Page 2 - SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS; GENERAL SAFETY RULES
2 Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, thereare certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution willconsiderably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if norm...
Page 4 - ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CONTRACTOR SAW; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
4 FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CONTRACTOR SAW 1 . DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is assembled and installed according to the instructions. 2. OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR,instructor, or another qualified person if you ar...
Page 6 - EXTENSION CORDS
6 Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wireextension cord which has a 3-prong grounding typeplug and matching receptacle which will accept themachine’s plug. When using an extension cord, be sureto use one heavy enough to carry the current of them...
Page 7 - FOREWORD; FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
7 FOREWORD Delta Model 36-441B 10" Contractor’s Saws are designed to give high quality performance with maximum depth ofcut capacity up to 3-1/8" at 90° and 2-1/8" at 45°. These Delta Models come equipped with basic machine, sturdysteel stand, integral dust chute, patented Auto-Set T-Slo...
Page 8 - UNPACKING AND CLEANING
8 UNPACKING AND CLEANING Continued Fig. 2 1 6 2 * 3 * 5 7 * 8 * 9 11 10 14 13 12 15 18 17 16 21 * 20 * 19 * 4 1. Contractor’s Saw 2 * . Blade Tilting Handwheel (Zinc plated on 36-451X) 3 * . Handwheel Lock Knob (Zinc plated on 36-451X) 4. Blade Guard and Splitter Assembly 5. Table Insert 6. Miter Ga...
Page 10 - SAW ASSEMBLY
10 DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. MAKE SURE THE SAW IS SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE STAND BEFOREPERFORMING ANY CUTTING OPERATIONS. Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 ASSEMBLING SAW STAND 1. Assemble the dust chute and support panel (A) Fig. 4, to the inside of...
Page 11 - ASSEMBLING BLADE; MOTOR ASSEMBLY
11 The motor shipped with your saw is a 1-1/2 H.P. at 115 volts or 2 H.P. at 230 volts, Ball Bearing,Capacitor Start/Capacitor Run motor. This motor has been especially selected to best supply powerto your machine, and the relative safety of the machine is enhanced by its use. Use only this motor, a...
Page 14 - CONNECTING MOTOR CORD
14 Fig. 19 Fig. 20 Fig. 21 Fig. 22 7. Lift the motor and assemble the drive belt (H) Fig. 19 to the arbor pulley and motor pulley (B). The weight ofthe motor will provide the correct belt tension.8. IMMEDIATELY AFTER ASSEMBLING THE BELT, RAISE THE SAW BLADE TO ITS MAXIMUMHEIGHT AND TILT THE SAW BLAD...
Page 15 - ASSEMBLING AND ALIGNING
15 Fig. 24 Fig. 25 Fig. 26 ASSEMBLING BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLY DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE . 1. Fasten the rear splitter mounting bracket (A) Fig. 24, to the rear trunnion using the two 1/4-20 x 3/4" hex headbolts (B) and flat washers. Do not completely tighten thetwo bolts (B)...
Page 18 - EXTENSION AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY
18 ASSEMBLING STEEL EXTENSIONWING AND SWITCH ( MODEL 36-441B) DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Assemble extension wing (A) Fig. 39, to the saw table using three 7/16-20 x 3/4" bolts (B) and flat washers (C). 2. With a straight edge (D) Fig. 39, make certain the extension wing (A) is leve...
Page 19 - STARTING AND STOPPING SAW; LOCKING SWITCH IN; OVERLOAD PROTECTION; OPERATING CONTROLS
19 Fig. 45 A STARTING AND STOPPING SAW 1. The on/off switch is located underneath the switch shield (A) Fig. 42. To turn the saw “ON”, move switch trigger (B) to the up position. 2. To turn the saw “OFF”, push down on switch shield (A) Fig. 43. Fig. 42 Fig. 43 A B A Fig. 44 LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OF...
Page 20 - OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
20 Fig. 46 Fig. 47 C B F A Fig. 48 E D A B C D E RAISING AND LOWERINGTHE BLADE To raise the saw blade, loosen lock knob (A) Fig. 46, andturn the blade raising handwheel (B) clockwise. Whenthe blade is at the desired height, tighten lock knob (A). To lower the blade, loosen lock knob (A) Fig. 46, and...
Page 21 - CHECKING BLADE ALIGNMENT; ADJUSTING BLADE ALIGNMENT
21 21 CHECKING BLADE ALIGNMENT BLADE ALIGNMENT IS FACTORY SET AND SHOULD NOT NEED ADJUSTMENT. ADJUSTINGBLADE ALIGNMENT IN THE FIELD IS A DIFFICULT ANDTIME-CONSUMING PROCEDURE. ALL SAW BLADESHAVE SOME RUN-OUT. THEREFORE, RE-ADJUSTINGBLADE ALIGNMENT SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMPTED IFIT BECOMES NECESSARY. DIS...
Page 22 - CHANGING SAW BLADE; BACKLASH ADJUSTMENTS
22 Fig. 53 Fig. 54 C A B B A DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. NOTE: Two 7/8" wrenches are supplied with the saw for changing the saw blade: a box end wrench (A) Fig. 53 & 54, and open end wrench (B) Fig. 53 & 54. Use only 10" saw blades rated for 3000 RPM or higher with 5/8&#...
Page 23 - ADJUSTING TABLE INSERT
23 23 Fig. 55 B A C B DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. Place a straight edge across the table at both ends of thetable insert. The table insert (A) Fig. 55 should always belevel with the table. If an adjustment is necessary, turnthe adjusting screws (B). Four adjusting screws (B) aresupplied in...
Page 24 - COMMON SAWING OPERATIONS
24 COMMON SAWING OPERATIONS CROSS-CUTTING Cross-cutting requires the use of the miter gage toposition and guide the work. Place the work against themiter gage and advance both the gage and work towardthe saw blade, as shown in Fig. 59. The miter gage maybe used in either table slot. When bevel cutti...
Page 25 - RIPPING
25 Ripping is cutting lengthwise through a board. The rip fence (A) Fig. 62 [not supplied] is used to position andguide 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 edg...
Page 26 - USING MOULDING CUTTERHEAD; ACCESSORY MOULDING CUTTERHEAD
26 Fig. 66 Fig. 69 Fig. 67 Fig. 68 H G W H USING MOULDING CUTTERHEAD Moulding is cutting a shape on the edge or face of thework. Cutting mouldings with a moulding cutterhead is afast, safe and clean operation.The many different knifeshapes available make it possible for the operator toproduce almost...
Page 27 - USING DADO HEAD; ACCESSORY DADO HEAD
27 Fig. 74 Fig. 75 Fig. 72 Fig. 73 Fig. 71 1. Dadoing is cutting a rabbet or wide groove into thework. Most dado head sets are made up of two outsidesaws and four or five inside cutters, (Fig. 71). Variouscombinations of saws and cutters are used to cutgrooves from 1/8" to 13/16" for use in ...
Page 28 - CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARD
28 Fig. 76, 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 contactwith the fence and table, as shown in Fig. 77, and help p...
Page 29 - PUSH STICK; 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 in Fig. 78. Fig. 78 PUSH STICK MAKE FROM 1/2 " OR 3/4 " WOOD OR THICKNESS LESS THAN WIDTH OF MA T’L. TO BE CUT CUT OFF HERE ...
Page 30 - MAINTENANCE; KEEP MACHINE CLEAN; FAILURE TO START; STORING THE MITER GAGE,; DUST CHUTE; STORAGE; PROTECTING CAST IRON TABLE FROM RUST
30 MAINTENANCE KEEP MACHINE CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressedair. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft dampcloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They couldpossibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while us...
Page 31 - PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE; ACCESSORIES; Two Year Limited New Product Warranty
31 PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a networkof Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations. To obtain additional information regarding your Delta quality pro...
Page 32 - DELTA SERVICE CENTERS; CANADIAN PORTER-CABLE
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...
