34-555
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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Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protect-
ing 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
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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 recom-
mended 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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
A
Fig. 7
E
D
F
D
E
F
B
B
C
(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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