Porter-cable 33-891 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL12" Radial Arm Saw(Model 33-890, 33-895X, 33-891, 33-892)PART NO. 424-02-651-0025 - 03-18-05Copyright © 2005 Delta MachineryTo

10Fig. 4AASSEMBLING LEGS TO BASEMechanically lift the machine using a forklift and liftingstraps to support the machine. The four steel legs shouldbe

11Fig. 8Fig. 9Fig. 11Fig. 105. Unscrew and remove blade guard clamping rod andwasher (G) Fig. 9, and remove blade guard assembly (H).6. Place cuttingh

12Fig. 15Fig. 12Fig. 13Fig. 143. Fig. 15, illustrates the starter box assembled to thebase.ASSEMBLING STARTER BOX TOBASE (33-891 AND 33-892 MODELS)If

13Fig. 16Fig. 17Fig. 18ADJUSTING TABLE BRACKETSPARALLEL TO TRACK ARMTo perform accurate work, the track arm must be parallelto the table top brackets

14Fig. 19Fig. 21Fig. 20Fig. 224. Loosen cuttinghead clamp knob (J) Fig. 20 andmove cuttinghead (C) to the front of track arm (K).Loosen track arm lock

15Fig. 26Fig. 23Fig. 24Fig. 257. If an adjustment is necessary, remove screw (R)Fig. 23, loosen locknut (S) and turn leveling screw (T) toraise or low

16ASSEMBLING TABLE BOARDS1. Place main table board (A) Fig. 27, on the tablemounting brackets making sure that the two roll pins inthe table mounting

17Fig. 31Fig. 325. Remove screw, flat washer and spacer (G) Fig. 31,that fasten the front inside leaf guard (H) to front end ofblade guard (J). Assemb

Fig. 36Fig. 37Fig. 38ADJUSTING OVERARM COLUMN If side motion develops in the overarm, after extendeduse, it can be corrected as follows:1. DISCONNECT

19Fig. 39Fig. 40Fig. 41ADJUSTING CUTTINGHEAD BALLBEARINGS AGAINST TRACK RODSThe carriage is mounted on four pre-loaded, pre-lubricated, shielded ball

2TABLE OF CONTENTSRead and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment. Whenusing tools or equipment, basic

20Fig. 45Fig. 44Fig. 43Fig. 42ADJUSTING BLADE SQUARE WITHTABLE TOPThe saw blade must be square with the table top inorder to produce accurate work. T

21Fig. 46Fig. 47Fig. 49Fig. 487. When the adjustment is made, turn the bevel clamphandle (F) Fig. 46, counterclockwise to lock the motor inposition. N

22Fig. 50Fig. 51Fig. 52Fig. 53ADJUSTING SAW TRAVEL SQUAREWITH FENCEThe 12” Radial Arm Saw is equipped with 90° and45° positive miter stops. This featu

23Fig. 54Fig. 55Fig. 56REMOVING “HEELING” IN SAW CUTEven though the cuttinghead travel may be perfectlyaligned at 90° to the fence, the blade itself m

24ADJUSTING BLADE GUARD ANDANTI-KICKBACK RODOn all ripping and plowing operations, the infeed side ofthe blade guard is lowered so that it just clears

25CROSS-CUTTINGThe first operation which should be learned on the radialsaw is cross-cutting. Cross-cutting consists ofsupporting the workpiece agains

26Fig. 63Fig. 64Fig. 65BABCACOMPOUND MITER CUTTINGCompound miter cutting is performed in the samemanner as miter cutting except the saw blade is alsot

27PUSH STICKMAKE FROM 1/2" OR 3/4"WOOD OR THICKNESSLESS THAN WIDTH OFMAT’L. TO BE CUTCUT OFF HERE TOPUSH 1/4" WOODCUT OFF HERE TOPUSH 1

28TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEFor assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or call theDELTA Machn

29PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCEAll Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a networkof P

3Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

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4GENERAL SAFETY RULESREAD AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed

51. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it isassembled and installed according to theinstructions.2. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor,or

66Fig. AGROUNDED OUTLET BOXCURRENTCARRYINGPRONGSGROUNDING BLADEIS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADESA separate electrical circuit should be used for your machine

7EXTENSION CORDSUse proper extension cords. Make sureyour extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wireextension cord which has a 3-prong ground

8FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONUNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective c

9ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIREDASSEMBLY TIME ESTIMATE - 2-3 hrs.* Blade wrenches (supplied)*1/2” and 3/8” open end or socket wrenches (not included)*