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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
®
UNISAW
10" Left Tilting Arbor Saw
(Model 36-953)
PART NO. 422-40-651-0013 - 01-24-05
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SAFETY GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ADDITIONAL S
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS 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 hazardous situ
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to the MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. user. Learning the machine’s application, limitations, and 14. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 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. Use either the fence or miter gauge to 2. OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR, position and guide the workpiece. instructor, or another qualified person if you are not
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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 is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same charac
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3. Permanently connected machines: If the machine is intended to be permanently connected, all wiring mentioned below must be done by a qualified electrician and conform to the National Electric Code and all local codes and ordinances. * THREE PHASE OPERATION: Three phase machines are not supplied with a power cord and must be permanently connected to a building’s electrical system. Extension cords can’t be used with a three phase machine. * LVC MAGNETIC MOTOR CONTROL: If you purchased a machine
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD 1 The Delta Unisaw is a 10" left tilting arbor saw. The maximum depth of cut at 90 degrees is 3 /8” (79 mm) and at 45 degrees 1 is 2 /8” (54 mm). NOTICE: THE PHOTO ON THE MANUAL COVERILLUSTRATES 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. CARTON CONTENTS 1 4 5 3 8 6 9 7 11 10 2 13 12 14 16 15 17 18 1
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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. REMOVE THE STYROFOAM PACKING AND ANY OTHER LOOSE ITEMS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE SAW CABINET. IMPORTANT: The s
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ASSEMBLING EXTENSION WING NOTE: CHECK TO SEE WHAT TYPE OF STARTER BOX WAS SHIPPED WITH YOUR SAW (GPE OR LVC). F A GPE STARTER HAS ROUND “ON” AND “OFF” BUTTONS. A LVC STARTER HAS RECTANGLE “ON” AND “OFF” BUTTONS. NOTE FOR GPE STARTER BOX: If your Unisaw was shipped with an GPE starter box, the GPE “ON/OFF” switch must be removed from the left side of the B Unisaw. When assembling the left extension wing, do not install the front screw and washer at this time, it Fig. 4 will be installed when asse
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ASSEMBLING LVC STARTER BOX TO A CABINET If you purchased the machine with magnetic push B button electrical controls, the saw is shipped with the starter box completely wired to the switch and motor. C However, the starter box must be mounted to the saw cabinet. To assemble the starter box (A) Fig. 7, to the saw cabinet, proceed as follows: 1. Place a 1/4" lockwasher then a 1/4" flat washer onto a 1/4-20x1/2" hex head screw. From the inside rear of the saw cabinet, insert the 1/4-20 x 1/2" hex h
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ASSEMBLING GPE ON/OFF SWITCH E D G F 1. Locate the GPE switch and hardware that was removed in the section “ASSEMBLING EXTENSION WING.” 2. Loosely assemble switch and switch bracket (A) Fig. A 12, to the inside front lip of extension wing. Insert a 5/16- 18x1" flat head screw (D) through hole (G), place a 5/16" flat washer (E) on screw and secure with a 5/16" hex nut (F). Fig. 12 3. Attach the side of switch bracket (A) Fig. 13, to the inside of extension wing at the front of the saw using the 7
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A A B D F Fig. 16 Fig. 17 4. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen two screws (F) Fig. 17, and adjust splitter bracket (A) until it is aligned with the inside blade flange (B) Fig. 15. Tighten two screws (F). Loosely assemble screw and fastener plate (C), which were removed in STEP 2. G 5. Insert threaded end of support rod (G) Fig. 18, through slot in rear of saw and into hole in rear trunnion H (H). Fasten support rod (G) to trunnion with star washer and 5/8-18 hex jam nut (J) Fig. 19. NOTE: T
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P C M N L Fig. 22 Fig. 23 5/16" lockwasher, then a 5/16" flat washer, onto a 5/16- 18x1" hex head screw (N), insert the screw (N) through the hole in the upper splitter bracket (M) and thread the P screw into the lower splitter bracket (L). NOTE: Do not M O tighten screw (N) at this time. 9. Insert the front end of splitter (P) Fig. 23, inside the splitter mounting bracket behind splitter fastener plate and screw (C). Push splitter down as far as possible, making certain the bottom edge of split
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P C B C D Fig. 28 Fig. 29 splitter (P) is aligned with the saw blade (B). Using a square (C) Figs. 28 and 29, make certain saw blade (B) Fig. 28, and splitter (P) Fig. 29, are 90 degrees to the table surface. Once you are certain the splitter is aligned to the saw blade and table, tighten all splitter mounting hardware (D) Fig. 29 and recheck alignment. 13. Holding the clear blade guard, lower the saw blade and assemble the table insert (E) Fig. 30, into the opening on the saw table. E Fig. 30 A
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MITER GAGE HOLDER AND WRENCH HOLDER The miter gage (A) Fig.36, and arbor wrenches (B), can B be stored in the slots provided in the motor cover, as shown in Fig. 36. A Fig. 36 ASSEMBLING RIP FENCE HOLDER BRACKETS Assemble the rip fence holder brackets (A) and (B) Fig. 37, to the four holes located in the right hand side of the saw cabinet using four #10 x 1/2" sheet metal screws A supplied. B Fig. 37 ASSEMBLING DUST CHUTE A ADAPTER B The Unisaw is supplied with a dust chute connector to provide
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OPERATION OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW 1. To start the machine, push “ON” button (A) Fig. 39. 2. To stop the machine, push “OFF” button (B). A MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD. IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, PUSH THE “OFF” BUTTON. AN B ACCIDENTAL START-UP CAN CAUSE INJURY. LOCKING SWITCH IN “OFF” POSITION Fig. 39 IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position
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ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREE POSITIVE STOPS Positive stops are provided to quickly and accurately position the blade at 90 and 45 degrees to the table. To check and adjust the positive stops, proceed as follows: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Raise the saw blade all the way Fig. 41A to the top and turn the blade tilting handwheel clockwise as far as it will go. 2. Using a square, check to see if the blade is 90 degrees to the table Fig. 41A. If an adjustment is necessary, turn the blade
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ADJUSTING TABLE INSERT Place a straight edge (B) across the table at both ends of the table insert as shown in Fig. 46. The table insert (A) should always be level with the table. If an adjustment is necessary, turn the adjusting screws (C), as needed, with C allen wrench supplied. NOTE: THE MITER GAGE A HANDLE CAN BE USED TO STORE THE ALLEN WRENCHES WHEN NOT IN USE. REMOVE THE TOP CAP OF THE MITER GAGE HANDLE FOR THE ALLEN WRENCH STORAGE COMPARTMENT. B C Fig. 46 A MITER GAGE OPERATION AND ADJU
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CHANGING THE BLADE DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. NOTE: Two 7/8" wrenches are supplied with the saw for changing the blade: a box end wrench (A) Fig. 50 & 50A, and open end wrench (B) Fig. 50 & 50A. Use only C 10" saw blades rated for 3000 RPM or higher with 5/8" arbor holes. B A 2. Remove table insert (C) Fig. 50, and raise saw blade to its maximum height. 3. Place the open end wrench (B) Fig. 50 on the flats of the saw arbor to keep the arbor from turning, and use wrench (A), to turn
