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F FS S2 21 10 0L LS S 1 10 0” ” T TA AB BL LE E S SA AW W
F FS S2 21 10 0L LS S 1 10 0” ” T TA AB BL LE E S SA AW W
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protect- ing YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION 13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. accessories and attachments not recommended by Learning the machine’s application, limitations, and Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to the specific hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of user. accidents and injury. 14. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure 2. WEAR
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWS READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage. 10. CUTTING THE WORKPIECE WITHOUT THE USE OF 1. DONOTOPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is A FENCE OR MITER GAUGE IS KNOWN AS assembled and installed according to the “FREEHAND” CUTTING. NEVER perform “free-hand” instructions. operations. U
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POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machine. 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 is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same charact
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EXTENSION CORDS Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. C, shows the correct gauge to use depending on the cord length. If in
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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. NOTICE: THE PHOTO ON THE MANUAL COVERILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT PRODUCTION MODEL. ALL OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS C
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Fig. 2 RIP FENCE PARTS (11,12) 31-1/4 in.External Tooth Lockwasher for Splitter 11-Rip Fence Bracket(2) 12-Locking Handle for Rip Fence 32-Splitter Support Bracket BLADE RAISING HANDWHEEL PARTS (13,14,15,16,17) 33-1/4-20X1/2 in.Hex Head Screws for Splitter 13-Blade Raising and Lowering Handwheel Bracket(2) 14-Handle for Blade Raising and Lowering handwheel 34-Wing Nut for Mounting Splitter Support Bracket 15-Screw for Mounting Handwheel Handle 35-1/4 in.External Tooth lockwasher for Splitter 16
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55 56 54 57 58 53 60 61 62 63 64 59 65 Fig. 3 STAND PARTS 60-M8X1.25X45mm Hex Head Screw for Leg and 53-Leg(4) Base(2) 54-Top side Bracket(2) 61-M8X1.25X30mm Hex Head Screw for Leg and Base(2) 55-Top Front Bracket 62-5/16 in.Hex lock Nut(16) 56-Top Rear Bracket 63-5/16 in.Carriage Bolt(16) 57-Bottom side Brackets(2) 64-M8 Hex Nut(4) 58-Bottom Front Brackets(2) 65- M8 Flat washer(8) 59-Foot(4) FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSE
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MITER GAGE HOLDER DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM E POWER SOURCE. A 1. Assemble spring clip (E) Fig. 4, to the miter gage holder (A) as shown using a M4x.7x10mm pan head screw (F), 3/16 in. lockwasher and M4x.7 hex nut. NOTE: Hex nut (G) Fig. 5, will fit into the recess at the back of the miter gage holder (A) to keep spring clip (E) Fig. 4, secured to the miter gage holder. F Fig. 4 A G 2. Assemble the miter gage holder (A) Fig. 6, to the left Fig. 5 side of the saw cabinet using the four M4.2x10mm pa
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STAND ASSEMBLY B 1. The stand legs have protrusions which align with the E D E holes in the top and bottom brackets. Assemble the stand as shown in Fig. 9A, using 16 carriage bolts and hex lock nuts. Do not completely tighten the hardware at this time. C A A-Top front bracket (with logo) D C B-Top rear bracket C-Bottom side brackets D-Bottom front and rear brackets E-Top side brackets F-Foot F IMPORTANT: THE TOP, FRONT, AND REAR BRACKETS (A&B) FIG. 9A, ARE LONGER THAN THE Fig. 9A TOP SIDE BRAC
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ASSEMBLING BLADE RAISING AND LOWERING A HANDWHEEL B 1. Insert special screw (C) through handle (B) Fig.10 and C assembly handle to handwheel (A) by threading screw clockwise into handwheel. Then push on handle cover (D). D Fig. 10 2. Fig. 11, illustrates the handle (B) assembled to handwheel (A). Fig. 11 3. Assemble handwheel (A) Fig. 12, to shaft (B) making sure the flat on inside of handwheel lines up with flat on shaft. A B Fig. 12 4. Fasten handwheel (A) Fig. 13, to shaft (B) Fig. 12, using
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BLADE GUARD AND A SPLITTER ASSEMBLY B DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. IMPORTANT: THE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLY MUST BE PROPERLY ALIGNED TO THE SAW BLADE IN ORDER TO PREVENT KICKBACK. C 2. Position the blade 90 degrees to the table and lock in place. Refer to page 18 “Blade Raising and Lowering Fig. 14 Control” and page 19 “Blade Tilting Control”. 3. Fasten the splitter support bracket (A) Fig. 14, to splitter bracket (B) using two 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. Hex Head Screws (C), and two 1
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7. Assemble splitter (H) Fig. 19, to splitter support bracket (B) as shown using M6x1x20mm hex head screw (L), 1/4 in. external tooth washer, and 1/4 in. flat washer. H L B Fig. 19 8. Fasten splitter (H) Fig. 20, to splitter support bracket using 1/4 in. flat washer, 1/4 in. external tooth N lockwasher and M6 wing nut (M). NOTE: Before tightening wing nut (M) make certain there is at least a 1/8 in. gap between the bottom edge of splitter (N) and top surface of table (P) and that protrusion “pin
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EXTENSION WINGS 1. Assemble left extension wing (Fig.23), to the saw table using 1/4-20X1 in.hex head screws (3), 1/4 in.flat washers (6), 1/4 in.lockwashers (3),1/4 in.hex nuts (3). 2. Assemble right extension wing into the threaded holes of the saw using 1/4 in.-20X5/8 in. hex head screws (3), 1/4 in. flat washers (3) 1/4 in. lockwashers (3). 3. With a straight edge, make certain the top, front and rear edges of the extension wings are level with the saw table before tightening three screws
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RIP FENCE 1. Thread the M8x1.25 hex nut (A) Fig. 26, approximately halfway on the stud of the handle (B). 2. Thread the handle (B) Fig. 26 into the tapped hole (C) in the fence cam (D). Tighten the hex nut (A) Fig. 26 D against the cam (D). C A B Fig. 26 3. Lower rip fence onto table as shown in Fig. 27, making certain rear clamp hooks over back edge of table. 4. The rip fence is usually operated on the right hand side of the saw table. Lift lock handle (B), and position fence on table. Push dow
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OUTFEED SUPPORT 1. LOOSELY fasten both brackets (A) Fig. 29, to the bottom left side of the saw table as shown, using two M6x1x15mm phillips hex head screws (B) and M6.1 lockwashers (C). Assemble two remaining brackets to the bottom right side of saw table in the same manner. A C B Fig. 29 2. Insert rod (D) Fig. 30, through holes in brackets (A) as shown. Then thread and tighten one 1/4-20x1/2 in. hex head screw (E) and 1/4 in. flat washer (F) into the front end of rod (D) as shown at (G). Assem
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OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPPING SAW The on/off switch (A) Fig. 34 is located on the front of the saw cabinet. To turn the saw “ON”, move the switch (A) up to the “ON” position. To turn the saw “OFF”, move the switch (A) down to the “OFF” position. MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN A THE “OFF” POSITION BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD. IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, MOVE THE SWITCH TO THE “OFF” POSITION. AN ACCIDENTAL START-UP CAN CAUSE INJURY. LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF
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BLADE TILTING CONTROL A To tilt the saw blade, loosen blade tilting lock handle (A) Fig. 37, move handwheel (B) until the blade is at the desired angle and tighten lock handle (A). NOTE: The lock handle (A) is spring-loaded and can be repositioned by pulling out on the handle (A) and repositioning it on B the serrated stud located underneath the handle. THE BLADE TILTING LOCK HANDLE (A) MUST BE LOCKED DURING ALL CUTTING OPERATIONS. Fig. 37 ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREE POSITIVE STOPS Your saw is eq
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RIP FENCE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. To move the rip fence (A) Fig. 40, along the table, lift A up fence locking lever (B), slide the fence to the desired D location on the table and push down fence locking lever (B) to lock the fence in position. 2. A pointer is supplied to indicate the distance the fence is positioned away from the saw blade. If an adjustment C E to the pointer is required, loosen the screw (C) Fig. 40, B that fastens the pointer to the fence bracket and adjust the pointer
