Delta 36-648 Instructions Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

30" Fence and Rail System

(Model 36-648)

PART NO. 912859 - 10-20-03

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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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3

4

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9

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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