Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 36-679 Porter-Cable
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 10" Contractor’ s Saw (Models 36-649, 36-675, 36-678, 36-679) P ART NO. 912857 - 8-23-04 Copyright © 2004 Delta Machinery T o learn more about DEL T A MACHINER Y visit our website at: www .deltamachinery .com. For Parts, Service, W arranty or other Assistance, please call 1-800-223-7278 ( In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 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 r educe the risk of personal injury .
3 Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will r esult in death or serious injury . Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could r esult in death or serious injury . Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may r esult in minor or moderate injury .
4 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY , READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’ s application, limitations, and specific hazards will gr eatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury . 2. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. AL WA YS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
5 F AILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJUR Y . ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR T ABLE SA WS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often and use them to instruct others. 1 . DO NOT OPERA TE THIS MACHINE until it is assembled and installed according to the instructions.
6 A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This cir cuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cor d is used, use only 3-wire extension cor ds which have 3- prong gr ounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’ s plug.
7 Fig. C GROUNDED OUTLET BOX CURRENT CARR YING PRONGS GROUNDING BLADE IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES EXTENSION CORDS Use proper extension cor ds. Make sure your extension cor d is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-pr ong grounding type plug and matching r eceptacle which will accept the machine’ s plug.
8 Delta Models 36-649, 36-675, 36-678 and 36-679 are 10" contractor saws. The saws have a powerful 1½ HP induction motor which can handle tough cutting operations. A RIP FENCE ASSEMBL Y IS NOT P ACKAGED WITH THE PRODUCT . YOU MUST INST ALL AND USE A RIP FENCE SYSTEM FOR RIPPING OPERA TIONS.
9 EXTENSION WINGS Fig. 3 MODEL 36-649 2 SHEET MET AL EXTENSION WINGS MODEL 36-678 1 CAST IRON EXTENSION WING MODEL 36-679 2 CAST IRON EXTENSION WINGS ST AND P AR TS 1. Leg (4) 2. Bracket 24" Long (2) 3. Bracket 21" Long (2) 4. T op Bracket (1) 5.
10 HARDWARE 1. 7/16-20x3/4" Hex Head Scr ew (6) 2. 3/8-16x1½" Flat Head Scr ew (1) 3. 5/16-18x3/4" Carriage Head Scr ew (4) 4. 5/16-18x5/8" Hex Head Scr ew (8) 5. 5/16-18x5/8" Carriage Head Scr ew (17) 6. 1/4-20x1½" Hex Head Scr ew (1) 7.
11 ST AND LEGS 1. Assemble the longer bottom bracket (A) Fig. 6, to the inside of two table legs (B) as shown. Align the holes in the longer bottom bracket (A) Fig. 6, with the holes in the table legs (B). Insert a 5/16-18x5/8" carriage bolt through the holes in the leg (B) and the hole in the longer bottom bracket (B).
12 4. WITH A MINIMUM OF TWO PEOPLE, CAREFULL Y TURN THE SAW AND ST AND UPRIGHT AS SHOWN IN FIG. 10. Car efully push down on the top of the saw until the stand legs adapt to the floor surface. Make sure the table top is level and firmly tighten all stand mounting hardwar e.
13 INST ALLING SWITCH AND MOTOR CORD 1. Insert switch cor d (A) Fig. 13, and motor cord (B) of the switch assembly into the opening (C) under saw table as shown, and into the inside of the saw cabinet Fig. 14. 2. Insert switch cor d (A) Fig. 14, and motor cord (B) into clamps (D) and loosely fasten both cords (A) and (B) Fig.
14 MOTOR TO MOTOR MOUNTING PLA TE DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. Assemble motor (A) to motor mounting plate (B) as shown in Fig. 16. Align the four mounting holes in the motor with the four holes in the mounting plate.
15 MOTOR PULLEY , PULLEY GUARD, AND DRIVE BEL T 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Remove the motor shaft key that is taped to the motor . 3. Insert key (A) Fig. 20, in the keyway on the motor shaft. Assemble motor pulley (B) on motor shaft as shown, with the hub of the pulley out.
16 3. Fig. 28, illustrates the motor cor d connected to the switch assembly . CONNECTING MOTOR CORD TO SWITCH ASSEMBL Y 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Insert the pr onged motor plug (A) Fig. 27, into the female receptacle (B) of switch-to-motor cor d (C).
17 BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBL Y AND ALIGNMENT 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Fasten the r ear splitter mounting bracket (A) Fig. 29, to the rear trunnion. Align the two holes in the r ear splitter mounting bracket with the two holes in the trunnion.
18 8. Assemble the blade guar d and splitter assembly (G) Fig. 33, between the lar ge washer (C) and the splitter bracket and tighten screw (H) with wr ench supplied. 9. Fasten the rear of the blade guard and splitter bracket assembly (G) Fig. 34, to the rear splitter mounting bracket.
19 11. Using a straight edge, check to see if the saw blade is aligned with the rear of the splitter (G), as shown in Fig. 37. If alignment is necessary , loosen the scr ews (A) Fig. 37, align splitter (G) with the saw blade, and tighten two screws (A).
20 OPERA TION Fig. 41 A B Fig. 42 A Fig. 43 C D ST AR TING AND STOPPING SAW 1. The on/off switch is located underneath the switch shield (A) Fig. 41. T o turn the saw “ON”, move switch trigger (B) to the up position. 2. T o turn the saw “OFF”, push down on switch shield (A) Fig.
21 RAISING AND LOWERING BLADE T o raise the saw blade, loosen lock knob (A) Fig. 44, and turn the blade raising handwheel (B) clockwise. When the blade is at the desired height, tighten lock knob (A). T o lower the blade, loosen lock knob (A) Fig. 44, and tur n the handwheel (B) counterclockwise.
22 MITER GAGE OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENT Insert the miter gage bar (B) Fig. 47, into the miter gage slot. Insert the metal stud on the bottom of the miter gage body (C) Fig. 47, into the non tapped hole in the miter gage bar . Place a 21/64" flat washer (D) Fig.
23 CHANGING THE SAW BLADE USE ONL Y 10" DIAMETER BLADES WITH 5/8" ARBOR HOLES, RA TED A T 3450 RPM OR HIGHER. 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. NOTE: T wo 7/8" wrenches are supplied with the saw for changing the saw blade: a box end wr ench (A) Fig.
Common sawing operations include ripping and crosscutting plus a few other standar d operations of a fundamental nature. As with all power machines, ther e is a certain amount of hazard involved with the operation and use of the machine.
25 25 Fig. 55 Fig. 55A A Fig. 56 Ripping is cutting lengthwise through a boar d, (Fig. 55). 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 r ests on the table.
26 26 Fig. 58 Fig. 60 Fig. 58A Fig. 59 H G W H 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.
27 Fig. 64 Fig. 62A Fig. 63 Fig. 62 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). V arious combinations of saws and cutters are used to cut grooves fr om 1/8 ″ to 13/16 ″ for use in shelving, making joints, tenoning, grooving, etc.
28 Fig. 66 USING AUXILIAR Y WOOD F ACING ON RIP FENCE It is necessary when performing special operations such as when using the moulding cutterhead to add wood facing (A) Fig.
29 TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www .deltamachinery .com for a list of service centers or call the DEL T A Machinery help line at 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
30 P AR TS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSIST ANCE All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactur ed to high quality standards and ar e serviced by a network of Porter -Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations.
31 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 W eb Site www .deltamachinery .com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier .
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