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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
UNISAW®
10" Right Tilting Arbor Saw
(Models 34-801, 34-806, 34-814, 36-812)

PART NO. 422-04-651-0064 - 06-20-05

Copyright © 2005 Delta Machinery

To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY

visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com.
For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance,
please call 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SAFETY GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
CARTON CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment. When
using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property
damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Delta Machinery strongly
recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed.
If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the product until you have written Delta Machinery
and we have advised you.
Online contact form at www.deltamachinery.com
Postal Mail: Technical Service Manager
Delta Machinery
4825 Highway 45 North
Jackson, TN 38305
(IN CANADA: 125 Mural St. Suite 300, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1M4)
Information regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is available from the following sources:

Power Tool Institute

1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851
www.powertoolinstitute.org
National Safety Council
1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201

American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4 floor, New York, NY 10036 www.ansi.org
ANSI 01.1Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines, and

the U.S. Department of Labor regulations www.osha.gov

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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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 situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
· lead from lead-based paints,
· crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
· arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, always wear NIOSH/OSHA
approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when using such tools.

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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 14. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning extension cord is in good condition. When using an
the machine’s application, limitations, and specific extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry
hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will
and injury. cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and
2. WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION. ALWAYS overheating. See the Extension Cord Chart for the correct
USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT size depending on the cord length and nameplate ampere
safety glasses. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT. rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller
Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
standards. Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI 15. SECURE THE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold
S3.19 standards. the workpiece when practical. Loss of control of a
3. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, workpiece can cause injury.
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which 16. FEED THE WORKPIECE AGAINST THE DIRECTION OF THE
may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is ROTATION OF THE BLADE, CUTTER, OR ABRASIVE
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain SURFACE. Feeding it from the other direction will cause
long hair. the workpiece to be thrown out at high speed.
4. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A DANGEROUS 17. DON’T FORCE THE WORKPIECE ON THE MACHINE.
ENVIRONMENT. The use of power tools in damp or wet Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.
locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution. Keep
your work area well-lit to prevent tripping or placing arms, 18. DON’T OVERREACH. Loss of balance can make you fall
hands, and fingers in danger. into a working machine, causing injury.
5. MAINTAIN ALL TOOLS AND MACHINES IN PEAK 19. NEVER STAND ON THE MACHINE. Injury could occur if the tool
CONDITION. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest tips, or if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing 20. NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED.
accessories. Poorly maintained tools and machines can further TURN THE POWER OFF. Don’t leave the machine until it comes
damage the tool or machine and/or cause injury. to a complete stop. A child or visitor could be injured.
6. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the machine, 21. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, AND DISCONNECT THE
check for any damaged parts. Check for alignment of MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE before installing or
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set-
and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A ups, or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can
guard or any other part that is damaged should be cause injury.
properly repaired or replaced. Damaged parts can cause 22. MAKE YOUR WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF WITH
further damage to the machine and/or injury. PADLOCKS, MASTER SWITCHES, OR BY REMOVING
7. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches STARTER KEYS. The accidental start-up of a machine by
invite accidents. a child or visitor could cause injury.
8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Your shop is a 23. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND
potentially dangerous environment. Children and visitors can be USE COMMON SENSE. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE
injured. WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE
9. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION. A moment of
sure that the switch is in the “OFF” position before inattention while operating power tools may result in injury.
plugging in the power cord. In the event of a power failure, 24. USE OF THIS TOOL CAN GENERATE AND
move the switch to the “OFF” position. An accidental DISBURSE DUST OR OTHER AIRBORNE PARTICLES,
start-up can cause injury. INCLUDING WOOD DUST, CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST
10. USE THE GUARDS. Check to see that all guards are in AND ASBESTOS DUST. Direct particles away from face and
place, secured, and working correctly to reduce the risk of body. Always operate tool in well ventilated area and provide
injury. for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system wherever
possible. Exposure to the dust may cause serious and
11. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a
BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE. Tools, scrap pieces, serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the
and other debris can be thrown at high speed, causing dust, and avoid prolonged contact with dust. Allowing dust to
injury. get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote
12. USE THE RIGHT MACHINE. Don’t force a machine or an absorption of harmful material. Always use properly fitting
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for
Damage to the machine and/or injury may result. the dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and
water.
13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta
may cause damage to the machine or injury to the user.

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ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is 10. CUTTING THE WORKPIECE WITHOUT THE USE OF
assembled and installed according to the A FENCE OR MITER GAUGE IS KNOWN AS
instructions. “FREEHAND” CUTTING. NEVER perform “free-hand”
2. OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR, operations. Use either the fence or miter gauge to
instructor, or another qualified person if you are not position and guide the workpiece.
familiar with the operation of this machine. 11. HOLD THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the miter
3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended gauge or fence.
electrical connections. 12. CUTTING COMPLETELY THROUGH THE WORK-
4. USE THE GUARDS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Check PIECE IS KNOWN AS “THROUGH-SAWING”.
to see that they are in place, secured, and working Ripping and cross-cutting are through-sawing
correctly. operations. Cutting with the grain (or down the length
of the workpiece) is ripping. Cutting across the grain (or
5. KICKBACK IS THE NATURAL TENDENCY OF THE across the workpiece) is cross-cutting. Use a fence or
WORKPIECE TO BE THROWN BACK AT THE fence system for ripping. DO NOT use a fence or fence
OPERATOR when the workpiece initially contacts the system for cross-cutting. Instead, use a miter gauge.
blade or if the workpiece pinches the blade. Kickback USE PUSH STICK(S) for ripping a narrow workpiece.
is dangerous and can result in serious injury.
13. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
AVOID KICKBACK by: POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause a hand
A. keeping blade sharp and free of rust and pitch. to move into the blade.
B. keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.
14. KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the
C. using saw blade guard and spreader for every blade.
possible operation, including all through sawing.
D. pushing the workpiece past the saw blade prior to 15. NEVER have any part of your body in line with the path
release. of the saw blade.
E. never ripping a workpiece that is twisted or 16. NEVER REACH AROUND or over the saw blade.
warped, or does not have a straight edge to guide 17. NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first
along the fence. turning the machine “OFF”.
F. using featherboards when the anti-kickback device
cannot be used. 18. PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE workpieces.
G. never sawing a large workpiece that cannot be 19. NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, assembly or set-up work
controlled. on the table/work area when the machine is running.
H. never using the fence as a guide when 20. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND DISCONNECT
crosscutting. THE MACHINE from the power source before
I. never sawing a workpiece with loose knots or other installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or
flaws. changing set-ups, or when making repairs.
6. ALWAYS USE GUARDS, SPLITTER, AND ANTI- 21. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, disconnect the machine
KICKBACK FINGERS whenever possible. from the power source, and clean the table/work area
7. REMOVE CUT-OFF PIECES AND SCRAPS from the before leaving the machine. LOCK THE SWITCH IN
table before starting the saw. The vibration of the THE “OFF” POSITION to prevent unauthorized use.
machine may cause them to move into the saw blade 22. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe
and be thrown out. After cutting, turn the machine off. and proper operation of power tools (i.e. a safety
After the blade has come to a complete stop, remove video) is available from the Power Tool Institute,
all debris. 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851
8. NEVER START THE MACHINE with the workpiece (www.powertoolinstitute.com). Information is also
against the blade. available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring
Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the
9. NEVER run the workpiece between the fence and a American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1
moulding cutterhead. Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and
the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213
Regulations.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.

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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. 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 characteristics as indicated on the machine. All line connections
should make good contact. Running on low voltage will damage the machine.

DO NOT EXPOSE THE MACHINE TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE MACHINE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Your machine is wired for 230 Volt, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the machine to the power source,
make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
THIS MACHINE MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM
ELECTRIC SHOCK.

Permanently connected machines:

If the machine is intended to be permanently connected, all wiring 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 that has a Low Voltage Magnetic Motor Control
System, refer to its instruction manual for installation guidance.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
FOREWORD
The Delta Unisaw is a 10" right tilting arbor saw. The Delta Unisaw features set the standards in the table saw industry.

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 labeling or accessories included. These are are
intended to illustrate technique only.

CARTON CONTENTS

1. Unisaw
2. Switch (shown with a LVC switch)
2

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6
4

3 5

11
11A 14
7

8 9 10 12 13

28
15
16 18 20 22 24 26 29
31 17 19 21 23 25 27 30

3. DUST CHUTE ADAPTER 17. 5/16” FLAT WASHER FOR MOUNTING SWITCH
(FOR MAGNETIC STARTER ONLY)
4. HANDWHEEL
18. 5/16-18 HEX NUT FOR MOUNTING SWITCH (FOR
5. BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER BRACKET
MAGNETIC STARTER ONLY)
6. MITER GAUGE
19. 5/16-18 X 1" HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS (4)
7. EXTENSION WING
20. 5/16" L.D. FLAT WASHERS (2)
8. HANGERS FOR RIP FENCE (2)
21. 5/8" INTERNAL TOOTH WASHER
9. CLOSED-END ARBOR WRENCH
22. 5/16" L.D. LOCKWASHERS (3)
10. OPEN-END ARBOR WRENCH
23. 5/8-18 JAM NUT
11. UPPER BRACKET FOR SPLITTER
24. FIBER WASHER (FOR HANDWHEEL)
11A. LOWER BRACKET FOR SUPPORT ROD
25. FLAT WASHER FOR MITER GAUGE HANDLE
12. SUPPORT ROD
26. 7/16-20X1¼" HEX HEAD BOLT (3)
13. LOCKNOB
27. 7/16" FLAT WASHER (3)
14. MOTOR COVER
28. KEY (FOR HANDWHEEL)
15. 1/8" AND 5/64" HEX WRENCHES
29. CAP FOR MITER GAUGE HANDLE
16. 5/16-18X1” FLAT HEAD SCREW FOR MOUNTING
30. #10 X 1/2" HEX WASHER HEAD BOLT (8)
SWITCH (FOR MAGNETIC STARTER ONLY)
31. HANDLE FOR MITER GAUGE
32. CABLE TIE (NOT SHOWN)

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.

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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED
1/8" Hex Wrench (Supplied) 5/16" Wrench
5/64" Hex Wrench (Supplied) 7/16" Wrench
1/2" Wrench Flat-Head Screwdriver

ASSEMBLY TIME ESTIMATE

Assembly for this machine takes approximately 1 hour.

For your own safety, do not connect the machine to the power source until the machine is
completely assembled and you read and understand the entire instruction manual.

INSTALLING THE BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL

1. Install the fiber washer (A) Fig. 3 on the shaft (B). Install the key (C) into the shaft keyway.
2. Place the handwheel (D) on the shaft (B) Fig. 3. Align the groove (E) in the handwheel with the key (C).
3. Push the handwheel snugly against the fiber washer and tighten the set screw.
4. Thread the lockknob (F) Fig. 4 into the shaft (B). Hand-tighten lock knob.

A B
E

D F

Fig. 3 C Fig. 4

ATTACHING THE EXTENSION WING

NOTE FOR MAGNETIC STARTER BOX: Do not install the front screw and washer when you attach the left
extension wing. You will install those when you attach the "ON/OFF" switch.
NOTE FOR LVC STARTER BOX: If your Unisaw was shipped with an LVC starter box, remove the LVC “ON/OFF”
switch from the left side of the Unisaw. Save the hardware to attach the “ON/OFF” switch to the left extension
wing in the section “ATTACHING THE LVC ON/OFF SWITCH.”

Attach the extension wing (A) Fig. 5 to the left side of the A
saw table using three 7/16"-20x 11/4" hex head bolts (B)
and 7/16" flat washers.

NOTE: Make sure that the front edge of the wing is

flush with the front edge of the table.
B
Fig. 5

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Use a straight edge (C) Fig. 6 to be sure that the

extension wing (A) and the saw table (D) are even with
each other before tightening the screws (B) Fig. 5.
A D

Fig. 6

ATTACHING THE LVC STARTER BOX TO THE CABINET

If your saw has magnetic push button electrical controls,

the starter box is already wired to the switch and motor. Fig. 7
However, you will need to mount the starter box to the
saw cabinet.

1. Place a 1/4" lockwasher, then a 1/4" flat washer on B

a 1/4-20x1/2" hex head bolt. Insert the bolt through
one of the holes (B) Fig. 7 on the inside of the saw C
cabinet and into the matching tapped hole (C) Fig. 7
in the starter.Tighten just enough to hold the starter.
2. Repeat for the remaining 2 holes. A
3. Tighten all three bolts securely.

ATTACHING THE LVC ON/OFF SWITCH

1. Locate the LVC switch (A) Fig. 8 and the hardware that was removed in the section “ATTACHING THE EXTENSION
WING.”
2. Use the hardware to mount the switch bracket (C) Fig. 9 to the inside of the table through the hole (D) on the left
front edge of the extension wing.
NOTE: If you have a GPE switch see “ATTACHING THE GPE ON/OFF Switch” instructions.

Fig. 8 Fig. 9

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ATTACHING THE MAGNETIC STARTER ON/OFF SWITCH

1. The Magnetic Starter on/off switch (A) Fig. 9 comes

attached to a mounting bracket on the right side of
the machine. Remove it.
2. Insert a 5/16-18x1" flat head screw (D) with a 5/16"
flat washer (E) through the hole (G) in the front lip of
the extension table and through the switch bracket
(A). Use a 5/16-18 hex nut to loosely attach the
switch and switch bracket (A) Fig. 10 to the inside
front lip of extension table. with (F) through hole (G).
3. Attach the side of switch bracket (A) Fig. 11 to the A
inside of the extension table using the 7/16-20x1-
1/4" screw (C) and 7/16" flat washer. Fig. 9
4. Tighten all hardware securely.

D
D
C
F E
A
G
A

Fig. 10 Fig. 11

ATTACHING THE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLY

DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE!

1. Remove the table insert Fig. 12. Raise the saw arbor by turning the height adjusting handle on the front of the saw
counter-clockwise as far as it will go. Then turn the angle-adjusting handle on the front of the saw clockwise as far
as it will go. Remove the saw blade from the machine by following the instructions in section “CHANGING THE SAW
BLADE”.
2. The inside splitter mounting bracket (A) Fig. 13 comes attached to the inside of the saw and was aligned with the
inside blade flange (B) at the factory.

Fig. 12 Fig. 13
C

A
B

10

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A D

B
Fig. 14 Fig. 15

3. To check the alignment, remove the screw and

fastener plate (C) Fig. 13. Use a straight edge (D) Fig. H G
14 to see if the splitter bracket (A) is aligned with the
inside blade flange (B). Check both the top and
bottom of bracket (A) with the top and bottom of
flange (B).
4. To adjust, loosen the two screws (F) Fig. 15, and
adjust splitter bracket (A) until it is aligned with the
inside blade flange (B) Fig. 15. Tighten the two
screws (F). Loosely install the screw and fastener
plate (C), that were removed in STEP 3. Fig. 16
5. Insert the threaded end of the support rod (G) Fig. 16,
through the slot in the rear of the saw and into the
hole in the rear trunnion (H). Fasten the support rod
(G) to the trunnion with a star washer and hex nut (J)
Fig. 17.
NOTE: Thread a nut (J) Fig. 17, on the threads of the
support rod (G) as much as possible by hand.
6. Use a wrench to hold the hex nut (J) Fig. 17, insert a
small screwdriver (K) through the hole in the end of J
the rod (G) Fig. 18, and tighten the rod (G) Fig. 18.
7. Attach the lower bracket (L) Fig. 19 the to rod (G).
Loosely tighten with two 5/16-18x1" hex head bolts(S)
and 5/16" lockwashers from underneath the bracket
(L).
Fig. 17

G L

Fig. 18 Fig. 19

11

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P
N M C

Fig. 20 Fig. 21

8. Use a 5/16-18x1" hex head bolt (N) with 5/16"

lockwasher and 5/16" flat washer to attach the upper P
splitter bracket (M) Fig. 20 to the lower bracket (L) .
NOTE: Hand tighten only.

9. Insert the front end of splitter (P) Fig. 21, inside the
splitter mounting bracket, behind the splitter fastener
plate and the screw (C). Push the splitter down as far V
as possible, making certain that the bottom edge of M
splitter (P) is parallel with the table surface. Tighten
the screw (C). Fasten splitter and blade guard
assembly (P) Fig. 22 to the bracket (M) using a 5/16- Fig. 22
18x1" hex head bolt (V) and 5/16" flat washer.

IMPORTANT: The splitter (P) Fig. 23, features a notch (W)

cut into the top edge. Raise the front of the clear blade
guard (P) Fig. 23, until the rear edge of the guard slips into
notch (W) of the splitter. This notch enables the blade W
guard to stay in the raised position and makes changing
blades easier.

11. Install the saw blade, making certain the teeth are
pointing down at the front of the saw table (Fig. 24). P
Install the outside blade flange and arbor nut (X). With
open-end wrench (Y) on the flats of the arbor to keep
it from turning, tighten arbor nut by turning box-end
wrench (Z) counter-clockwise.
Fig. 23

B
Y
X
Z
Fig. 24 Fig. 25

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12. Use a straight edge (A) Fig. 25 to make certain that

the splitter (P) is aligned with the saw blade (B). Use
a square (C) Figs. 27 and 28 to make certain that the C
saw blade (B) Fig. 26 and splitter (P) Fig. 27 are 90°
to the table surface. Tighten all splitter mounting
hardware (D) Fig. 27 and re-check the alignment. B
13. Hold the clear blade guard (X) Fig. and lower the saw
blade. Attach the table insert (E) Fig. 30 into the
opening on the saw table.
Fig. 26

P
C

D E

Fig. 27 Fig. 28

FASTENING THE MOTOR CORD TO THE SAW FRAME

1. Raise the saw arbor by turning the height adjusting
handle on the front of the saw counter-clockwise as
far as it will go. Then turn the angle adjusting handle
on the front of the saw clockwise as far as it will go.
2. Fasten motor cord (A) Fig. 29 to the saw frame cross
member (B), using the cable tie (C) supplied with the A
saw.
CAUTION: Before tightening the cable tie, make certain
that the electrical cord (A) is free of any interference from C
the motor or saw blade in all positions.
3. After the cable tie is tightened, cut off the excess tail B Fig. 29
(C) Fig. 29.

ATTACHING MOTOR COVER

NOTE: If you have an “LVC” (Starter Box) version

Unisaw, you will have to attach two bottom spring
clips to the motor cover. The spring clips come
attached to the “GPE version Unisaw. A

1. Attach the two motor cover clips to the motor cover.

Align the hole in the motor cover clip with the hole
in the motor cover. Place a 13/64 flat washer on a
10-32 x 1/2" screw (A) Fig. 30. Insert the screw
through the hole in the motor cover clip and thread
the screw (A) into the tapped hole in the motor cover.
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2. Place the motor cover (A) in the opening of the

Unisaw (Fig. 31). Place the rear motor cover clips
inside the motor opening and push the front of the
motor cover until all 4 motor cover clips are engaged A
with the motor cover opening in the Unisaw.

NOTE: To remove the motor cover, depress both sides

of the cover and pull outward.

Fig. 31

MITER GAUGE HOLDER AND WRENCH HOLDER

You can store the miter gauge and arbor wrenches in the
slots (A) Fig. 32 provided in the motor cover.

Fig. 32

ATTACHING THE RIP FENCE HOLDER BRACKETS

Use four #10 x 1/2" sheet metal screws to attach the rip
fence holder brackets (A) and (B) Fig. 33 to the four holes
located in the left hand side of the saw cabinet.
B

Fig. 33

ATTACHING THE DUST CHUTE ADAPTER

The Unisaw is supplied with a dust chute adapter to
connect a 4" diameter dust collector hose to the
machine. Align the four holes in the adapter (A) Fig. 34
with the four holes in the back of the saw cabinet (B).
Attach the dust chute adapter with four #10 x 1/2" sheet
metal screws. A
B
NOTE: Do not mount the dust chute adapter unless you
use a dust collection system with the saw. Without the
system, a dust chute adapter will restrict the gravity feed
opening for saw dust removal.
Fig. 34

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OPERATION
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE
1. The on/off switch (A) Fig. 35 is located on the front of the machine. To turn the machine “ON”, depress the “ON”
switch.
2. To turn the machine “OFF”, depress the “OFF” switch.
Make sure that the switch is in 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 THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION

IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized
use, using a padlock (A) Fig. 36 with a 3/16" diameter shackle.

Fig. 35 Fig. 36

OVERLOAD PROTECTION
Your saw is supplied with overload protection. If the motor shuts off or fails to start due to overloading (cutting stock
too fast, using a dull blade, using the saw beyond its capacity, etc.) or low voltage, let the motor cool three to five
minutes. The overload will automatically reset itself and the machine can then be started again by pressing the “ON”
button.
IMPORTANT: If the motor continually shuts off due to overloading, contact a qualified electrician.

RAISING AND LOWERING THE BLADE

Raise or lower the saw blade with the front handwheel (A)
Fig. 41. With the exception of hollow ground blades, raise
the blade 1/8" to 1/4" above the top surface of the
workpiece. Raise hollow ground blades the maximum D A
amount to provide greater clearance. To raise the saw B
blade, loosen the lock knob (B) Fig. 37, and turn the
handwheel (A) clockwise. To lower the saw blade, turn
handwheel (A) counter-clockwise.
You can lock the saw blade at any height by turning the
lock knob (B) Fig. 37 clockwise. Due to the wedge action E
of this locking device, only a small amount of force is
required to lock the blade height adjustment securely.
Added force merely puts unnecessary strain on the A Fig. 37
locking device. Limit stops for raising or lowering are
permanently built into the mechanism and need no
further adjustment.

TILTING THE BLADE

The blade tilting mechanism allows the blade to be tilted up to 45° to the right.
To tilt the saw blade to the desired angle, loosen the lock knob (D) Fig. 37, and turn the handwheel (C). A pointer indicates
the angle of tilt on scale (E), which is marked in one-degree increments. To lock the saw blade, tighten the lock knob (D).

IMPORTANT: Always lock the blade in position before starting the saw.

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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° to the table. To check and adjust
the positive stops:
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE!
1. Raise the saw blade to its highest position.
2. Set the blade at 90° to the table by turning the blade tilting handwheel counterclockwise as far as it will go.
3. Use a combination square to see if the blade is at 90° to the table surface.
4. If the blade is not at 90° to the table, turn the blade tilting handwheel counter-clockwise. Loosen the locknut (A) Fig.
38, and tighten or loosen adjusting screw (B) until head of screw (B) contacts casting on front trunnion when the blade
is at 90° degrees to the table. Then tighten locknut (A).
5. Check to see if the tilt indicator pointer points to the zero mark on the scale. Adjust if necessary.
6. Turn the blade tilting handwheel clockwise as far as it will go and use a combination square to see if the blade is
at 45° to the table.
7. If the blade is not at 45° to the table, turn the blade tilting handwheel clockwise until the adjusting screw (D) Fig. 43,
and locknut (C) are in view in the opening in the front of the saw cabinet. Loosen the locknut (C) and tighten or loosen
the adjusting screw (D) until the head of the screw (D) contacts the casting on the front trunnion when the blade is
at 45° to the table. Tighten locknut (C).

B
D

C
A

Fig. 38 Fig. 39

ADJUSTING THE TABLE

The miter gauge slots were aligned parallel to the saw blade at the factory. Check the alignment prior to your initial
operation.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE!

1. Place a combination square (A) Fig. 40 on the table with one edge of the square in the miter gauge slot. Adjust the
square so that the rule touches one of the teeth on the saw blade (Fig. 40). Lock the square in this position.
2. Rotate the saw blade so that the same tooth you used in STEP 2 is in the rear position (Fig. 45). Both the front and
rear measurements should be identical.
3. To adjust, loosen the four screws that hold the table to the saw cabinet.
4. Shift the table until the saw blade is in the center of the table insert slot, and parallel to the miter gauge slot.
5. Tighten the four screws that were loosened in STEP 4.
6. Tilt the blade to 45°, and turn the saw blade by hand to ensure that it does not contact the table insert.

Fig. 40 Fig. 41

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ADJUSTING THE TABLE INSERT

Place a straight edge (B) across the table at both ends of

the table insert (Fig. 42). The table insert (A) should C
always be level with the table. To adjust, turn the
B
adjusting screws (C), with a supplied hex wrench. A
NOTE: You can store the hex wrenches in the miter
gauge handle when not in use. Remove the top cap
(A) Fig. 44 for storage.
C

Fig. 42

MITER GAUGE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

Insert the miter gauge bar into the miter gauge slot on the table. Attach the washer and lock handle (A) Fig. 43 to the
miter gauge bar.
The miter gauge is equipped with adjustable index stops at 90° and 45° right and left. You can make adjustments to the
index stops by tightening or loosening the three adjusting screws (B) Fig. 48 with the supplied Hex wrench
To rotate the miter gauge, loosen the lock knob (A) Fig. 44 and move the body of the miter gauge (C).
The miter gauge body will stop at 90° and 45° both right
and left. To rotate the miter gauge body past these points,
move the stop link (D) Fig. 44 up and out of the way.
A
The head of the miter gauge pivots on a special tapered
screw (G) Fig. 45. If the miter gauge head does not pivot
freely, or pivots too freely, adjust it by loosening the set
screw (H) Fig. 45, and turning the screw (G) in or out.
NOTE: Tighten screw (H) after you make the adjustment.
Your miter gauge is equipped with a plate (E) Fig. 45 that
fits into the T-Slot groove in the table. This allows the
miter gauge head to go off the front edge of the table
without falling, allowing for a longer cut off capacity. Fig. 43

D
C B

Fig. 44 B

Fig. 45

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MACHINE USE
COMMON SAWING OPERATIONS
Common sawing operations include ripping and crosscutting plus a few other standard operations of a fundamental nature.
As with all power machines, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the operation and use of the machine. Using
the machine with the respect and caution demanded as far as safety precautions are concerned, will considerably lessen the
possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or completely ignored, personal injury to
the operator can result. The following information describes the safe and proper method for performing the most common
sawing operations.
The use of attachments and accessories not recommended by Delta may result in the risk of injury to
the user or others.

CROSS-CUTTING
Cross-cutting requires the use of the miter gauge to
position and guide the work. Place the work against the
miter gauge and advance both the gauge and work toward
the saw blade, as shown in Fig. 46. The miter gauge may
be used in either table slot. When bevel cutting (blade tilted),
use the table groove that does not cause interference of
your hand or miter gauge with the saw blade guard.
Start the cut slowly and hold the work firmly against the
miter gauge and the table.
One of the rules in running a saw is that
you never hang onto or touch the part of the workpiece
that will be cut off. Hold the supported piece, not the free
piece that is cut off. The feed in cross-cutting continues Fig. 46
until the work is cut in two, and the miter gauge and work
are pulled back to the starting point. Before pulling the
work back, it is good practice to give the work a little
sideways shift to move the work slightly away from the saw
blade. Never pick up any short length of free work from the
table while the saw is running. While blade is running,
never touch a cut-off piece unless it is at least a foot long.
For added safety and convenience the miter gauge can be
fitted with an auxiliary wood-facing (C), as shown in A
Fig. 47, that should be at least 1 inch higher than the
maximum depth of cut, and should extend out 12 inches or
more to one side or the other depending on which miter
gauge slot is being used. This auxiliary wood-facing (C) can
be fastened to the front of the miter gauge by using two
wood screws (A) through the holes provided in the miter
gauge body and into the wood-facing. C
When using the block (B) Fig. 48, as a cut-
off gauge, it is very important that the rear end of the block Fig. 47
be positioned so the work piece is clear of the block before
it enters the blade.

NEVER USE THE FENCE AS A CUT-OFF

gauge WHEN CROSS-CUTTING.
When cross-cutting a number of pieces to the same length,
a BLOCK OF WOOD (B), can be clamped to the fence and
used as a cut-off gauge as shown in Fig. 48. It is important B
that this block of wood always be positioned in front of the
saw blade as shown. Once the cut-off length is determined,
secure the fence and use the miter gauge to feed the work
into the cut. This block of wood allows the cut-off piece to
move freely along the table surface without binding
between the fence and the saw blade, thereby lessening the
possibility of kickback and injury to the operator.

Fig. 48

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RIPPING
Ripping is cutting lengthwise through a board, (Fig. 49).
NOTE: Be sure the material to be cut is seasoned, dry and
flat. The rip fence (A) is used to position and guide the work.
One edge of the work rides against the rip fence while the
flat side of the board rests on the table. Since the work is
pushed along the fence, it must have a straight edge and
make solid contact with the table.

The saw blade guard must be used. On

Delta saws, the guard has anti-kickback fingers to
prevent kickback and a splitter to prevent the wood kerf A
from closing and binding the blade. Be sure to replace
or sharpen the anti-kickback devices when the points Fig. 49
become dull.

A rip fence should always be used for

ripping operations. NEVER perform a ripping operation
free-hand.

1. Start the motor and advance the work holding it down

and against the fence. Never stand in the line of the saw
cut when ripping. When the rip width is 6 inches or wider,
hold the work with both hands and push it along the
fence and into the saw blade (Fig. 49). The work should
then be fed through the saw blade with the right hand.
Only use the left hand to guide the workpiece. Do not
feed the workpiece with the left hand. After the work is
beyond the saw blade and anti-kickback fingers, remove
hands from the work.
2. When this is done the work will either stay on the table, Fig. 50
tilt up slightly and be caught by the end of the rear
guard, or slide off the table to the floor. Alternately, the
feed can continue to the end of the table, after which
the work is lifted and brought along the outside edge of Fig. 51
the fence. The cut-off stock remains on the table and is
not touched until the saw blade has stopped, unless it
is a large piece allowing safe removal. When ripping
boards longer than three feet, use a work support at
the rear of the saw to keep the workpiece from falling
off the saw table.
3. If the ripped work is less than 6 inches wide, a push
stick should always be used to complete the feed, as
shown in Fig. 50. The push stick can easily be made
from scrap material as explained in the section
“CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK.”
4. Ripping narrow pieces can be dangerous if not done
carefully.

When the piece is too narrow for a push

stick to be effective - and if the workpiece is short
enough - use a pushboard. When ripping material under
2 inches in width, ordinary push sticks may interfere
with the blade guard.

When using a pushboard, the width of the pushboard must

be added to the width of the rip fence position setting. A flat
pushboard can be constructed as shown in Fig. 51 and
should be used as shown in Fig. 52.

NOTE: Guard removed for clarity. Always use the guard.

NOTE: Some special operations (when using the moulding

cutterhead) require the addition of an auxiliary wood
facing to the fence, as explained in the section “USING
AUXILIARY WOOD FACING” and use of a push stick.
Fig. 52

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A
When ripping material with a veneer facing that extends
over the material, the fence (A) should be in the horizontal
position with the veneer (B) extending over the lip of the
fence, as shown in Fig. 53
Fig. 53
When ripping material with a veneer facing and the
material is not thick enough for the veneer to extend over
the lip of the fence or if the veneer facing (B) is on both
sides of the material, as shown in Fig. 54, the fence can be
positioned slightly above the surface of the table. The
veneer can be placed between the fence and the table or
the veneer can straddle the fence with the material solidly
against the fence.

Fig. 54

RIPPING ON LEFT SIDE OF SAW BLADE

In some cases it may be desirable to use the fence on the left side of the saw blade. This is easily accomplished by
repositioning the fence (A) Figs. 55 and 56, fence clamp bar (B), and lock knobs (C) so that the fence (A) will be attached to
the right side of the fence body, as shown in Fig. 56. The complete fence assembly (D) Fig. 56, can easily be moved to the
left side of the saw table.

C
C

A
A
B

Fig. 55 D Fig. 56

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ACCESSORY MOULDING CUTTERHEAD

USING MOULDING CUTTERHEAD
Moulding is cutting a shape on the edge or face of the work.
Cutting mouldings with a moulding cutterhead is a fast, safe
and clean operation.The many different knife shapes
available make it possible for the operator to produce
almost any kind of mouldings, such as various styles of
corner moulds, picture frames, table edges, etc.
The moulding head consists of a cutterhead in which can be
mounted various shapes of steel knives, (Fig. 57). Each of
the three knives in a set is fitted into a groove in the
cutterhead and securely clamped with a screw. The knife
grooves should be kept free of sawdust which would
prevent the cutter from seating properly.
Fig. 57
For certain cutting operations (dadoing
and moulding) where the workpiece is not cut
completely through, the blade guard and splitter
assembly cannot be used. Loosen screws (G) and (H)
Fig. 58. Lift up and swing blade guard and splitter
assembly (W) Fig. 59 to the rear of the saw and retighten
(H). H

Use pushsticks, hold-downs, jigs,

fixtures, or featherboards to help guide and control the
workpiece when the guard cannot be used.
NOTE: The outside arbor flange cannot be used with the G
moulding cutterhead. Tighten the arbor nut against the
cutterhead body. Do not lose the outside arbor flange. It
will be needed when reattaching a blade to the arbor.
Fig. 58
Always return and fasten the blade guard
and splitter assembly to its proper operating position for
normal thru-sawing operations.
1. A moulding cutterhead (A) Fig. 60 is shown assembled to
the saw arbor.

The accessory moulding cutterhead

table insert (B) must be used in place of the standard
table insert.
2. When using the moulding cutterhead, add wood-facing
(C) to the face of the rip fence (Fig. 59). The wood-facing is
attached to the fence with wood screws through holes which B
must be drilled in the fence. Stock that is 3/4″ inch thick is
suitable for most work, although an occasional job may
require 1 inch facing.
3. Position the wood-facing over the cutterhead with the
cutterhead below the surface of the table. Turn the saw on Fig. 59
and raise the cutterhead. The cutterhead will cut its own
groove in the wood-facing.

Never use a moulding cutterhead in a

bevel position.

Never run the stock between the fence and

the moulding cutterhead. Irregular shaped wood will cause
kickback. B

Special attention should be given the

grain direction. Make all cuts in the same direction as
the grain whenever possible.
Always install blade guard after
A
operation is complete.
Fig. 60

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USING THE ACCESSORY DADO HEAD

The blade guard and splitter assembly cannot be used when dadoing or moulding. It must be removed
or swung to the rear of the saw as described in “USING ACCESSORY MOULDING CUTTERHEAD” SECTION.
Auxiliary jigs, fixtures, push sticks and feather boards should be used.

1. Dadoing is cutting a rabbet or wide groove into the

work. Most dado head sets are made up of two outside
saws and four or five inside cutters, (Fig. 61). Various
combinations of saws and cutters are used to cut
grooves from 1/8″ to 13/16″ for use in shelving, making
joints, tenoning, grooving, etc. The cutters are heavily
swaged and must be arranged so that this heavy
portion falls in the gullets of the outside saws, as
shown in Fig. 62. The saw and cutter overlap is shown in
Fig. 63, (A) being the outside saw, (B) an inside cutter,
and (C) a paper washer or washers, used as needed to
control the exact width of groove. A 1/4″ groove is cut
by using the two outside saws. The teeth of the saws
should be positioned so that the raker on one saw is Fig. 61
beside the cutting teeth on the other saw.
2. Attach the dado head set (D) Fig. 64, to the saw arbor.

NOTE: The outside arbor flange cannot be used with the

dado head set. Tighten the arbor nut against the dado head
set body. Do not lose the outside arbor flange. It will be
needed when reattaching a blade to the arbor.

The accessory dado head set table

insert (E) FIG. 64, must be used in place of the standard
table insert.

The blade guard and splitter assembly

cannot be used when dadoing and must be removed or Fig. 62
swung to the rear of the saw as explained previously in
this manual. Auxiliary jigs, fixtures, push sticks and
feather boards should also be used.
3. Fig. 65 shows a typical dado operation using the miter
gauge as a guide.
Never use the dado head in a bevel
position.
A B
Always install the blade guard after the
operation is completed. C

Fig. 63

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USING AUXILIARY WOOD FACING ON RIP FENCE

When performing special cutting operations – and that
operation may cause the cutting implement to contact
the fence – it is necessary to add a wood facing (A) Fig.
145, to one side of the rip fence as shown. The wood
facing is attached to the fence with wood screws
through holes drilled in the fence. 3/4-inch stock is
suitable for most work, although an occasional job may
require one-inch facing.
CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARD
Fig. 74, illustrates dimensions for making a typical
featherboard. The material which the featherboard is
constructed of, should be a straight piece of wood that is
free of knots and cracks. Featherboards are used to keep
the work in contact with the fence and table and help
prevent kickbacks. Clamp the featherboards to the fence
and table so that the leading edge of the featherboards will Fig. 66
support the workpiece until the cut is completed. Use
featherboards for all non “thru-sawing” operations where
the guard and spreader assembly must be removed (see Fig. 75). Always replace the guard and spreader assembly when the
non thru-sawing operation is completed.

Kerf should be
about 1/4" apart.

Fig. 67

Fig. 68

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CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK

When ripping work less than 4 inches wide, a push stick should be used to complete the feed and could easily be
made from scrap material by following the pattern shown.

MAKE FROM 1/2" OR 3/4"

PUSH STICK
WOOD OR THICKNESS
LESS THAN WIDTH OF
MAT’L. TO BE CUT

NOTCH TO HELP

FROM SLIPPING
PREVENT HAND
PUSH 1/4" WOOD

PUSH 1/2" WOOD

CUT OFF HERE TO

CUT OFF HERE TO

1/2" SQUARES

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TROUBLESHOOTING
For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or call
the DELTA Machinery help line at 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).

MAINTENANCE
CHANGING THE SAW BLADE
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE!
NOTE: Two wrenches are supplied with the saw for
changing the saw blade: a box-end wrench and open-
end wrench.
1. Remove table insert (C) Fig. 53, and raise saw blade
to its maximum height.
2. Place the open end wrench (B) Fig. 53 on the flats of B
the saw arbor to keep the arbor from turning, and
use wrench (A), to turn the arbor nut toward the front C
of the saw. Remove arbor nut, blade flange, and saw
blade.
A
3. Attach the new blade, making certain the teeth point Fig. 69
down at the front of the saw table, and assemble
outside blade flange and arbor nut. With wrench (B)
Fig. 53, on the flats of the arbor to keep it from turning, tighten arbor nut by turning wrench (A) Fig. 54
counterclockwise toward the rear of the saw.
5. Replace table insert. IMPORTANT: When installing the table insert, make certain to hold on to the blade guard.
NOTE: Use only 10" saw blades with 5/8" arbor holes, rated for at least 4000 RPM.

REPLACING BELTS AND ADJUSTING BELT TENSION

1. Open the motor cover door to gain access to the motor.
2. Place a block of wood (C) Fig. 70 between the motor and the saw cabinet.
NOTE: You may have to raise the saw arbor to insert the wooden block. Lower the saw arbor until the motor contacts
the wood.
3. Loosen the bolt (D) Fig. 70 and continue to lower the saw arbor until all tension is removed from the belts (E). Tighten
the bolt (D).
4. Raise the saw arbor slightly and remove the block of wood (C) Fig. 70.
5. Lower the saw arbor. Remove the belts (E) Fig. 71, one at a time from the motor pulley.
6. Remove the belts (E) Fig. 71 one at a time from the arbor pulley (F).
7. Install the three new belts, one at a time in the grooves of the arbor pulley (F) Fig. 71, and on the motor pulley.
8. When the new belts are installed, loosen the screw (D) Fig. 70, and carefully let the motor rest on the belts.
9. The correct belt tension shows approximately 1/4" deflection in the center span of the pulleys, using light finger
pressure.
10. Tighten the screw (D) Fig. 70.

F
E

D E

C
Fig. 70 Fig. 71

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KEEP MACHINE CLEAN LUBRICATION

Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed Apply household floor paste wax to the machine table and
air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp extension table or other work surface weekly.
cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could
possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. PROTECTING CAST IRON FROM RUST
To clean and protect cast iron tables from rust, you will
Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while
using compressed air. need the following materials: 1 pushblock from a jointer,
1 sheet of medium Scotch-Brite™ Blending Hand Pad, 1
FAILURE TO START can of WD-40®, 1 can of degreaser, 1 can of TopCote®
Should your machine fail to start, check to make sure the Aerosol. Apply the WD-40 and polish the table surface
prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in the with the Scotch-Brite pad using the pushblock as a
outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers holddown. Degrease the table, then apply the TopCote®
in the line. accordingly.

SERVICE

PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE

All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a network
of Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations. To obtain additional
information regarding your Delta quality product or to obtain parts, service, warranty assistance, or the location
of the nearest service outlet, please call 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).

ACCESSORIES

A complete line of accessories is available from your Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers,
and Delta Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.deltamachinery.com for a catalog or
for the name of your nearest supplier.

Since accessories other than those offered by Delta have not been tested
with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. For safest operation, only
Delta recommended accessories should be used with this product.

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WARRANTY

Two Year Limited New Product Warranty

Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any new Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory
which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer returns the product
prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station with proof of purchase of the product within two
years and provides Delta with reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection. For all refurbished Delta
product, the warranty period is 180 days. Delta may require that electric motors be returned prepaid to a motor
manufacturer’s authorized station for inspection and repair or replacement. Delta will not be responsible for any asserted
defect which has resulted from normal wear, misuse, abuse or repair or alteration made or specifically authorized by
anyone other than an authorized Delta service facility or representative. Under no circumstances will Delta be liable for
incidental or consequential damages resulting from defective products. This warranty is Delta’s sole warranty and sets
forth the customer’s exclusive remedy, with respect to defective products; all other warranties, express or implied, whether
of merchantability, fitness for purpose, or otherwise, are expressly disclaimed by Delta.

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PORTER-CABLE • DELTA SERVICE CENTERS

(CENTROS DE SERVICIO DE PORTER-CABLE • DELTA)
Parts and Repair Service for Porter-Cable • Delta Machinery are Available at These Locations
(Obtenga Refaccion de Partes o Servicio para su Herramienta en los Siguientes Centros de Porter-Cable • Delta)

ARIZONA GEORGIA MINNESOTA OREGON

Phoenix 85013-2906 Forest Park 30297 (Atlanta) Eden Prairie 55344 Portland 97230
4501 N. 7th Ave. 5442 Frontage Road, 9709 Valley View Road 14811 North East Airport Way
Phone: (602) 279-6414 Suite 112 Phone: (952) 884-9191 Phone: (503) 255-6556
Fax: (602) 279-5470 Phone: (404) 608-0006 Fax: (952) 884-3750 Fax: (503) 255-6543
CALIFORNIA Fax: (404) 608-1123
MISSOURI PENNSYLVANIA
Ontario 91761 (Los Angeles) ILLINOIS St. Louis 63146 Willow Grove 19090
3949A East Guasti Road Addison 60101 (Chicago) 11477 Page Service Drive (Philadelphia)
Phone: (909) 390-5555 Phone: (314) 997-9100 520 North York Road
Fax: (909) 390-5554 400 South Rohlwing Rd.
Phone: (630) 424-8805 Fax: (314) 997-9183 Phone: (215) 658-1430
San Diego 92111 Fax: (630) 424-8895 Fax: (215) 658-1433
NEW YORK
7290 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Flushing 11365-1595 (N.Y.C.) TEXAS
Phone: (858) 279-2011 KANSAS
Overland Park 66214 175-25 Horace Harding Expwy. Carrollton 75006 (Dallas)
Fax: (858) 279-0362 Phone: (718) 225-2040 1300 Interstate 35 N, Suite 112
9201 Quivira Road
San Leandro 94577 (Oakland) Phone: (913) 495-4330 Fax: (718) 423-9619 Phone: (972) 446-2996
3039 Teagarden Street Fax: (913) 495-4378 Fax: (972) 446-8157
NORTH CAROLINA
Phone: (510) 357-9762 Charlotte 28270
Fax: (510) 357-7939 MARYLAND Houston 77022-2122
Elkridge 21075 (Baltimore) 9129 Monroe Road, Suite 115 536 East Tidwell Rd.
COLORADO 7397-102 Washington Blvd. Phone: (704) 841-1176 Phone: (713) 692-7111
Denver 80223 Phone: (410) 799-9394 Fax: (704) 708-4625 Fax: (713) 692-1107
700 West Mississippi Ave. Fax: (410) 799-9398 OHIO
Phone: (303) 922-8325 WASHINGTON
MASSACHUSETTS Columbus 43229 Auburn 98001(Seattle)
Fax: (303) 922-0245 1948 Schrock Road
Franklin 02038 (Boston) 3320 West Valley HWY, North
Franklin Industrial Park Phone: (614) 895-3112 Building D, Suite 111
FLORIDA Fax: (614) 895-3187
Davie 33314 (Miami) 101E Constitution Blvd. Phone: (253) 333-8353
4343 South State Rd. 7 (441) Phone: (508) 520-8802 Parma Heights OH 44130 Fax: (253) 333-9613
Unit #107 Fax: (508) 528-8089 6485 Pearl Road
Phone: (954) 321-6635 MICHIGAN Phone: (440) 842-9100
Fax: (954) 321-6638 Madison Heights 48071 (Detroit) Fax: (440) 884-3430
Tampa 33634 30475 Stephenson Highway
4909 West Waters Ave. Phone: (248) 597-5000
Phone: (813) 884-0434 Fax: (248) 597-5004
Fax: (813) 888-5997

Authorized Service Stations are located in many large cities. Telephone 800-438-2486 or 731-541-6042 for assistance locating one.
Parts and accessories for Porter-Cable·Delta products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable·Delta Distributor, Authorized
Service Center, or Porter-Cable·Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 800-223-7278 and you will
be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable·Delta Factory Service Center. Las Estaciones de Servicio Autorizadas están ubicadas en muchas
grandes ciudades. Llame al 800-438-2486 ó al 731-541-6042 para obtener asistencia a fin de localizar una. Las piezas y los accesorios
para los productos Porter-Cable·Delta deben obtenerse poniéndose en contacto con cualquier distribuidor Porter-Cable·Delta, Centro
de Servicio Autorizado o Centro de Servicio de Fábrica Porter-Cable·Delta. Si no tiene acceso a ninguna de estas opciones, llame al
800-223-7278 y le dirigirán al Centro de Servicio de Fábrica Porter-Cable·Delta más cercano.

CANADIAN PORTER-CABLE • DELTA SERVICE CENTERS

ALBERTA MANITOBA QUÉBEC
Bay 6, 2520-23rd St. N.E. 1699 Dublin Avenue 1515 ave.
Calgary, Alberta Winnipeg, Manitoba St-Jean Baptiste, Suite 160
T2E 8L2 R3H 0H2 Québec, Québec
Phone: (403) 735-6166 Phone: (204) 633-9259 G2E 5E2
Fax: (403) 735-6144 Fax: (204) 632-1976 Phone: (418) 877-7112
Fax: (418) 877-7123
ONTARIO
BRITISH COLUMBIA 505 Southgate Drive 1447, Begin
8520 Baxter Place Guelph, Ontario St-Laurent, (Montréal),
Burnaby, B.C. N1H 6M7 Québec
V5A 4T8 Phone: (519) 767-4132 H4R 1V8
Phone: (604) 420-0102 Fax: (519) 767-4131 Phone: (514) 336-8772
Fax: (604) 420-3522 Fax: (514) 336-3505
The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE • DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DELTA S.A.) (Les marques
suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE • DELTA): Auto-Set®, BAMMER®, B.O.S.S.®, Builder’s Saw®, Contractor’s Saw®,
Contractor’s Saw II™, Delta®, DELTACRAFT®, DELTAGRAM™, Delta Series 2000™, DURATRONIC™, Emc²™, FLEX®, Flying Chips™, FRAME SAW®,
Grip Vac™, Homecraft®, INNOVATION THAT WORKS®, Jet-Lock®, JETSTREAM®, ‘kickstand®, LASERLOC®, MICRO-SET®, Micro-Set®, MIDI LATHE®,
MORTEN™, NETWORK™, OMNIJIG®, POCKET CUTTER®, PORTA-BAND®, PORTA-PLANE®, PORTER-CABLE®&(design), PORTER-
CABLE®PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS, PORTER-CABLE REDEFINING PERFORMANCE™, Posi-Matic®, Q-3®&(design), QUICKSAND®&(design),
QUICKSET™, QUICKSET II®, QUICKSET PLUS™, RIPTIDE™&(design), SAFE GUARD II®, SAFE-LOC®, Sanding Center®, SANDTRAP®&(design), SAW
BOSS®, Sawbuck™, Sidekick®, SPEED-BLOC®, SPEEDMATIC®, SPEEDTRONIC®, STAIR EASE®, The American Woodshop®&(design), The Lumber
Company®&(design), THE PROFESSIONAL EDGE®, THE PROFESSIONAL SELECT®, THIN-LINE™, TIGER®, TIGER CUB®, TIGER SAW®,
TORQBUSTER®, TORQ-BUSTER®, TRU-MATCH™, TWIN-LITE®, UNIGUARD®, Unifence®, UNIFEEDER™, Unihead®, Uniplane™, Unirip®, Unisaw®,
Univise®, Versa-Feeder®, VERSA-PLANE® , WHISPER SERIES®, WOODWORKER’S CHOICE™.
Trademarks noted with ™ and ® are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and may also be registered in other countries. Las
Marcas Registradas con el signo de ™ y ® son registradas por la Oficina de Registros y Patentes de los Estados Unidos y también pueden estar
registradas en otros países. PC7.2-0105-149

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