Delta 34-555 manual

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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Sliding T able Attachment (Model 34-555) P ART NO. 1346924 - 09-18-03 Copyright © 2003 Delta Machinery T o learn more about DEL T A MACHINER Y visit our website at: www .deltamachinery .com. For Parts, Service, W arranty or other Assistance, please call 1-800-223-7278 ( In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).[...]

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    2 W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and pr oper operating procedur es ar e not followed. As with all machinery , ther e are certain hazar ds involved with the operation of the pr oduct. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury . However , if normal safety precautions ar e overlooked [...]

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    3 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY , READ THE INSTRUCT - TION MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’ s application, limitations, and specific hazards will gr eatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury . 2. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT . Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards, hearing equipment sh[...]

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    4 FOREWORD Delta Model 34-555 Sliding T able Attachment is an accessory for providing support for large capacity wood-working operations. The fence can be positioned in the front or r ear of the movable table and can be positioned to make miter cuts. The adjustable stock stop is excellent for repetitive cutting. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION UNP ACKING AN[...]

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    5 ASSEMBL Y If your saw is equipped with the Delta Jet-Lock Rip Fence with round guide rails, cut 5-1/2" of f of the left end of both the front and r ear guide rails. If your saw is equipped with a Beisemeyer fence, measur e 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 Unifenc[...]

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    6 FOR 10" CONTRACTOR’S SA WS (CURRENT STYLE) Fig. 9 Fig. 10 1. If your switch is attached to the left extension wing, remove it. (After installation of the sliding table, r e-attach the switch to the location shown in Fig. 9.) 2. Remove the left-hand table extension. (It will not be used with the Sliding T able.) 3. Confirm that the rail/bra[...]

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    7 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 FOR 10" TIL TING ARBOR SA WS ONL Y 1. Remove the motor cover . (T o use the Sliding table, replace the motor cover with the part #734557 Hinged Motor Cover . Refer to the instructions that accompany the cover for installation.) 2. Locate the rail (Fig.15), two 1" hex head screws, 2 flat washers, 2 special washers, and 2 [...]

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    1. Attach the upper rail assembly (L) Fig. 27 to the side of the table where the extension wing was pr eviously mounted, using the three 2-1/2" socket head scr ews (M) and lockwashers (N) thr ough the holes (C) Fig. 28. 2. Use a square (D) Fig. 28 with a straight edge (A) on the machine table with the other end extending over the top of the up[...]

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    9 9 Fig. 27 Fig. 28 Fig. 29 Fig. 30 Fig. 31 L M N C E B D A R Q Q P S P W U T S V Fig. 32 Fig. 33 Fig. 34 P S X S E Z A Y F Fig. 35 Fig. 36 E F B D C C H G Fig. 37 F Y J Fig. 38 K M L For Old Contractor’ s Saws, turn bracket (A) Fig. 34 upside down so that the bearing (Y) contacts the rail (F). 10. Adjust the two lower bearings, one of which is s[...]

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    10 Fig. 43 Fig. 44 F G H F G Fig. 39 Fig. 40 Fig. 41 Fig. 42 N P R V S N P R X Y W C D E C E NOTE: Never operate the sliding table with the table lock/stop bracket removed. 15. Place the special thr eaded bolt (N) Fig. 39 thr ough the hole in the slide bracket (P) and the spacer and flat washer (R), then through the bushing (S) in the table and fra[...]

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    11 H C A B Fig. 50 Fig. 51 Fig. 52 Fig. 53 Fig. 54 A B C A B C F G E D K F G E H J M L ADJUSTING HEIGHT OF RIGHT EDGE OF SLIDING T ABLE L The right edge of the sliding table should be slightly higher than the machine table, both front and r ear . T o check and adjust: 1. Use the fence (A) Figs. 49 and 50 or a suitable straight edge to see if the sl[...]

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    Adjust the sliding table so that it is parallel with the machine table. (The sliding table must also be slightly higher than the machine table.) T o check and adjust: Fig. 56 Fig. 57 A B C E F D ADJUSTING SLIDING T ABLE P ARALLEL WITH MACHINE T ABLE L 12 1. Place a straight edge or the fence (A) Fig. 56 over the sliding table (B) and machine table [...]

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    13 Fig. 66 Fig. 64 Fig. 65 A Fig. 58 Fig. 59 A Fig. 60 Fig. 61 Fig. 62 Fig. 63 B B E C D A G F H Fig. 67 K L J N M[...]

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    14 14 Fig. 68 1. Loosen the clamp handle (A) and the clamp knob (D) Fig. 68. Slide the fence (C) Fig. 68 from the two fence clamps (B). 2. Remove the fence locking handle, the clamp knob, and the fence clamps (B) and re-position the fence clamps (B), clamp handle, and clamp knob to the rear of the sliding table (Fig. 68). 3. Slide the fence (C) Fig[...]

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    15 P AR TS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSIST ANCE All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactur ed to high quality standar ds and are serviced by a network of Porter -Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations. T o obtain additional information regar ding your Delta quality pr oduct or to obtain parts, service, warr[...]

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