Porter-cable 36-729 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL10" Cabinet Saw(Model 36-729)PART NO. 911972 - 06-15-05Copyright © 2005 Delta MachineryTo learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visi

10BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTERASSEMBLY1. Remove the table insert (A) Fig. 8, by removing screw(B) and pulling out on the table insert. Remove the bladeby

115. Insert threaded end of support rod / splitter bracket(G) Fig. 12, through slot in rear of saw and into hole inrear trunnion (H). Fasten support r

12Fig. 21Fig. 22Fig. 19Fig. 209. IMPORTANT: The splitter (P) Fig. 19, features anotch (W) cut into the top edge. Raise the front of theclear blade gua

1312. Holding the clear blade guard, lower the saw bladeand assemble the table insert (E) Fig. 24, into the open-ing on the saw table. Tighten screw (

OPERATIONSTARTING AND STOPING THE SAWTo start the machine, push the on button (A) Fig. 28. Tostop the machine, push off button (B).MAKE SURE THAT THE

CHANGING THE SAW BLADEDISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWERSOURCE.1. NOTE: Two wrenches are supplied with the saw forchanging the saw blade; a box end wrench

16ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREEPOSITIVE STOPSPositive stops are provided to quickly and accuratelyposition the blade at 90 and 45 degrees to the table. T

17ADJUSTING TABLEThe saw table has been aligned at the factory so the mitergage slots are parallel to the saw blade; however, it isrecommended to chec

18MITER GAGE OPERATION ANDADJUSTMENTThe miter gage is equipped with adjustable index stops at90 degrees and 45 degrees right and left. Adjustment to t

19COMMON SAWING OPERATIONSCommon sawing operations include ripping and crosscutting plus a few other standard operations of a fundamental nature.As wi

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

20Fig. 53ARIPPINGRipping is cutting lengthwise through a board, (Fig. 53).NOTE: Be sure the material to be cut is seasoned, dry andflat. The rip fence

21Fig. 61Fig. 64Fig. 62Fig. 63HGWHMoulding is cutting a shape on the edge or face of thework. Cutting mouldings with a moulding cutterhead is afast, s

22Fig. 69Fig. 70Fig. 67 Fig. 68Fig. 661. Dadoing is cutting a rabbet or wide groove into thework. Most dado head sets are made up of two outsidesaws a

23CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARDFig. 73, illustrates dimensions for making a typicalfeatherboard. The material which the featherboard isconstructed of, s

24PUSH 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

25A complete line of accessories is available from your Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers,and Delta Authorized Service Stat

2626NOTES

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

4GENERAL SAFETY RULES1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTIONMANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE.Learning the machine’s application, limitations,

5ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it isassembled and installed according to theinstructions.2. OBTAIN ADVICE FROM

6THIS MACHINE MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROMELECTRIC SHOCK.machine will have a grounding plug that looks like theplug ill

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

Fig. 31. Saw2. M10x1.5x35mm Hex Head Bolt (6)3. M10 Flat Washer (6)4. M10.1 Lockwasher (6)5. Left Side Extension Wing6. Miter Gage7. Motor Cover8. Bla

9FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTILTHE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIREIN