Delta 36-648 Instructions Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

30" Fence and Rail System

(Model 36-648)

PART NO. 912859 - 10-20-03

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TO MODEL 36-649

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

INTRODUCTION

The Delta Model 36-648 30" Fence and Rail System can be assembled to the Delta Model 36-649 10" Professional
Table Saw. The Model 36-648 is a heavy duty fence that has a rip capacity of 30" to the right side of the blade.

NOTICE: THE MANUAL COVER PHOTO ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT

PRODUCTION MODEL. ALL OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS ARE REPRESENTATIVE

ONLY AND MAY NOT DEPICT THE ACTUAL COLOR, LABELING OR

ACCESSORIES AND MAY BE INTENDED TO ILLUSTRATE TECHNIQUE ONLY.

CARTON CONTENTS

Fig. 2

1. Front Guide Rail

2. Rear Rail

3. Guide Rail End Cap (2)

4. Fence

5. Fence End Cap

6. 3/8-16x1½" Flat Head Screw (4)

7. 3/8-16x1" Hex Head Screw (4)

8. 3/8" Flat Washer (8)

9. 3/8" Lockwasher (8)

10. 3/8-16 Hex Nut (8)

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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ASSEMBLY

FRONT GUIDE RAIL AND
SWITCH ASSEMBLY

1. Loosely assemble front guide rail (A) Fig. 3, to the
front of the saw table. Align the two holes (B) and (C)
with the two holes in the saw table. Insert a 3/8-16x1­1/2" flat head screw (F) Fig. 3, through holes (B) and (C)
in the front guide rail (A) and the holes in the front of the
saw table. Place hole in switch bracket (E) Fig. 3, on
screw (B) located behind the inner lip of the saw table.
Place a 3/8" flat washer (G) and a 3/8 lockwasher (H),
onto the flat head screw (F). Thread a 3/8-16 hex nut (J),
onto the flat head screw (F). Repeat this process for the
remaining hole (C) in the guide rail and the saw table.

Fig. 3

J

H

G

F

B

E

D

A

C

2. Loosely fasten guide rail (A) Fig. 4, to the left and
right extension wings. Align the the hole (B) Fig. 4, in the
left side of the guide rail with the hole on the left
extension wing. Insert a 3/8-16x1-1/2" flat head screw
through the hole (B) in the front guide rail (A) and the hole
in the front of the left extension wing. Place a 3/8" flat
washer and a 3/8 lockwasher onto the flat head screw.
Thread a 3/8-16 hex nut onto the flat head screw.
Repeat this process for the remaining hole in the guide
rail and the right extension wing.

Fig. 4

F

A

B

3. Before tightening the hardware holding the guide rail
to the saw table, proceed as follows: Beginning at the
two sides of the saw table and using an adjustable
square (F) Fig. 4, or a ruler, check to make certain the
guide rail (A) is parallel with the saw table and extension
wings. Tighten all guide rail mounting hardware.

4. Insert end cap (G) Fig. 5, onto each end of the guide
rail (D) as shown. Using a block of wood and
hammer, gently tap end caps until they are completely
seated into each end of the guide rail. NOTE: Do not use
a hammer directly against the end caps, this could
cause damage to the aluminum rail.

Fig. 5

G

D

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REAR RAIL

1. Align holes in saw table and extension wings with
four holes in rear guide rail (J) Fig. 6. NOTE: Flat edge of
rear guide rail (J) will face upward. Insert a 3/8-16x1" hex
head screw (A) Fig. 43, through hole in rear guide rail and
hole in saw table. Place a 3/8" flat washer (B) Fig. 6, and
a 3/8" lock washer (C), onto the hex head screw. Thread
a 3/8-16 hex nut (D), onto the hex head screw. Repeat
this process for the three remaining holes in the rear
guide rail and the saw table and extension wings.

Fig. 6

A

B

C

D

2. Before tightening mounting hardware, using an
adjustable square (F) Fig. 7, or a ruler, check to make
certain the rear guide rail (J) is parallel with the saw table
and extension tables.

Fig. 7

F

J

J

RIP FENCE TO GUIDE RAILS

1. Insert end cap (A) Fig. 8, into back of rip fence (B).

2. With the fence handle (A) Fig. 9, in the raised
position, place the rip fence (B) onto the rear guide rail
(C) so the hooked end (D) Fig. 8, fits over the top ledge
of the guide rail as shown.

Fig. 8

B

A

C

D

Fig. 9

B

C

A

L

3. Lower the front of rip fence (B) Fig. 9, onto the front
guide rail (L).

4. Lock the rip fence (B) Fig. 9, on the guide rails by
pushing down handle (A).

5. Slide rip fence (B) Fig. 9, against one edge of the
miter gage slot (C) as shown. Clamp the fence onto the
guide rail by pushing down on lock handle (A). The edge
of the fence (B) Fig. 9, should line up so it is parallel with
the edge of the miter gage slot. If an adjustment is
necessary, pull up on lock handle (A) to loosen fence,
tighten or loosen either of two screws (D)
Fig. 10, as necessary until rip fence (B) Fig. 9, lines up
with the miter gage slot. NOTE: Cursor has been
removed for clarity.

Fig. 10

D

D

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6. Once the rip fence is aligned with the miter gage
slot, raise the saw blade (E) Fig. 11, to its highest
position, as shown. Slide rip fence (B) against the saw
blade (E) and lock the fence in that position by pushing
down on handle (A).

Fig. 11

A

B

E

7. The cursor witness line (F) Fig. 12, should line up
with the “zero” mark on scale (G). If the witness line does
not line up with the “zero” line on the scale, loosen two
screws (H) and adjust cursor (K).

Fig. 12

H

K

F

G

ADJUSTMENTS

RIP FENCE

To move the rip fence, raise the lock handle (A) Fig. 13,
as far as it will go and move the fence to the desired
position on the table. When the lock handle (A) Fig. 13,
is pushed down, clamping action on the rip fence (B)
should be adequate. However, if the clamping action is
too loose or too tight, an adjustment can be made by
equally tightening or loosening two screws (C) as
necessary, see the section “RIP FENCE TO GUIDE
RAIL” for detailed instructions. NOTE: It will be
necessary to remove the cursor (D) Fig. 15, to make this
adjustment.

THE BLADE FLANGE (FOR DELTA
TABLE SAW MODEL 36-649) IS SET PARALLEL TO
THE MITER GAGE SLOT AT THE FACTORY AND THE
RIP FENCE MUST BE PROPERLY ALIGNED TO THE
MITER GAGE SLOT IN ORDER TO PREVENT
“KICKBACK” WHEN RIPPING.

Fig. 13

C

C

F

B

A

THE RIP FENCE MUST BE
PERPENDICULAR TO AND LEVEL WITH THE SAW
TABLE.

The rip fence can be used on either side of the saw blade. The most common location is on the right side and is guided
by means of guide rails which are fastened to the front and rear of the table.

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Fig. 14

K

K

A

G

B

4. Using a square (G) Fig. 14, check to see if the rip
fence (B) is perpendicular to the saw table and that the
rip fence body is level with the saw table. If an
adjustment is necessary, tighten or loosen either of two
screws (K), until the fence is perpendicular and level with
the saw table.

5. Depending on the type of saw blade being used, the
cursor (D) Fig. 15, may need adjustment to compensate
for the blade thickness.To adjust the cursor, make a test
cut on a piece of lumber and measure the finished cut,
or you can place the rip fence against the blade as
shown earlier in the manual. If a minor adjustment is
necessary, loosen two screws (E) Fig. 15, and move the
cursor (D) as necessary.

Fig. 15

D

E

E

OPERATIONS

Common sawing operations include ripping and crosscutting plus a few other standard operations of a fundamental
nature. As with all power machines, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the operation and use of the
machine. Using the machine with the respect and caution demanded as far as safety precautions are concerned, will
considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or completely
ignored, personal injury to the operator can result. The following information describes the safe and proper method for
performing the most common sawing operations. NOTICE: THE PICTURES IN THIS SECTION ARE INTENDED TO

ILLUSTRATE TECHNIQUE ONLY.

THE USE OF ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES NOT RECOMMENDED BY DELTA MAY RESULT
IN THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS.

NEVER USE THE FENCE AS A CUT-OFF

GAGE WHEN CROSS-CUTTING.

When using the block (B) Fig. 16, as a cut­off gage, it is very important that the rear end of the block
be positioned so the work piece is clear of the block
before it enters the blade.

When cross-cutting a number of pieces to the same
length, a block of wood (B), can be clamped to the fence
and used as a cut-off gage as shown in Fig. 16. It is
important that this block of wood always be positioned in
front of the saw blade as shown. Once the cut-off length
is determined, secure the fence and use the miter gage
to feed the work into the cut.
This block of wood allows the cut-off piece to move
freely along the table surface without binding between
the fence and the saw blade, thereby lessening the
possibility of kickback and injury to the operator.

CUT-OFF

Fig. 16

B

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RIPPING

A RIP FENCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE
USED FOR RIPPING OPERATIONS. NEVER
PERFORM A RIPPING OPERATION FREE-HAND.

Ripping is the operation of making a lengthwise cut
through a board, as shown in Fig. 17, and 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 rests on the table. Since the work is pushed
along the fence, it must have a straight edge and make
solid contact with the table. The saw guard must be
used. The guard has anti-kickback fingers to prevent
wood kickback, and a splitter to prevent the wood kerf
from closing and binding the blade.

Start the motor and advance the work holding it down
and against the fence. Never stand in the line of the saw
cut when ripping. Hold the work with both hands and
push it along the fence and into the saw blade as shown
in Fig. 17. The work can then be fed through the saw
blade with one or two hands. After the work is beyond
the saw blade and anti-kickback fingers, the hand is
removed from the work. When this is done the work will
either stay on the table, tilt up slightly and be caught by
the rear end of the guard or slide off the table to the floor.
Alternately, the feed can continue to the end of the table,
after which the work is lifted and brought back along the
outside edge of the fence. The cut-off stock remains on
the table and is not touched with the hands until the saw
blade is stopped, unless it is a large piece allowing safe
removal. When ripping boards longer than three feet, it is
recommended that a work support be used at the rear of
the saw to keep the workpiece from falling off the saw
table.

If the ripped work is less than 4 inches
wide, a push stick should always be used to complete
the feed, as shown in Fig. 18. The push stick can easily
be made from scrap material as explained in the section
“CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK.” When ripping
material under 2 inches in width, a flat pushboard is a
valuable accessory since ordinary push sticks may
interfere with the blade guard. The flat pushboard can be
made as shown in Fig. 19.

Fig. 17

Fig. 18

A

Fig. 19

USING AUXILIARY WOOD
FACING ON RIP FENCE

It is necessary when performing special

operations such as moulding to add wood facing (A) Fig.
20, to one or both sides of the rip fence, as shown. The
wood facing is attached to the fence with two clamps (B).
3/4 inch stock is suitable for most work although an
occasional job may require 1 inch facing.

A wood facing should be used when ripping thin material
such as paneling to prevent the material from catching
between the bottom of the rip fence and the saw table
surface.

Fig. 20

A

B

B

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MAINTENANCE

FENCE LUBRICATION

1. Apply paste wax to fence and guide tube sliding sur­faces weekly.

2. Apply grease to cam lock (A) Fig. 21, and cam foot (B)
occasionally to prevent wear.

Fig. 21

A

B

CONSTRUCTING A
FEATHERBOARD

Fig. 23, 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 contact with the fence and table and
help prevent kickbacks. Clamp the featherboards to the
fence and table so that the leading edge of the
featherboards will support the workpiece until the cut is
completed.

Use featherboar

ds for all non “thru­sawing” operations where the guard and spreader
assembly cannot be used (see Fig. 22). Always replace
the guard and spreader assembly when the non thru­sawing operation is completed.

Fig. 23

Fig. 22

FEATHERBOARDS AND PUSH STICKS

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PUSH STICK

MAKE FROM 1/2" OR 3/4"

WOOD OR THICKNESS

LESS THAN WIDTH OF

MAT’L. TO BE CUT

CUT OFF HERE TO

PUSH 1/4" WOOD

CUT OFF HERE TO

PUSH 1/2" WOOD

NOTCH TO HELP

PREVENT HAND

FROM SLIPPING

1/2" SQUARES

CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK

When ripping work less than 4 inches wide, a push stick should be used to complete the feed and could be made from
scrap material by following the pattern shown.

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NOTES

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