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 36-465 is a 10" Contractor’s Saw TM designed to give high quality performance with maximum depth of cut 3-1/8" ( 79mm ) at 90° and 2-1/8" (54mm) at 45° for clean cutting of stock within the capacities of the saw. Delta Model 36-465 includes; basic machine, sturdy s...
Page 8 - UNPACKING AND CLEANING
8 Fig. 2 1 6 2 3 5 7 8 9 11 10 14 13 12 15 18 17 21 20 19 4 16 1. Contractor’s Saw2. Blade Tilting Handwheel 3. Handwheel Lock Knob 4. Blade Guard and Splitter Assembly5. Table Insert6. Miter Gage7. Miter Gage Handle 8. Miter Gage Handle Cap 9. Splitter Mounting Bracket 10. 1/4-20 x 3/4" Hex Hea...
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 - STARTING AND STOPPING SAW; LOCKING SWITCH IN; OVERLOAD PROTECTION; OPERATING CONTROLS; EXTENSION AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Fig. 40 A STARTING AND STOPPING SAW 1. The on/off switch is located underneath the switch shield (A) Fig. 37. 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. 38. Fig. 37 Fig. 38 A B A Fig. 39 LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” ...
Page 19 - ASSEMBLING GUIDE RAILS; FENCE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
19 ASSEMBLING GUIDE RAILS D I S C O N N E C T M A C H I N E F R O M POWER SOURCE . 1. Loosely assemble 1" long carriage head bolts, flat washers, and hex nuts (S) Fig. 41 into the two pre-drilledholes in the saw table and extension wings. Placecarriage bolts through holes, add flat washers then ...
Page 20 - ASSEMBLING RIP FENCE
20 7. When the rails are completely assembled andtightened, install a 1/4-20 x 3/8" socket head screw (Y)in the other side of the adapter plate (X) Fig. 43, then tighten both screws. 8. Insert end cap (L) Fig. 46, into each end of the guide rail (D), as shown. Using a rubber mallet or a hammer a...
Page 21 - ASSEMBLING SCALE
21 RIP FENCE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS The rip fence can be used on either side of the sawblade. The most common location is on the right sideand is guided by means of guide rails which are fastenedto the front and rear of the table. 1. To move the rip fence, raise the lock handle (A) Fig. 51, as fa...
Page 23 - OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
23 Fig. 59 Fig. 60 C B F A Fig. 61 E D A B C D E RAISING AND LOWERINGTHE BLADE To raise the saw blade, loosen lock knob (A) Fig. 59, 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. 59, and...
Page 24 - CHECKING BLADE ALIGNMENT; ADJUSTING BLADE ALIGNMENT
24 24 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 25 - CHANGING SAW BLADE; BACKLASH ADJUSTMENTS
25 Fig. 66 Fig. 67 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. 66 & 67, and open end wrench (B) Fig. 66 & 67. Use only 10 ″ saw blades rated for 3000 RPM or higher with 5/8"...
Page 26 - ADJUSTING TABLE INSERT
26 26 Fig. 69 B A C B DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. Place a straight edge across the table at both ends ofthe table insert. The table insert (A) Fig. 69 shouldalways be level with the table. If an adjustment isnecessary, turn the adjusting screws (B). Four adjustingscrews (B) are supplied in...
Page 27 - COMMON SAWING OPERATIONS
27 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. 73. The miter gage maybe used in either table slot. When bevel cutti...
Page 28 - RIPPING
28 Ripping is cutting lengthwise through a board. The rip fence (A) Fig. 76 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 workis pushed along the fence, it must have a straight edge and make soli...
Page 29 - USING MOULDING CUTTERHEAD; ACCESSORY MOULDING CUTTERHEAD
29 Fig. 80 Fig. 83 Fig. 81 Fig. 82 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 30 - USING DADO HEAD; ACCESSORY DADO HEAD
30 Fig. 88 Fig. 89 Fig. 86 Fig. 87 Fig. 85 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. 85). Variouscombinations of saws and cutters are used to cutgrooves from 1/8" to 13/16" for use in ...
Page 31 - CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARD
31 Fig. 90, 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. 91, and help p...
Page 32 - 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. 92. Fig. 92 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 TO...
Page 33 - MAINTENANCE; KEEP MACHINE CLEAN; FAILURE TO START; STORING THE MITER GAGE,; DUST CHUTE; STORAGE; PROTECTING CAST IRON TABLE FROM RUST
33 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 34 - PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE; ACCESSORIES; Two Year Limited New Product Warranty
34 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 35 - NOTES
Page 36 - 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...
