Delta 36-655 Instruction Manual

10” Tilting Arbour Saw

(Model 36-655)

I

NSTRUCTION MANUAL

Dated 11-01-03

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Part No. 1238007

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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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 listed below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in property damage.

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.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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.

SAVE!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE!

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.
If a procedure feels dangerous, don’t try it. Figure out an alternative procedure that feels safer. REMEMBER: Your
personal safety is your responsibility.

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.

1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. Learn the
tool’s application and limitations as well as the specific
hazards peculiar to it.

2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Wear safety
glasses. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses; they are not safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if cutting operation is dusty. These safety glasses
must conform to ANSI Z87.1 requirements. NOTE:
Approved glasses have Z87 printed or stamped on them.

4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it “on”.

5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.

6. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them
to rain. Keep work area well-lighted.

7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children
and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

Always use common sense and exercise caution in the workshop.

Technical Service Manager
Delta Machinery
4825 Highway 45 North
Jackson, TN 38305

(IN CANADA: 505 SOUTHGATE DRIVE, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)

8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF – with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.

9. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be
safer at the rate for which it was designed.

10. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to
do a job for which it was not designed.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in
moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.

12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.

13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.

14. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.

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16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta
may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.

17. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in
power cord. In the event of a power failure, move switch
to the “OFF” position.

18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.

19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function – check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced.

20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWS

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

1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is
assembled and installed according to the

instructions.

2. OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR,
instructor, or another qualified person if you are
not familiar with the operation of this machine.

3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended
electrical connections.

4. USE THE GUARDS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
Check to see that they are in place, secured, and
working correctly.

5. AVOID KICKBACK by:
A. keeping blade sharp and free of rust and pitch.
B. keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.
C. using saw blade guard and spreader for every
possible operation, including all through
sawing.
D. pushing the workpiece past the saw blade prior
to release.
E. never ripping a workpiece that is twisted or
warped, or does not have a straight edge to
guide along the fence.
F. using featherboards when the anti-kickback
device cannot be used.
G. never sawing a large workpiece that cannot be
controlled.
H. never using the fence as a guide when
crosscutting.
I. never sawing a workpiece with loose knots or
other flaws.

6. ALWAYS USE GUARDS, SPLITTER, AND ANTI-
KICKBACK FINGERS except when otherwise
directed in the manual.

7. REMOVE CUT-OFF PIECES AND SCRAPS from
the table before starting the saw. The vibration of the
machine may cause them to move into the saw
blade and be thrown out. After cutting, turn the
machine off. When the blade has come to a

complete stop, remove all debris.

8. NEVER START THE MACHINE with the workpiece
against the blade.

9. HOLD THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the miter
gauge or fence.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.

21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a

complete stop.

22. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND

USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER
TOOL. DO NOT USE TOOL WHILE TIRED OR UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR
MEDICATION. A moment of inattention while operating

power tools may result in serious personal injury.

23. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM
POWER SUPPLY while motor is being mounted,
connected or reconnected.

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.

10. NEVER run the workpiece between the fence and a
moulding cutterhead.

11. NEVER perform “free-hand” operations. Use either
the fence or miter gauge to position and guide the
workpiece.

12. USE PUSH STICK(S) for ripping a narrow
workpiece.

13. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause a
hand to move into the blade.

14. KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from
the blade.

15. NEVER have any part of your body in line with the
path of the saw blade.

16. NEVER REACH AROUND or over the saw blade.

17. NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without
first turning the machine “OFF”.

18. PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE
workpieces.

19. NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, assembly or set-up
work on the table/work area when the machine is
running.

20. 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.

21. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, disconnect the
machine from the power source, and clean the
table/work area before leaving the machine. LOCK
THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION to prevent
unauthorized use.

22. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe
and proper operation of this tool is available from
the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Summer Avenue,
Cleveland, OH 44115-2851. Information is also
available from the National Safety Council, 1121
Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please
refer to the American National Standards Institute
ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking
Machines and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA

1910.213 Regulations.

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POWER CONNECTIONS

A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should
be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3­prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. Before connecting the
machine to the power line, make sure the switch (s) is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of
the same characteristics as indicated on the machine. All line connections should make good contact. Running on low
voltage will damage the machine.

DO NOT EXPOSE THE MACHINE TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE MACHINE IN DAMP LOCTIONS.

GROUND INSTRUCTIONS

THIS MACHINE MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM
ELECTRIC SHOCK.

1. All grounded, cord-connected machines:
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This machine is
equipped with an electric cord having an equipment
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor
can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor with
insulation having an outer surface that is green with or
without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding
conductor. If repair
or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do
not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live
terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if
in doubt as to whether the machine is properly grounded.

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and matching 3-conductor receptacles
that accecpt the machine’s plug, as shown in Fig. 1.

Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.

2. Grounded, cord-connected machines intended for use
on a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150
volts:
If the machine is intended for use on a circuit that has an
outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Fig. 1, the
machine will have a grounding plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in Fig. 1.

3. 240 VOLT SINGLE PHASE OPERATION:
The motor supplied with your saw is a dual voltage,
120/240 volt motor. If it is desired to operate your saw at
240 volts, single phase, it is necessary to reconnect the
motor leads in the motor junction box by following the
instructions given on the motor nameplate.

MAKE SURE MOTOR IS
DISCONNECTED FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE
RECONNECTING MOTOR LEADS. It is also necessary

to replace the 120 volt plug, supplied with the motor, with
a UL/CSA Listed plug suitable for 240 volts and the rated
current of the saw as illustrated in Fig. 2. Contact your
local Authorized Delta Service Center or qualified
electrician for proper procedures to install the plug. The
saw must comply with all local and national electrical
codes after the 240 volt plug is installed.
The saw with a 240 volt plug should only be connected
to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug
illustrated in Fig. 2. No adapter is available or should be
used with the 240 Volt plug.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN
THE RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY
GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HAVE A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE
RECEPTACLE.

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EXTENSION CORDS

Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire
extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s
plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. 3A/B, shows the
correct gauge to use depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES

Ampere

Rating

0-6 120 up to 25 18 AWG
0-6 120 25-50 16 AWG
0-6 120 50-100 16 AWG
0-6 120 100-150 14 AWG
6-10 120 up to 25 18 AWG
6-10 120 25-50 16 AWG
6-10 120 50-100 14 AWG
6-10 120 100-150 12 AWG
10-12 120 up to 25 16 AWG
10-12 120 25-50 16 AWG
10-12 120 50-100 14 AWG
10-12 120 100-150 12 AWG
12-16 120 up to 25 14 AWG
12-16 120 25-50 12 AWG
12-16 120

Volts

Total Length

of Cord in Feet

GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED

Guage of

Extension Cord

Ampere

Rating

0-6 240 up to 50 18 AWG
0-6 240 50-100 16 AWG
0-6 240 100-200 16 AWG
0-6 240 200-300 14 AWG
6-10 240 up to 50 18 AWG
6-10 240 50-100 16 AWG
6-10 240 100-200 14 AWG
6-10 240 200-300 12 AWG
10-12 240 up to 50 16 AWG
10-12 240 50-100 16 AWG
10-12 240 100-200 14 AWG
10-12 240 200-300 12 AWG
12-16 240 up to 50 14 AWG
12-16 240 50-100 12 AWG
12-16 240

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES

Volts

Total Length

of Cord in Feet

GREATER THAN 100 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED

Extension Cord

Guage of

Fig. 3A Fig. 3B

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FOREWORD Delta Model 36-655 is a 10” Tilting Arbour Saw. The Model 36-655 has a powerful 1-3/4 HP induction motor

which can handle tough cutting operations. The Model 36-655 comes with a heavy duty fence system with a 30” rip capacity to
the right of the blade and a 24” rip capacity to the left of blade.

UNPACKING AND CLEANING

Carefully unpack the machine 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.

Figure 4

The basic saw unit is shipped as shown here.

Fig. 4

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.

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Fig. 5

Figure 5

The following saw parts require assembly. Please be sure all of the listed parts are included before starting assembly.

1. Right Extension Wing with Hex Screws (3),

Flat Washers (3), and Lock Washers (3)

2. Switch Assembly with Hex Screws (2) and
Square Nuts (2)

3. Splitter/Guard Assembly with Hex Head
Screw (1), Special Washer (1), and Carriage
Head Bolt (1) with Flatwasher (1), Lock
Washer (1), Hex Nut (1)

4. Dust Port with Pan Head Screws (4) and Hex
Nuts (4)

5. Miter Gage Assembly

6. Table Insert with Button Head Screw (1)

7. Depth Stop Assembly with Special Washer
(1), Socket Head Cap Screw (1), Lock Nut
(1), Hex Socket Screws (2), Hex Nuts (2), and

Lock Knob (1).

8. Cross Cut Fence

9. Blade with Blade Flange (1) and Blade Hex
Nut (1)

10. Leveling Pads (4)

11. Wrench Hook with Self Tapping Pan Head
Screws (2)

12. Miter Gage Holder with Self Tapping Pan
Head Screws (4)

13. Fence Holder Brackets (2) with Self Tapping
Pan Head Screws (4)

14. Blade Wrenches (2)

15. Left Extension Wing with Hex Screws (3),
Lock Washers (3), and Flat Washers (3)

16. Splitter Mounting Bracket with Hex Head
Screws (2), Lock Washers (2) and Flat
Washers (2)

17. Drive Belt

18. Handwheel (2) with Locking Knobs(2)

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1

5

4

3

2

Figure 6

1. Fence Assembly

2. Micro-adjust Assembly with Button Head
Screws (2)

3. Front Rail with Square Head Screws (4), Flat
Washers (4), Hex Nuts (4), End Caps (2),
and Self Tapping Screws (2)

Fig. 6

4. Rear Rail with Square Head Screws (4), Flat
Washers (4), Hex Nuts (4), End Caps (2),
and Self Tapping Screws (2)

5. Sliding Extension Table with Adjusting
Brackets (2), Adjustment Pads (4), Special
Washers (4), Self Tapping Screws (4), Hex
Head Screws (8), Flat Washers (8), Lock
Washers (8), and Hex Nuts (8)

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