect the blade for cracks or mising teeth. Do not use a or another qualifie
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POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. Before connecting the machine to the power line, make sure the switch (s) is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same
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3. 240 VOLT SINGLE PHASE OPERATION GROUNDED OUTLET BOX The motor supplied with your machine is a dual voltage, CURRENT 120/240 volt motor. It is shipped ready-to-run for 120 CARRYING PRONGS volt operation. However, it can be converted for 240 volt operation. A qualified electrician should do the conversion, or the machine can be taken to an Authorized Delta Service Center. When completed, the machine must conform to the National Electric Code and all local codes and ordinances. GROUNDING
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Delta Models 36-978 and 36-979 are left-tilting 10" contractor saws with a built-in mobility kit. The saws have a powerful 1½ HP induction motor which can handle tough cutting operations. The 36-978 comes with sheet metal wings and the 36-979 comes with cast iron wings. A RIP FENCE ASSEMBLY IS NOT PACKAGED WITH THE PRODUCT. YOU MUST INSTALL AND USE A RIP FENCE SYSTEM FOR RIPPING OPERATIONS. SEE THE SECTION “ACCESSORIES” FOR AVAILABLE FENCE SYSTEMS. NOTICE: Th
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EXTENSION WINGS MODEL 36-978 MODEL 36-979 2 SHEET METAL 2 CAST IRON EXTENSION EXTENSION WINGS WINGS Fig. 2 STAND AND MOBILE BASE PARTS 35 26 25 34 24 29 28 30 31 32 27 33 Fig. 3 24. Plastic Foot (4) 30. Leg (4) 25. Corner Bracket (left side) 31. Short Panels For Back and Front (2) 26. Corner Bracket (right side) 32. Long Panels for Sides (2) 27. Wheel (2) 33. Leveling Feet (2) 28. Short Side Leg Support (2) 34. Foot Lever Assembly 29. Long Side Leg Support (2) 35. Caster Assembly 9
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HARDWARE 30 1 23 8 15 31 2 24 9 16 25 32 3 10 17 18 4 11 33 26 19 12 27 5 20 34 28 6 13 21 7 14 29 22 Fig. 4 7 3 5 1. /16-20 x /4" Hex Head Screw (6) (For Sheet Metal) 20. /16-18 Hex Nut (5) 7 1 3 2. /16-20 x 1 /4" Hex Head Screw (6) (For Cast Iron) 21. /8-16 Hex Nut (1) 3 1 1 3. /8-16 x 1 /2" Flat Head Screw (1) 22. /4-20 Hex Nut (1) 5 3 1 4. /16-18 x /4" Carriage Head Screw (12) 23. /4-20 Wing Nut (1) 5 5 5. /16-18 x /8" Carriage Head Screw (42) 24. Spacer (1) 1 1 5 6. /4-20 x 1 /2" Hex Head
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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT MACHINE TO POWER SOURCE UNTIL MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. MOBILE BASE AND STAND ASSEMBLY The mobile base and stand should be put together upside down to ease assembly. To B assemble the mobile base and stand: D C A FRONT AND SIDE PANELS 5 5 1. Insert a / 16-18 x /8" Carriage Head Screw (A) Fig. 5 through the leg (B) and then corresponding hole in the panel (C) as shown in Fig. 5. NOTE: Make sure t
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9. Repeat for other similar corner bracket. These brackets, (G) Fig. 13 are where the rubber leveling feet will be installed. 10. The brackets with the open end, as shown at (M) Fig. 14, are attached in a similar manner as described in M Steps 6 to 9. NOTE: MAKE SURE THE OPEN END IS ALIGNED AS SHOWN IN FIGS. 14 AND 15. Fig. 17 THE WHEELS WILL BE INSTALL ED INSIDE THESE BRACKETS, Fig. 15 AS SHOWN IN FIG. 20. O N LEVELING FEET P 11. Take leveling feet (shown at 33 in Fig. 5 3) and thr
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A C DUST CHUTE AND BACK BRACE B DO NOT INSTALL DUST CHUTE UNLESS A DUST COLLECTOR WILL BE USED. To install the dust chute and back brace, place the saw unit upside down on the floor as shown in Fig. 25. PROTECT THE SAW’S TABLE TOP BY PLACING SOMETHING BETWEEN THE SAW AND THE FLOOR, SUCH AS A PIECE OF CARDBOARD, CARPET ETC. To install dust chute (A) Fig. 25, slide it in as shown. Place back brace (B) with tabs (C) Fig. 25 below the chute edge as shown in Fig. 26. To fasten the back Fig
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BLADE TILTING C A AND RAISING HANDWHEEL 1. Place blade tilting handwheel (A) Fig. 29, onto shaft D (B). Make certain slot (C) in handwheel is engaged with roll pin (D) on the shaft. 2. Place a 10mm Nylon Flat Washer (E) onto shaft (B) and then thread locking knob (F), onto the shaft. 3. Assemble the blade raising handwheel (G) Fig. 30, to the front of the saw in the same manner. B E F WRENCH HOOK A hook (H) Fig. 30 for blade wrench storage can be installed in two holes on the side of the
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MOTOR AND MOTOR MOUNTING H PLATE TO SAW 1. Insert the tapered end of pin (G) Fig. 32, into the inside holes in each side of bracket (H). 3. Assemble spring (I) Fig. 32, onto the non-tapered end of each pin (G) as shown. G I 4. Position motor and motor mounting plate (A) Fig. 33, G G below bracket (B) to allow bracket arm to slide through large opening (C) in motor mounting plate (A). Fig. 32 5. Depress pins, one of which is shown at (D) Fig. 33, on both sides of bracket (B) and lift up m
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3. Slide the belt and pulley guard bracket (I) Fig. 36, L between the motor plate (J) and motor mounting plate (K), as shown. 4. Place a ¼" External Tooth Lockwasher onto a ¼-20 x 1 ½" Hex Head Screw. Insert the screw (L) Fig. 36, through the hole in the belt and pulley guard bracket (I) as shown in Fig. 36. 5. Position belt and pulley guard bracket (I) Fig. 37, so the motor pulley (K) is centered and through the hole I in the belt and pulley guard bracket (I), as shown in J K Fig. 37. T
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9. Place a ¼" flat washer and then a spacer (P) onto the ¼-20x1-1/2" hex head screw (L) Fig. 37. Then thread a ¼-20 Hex Nut (Q) Fig. 37, onto the screw post until it tightens the spacer onto the pulley guard (I) Fig. 37. 10. Align the hole (S) Fig. 40 in the belt guard (R) with the ¼-20x1 ½" hex head screw (L) Fig. 37. Place the screw through the hole in the belt guard (R) Fig. 40. Place a ¼" External Tooth Lockwasher onto the hex head screw and thread a 1/4-20 Wing Nut onto the S hex h
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BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLY AND ALIGNMENT B 1. Fasten the rear splitter mounting bracket (A) Fig. A 43, to the rear trunnion. Align the two holes in the rear splitter mounting bracket (shown at B) with the two holes in the trunnion. Place a ¼" Lock Washer onto a ¼ -20 x ¾" Hex Head Screw, place a ¼" Flat Washer onto the hex head screw, insert the hex head screw through the hole in the rear splitter mounting bracket and thread the hex head screw Y Z X into the rear trunnion. Repeat
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7. Assemble the blade guard and splitter assembly G (G) Fig. 47, between the large washer (C) and the splitter bracket and tighten screw (H) with wrench supplied. Slide splitter as far down as it will go. H C Fig. 47 8. Fasten the rear of the blade guard and splitter bracket assembly (G) Fig. 48, to the rear splitter mounting L G bracket. Align the hole (J) in the blade guard and splitter bracket with the hole in the rear splitter mounting bracket. Insert a 5/16-18 x 5/8" Carriage Head S
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10. Using a straight edge, check to see if the rear of G the splitter (G) is aligned with the saw blade, as shown in Fig. 51. If alignment is necessary, loosen the screws (B) Fig. 43, align splitter (G) with the saw blade, and tighten two screws (B) Fig. 43. 11. Lower saw blade and install table insert (P) Fig. 52, in the saw table as shown. THE TABLE INSERT SHOULD BE LEVEL WITH THE TABLE SURFACE. IF AN ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, SEE THE SECTION “ADJUSTING TABLE INSERT”. Fig. 51 WHEN I
