Delta 36-902 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Unifence™ Saw Guide

30" Capacity

(Model 36-902)

PART NO. 422-27-655-0068 - 02-14-03

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INTRODUCTION

The model 36-902, 30" capacity Unifence™Saw Guide can be assembled to the, Contractors Saw and Unisaw, in
addition to other makes of table saws. The 36-902 Unifence Saw Guide includes the fence, carriage assembly, front
guide rail, table frame and legs. The accessory 36-893 table for the 36-902 30" Unifence, is not included and must be
ordered separately or a similar table must be constructed by following the instructions in this manual.

UNPACKING

Carefully unpack the Unifence and all loose items from the shipping cartons.

Fig. 1

1. Rail

2. Front Table Support Bracket (1)

3. Fence

4. Unifence Body

5. Table leg Support Bracket

6. Table Adapter Plate

7. Table Leg (2)

8. Rear table support bracket

9. 1/4-20x2" Flip stop bolt

10. Flip stop bracket

11. 5/16-18x1" Hex head bolt

12. Flip stop

13. Flip stop knob

14. 1/4-20 Nut

15. Flip stop fiber washer (2)

16. Unifence cursor

17. Angle bracket (5)

If you purchased the Unifence without the table, a table must be constructed, as follows:

1. A 32" long by 27" wide table is constructed using 3/4" material by following the dimensions shown in Fig. 2.

2. Three undercuts must also be made on the bottom left end of the table. The location and size of the undercuts are
shown in detail in Figs. 2 and 3.

3. IMPORTANT: For maximum ease when sliding the fence across the table we suggest that the top of the table be
covered with a veneer.

CONSTRUCTING UNIFENCE TABLE AND SHELF

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Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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ASSEMBLING TABLE
TO SAW

1. If your saw has a right extension wing, front and rear
guide rails, they must be removed.

2. Lay the table upside down on the floor or bench, as
shown in Fig. 4.

3. Assemble the two table legs (A) Fig. 5 to the bottom
of the table using eight #8x7/8" self tapping screws
supplied. NOTE: Refer to Fig. 2 for the hole location for
the 36-902 30" Unifence.

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

4. Insert foot adapter (T) Fig. 6, into the bottom of each
leg (A). Assemble the 3/8" jam nut (V) approximately 3/4
of the way onto leveling screw (W). Thread the leveling
screw (W) into foot adapter. Fig. 7 illustrates the foot
leveling assembly on the table leg. Assemble the
remaining foot assembly to the other table leg in the
same manner. NOTE: Height adjustments can be made
later.

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

B

A

C

Fig. 8

4. Assemble table leg support bracket (B) Fig. 8, to the
table legs (A) using two U-clamps (C), flat washers, and
hex nuts.

A

5

5. Fasten the front table support (F) Fig. 9, to the
bottom of the table as shown using two #8x7/8" long
wood screws (H) and (I) supplied.
NOTE: The vertical flange, on the table board support
(F), should be flush with the front edge of the table
board.
NOTE: The slots closer to the angles in the support (F)
should be against the table.
NOTE: Screws (H) and (I) Fig. 9 should not be
completely tightened to the table board at this time.
Screw (I) will have to be removed later.
NOTE: Make certain the end of the table support does
not extend out past the table.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN MOUNTING
SCREWS. Over-tightening screws in particle board may

cause them to strip.

FOR UNISA

WS ONL

Y

6. Fasten the rear table support (A) Fig. 10, to the saw
table. Insert a 3/8-24x5/8" hex head screw (B), through hole
in rear support and thread screw into tapped hole in table.
Repeat this process for the remaining hole. Tighten screws
securely. NOTE: FLAT EDGE (D) Fig. 10 AND FIG. 10A, OF

REAR TABLE SUPPORT WILL FACE UPWARD.

FOR 10" CONTRACTORS SA

WS ONLY

6. Fasten the rear table support (A) Fig. 10, to the saw
table. Insert a 3/8-16x1" hex head screw (B), through hole in
rear support and table, place a 3/8 washer onto the screw
and thread a 3/8-16 hex nut onto screw and tighten
securely. Repeat this process for the remaining hole. NOTE:

FLAT EDGE (D) Fig. 10 AND FIG. 10A, OF REAR TABLE
SUPPORT WILL FACE UPWARD.

7. If your saw is equipped with a cast iron wing as shown
at (I) Fig. 10. which has a smooth surface, hole (C) Fig. 10 is
not used, proceed to step 8. If your saw has a sheet metal
wing as shown at (W) Fig. 10A, with a ribbed surface, the
rear table support will be fastened through hole (C) Fig. 10A
as follows. Insert a 3/8-16x1" hex head screw through hole
(C) and the sheet metal extension wing, place a 3/8" washer
on the screw, thread a 3/8-16 hex nut on screw, and tighten
securely.

FOR ALL T

ABLE SAWS

8. Assemble the three brackets (J) to the table adapter
plate (K) using the three 1/4-20x3/4" carriage bolts, nuts and
washers, as shown in Fig. 11. NOTE: The long leg of the
brackets (J) should be against the adapter plate (K) as
shown. Do not completely tighten brackets (J) to adapter
plate (K) at this time.

Fig. 9

Fig. 11

J

K

Fig. 10

A

B

B

F

H

I

C

D

Fig. 10A

W

C

D

B

B

A

I

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FOR DELTA TABLE SAWS ONLY

9. Fasten the table adapter plate (B) to the right side of
the saw table. Place a 7/16" lockwasher onto a 7/16­20x1" hex head screw (D), insert screw through the table
adapter plate and thread screw into right side of saw
table. Repeat this process for the two remaining holes.
NOTE: Before tightening screws (D), use a straight edge
to make sure top of the adapter plate (B) is level with or
slightly below surface of the saw table. Also make sure
that the front edge of the adapter (B) does not stick out
past the front edge of the saw table.

FOR T

ABLE SAWS OTHER THAN DELTA

9. Assemble table adapter plate (B) Fig. 12, to the right
side of the saw table as shown using three 3/4 inch
screws, lockwashers and hex nuts (not supplied).
IMPORTANT: If the pre-drilled holes in adapter plate do
not line up with the holes in the saw table, new holes
must be drilled in adapter plate (B) and/or saw table.
NOTE: Do not drill any hole to fasten adapter plate (B)
Fig. 12, to the saw table that will be located less than
two inches from either end of the adapter plate. Before
tightening three screws (D) Fig. 12, place a straight edge
(E) on the saw table and make certain the top of adapter
plate is level with or slightly below the surface of the saw
table. Also, make certain front of adapter plate (B) Fig.
12, does not extend out past the front edge of the saw
table.

FOR ALL TABLE SAWS

10. Assemble the table (A) to the three brackets (B) Fig.
13, using three #8x7/8" screws (I), (E), and (F), Fig. 14.
NOTE: Screw (I) Fig. 9, must be removed in order to
attach the left side table bracket to the table.
NOTE: The two screws (E) and (F), Fig. 14, can be
tightened and screw (I) Fig. 14, should be left slightly
loose at this time.

11. Assemble the two brackets (J) to the rear table support
(K) using the two 1/4-20x3/4" carriage bolts, nuts and
washers (L), as shown in Fig. 15. NOTE: The long leg of the
brackets (J) should be against the bottom of the table (M) as
shown.

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

I

E

F

B

D

Fig. 15

J

K L

L

M