Delta 34-555 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Sliding Table Attachment

(Model 34-555)

PART NO. 1346924 - 09-18-03

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Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result. Safety equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold-downs, featherboards, goggles, dust masks and hearing protection can reduce your potential for injury. But even the best guard won’t make up for poor judgment, carelessness or inattention. Always use common sense

and exercise caution in the workshop.

If a procedure feels dangerous, don’t try it. Figure out an alternative procedure that feels safer. REMEMBER: Your personal safety is your responsibility. For additional information please visit our website www.deltamachinery.com.

This machine was designed for certain applications only. Delta Machinery strongly recommends that this

machine not be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.

Technical Service Manager Delta Machinery 4825 Highway 45 North

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This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

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 MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when using such tools.

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.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCT-

TION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’s application,

limitations, and specific hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury.

2. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Eye

protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards, hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19 standards, and dust mask protection should comply with MSHA/NIOSH certified respirator standards. Splinters, air-borne debris, and dust can cause irritation, injury, and/or illness.

3. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear tie, gloves, or

loose clothing. Remove watch, rings, and other jewelry. Roll up your sleeves. Clothing or jewelry caught in moving parts can cause injury.

4. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. The use of power tools in damp or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution. Keep your work area well-lit to prevent tripping or placing arms, hands, and fingers in danger.

5. MAINTAIN ALL TOOLS AND MACHINES IN PEAK CONDITION. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Poorly maintained tools and machines can further damage the tool or machine and/or cause injury.

6. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the machine, check for any damaged parts. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or any other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. Damaged parts can cause further damage to the machine and/or injury.

7. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Your shop is a potentially dangerous environment. Children and visitors can be injured.

9. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. 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.

10. USE THE GUARDS. Check to see that all guards are in place, secured, and working correctly to prevent injury.

11. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE. Tools, scrap pieces, and other debris can be thrown at high speed, causing injury.

12. USE THE RIGHT MACHINE. Don’t force a machine or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.

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.

14. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make

sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. See the Extension Cord Chart for the correct size depending on the cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

15. SECURE THE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a vise to

hold the workpiece when practical. Loss of control of a workpiece can cause injury.

16. FEED THE WORKPIECE AGAINST THE DIRECTION

OF THE ROTATION OF THE BLADE, CUTTER, OR ABRASIVE SURFACE. Feeding it from the other

direction will cause the workpiece to be thrown out at high speed.

17. DON’T FORCE THE WORKPIECE ON THE MACHINE. Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.

18. DON’T OVERREACH. Loss of balance can make you fall into a working machine, causing injury.

19. NEVER STAND ON THE MACHINE. Injury could occur if the tool tips, or if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.

20. NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTEN- DED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Don’t leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop. A child or visitor could be injured.

21. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set-ups, or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

22. MAKE YOUR WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF WITH

PADLOCKS, MASTER SWITCHES, OR BY REMOVING STARTER KEYS. The accidental

start-up of a machine by a child or visitor could cause injury.

23. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING,

AND USE COMMON SENSE. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION. A moment of inattention while

operating power tools may result in injury.

24. THE DUST GENERATED by certain woods and wood products can be injurious to your health. Always operate machinery in well-ventilated areas, and provide for proper dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems whenever possible.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

FOREWORD

Delta Model 34-555 Sliding Table Attachment is an accessory for providing support for large capacity wood-working operations. The fence can be positioned in the front or rear of the movable table and can be positioned to make miter cuts. The adjustable stock stop is excellent for repetitive cutting.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

UNPACKING AND CLEANING

Carefully unpack the accessory 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.

CARTON CONTENTS

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

1. Table Assembly

2. Upper Rail Assembly

3. Handle

4. Fence

5. Fence Stop Assembly

6. English (Inch) Scale

7. Metric Scale

8. Lower Rail Assembly

9. Sheet Metal Bracket

10. Table Assembly Support Frame

11. Handle Support Bracket

12. Lock Handle Assembly

13. 5/16" Flat Washer

14. Roll Pin

15. Rear Fence Cam

16. Rubber Bumper Stop

17. Table lock/stop Bracket

18. 1" Hex Head Screw

19. Special Washer (2)

20. 5/16" Flat Washer

21. 5/16" Hex Nut (2)

22. 5/16" Flat Washer (4)

23. 1/4" Lockwasher (4)

24. 3/4" Screw (4)

25. Lockwasher (3)

26. 2-1/2"Socket Head Cap Screw (3)

Fig. 3

27. Hex Head Wrenches

28. Ratchet Handle

29. 5/16" Flat Washer

30. Rear Fence Cam

31. Spacer

32. Slide Bracket

33. Special Bolt

34. Lock Knob

35. Nylon Flat Washer

36. 5/16" Flat Washer

37. Slide Bracket

38. Special Bolt

ASSEMBLY

If your saw is equipped with the Delta Jet-Lock Rip Fence with round guide rails, cut 5-1/2" off of the left end of both the front and rear guide rails. If your saw is equipped with a Beisemeyer fence, measure 1-1/2" to the left from the left side of the table and cut the rail. If your saw is equipped with the Delta Unifence Saw Guide, cut 8" off the left end of the front guide rail. Another option for the old Unifence is to redrill the mounting holes in the front guide rail 8" to the left and reposition the rip scale. On the new Unifence, the rail can slide by loosening the two bolts and repositioning the rip scale.

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.

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Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

(Contractor II Saws and Contractor Saw (Current Style) instructions follow in another section).

1. If your switch is attached to the left extension wing, remove it. (After installation of the sliding table, re-attach the switch to the location shown in Fig. 8).

2. Remove the left-hand table extension. (It will not be used with the Sliding Table.)

3. Remove the two top left carriage bolts (A) Fig. 4, washers, and nuts from saw stand and discard. Enlarge the holes using a 7/16" drill bit.

4. Locate the lower rail assembly (Fig. 5), and remove one nut and washer (B) from each side. Remove the mounting bracket (C). (It is not used in this assembly.)

NOTE: Save the two nuts and washers (B) for use later.

5. Move the studs (E) Fig. 6 on the lower guide rail (F) to the holes (D) in the guide rail. Holes should be 20-1/4" apart.

6. Attach the lower guide rail (F) Fig. 7 to the two holes in the stand using the two flat washers and nuts that were removed from the lower rail assembly in STEP 3.

NOTE: Position the end of the rail (F) Fig. 7 with the stud closest to the end toward the front.

7. Tighten the four nuts that attach the guide rail (F) Fig. 7 to the stand. Leave a space of 1-1/4" between the guide rail and the stand. Final adjustments will be made later.

FOR 10" CONTRACTOR’S SAWS

(OLD STYLE)

Fig. 8

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