Delta 36725T2 15‑amp 10 In. Carbide‑tipped Table Saw User Manual

10-inch Contractor Table Saw

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Instruction Manual

To reduce risk of serious injury, thoroughly read and comply with all warnings and instructions in this manual and on product.

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36-725 T2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES

FEATURES .......................................................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 4

SAFETY SYMBOLS-DEFINITIONS ...................................... 4

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNING ...................... 5

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING ............................................ 6

TABLE SAW SAFETY RULES ............................................... 6

TERMINOLOGY ..................................................................6

TABLE SAW SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ................................. 7

SAW BLADE GUARD, ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS AND

RIVING KNIFE ASSEMBLY ...................................................9

KICKBACKS........................................................................9

POWER CONNECTIONS ................................................... 10

POWER SOURCE ..............................................................10

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ............................................... 10

POLARIZED PLUGS ........................................................... 10

EXTENSION CORDS .........................................................10

UNPACKING ..................................................................... 11

PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................12

HARDWARE PACKAGE ......................................................13

ASSEMBLY ....................................................................... 14

STAND ............................................................................14

FIXED WHEELS AND STATIONARY FEET ............................14

FRONT AND REAR RAILS .................................................. 15

EXTENSION WINGS .........................................................16

FENCE GUIDE AND POWER CONTROL BOX ........................17

INSTALLING THE HANDLES ..............................................18

INSTALLING THE RIP FENCE HANDLE ...............................18

THROAT PLATE ................................................................19

BLADE AND RIVING KNIFE ...............................................19

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS .................................................... 20

BLADE GUARD .................................................................20

RIP FENCE .......................................................................21

MITER GAUGE .................................................................21

ON-BOARD STORAGE .......................................................21

SECURING SAW TO FLOOR ............................................... 21

MAKING ADJUSTMENTS .................................................. 22

ADJUSTING 90° AND 45° POSITIVE BEVEL STOPS .............22

RIVING KNIFE ALIGNMENT WITH THE BLADE....................23

ADJUSTING THE MITER GAUGE SCALE .............................. 24

ADJUSTING THE MITER GAUGE FITMENT ..........................24

ALIGNING FENCE PARALLEL TO MITER SLOT .....................25

ALIGNING FENCE PERPENDICULAR TO THE TABLE ............25

DUST COLLECTION ..........................................................25

PREPARING TO CUT ........................................................ 26

RAISING AND LOWERING THE BLADE ...............................26

TILTING THE BLADE.........................................................26

SELECTING AND STORING SAW BLADES ...........................27

CHANGING THE SAW BLADE ............................................. 27

RIVING KNIFE POSITION .................................................28

RIVING KNIFE HEIGHT SETTINGS ..................................... 28

CHECKING RIVING KNIFE ALIGNMENT ..............................29

CHECKING BLADE PARALLELISM TO MITER

GAUGE GROOVE (HEEL) ...................................................29

ADJUSTING BLADE PARALLELISM TO

MITER GAUGE GROOVE (HEEL) ........................................29

USING THE MITER GAUGE................................................30

USING BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY ......................................30

CHECKING FENCE ALIGNMENT .........................................30

TRANSPORTING THE SAW ................................................30

OPERATION ..................................................................... 31

AVOID KICKBACK .............................................................31

STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW .................................31

OVERLOAD PROTECTION .................................................32

MAKING CUTS ................................................................. 32

RIP CUTS ........................................................................33

BEVEL RIPPING ...............................................................33

CROSSCUTTING ............................................................... 34

BEVEL CROSSCUTTING ....................................................35

MITER CUTS .................................................................... 35

COMPOUND MITER CUTS .................................................35

LARGE PANEL CUTS .........................................................35

NON-THROUGH CUTS ......................................................36

MAKING NON-THROUGH CUTS .........................................36

CUTTING AIDS AND ACCESSORIES ................................. 37

PUSH STICKS ..................................................................37

AUXILIARY RIP FENCE FACING .........................................37

AUXILIARY MITER GAUGE FACING ....................................37

FLIP DOWN FENCE ..........................................................38

PUSH BLOCKS ..................................................................38

GROOVING AND RABBETING ............................................39

FEATHERBOARD ..............................................................39

CUT OFF GAUGE ..............................................................40

JIGS ................................................................................40

MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 41

KEEP MACHINE CLEAN .....................................................41

LUBRICATION & RUST PREVENTION .................................41

MAINTENANCE REMINDERS .............................................41

ADJUSTING BELT TENSION ..............................................41

DUST CHUTE CLEAN OUT ................................................. 42

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................ 43

ACCESSORIES .................................................................. 43

PARTS, SERVICES AND WARRANTY ASSISTANCE........... 44

SPECIFICATIONS

NOTICE: The manual cover illustrates the current production model. All other illustrations contained in the manual are representative

ONLY and may not be exact depictions of the actual labeling or accessories included. They are intended for illustrative purposes

ONLY.

The DELTA

#36-725 T2 10-inch Contractor Table Saw is

designed for portability and high quality performance. It includes:

basic machine, sturdy tubular steel stand, integral dust chute, a

T-Square

fence system, t-slot miter gauge, 15-amp induction

motor, on/off switch, cast iron table, extension wings, see-through

blade guard with anti-kickback pawls, and 10-inch carbide blade.

Max depth of cut at 90°: 3 1/8 inch

Max depth of cut at 45°: 2 1/4 inch

Max rip to right of blade: 30 inch

Max rip to left of blade: 15 inch

Max width of dado: 13/16 inch

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS:

Amps 15

Voltage 120

RPM 3,600

FEATURES

Back View

F10

F11

F12

F13

F14

F15

F16

F17

F18

F19

F20

F10

F11

F12

F13

F14

F15

F16

Push Stick

Pivoting Pedal and Caster Wheel

Adjustable Feet

Fixed Wheels

Hand Wheel Handle

Tubular Stand

Power Switch

Saw Body

F21

F22

F23

F17

F18

F19

F20

F21

F22

F23

Extension Wing

Miter Gauge

Blade

Anti-Kickback Pawls

Riving Knife

Rear Fence Rails

Dust Chute

Blade Guard

Throat Plate

Rail Spreader Bar

Rip Fence

Fence Guides

Front Fence Rails

Rip Fence Handle

Lock Knobs

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY SYMBOLS- DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. These important warnings relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and

PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols 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.

CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON YOUR PRODUCT

AND IN THIS MANUAL. SAVE THIS MANUAL. MAKE SURE ALL USERS ARE FAMILIAR WITH ITS WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING THE TOOL. KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR YOUR SAW FOR EASY REFERENCE

AND TO INSTRUCT OTHERS. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in

serious injury and/or property damage.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Refer to them often and use them to instruct others. ● If tool is loaned to someone, also loan them these instructions.

If you have any questions or concerns relative to the use of your tool or the contents of this manual, stop using the tool and contact Delta

Power Equipment Corporation Customer Care at 1-800-223-7278.

Some of the following symbols may be used in connection with this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper

interpretation on these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

Read Operator's Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before

using this product.

Eye Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Pinch Warning

Always watch for movement paying extra attention to potential areas where pinching

could occur.

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

min Minutes Time

~/AC Alternating Current Type of current

ⁿ

₀

No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute

Lbs Pounds Unit of weight

Kg Kilograms Unit of weight

RPM Revolutions Per Minute Speed of rotation of machine

PH:1 Phase 1 This is a 1 phase motor

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or BATTERY-operated (cordless) power tool.

1. Work area safety

a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents

b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases

or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2. Electrical safety

a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter with

earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock

b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric

shock.

d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord

away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable

for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)

protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

3. Personal safety

a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a

power tool while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention

while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-

skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the o-position before connection to power source,

picking up, or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or energising power tools that

have the switch on invites accidents.

d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in

unexpected situations

f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from

moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

h. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool

safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

4. Power tool use and care

a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for you application. The correct power tool will do the

job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and o. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with

the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or

storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool

or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts , breakage of

parts and any other condition that may aect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool

repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind

and are easier to control.

g. Use the power tool, accessories and tools bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into

account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specications provided with this power tool.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

• Through-cut – Any cut that completely cuts through the

workpiece.

• Non-through cut – Any cut that does not completely cut

through the workpiece.

• Push stick – A wooden or plastic stick, usually homemade,

that is used to push a small workpiece through the saw and

keeps the operator’s hands clear of the blade.

• Kickback – Occurs when the saw blade binds in the cut or

between the blade and the fence and thrusts the workpiece

back toward the operator or lowering the workpiece down to

the blade.

• Re-sawing – Flipping material to make a cut the saw is not

capable of making in one pass.

• Cove cutting – Also known as coving, cove cutting is an

operation where the work is fed at an angle across the

blade. NOTE: This can be a dangerous operation and is not

recommended.

• Freehand – Cutting without the use of a miter gauge or

rip fence or any other means of guiding or holding the

workpiece other than the operator’s hand. NOTE: This can be

a dangerous operation and is not recommended.

• Plunge cutting – Blind cuts in the workpiece made by either

raising the blade through the workpiece. NOTE: This can be a

dangerous operation and is not recommended.

• Rabbet Cut – A cut on the end or face (edge) of a board -

the extruding piece is the tongue.

• Kerf – A cut or incision made by a saw.

TABLE SAW SAFETY RULES

Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.

SEE GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. Read entire instruction manual before operating saw. Learning

the saw’s proper applications, limitations, and specic potential hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury. Make

sure all users are familiar with its warnings and instructions before using saw.

SEE POWER CONNECTION SECTION OF THIS MANUAL for instructions and warnings regarding power cords and connections.

TERMINOLOGY

The following terms will be used throughout the manual and you should become familiar with them.

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:

Dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals

known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples are:

• Lead from lead-based paints

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products

• Asbestos dust

• 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, such as dust masks that are specically designed to lter out

microscopic particles. Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities.

Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water.

h. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping

surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

5. Service

a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will

ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

1. GUARDING RELATED WARNINGS

a. Keep guards in place. Guards must be in working order and be properly mounted. A guard that is loose,

damaged, or is not functioning correctly must be repaired or replaced.

b. Always use saw blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback device for every through-cutting operation. For

through-cutting operations where the saw blade cuts completely through the thickness of the workpiece, the guard and

other safety devices help reduce the risk of injury.

c. Immediately reattach the guarding system after completing an operation (such as rabbeting or resawing

cuts) which requires removal of the guard, riving knife and/or anti-kickback device. The guard, riving knife,

and anti-kickback device help to reduce the risk of injury.

d. Make sure the saw blade is not contacting the guard, riving knife or the workpiece before the switch is

turned on. Inadvertent contact of these items with the saw blade could cause a hazardous condition.

e. Adjust the riving knife as described in this instruction manual. Incorrect spacing, positioning and alignment can

make the riving knife ineective in reducing the likelihood of kickback.

f. For the riving knife and anti-kickback device to work, they must be engaged in the workpiece. The riving

knife and anti-kickback device are ineective when cutting workpieces that are too short to be engaged with the

riving knife and anti-kickback device. Under these conditions a kickback cannot be prevented by the riving knife and

antikickback device.

g. Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife. For the riving knife to function properly, the saw blade diameter

must match the appropriate riving knife and the body of the saw blade must be thinner than the thickness of the riving

knife and kerf of the saw blade must be wider than the thickness of the riving knife.

2. CUTTING PROCEDURES WARNINGS

a. DANGER: Never place your ngers or hands in the vicinity or in line with the saw blade. A moment of

inattention or a slip could direct your hand towards the saw blade and result in serious personal injury.

b. Feed the workpiece into the saw blade or cutter only against the direction of rotation. Feeding the workpiece

in the same direction that the saw blade is rotating above the table may result in the workpiece, and your hand, being

pulled into the saw blade.

c. Never use the mitre gauge to feed the workpiece when ripping and do not use the rip fence as a length

stop when cross cutting with the miter gauge. Guiding the workpiece with the rip fence and the miter gauge at the

same time increases the likelihood of saw blade binding and kickback.

d. When ripping, always apply the workpiece feeding force between the fence and the saw blade. Use a push

stick when the distance between the fence and the saw blade is less than 50mm, and use a push block when this distance

is less than 150mm. "Work helping" devices will keep your hand at a safe distance from the saw blade.

e. Use only the push stick provided by the manufacturer or constructed in accordance with the instructions.

This push stick provides sucient distance of the hand from the saw blade.

f. Never use a damaged or cut push stick. A damaged push stick may break causing your hand to slip into the saw

blade.

g. Do not perform any operation "freehand". Always use either the rip fence or the miter gauge to position and guide

the workpiece. "Freehand" means using your hands to support or guide the workpiece, in lieu of a rip fence or mitre

gauge. Freehand sawing leads to misalignment, binding and kickback.

h. Never reach around or over a rotating saw blade. Reaching for a workpiece may lead to accidental contact with the

moving saw blade.

i. Provide auxiliary workpiece support to the rear and/or sides of the saw table for long and/or wide

workpieces to keep them level. A long and/or wide workpiece has a tendency to pivot on the table’s edge, causing

loss of control, saw blade binding and kickback.

j. Feed workpiece at an even pace. Do not bend or twist the workpiece. If jamming occurs, turn the tool o

immediately, unplug the tool then clear the jam. Jamming the saw blade by the workpiece can cause kickback or stall the

motor.

k. Do not remove pieces of cut-o material while the saw is running. The material may become trapped between

the fence or inside the saw blade guard and the saw blade pulling your ngers into the saw blade. Turn the saw o and

wait until the saw blade stops before removing material.

l. Use an auxiliary fence in contact with the table top when ripping workpieces less than 2mm thick. A thin

workpiece may wedge under the rip fence and create a kickback.

TABLE SAW SAFETY RULES

Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.

TABLE SAW SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS DESIGNATED BY THE SYMBOL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

TABLE SAW SAFETY RULES

m. Never Cut Metals, Cement Board or Masonry. Certain man-made materials have special instructions for cutting on

table saws. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations at all times to avoid overheating the saw blade tips as well as

melting the plastic. Avoid overheating blade tips by pushing material through blade evenly. Forcing material too fast can

cause heating and damage to blade or workpiece. If cutting plastics is permitted, cut at a slower pace to avoid melting

the plastic.

3. Kickback causes and related warnings

Kickback is a sudden reaction of the workpiece due to a pinched, jammed saw blade or misaligned line of cut in the workpiece

with respect to the saw blade or when a part of the workpiece binds between the saw blade and the rip fence or other xed

object.

a. Most frequently during kickback, the workpiece is lifted from the table by the rear portion of the saw blade and

is propelled towards the operator. Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions

and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

b. Never stand directly in line with the saw blade. Always position your body on the same side of the saw blade as

the fence. Kickback may propel the workpiece at high velocity towards anyone standing in front and in line with the saw

blade.

c. Never reach over or in back of the saw blade to pull or to support the workpiece. Accidental contact with the

saw blade may occur or kickback may drag your ngers into the saw blade.

d. Never hold and press the workpiece that is being cut o against the rotating saw blade. Pressing the

workpiece being cut o against the saw blade will create a binding condition and kickback.

e. Align the fence to be parallel with the saw blade. A misaligned fence will pinch the workpiece against the saw blade

and create kickback.

f. Use a featherboard to guide the workpiece against the table and fence when making non-through cuts

such as rabbeting, or resawing cuts. A featherboard helps to control the workpiece in the event of a kickback.

g. Use extra caution when making a cut into blind areas of assembled workpieces. The protruding saw blade may

cut objects that can cause kickback.

h. Support large panels to minimise the risk of saw blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under

their own weight. Support(s) must be placed under all portions of the panel overhanging the table top.

i. Use extra caution when cutting a workpiece that is twisted, knotted, warped or does not have a straight

edge to guide it with a mitre gauge or along the fence. A warped, knotted, or twisted workpiece is unstable and

causes misalignment of the kerf with the saw blade, binding and kickback.

j. Never cut more than one workpiece, stacked vertically or horizontally. The saw blade could pick up one or more

pieces and cause kickback.

k. When restarting the saw with the saw blade in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf so that the

saw teeth are not engaged in the material. If the saw blade binds, it may lift up the workpiece and cause kickback

when the saw is restarted.

l. Keep saw blades clean, sharp, and with sucient set. Never use warped saw blades or saw blades with cracked or

broken teeth. Sharp and properly set saw blades minimize binding, stalling and kickback.

4. Table saw operating procedure warnings

a. Turn o the table saw and disconnect the power cord when removing the table insert, changing the saw

blade or making adjustments to the riving knife, anti-kickback device or saw blade guard, and when the

machine is left unattended. Precautionary measures will avoid accidents.

b. Never leave the table saw running unattended. Turn it o and don’t leave the tool until it comes to a complete

stop. An unattended running saw is an uncontrolled hazard.

c. Locate the table saw in a well-lit and level area where you can maintain good footing and balance. It should

be installed in an area that provides enough room to easily handle the size of your workpiece. Cramped, dark areas, and

uneven slippery oors invite accidents.

d. Frequently clean and remove sawdust from under the saw table and/or the dust collection device.

Accumulated sawdust is combustible and may self-ignite.

e. The table saw must be secured. A table saw that is not properly secured may move or tip over.

f. Remove tools, wood scraps, etc. from the table before the table saw is turned on. Distraction or a potential jam

can be dangerous.

g. Always use saw blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbor holes. Saw blades that

do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run o-center, causing loss of control.

h. Never use damaged or incorrect saw blade mounting means such as anges, saw blade washers, bolts or

nuts. These mounting means were specially designed for your saw, for safe operation and optimum performance.

i. Never stand on the table saw, do not use it as a stepping stool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if

the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.

j. Make sure that the saw blade is installed to rotate in the proper direction. Do not use grinding wheels, wire

TABLE SAW SAFETY RULES

SAW BLADE GUARD, ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS AND RIVING KNIFE

ASSEMBLY

Your table saw is equipped with a blade guard, anti-kickback

pawls and riving knife assembly that covers the blade and

reduces the possibility of accidental blade contact.

The riving knife is a flat plate that fits into the cut made by

the saw blade and effectively fights kickback by lessening the

tendency of the blade to bind in the cut.

Two anti-kickback pawls are located on the sides of the riving

knife that allow the wood to pass through the blade in the cutting

direction but reduce the possibility of the material being thrown

backwards toward the operator.

The blade guard and anti-kickback pawls can ONLY be used

when making through cuts that sever the wood. When making

rabbets and other non-through cuts, the blade guard and anti-

kickback pawls MUST be removed and riving knife lowered to the

non-through cut position marked on the riving knife.

Use all components of the guarding system (blade guard

assembly, riving knife and anti-kickback pawls) for every operation

for which they can be used including all through-cutting. If

you elect not to use any of these components for a particular

application, exercise additional caution regarding control of the

workpiece, the use of push sticks, the position of your hands

relative to the blade, the use of safety glasses, the means to avoid

kickback and all other warnings contained in this manual and

on the saw itself. Replace the guarding systems as soon as you

return to through-cutting operations. KEEP the guard assembly in

working order.

brushes, or abrasive wheels on a table saw. Improper saw blade installation or use of accessories not recommended may

cause serious injury.

k. DO NOT REMOVE A WORKPIECE that is damaged or jammed without rst turning o the saw and unplugging it from

the power source.

KICKBACKS

Kickbacks can cause serious injury. A kickback occurs when a part

of the workpiece binds between the saw blade and the rip fence,

or other fixed object, and rises from the table and is thrown

toward the operator. Kickbacks can be minimized by attention to

the following conditions.

HOW TO REDUCE THE RISK OF KICKBACKS AND PROTECT

YOURSELF FROM POSSIBLE INJURY:

Be certain that the rip fence is parallel to the saw blade.

DO NOT rip by applying the feed force to the section of the

workpiece that will become the cut-off (free) piece. Feed force

when ripping should ALWAYS be applied between the saw

blade and the fence; use a push stick for narrow work, 6 inches

(152mm) wide or less.

KEEP saw blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback assembly

in place and operating properly. The riving knife MUST be in

alignment with the saw blade and the anti-kickback assembly

MUST stop a kickback once it has started. Check their action

before ripping by pushing the wood under the anti-kickback

assembly. The teeth MUST prevent the wood from being pulled

toward the front of the saw. If any part of assembly is not

operational, return to the nearest authorized service center for

repair.

Plastic and composite materials (like hardboard) may be cut

on your saw. However, since these are usually quite hard and

slippery, the anti-kickback pawls may not stop a kickback.

Therefore, be especially attentive to following proper set up and

cutting procedures for ripping.

Use saw blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, and riving knife

assembly for every possible operation, including all through-cut

sawing.

Push the workpiece past the saw blade prior to releasing control.

NEVER rip a workpiece that is twisted or warped, or does not

have a straight edge to guide along the fence.

NEVER saw a large workpiece that CANNOT be controlled.

NEVER use the fence as a guide or length stop when

crosscutting.

NEVER saw a workpiece with loose knots, flaws, nails or other

foreign objects.

NEVER rip a workpiece shorter than 10 inches (254mm).

NEVER use a dull blade. A dull blade should be replaced or

re-sharpened.

Your machine is wired for 120 volts, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the machine to the power source, make sure the

switch is in the “OFF” position.

This tool has a precision-built electric motor. It should be connected to a POWER SUPPLY THAT IS 120 VOLTS, 60 HZ, AC ONLY

(NORMAL HOUSEHOLD CURRENT in the U.S. and Canada). DO NOT operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage

drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If the tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the

power supply.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a

polarized outlet ONLY one way. If the plug does not fully fit in the outlet reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified

electrician to install the proper outlet. DO NOT change the plug in any way.

When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to

handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power.

Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. ONLY round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s

Laboratories (UL) should be used.

NOTE: Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or

exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

** Ampere rating (on total data label)

12A- 16A

Cord Length Wire Size

25' 14 AWG

50' 12 AWG

** Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit

NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

POLARIZED PLUGS

EXTENSION CORDS

KEEP the extension cord clear of the work

area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber,

tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power

tool. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury. Check

extension cords before each use. If damaged replace immediately.

NEVER use tool with a damaged cord, since touching the

damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious

injury.

POWER CONNECTIONS

POWER SOURCE

This saw is equipped with a 15-amp motor for use with a 120-

volt, 60-HZ alternating current. See instructions below regarding

proper connections for your saw as wired.

For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor’s

rating. A line intended ONLY for lights may not be able to

properly carry the current needed for a power tool motor; wire

that is heavy enough for a short distance may be too light for a

greater distance; and a line that can support one power tool may

not be able to support two or three. A separate electrical circuit

should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less

than #12 wire and recommended to be protected with a 20-amp

circuit breaker or a 20-amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord

is used, use ONLY 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong

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. A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of

power and overheat the motor. It may also damage the machine.

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

UNPACKING

• The machine is heavy, two people are required to unpack and lift.

• Use a safety strap to avoid tip over when lifting machine.

• Prior to tool assembly and use, read this manual thoroughly to

familiarize yourself with proper assembly, maintenance and safety

procedures.

Check shipping carton and machine for damage before unpacking.

Carefully remove components in top foam layer. Remove the top

layer of foam then remove all components in the bottom layer of

foam. Lay out all parts on a piece of cardboard or other clean,

at surface. Two or more people are needed to lift the saw out of

the carton. ALWAYS check for and remove protective shipping

materials around motors and moving parts. DO NOT discard

shipping carton and packing materials until you have carefully

inspected the contents, assembled the machine and are satised

that it operates correctly.

Compare package contents to Package Contents list and Hardware

Package list prior to assembly to make sure all items are present.

Carefully inspect parts to make sure no damage occurred during

shipping. If any parts are missing, damaged or pre-assembled, DO

NOT assemble. Instead, call DELTA

Customer Care at 1-800-223-

7278 for assistance.

After assembly remove any protective materials and coatings from

all of the parts and the table saw. The protective coatings can be

removed by spraying WD-40

on them and wiping them o with a

soft cloth. This may need to be redone several times before all of

the protective coatings are removed completely.

After cleaning, apply a good quality paste wax to any unpainted

cast iron surfaces. Make sure to bu out the wax before operating

the saw.

36-725 T2 Saw Body

Left Leg (B)

Right Leg (A)

Rip Fence

Blade Guard

Miter Gauge

Push Stick

Throat Plate

Blade Wrench

Extension Wings (2)

Anti-Kickback Pawls

Adjustable Feet (2)

Fixed Wheels (2)

Hand Wheel Handle (2)

Rip Fence Handle

10 inch Blade (Pre-Installed)

Rail Spreader Bar

Rear Fence Rails (2)

Front Fence Rails (2)

Fence Guides (2)

PACKAGE CONTENTS

UNPACKING

PC1

PC2

PC3

PC17

PC4

PC5

PC6

PC7

PC8

PC9

PC10

PC11

PC12

PC13

PC14

PC16

PC18

PC19

PC20

PC15

HARDWARE PACKAGE

UNPACKING

HP1

HP3

HP2

HP4

HP5

HP12

HP11

Hardware Bag “A”

M8 x 75mm Carriage Bolt (1)

M8 Nylock Nut (1)

M8 Flat Washer (1)

M6 x 72mm Carriage Bolt (4)

M6 Nylock Nut (4)

Hardware Bag “B”

M8 x 53mm Carriage Bolt (2)

M8 Nylock Nut (2)

Hardware Bag “C”

5/16-18 x 7/8 Hex Screw

w/Split Lock Washer (6)

Hardware Bag “D”

5/16-18 x 7/8 Hex Screw

w/Split Lock Washer (4)

M8 x16 Hex Shoulder Screw (4)

M8 Nylock Nut (4)

M5 Nylock Nut (2)

M5 x 16mm Flat Countersunk Hex

Shoulder Screw (2)

Front Rail Union Plate (1)

5/16-18 Hex Flange Nut (12)

5/16-18 x 1-1/8 inch Flat

Countersunk Hex Screw (12)

Hardware Bag “E”

M5 x 6mm Phillips Head Screw (1)

Wire Clip (1)

1/4-20 x 1/2 inch Button

Head Hex Screw w/ Split Lock

Washer (5)

1/4-20 x 1/2 inch Hex Screw

w/ Split Lock Washer (2)

Hardware Bag "F"

Rail Alignment Gauge (1)

4mm T-Handle Allen Wrench (1)

6mm Allen Wrench (1)

3/16 inch Two-Way Allen Wrench L Shape (1)

HP20

HP16

HP17

HP8

HP18

HP19

HP21

HP22

HP23

HP6

HP15

HP9

HP10

HP7

HP13

HP1

HP2HP6

HP2 HP3

HP4 HP5

HP7

HP8 HP9

Hardware Bag “A”

Hardware Bag “B”

Hardware Bag “D”

Hardware Bag “E ”

Hardware Bag “F”

Hardware Bag “C”

004623

006134

006291

006108

006111

007080

006110

005733

006054

007083

005679

003331

006113

006109

005733

005733 003059

006293

006292

007082

006122

007081

HP20

HP21 HP22 HP23

HP16

HP17

HP18

HP19

HP15

HP10

HP11 HP12

HP13

003578

ASSEMBLY

• DO NOT lift Saw without help. Hold it close to your body

while lifting. KEEP knees bent and lift with your legs, not your

back.

• Fully assemble Saw with Leg assembly prior to use. Leg

assembly is an integral and necessary part of the Support

Structure for this Saw.

• DO NOT modify Saw, or create accessories not recommended

for use with this Saw.

• Make sure Power Switch is in “OFF” position before connecting

to Power Supply.

• DO NOT connect to Power Supply until assembly is complete.

STAND

Hardware Bag “A”

Avoid contact with Blade Teeth. KEEP

Blade stored or lowered when possible.

1. Connect the two Tube Legs together by inserting the end

of the Left Leg

PC2

into the end of the Right Leg

PC3

Secure them together with (4) M8 x 75mm Carriage Bolt

HP4

, M8 Flat Washer

HP3

, M8 Nylock Nut

HP2

and tighten.

See Figure 1.

2. Insert the four open ends of the Tube Legs into the Leg

Collars

as shown. Secure each Leg to the Saw Body

with (4) M6 x 72mm Carriage Bolts

HP4

and (4) M6 Nylock

Nuts

HP5

and tighten. See Figure 2.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (NOT

INCLUDED):

• Flat Head Screwdriver

• Phillips Head Screwdriver

• 8mm Wrench

• 10mm Wrench

• 12mm Open-Ended Wrench

• 13mm Wrench

Figure

• 9/16 inch Wrench

• 5/32 inch Allen Wrench

• Framing (Carpenter's) Square

• Combination Square

• Straight Edge

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

FIXED WHEELS AND STATIONARY

FEET

Hardware Bag “B”

1. Attach the two Fixed Wheels

PC13

to the Left Leg using the

(2) M8 x 53mm Carriage Bolts

HP6

and M8 Nylock Nuts

HP2

. One for each wheel as shown in Figure 3.

2. Screw the Adjustable Feet

PC12

into the threaded inserts in

the Right Leg.

3. Carefully stand the box right side up and remove packaging

once the machine has been lifted from the ground.

The machine is heavy, two people may

be required to stand the machine up.

4. The two Adjustable Feet

PC12

can be raised and lowered by

rotating them clockwise or counterclockwise. The Feet

may be adjusted to level the Saw and can be locked in

place with the pre-assembled Set Screws using the

provided 6mm Allen Wrench. See Figure 3.

PC3

HP1

HP3

HP2

PC2

PC13

HP6

PC12

PC19

PC18

ASSEMBLY

FRONT AND REAR RAILS

Hardware Bag “D”

1. Attach the Front Fence Rails

PC19

(1&2) to the Table Front

using (4) 5/16-18 x 1-1/8 inch Flat Countersunk Hex Screw

HP15

, and (4) 5/16-18 Hex Flange Nuts

HP13

, see Figure 5

and 6.

NOTE: The Front Rails have holes on both surfaces of the rail for

attachment to both the Table and the Fence Guide.

2. Attach the Rail Union Plate

HP12

using (2) M5 x 16mm Flat

Countersunk Hex Shoulder Screw

HP11

and (2) M5 Nylock

Nuts

HP10

in the two holes where the Rail Sections meet.

see Figure 6.

3. Use supplied Rail Alignment Gauge

HP20

to ensure the Rails

are the proper distance from the top of the Table. See

Figure 7.

4. Attach the Rear Fence Rails

PC18

to the Table with (4) 5/16

-18 x 7/8 Hex Screw with Split Lock Washers

HP7

. Use the

slot in the supplied Gauge to ensure the Rail is the proper

distance from the top of the Table. See Figures 7-9.

REAR RIGHT RAIL REAR RIGHT RAIL

FRONT RIGHT

RAIL (LONG)

Figure 5

Figure 6

Figure 7

Figure 8

REAR LEFT RAIL

Figure 9

HP7

HP12

HP11

HP10

PC19

PC20

FRONT LEFT RAIL FRONT LEFT RAIL

(SHORT) (SHORT)

HP15

HP13

ASSEMBLY

1. Attach the Extension Wings

PC10

to the Table using (6) 5/16-18

x 7/8 Hex Screw with Split Lock Washers

HP7

, (3) for each

Wing. The Wings attach from underneath as shown in Figure

10. Be sure to use a Level or Combination Square to keep the

Extension Wings level with the Table. NOTE: Hole patterns on

the two long edges of the extensions are dierent. See Figure

10A.

2. Attach the Extension Wings to the Front and Rear rails using

(8) 5/16-18 x 1-1/8 inch Flat Countersunk Hex Screw

HP15

and

5/16-18 Hex Flange Nuts

HP13

, (4) for each wing. See Figure

11. Be sure to conrm the Front and Rear Rails are level with

the Extension Wings by using the Rail Alignment Gauge

HP20

See Figure 5-9.

3. Repeat this process on Front and Rear Rails for both Extension

Wings.

4. Attach the Spreader Bar

PC17

to the outboard end of the Front

and Rear Rails using (4) M8 x 16 Hex Shoulder Screws

HP8

and (4) M8 Nylock Nuts

HP9

. See Figure 12.

Figure 12

Figure 10

Figure 10A

Figure 11

EXTENSIONEXTENSION

WINGWING

UNDERSIDE OF WINGUNDERSIDE OF WING

EXTENSION WINGS

Hardware Bag “C,D”

HP7

HP15

HP13

PC10

HP8

HP9

PC17

PC20

HP18

HP19

HP18

ASSEMBLY

FENCE GUIDE AND

POWER CONTROL BOX

Hardware Bag “E”

LEFT FENCE LEFT FENCE

GUIDE (SHORT) GUIDE (SHORT)

CONTROL BOXCONTROL BOX

STRAIGHT EDGESTRAIGHT EDGE

BACK BACK

1. Attach the Right Fence Guide

PC20

using (3) 1/4-20 x 1/2

inch Button Head Hex Screw with Split Lock Washers

HP18

through the holes on the bottom side of the Front Rail. See

Figure 13.

2. Attach the Left Fence Guide to the Front Rail

PC20

using (2)

1/4-20 x 1/2 inch Button Head Hex Screw with Split Lock

Washers

HP18

through the right two holes on the bottom

side of the left half Front Rail

PC19

. NOTE: Leave these

screws loose until the control box screws are started.

3. Align the two holes in the Switch Box Bracket with the

holes underneath the Front Rail

PC19

, see Figure 14, located

on the left side of the saw. Secure the Power Control Box

to the Front Rail

PC19

using (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch Hex Screw

with Split Lock Washers

HP19

. Use a ruler to check that both

Left and Right Fence Guides are parallel. See Figure 15.

NOTE: To tighten the bolts that fasten the switch, you may need

to use a 12mm open-ended wrench.

4. Fix the hanging Power Cord at rear side of Front Rail by

Wire Clip

HP17

and M5 x 6mm Phillips Head Screw

HP16

. See

Figure 16.

Figure 13

Figure 14

Figure 15

RIGHT FENCE

GUIDE (LONG)

Figure 16

PC20

HP16

HP17

HP19

Figure 17

Figure 18

The elevation and Bevel Handles are packaged together in the box,

please install as follows:

1. Insert one Handle

PC14

to the Elevation Hand Wheel located

in the front of the Saw, as seen in Figure 17.

2. Insert one Handle

PC14

to the Bevel Hand Wheel located on

the right side of the Saw, as seen in Figure 18.

The Rip Fence Handle is packaged individually and labeled

accordingly, please install as follows:

1. Screw the Labeled Handle

PC15

to the Rip Fence with the

supplied Hex Wrench. See in Figure 18.

IMPORTANT: Before raising Blade you MUST release Bevel

Lock and tilt Blade 45° and remove styrofoam block under Motor

Housing. See Figure 19.

PC14

PC15

INSTALLING THE HANDLES

Elevation and Bevel Hand Wheels

INSTALLING THE RIP FENCE

HANDLE

ASSEMBLY

Figure 19

(REMOVE)(REMOVE)

To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, the Riving Knife MUST be installed and properly

positioned for every possible through and non-through cut.

1. Your Saw is shipped with the Blade and Riving Knife

installed and properly aligned. The Riving Knife comes

installed in the low, non-through cutting position. Prior to

operating your Saw, check to make sure the alignment

of the Blade to the Miter Slot and the Riving Knife to the

Blade was not aected by shipping. To check alignment

of the Blade and Riving Knife, see page 23 in the

"ALIGNMENT" section of this manual.

2. The Riving Knife comes installed in the low, non-through

cutting position. To attach the Anti-Kickback Pawls and

Blade Guard Assemblies, the Riving Knife MUST be in the

raised position as shown in Figure 40. To raise and lower

the Riving Knife, see "RIVING KNIFE HEIGHT SETTINGS"

on page 28.

3. When installing Riving Knife, Anti-Kickback Pawls and Blade

Guard, Blade MUST be at 90° setting and raised to the

maximum height. See the "RAISING AND LOWERING THE

BLADE", page 26.

Figure 20

Figure 21

BLADE AND RIVING KNIFE

ASSEMBLY

PC8

To install Throat Plate

PC8

, lower Blade below Tabletop, then

carefully feed the Throat Plate

PC8

, slotted end rst, starting at the

rear and moving to the front, keeping the Blade centered within the

slot on the Throat Plate

PC8

To avoid serious injury the height of the Throat

Plate MUST be properly adjusted. Use set screw openings

Throat Plate to make adjustments. To prevent your workpiece from

catching on the Tabletop, and to prevent Anti-Kickback Pawls from

catching on the Throat Plate, make sure that:

a. The front end of the Throat Plate is ush with the

Tabletop or up to 0.7mm (1/36 inch) below it, and

b. The back end of the Throat Plate is ush with the

Tabletop, or up to 0.7mm (1/36 inch) above it.

Set screws are provided to accurately adjust

Throat Plate height. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SCREW THROAT

PLATE TO TABLE TOP.

THROAT PLATE

BLADE GUARD

To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, the Blade Guard MUST be in place when making a

through cut.

1. Before installing the Blade Guard Assembly

PC5

, make sure

the riving knife is raised to the through-cut position.

2. While holding the Blade Guard Assembly

PC5

in a vertical

position, hook the Locating Pin

at the back end of the

Blade Guard Assembly into the slot at the back edge of the

Riving Knife.

3. Rotate the Blade Guard Assembly toward the front of the

Saw until the metal portion

of the Blade Guard

Assembly is parallel to the Table as shown in Figure 23.

4. While holding down on the front of the metal portion of the

Guard

press the Blade Guard Lock Lever

down

until it snaps into the locked position. Check to make sure

the Guard is locked onto the Riving Knife by pulling on the

Guard. If the Guard is not locked, the Blade Guard Lock

Lever will ip up to the unlocked position.

If the metal portion of the Blade Guard

Assembly is not parallel to the table, the Riving Knife is not

in the raised position. Remove Blade Guard Assembly and

Anti-Kickback Pawls and raise Riving Knife, then reinstall

the Anti-Kickback Pawls and the Blade Guard Assembly.

NOTE: Also reference Figure 40, page 28.

To remove the blade guard assembly:

1. Lift the Blade Guard Assembly Lock Lever

to the

unlocked position.

2. Rotate the Guard back and slide the Pin

from the

Riving Knife Slot.

Figure 23

NOTE: Check the Blade Guard for clearances and free movement.

Figure 22

ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS

To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, Anti-Kickback Pawls MUST be in place when making

a through cut.

1. See Figure 22 and locate the Anti-Kickback Pawls Mounting

Slot

in the middle of the top edge of the Riving Knife.

2. Slide Slot in the middle of the Anti-Kickback Pawls

Assembly along the top of the Riving Knife until the stem

locates the center slot

on the Riving Knife.

3. Depress the stem on the Anti-Kickback Pawls Assembly

PC11

to allow the Assembly to drop into the slot. Push down on

the Anti-Kickback Pawls Assembly until it snaps into place

and locks. Release stem. NOTE: Pull up on the Anti-

Kickback Pawls to make sure it is locked in place.

To remove the Anti-Kickback Pawls, depress the stem

and pull

the Anti-Kickback Assembly o the Riving Knife.

PC5

PC11

ASSEMBLY

RIP FENCE

Before installing the Rip Fence, make sure you have attached the

Rip Fence Handle to the Fence Cam. The Rip Fence slides onto the

Rear Fence Rail so that the Hook is under the Rear Rail and rides

on the Front Guide Tube. The Fence locks in place by applying

pressure in a downward motion on the Rip Fence Handle. Rip Fence

alignment should be checked prior to using your saw. To check

alignment of the Rip Fence, see alignment instructions on page 25.

MITER GAUGE

Insert Miter Gauge into each Miter Slot to make sure it slides

freely. See "ADJUSTING THE MITER SCALE" section on page 24 for

adjustment of Miter Gauge Accuracy.

ON-BOARD STORAGE

The DELTA

#36-725 T2 Contractor Table Saw comes with On-

Board Storage for the provided Miter Gauge, Blade Wrench, Push

Stick, Fence, Anti-Kickback Pawls and Blade Guard. There is also

On-Board Storage for spare Saw Blades (sold separately). The

Push Stick, Spare Blade (Blade should be stored protected to

avoid injury), Blade Wrench, Anti-Kickback Pawls and Blade Guard

Storage areas are located on the Right Side of the Machine, see

Figure 25. On-board storage for the Miter Gauge and Fence are

located on the left side of the machine as seen in Figure 24.

Figure 24

Figure 25

PC4

PC5

PC6

PC7

PC9

PC11

PC16

PC11

Rip Fence

Blade Guard

Miter Gauge

Push Stick

Blade Wrench

Anti-Kickback Pawls

10 inch Blade (Pre-Installed)

ASSEMBLY

SECURING SAW TO FLOOR

This Saw is designed for mobility. DO NOT

attempt to use the Saw to cut a large or cumbersome workpiece

without rst taking appropriate steps to protect against tipping the

Saw. Examples of appropriate steps include the use of Support

Tables and/or securing the Saw Legs to the oor by replacing the

Saw Feet with Connecting Bolts or by attaching the Legs to a Floor

Mounted Bracket with U-Bolts.

LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDERIGHT SIDE

Figure 26

Figure 27

ADJUSTING 90° AND 45°

POSITIVE BEVEL STOPS

There are Positive Stops at each end of the Bevel Range. To ensure

accurate cuts, the Positive Stops MUST be positioned at exactly

90° and 45°. The Bevel Stops are properly adjusted as shipped.

However, for maximum accuracy, you should check the position of

the Stops upon assembly and from time to time to assure that the

settings remain satisfactory. To check the position of the Stops and

adjust if necessary, see Figure 26 and do the following:

1. Release the Center Knob on the Bevel Handwheel, located

on the right side of the Saw by rotating counter-clockwise.

2. Rotate the Bevel Handwheel counter clockwise and tilt the

Blade to the 0° position until the Stop is reached.

3. Using a Combination Square

, check the angle of the

Blade Face to the Table, as shown in Figure 27. Conrm the

blade is at 90° to the table.

4. If the Blade is not perpendicular to the Table, turn Hand

wheel to slightly tilt the Blade away from the Stop Position

then adjust the 90° Stop by adjusting the Set Screw

located in the Table Top immediately in front of the left

side of Throat Plate

. Re-check angle using the

Carpenter’s Square and continue to adjust until the Blade is

at 90° when returned to the Stop Position.

5. Rotate the Bevel Handwheel clockwise until it rests on the

45° Stop. Then repeat Steps 3 and 4, adjusting the 45°

Stop by adjusting the Set Screw located in front of the

right side of the Throat Plate

HP21

MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

RIVING KNIFE ALIGNMENT

WITH THE BLADE

This procedure requires a the supplied 4mm T-handle Allen Wrench

HP21

and straight edge ruler. See Figure 30.

Completely disconnect saw from power source

before making any adjustments.

1. Carefully remove throat plate.

2. Loosen the two hex-head screws

shown in Figure 28.

3. Using a straight edge ruler, align riving knife with blade

body, see Figure 29.

4. Tighten the two hex-head screws

, see Figure 28.

5. To adjust parallel alignment use the two set screws

see Figure 28. Clockwise: adjust riving knife to the right.

Counter-clockwise: adjust riving knife to the left. If needed,

use the set screws to align the riving knife with blade face

and the square.

6. Fully tighten the two hex-head cap screws.

7. Replace throat plate, blade guard and anti-kickback

assemblies before use.

If any dragging or binding of the workpiece

is encountered as it reaches the riving knife, turn unit o

and disconnect machine from power source and readjust

the riving knife/blade alignment or replace the blade.

NEVER attempt to back partially-cut workpiece out of

blade while blade is moving.

Figure 28

Figure 29 Figure 30

A B

HP21

NOTE: Scan QR code or visit us at https://youtu.be/FDQxRbmFxPs

to see Riving Knife Alignment with the Blade video instructions.

Figure 31

Figure 32

Figure 33

ADJUSTING THE MITER GAUGE

FITMENT

To adjust the tment between the miter gauge bar and the miter

slot:

1. Use a 3/32 inch Allen wrench on any of the three set

screws located on the side of the bar. See Figure 32 and

33.

2. To remove any side-to-side movement between the miter

gauge bar and miter gauge table slot adjust the three small

set screws found along the length of the miter gauge bar.

NOTE: The set screws should extend just beyond the side of the

bar.

ADJUSTING THE MITER GAUGE

SCALE

1. Use the supplied 3/16 inch two-way Allen wrench to loosen

the three Phillip screws located in the back of the miter

gauge, see in Figure 31

2. Loosen the knob, see in Figure 31

3. Adjust the detent plate so that the indicator measures the

correct angle, see in Figure 31

4. Once lined up, re-tighten the knob, and Phillip screws back

in place.

NOTE: Use a combination square to check bar to head angle. If

miter gauge bar is not square to miter gauge head, then adjustment

is necessary.

MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

ALIGNING FENCE PARALLEL TO

MITER SLOT

ALIGNING FENCE

PERPENDICULAR TO THE TABLE

DUST COLLECTION

1. Move fence adjacent to right miter gauge slot and secure

to the guide tube by lowering the fence clamping lever.

2. If the fence face

, Figure 34, is not parallel to the miter

slot

, raise the clamping lever and lift the fence and

place it on the saw table.

3. Adjust one or both of the set screws

1/4 turn or less.

4. Replace fence on guide tube and verify the fence is parallel

to the miter slot. If fence is closer to parallel, turn the set

screw in the same direction but a little less. If the fence is

further out of parallel, turn the set screw in the opposite

direction.

1. Move fence over the cast iron table and secure to the guide

tube by lowering the fence clamping lever.

2. Use a square to check that the fence face is perpendicular

to the table.

3. If the fence face is not perpendicular to the table, release

the clamping lever and slightly adjust one of the slotted set

screws

, Figure 35, until the fence face is perpendicular

to the table.

4. Secure the fence to the guide tube to insure the fence

remains perpendicular. If not, repeat steps 1 through 3.

1. Connect a 2 1/2 inch shop vacuum or dust collection hose

to dust port on back of saw for best dust collection. See

Figure 36.

Figure 34

Figure 35

Figure 36

MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

RAISING AND LOWERING THE

BLADE

For most applications, it is recommended that you raise the blade

1/8 inch (3.2mm) to 1/4 inch (6.4mm) above the top surface of the

workpiece.

Raise or lower the blade with the hand wheel

located

on the front of the saw. See Figure 37.

1. Before raising or lowering the blade, be sure to loosen the

lock knob

by turning it counterclockwise.

2. To raise the saw blade, turn the hand wheel clockwise.

To lower the saw blade, turn the hand wheel counter-

clockwise.

3. Tighten lock knob to KEEP blade at the desired height.

ONLY a small amount of force is required to lock the blade

raising mechanism securely. Any added force merely puts

unnecessary strain on the locking device.

4. When done operating the saw, and when performing

maintenance, adjustments or repairs, lower blade below

surface of table (If applicable).

TILTING THE BLADE

The blade can be tilted up to 45° to the left using the Bevel

Handwheel

located on the right side of the saw. See Figure 38.

The angle of tilt is measured by the bevel gauge on the front of the

saw. To tilt the saw blade:

1. Loosen the lock knob

counterclockwise and turn the

hand wheel clockwise. A pointer on the front of the saw

indicates the angle of tilt in 1/2 degree increments.

2. To lock the saw blade at your desired angle, tighten the

lock knob by rotating it clockwise. ONLY a small amount

of force is required to lock the blade raising mechanism

securely. Any added force merely puts unnecessary strain

on the locking device.

Figure 37

Figure 38

PREPARING TO CUT

Failure to comply with the following warnings may result in serious personal injury.

• ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in contact with

the blade before operating the switch to start the saw. Blade

contact could result in kickback or thrown workpiece.

• To reduce the risk of accidental starting, ALWAYS make

sure the switch is in the o position before plugging saw into

power source.

• DO NOT use blades rated less than the speed of this tool.

Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal

injury.

• Turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before

installing and removing accessories, before adjusting and

when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

• Prior to operating the saw, make sure you are familiar with

its features and controls, and have made all necessary

adjustments as described below.

PREPARING TO CUT

CHANGING THE SAW BLADE

Use ONLY 10 inch (254mm) diameter blades

with 5/8 inch (16mm) arbor holes, rated at 3,600 rpm or higher,

0.102 inch (2.6mm) minimum kerf width and 0.073 inch (1.8mm)

maximum body thickness. Use ONLY a saw blade diameter in

accordance with the markings on the saw.

To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit o and

disconnect it from power source before installing and removing

blades and accessories, before adjusting and when making repairs.

An accidental start-up can cause injury.

1. Remove the throat plate and raise the saw blade to its

maximum height.

2. Push and hold arbor lock button

, see Figure 39.

3. Use supplied blade wrench to remove the blade by turning

counter-clockwise and retaining nut and flange

Remove old blade.

4. Place the new blade on the arbor with the teeth pointing

down as the blade rotates toward the front of the saw.

5. Replace and tighten the blade retaining nut and ange.

6. Replace throat plate.

Figure 39

SELECTING AND STORING SAW

BLADES

Riving knives MUST be matched to saw blade dimensions in order

to function eectively.

The saw blade furnished with your new saw is a 10 inch (254mm)

combination blade, used for cross cutting (across the grain) and

ripping (with the grain) through the workpiece. The arbor hole of

the blade is 5/8 inch (16mm) diameter. This blade will produce a

good quality cut for most applications.

There are many types of blades available to do specic and special

jobs such as cross cut ONLY, rip ONLY, dado cuts, thin plywood,

paneling, etc.

Use ONLY saw blades designed for maximum safe operating

speeds of 3,600 RPM or greater. ONLY use 10 inch blades designed

for wood cutting.

Saw blades should ALWAYS be kept sharp. It is recommended

that you locate a reputable sharpening service to sharpen your

blades when needed.

NEVER stack blades on top of one another to store. Place material

such as cardboard between them to KEEP the blades from coming

in contact with one another, or place them in storage drawer.

Abrasive wheels or blades (including diamond) should not be used

on this saw.

This tool can ONLY be used with woodworking saw blades.

RIVING KNIFE POSITION

NOTE: Safety devices, blade guard assembly and anti-kickback

assembly have been removed in Figure 40 in order to show the

location of specic features. When operating the saw, these safety

devices should be in place and working properly.

The riving knife is a at plate that ts into the cut made by the

saw blade and eectively ghts kickback by lessening the tension

of the blade to bind in the cut. It MUST be installed and properly

positioned for every through cut and for every non-through cut

unless the riving knife would interfere with the workpiece.

The riving knife thickness

MUST be greater than the blade

body or plate thickness

and less than the kerf or cutting width

as shown in Figure 40. The riving knife provided with this saw

is 2.2mm thick and may be used ONLY with a 10 inch (254mm)

blade with 0.102 inch (2.6mm) minimum kerf width and 0.073 inch

(1.8mm) maximum body thickness. DO NOT attempt to use this

riving knife with blades that are not within these dimensions.

Figure 40

RIVING KNIFE HEIGHT SETTINGS

The height of the riving knife should be adjusted based on the

type of cut being made. For all through cuts (when the wood is

completely severed), it should be in the raised position, with anti-

kickback pawls and guard installed. For non-through cuts (when

the blade does not penetrate the top of the workpiece), the riving

knife should be in the lowered position and anti-kickback pawls and

guard removed.

TO RAISE OR LOWER THE RIVING KNIFE:

1. Remove the throat plate and raise blade to the full height

above the table.

2. Locate the locking lever near the base of the riving knife

3. Rotate the lever by turning clockwise to unlock and release

the riving knife from its locked position.

4. Using your hand positioned near the top of the knife, lean

the knife outward away from the two locking pins beside

it's middle slot. This now frees the knife to slide into the

upward/ through cut position.

5. Lift the knife upward along the sliding slot until you feel the

new locking pins position.

6. Release the knife and it should snap into its new position;

wiggle if necessary.

7. Return the locking lever to the locked position. If you have

done this properly the riving knife will be aligned with the

blade. If it is not retrace your steps until it does.

NOTE: When adjusting the riving knife up or down, be sure to pull

in a radial motion, as shown.

DO NOT operate saw unless riving knife is

securely clamped in the raised position for through cutting or the

lowered position for non-through cutting.

NEVER use a blade that does not match

the dimensions indicated for use with your riving knife.

Figure 41

Lower

Position

Detents

Upper Position Upper Position

Detents on Pins Detents on Pins

Pull Away

to Release

Riving Knife

Locked

Adjust

PREPARING TO CUT

TO CHECK ALIGNMENT:

1. Horizontal Alignment: Lay a straight edge on the table

against blade face

and make sure it extends out along

the riving knife

, see Figure 42. The riving knife should

just touch the straight edge. Be sure the straight edge

goes between the teeth and rests on the blade face and

the riving knife for proper alignment.

2. Vertical Alignment: Place a combination square on the

table and against the blade face and make sure it extends

up along the riving knife

see Figure 43. The riving

knife and blade should touch the carpenter’s square with

no gaps. Be sure the straight edge goes between the teeth

and rests on the blade face and the riving knife for proper

alignment.

NOTE: If the riving knife and blade are out of horizontal or vertical

alignment, refer to riving knife alignment instructions on page 23

of this manual.

Figure 42

CHECKING RIVING KNIFE

ALIGNMENT

Before connecting the table saw to the

power source and operating the saw, ALWAYS inspect

the blade guard assembly and riving knife for proper

alignment and clearance with saw blade. Check the riving

knife alignment after each blade change.

Figure 43

PREPARING TO CUT

Figure 44

Figure 45

CHECKING BLADE PARALLELISM

TO MITER GAUGE GROOVE (HEEL)

See Figures 44 & 45.

• Blade

MUST be parallel to miter gauge groove so that

wood does not bind, resulting in kickback.

Failure to do so could result in serious personal

injury.

• To reduce risk of injury from kickback, align miter gauge

groove to blade

following any blade adjustments.

DO NOT loosen any screws for this adjustment until alignment has

been checked with a square to be sure adjustments are necessary.

Once screws are loosened, items MUST be reset.

NOTE: Unplug saw. Remove blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.

Raise the blade

by turning height adjusting wheel.

1. Mark beside one of blade teeth at front of blade

(Figure 44-1). Place the combination square against the

marked tooth at the front of the blade

with the head

of the square against the miter gauge groove as shown.

2. Turn blade

so that marked tooth is at back. Move

combination square to the rear and again measure the

distance (2). If the distances are the same, blade

parallel.

The 36-725 T2 Table Saw blade alignment has been set at factory to

ensure full accuracy when assembled. If you have already checked

the blade parallelism and your blade is not parallel to the miter slot,

please contact DELTA

Customer Support at 1-800-223-7278.

ADJUSTING BLADE PARALLELISM

TO MITER GAUGE GROOVE (HEEL)

USING BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY

The anti-kickback pawls and blade guard

MUST be used for all through-cuts. KEEP both guard shields

down and arms, hands and ngers away from the blade,

blade guard and anti-kickback pawls when power is on to

prevent serious injury. See assembly instructions on page

20 for proper installation and removal of anti-kickback

pawls and blade guard.

If there is a need to briey raise the blade guard (for example, to

make a measurement) the guard can be parked in a raised position.

1. Refer to Figure 47 and, lifting the guard from the front,

raise the guard shield until it snaps into a locked position

above the table. One or both guard shields can be raised.

2. When done making the measurement, return guard to

operating position.

Figure 47

Figure 48

Pivot Pedal

CHECKING FENCE ALIGNMENT

TRANSPORTING THE SAW

DO NOT attempt to use a rip fence that is

not properly aligned.

Every time you use the rip fence, check its alignment to make sure

the fence is parallel to the miter slot. To check the alignment of

your rip fence, place the fence adjacent to miter slot and lock the

fence in place. If the fence is not aligned to the miter slot from the

front to the back, see instructions for aligning rip fence on page

25 of this manual. If you are not able to successfully align the rip

fence, replace the rip fence or call DELTA

Customer Service at

1-800-223-7278.

NOTE: Make sure the saw is OFF and the blade lowered below the

tabletop before attempting to move the saw.

To move saw step down on pivot pedal, place hands on each fence

rail, and move saw to desired location. Lift the pivot pedal up after

the saw is moved to desired location. See Figure 48.

PREPARING TO CUT

USING THE MITER GAUGE

The miter gauge is equipped with adjustable index stops at 90°,

75°, 60°, 45° and 30°. To set the miter for an angled cut, see

Figure 46 and:

1. Loosen the handle

2. Depress the thumb lever

3. Move the body of the miter gauge to the desired angle

maximum 30° on either side.

4. Release the thumb lever and re-tighten the handle.

The Miter Gauge is equipped with two washers both in the front

and end of the bar, which directly ts into any of the T-slots in the

work table. This allows for the miter gauge to stay in place and

level with the saw's table.

Figure 46

OPERATION

STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW

The POWER switch in Figure 49, is located underneath the front

left extension wing.

1. To turn the saw “ON”, push the green “On” button

2. To turn the saw “OFF”, push the red paddle switch in

When not in use, the saw should be turned o and the power

switch locked out to prevent unauthorized use. To lock out power

switch, use a standard long shackle lock

, with a shackle that is

at least 2 3/4 inches (70mm) long and with shackle posts no larger

than 9/32 inch (7mm) diameter.

Figure 49

Failure to comply with the following warnings may result in serious personal injury.

READ ENTIRE MANUAL. In addition to reading these operating instructions, it is important to read and understand the entire manual

before operating this saw. Follow all applicable instructions regarding assembly, preparation, and adjustment prior to making any cuts

and comply with all safety rules and warnings in this section and elsewhere throughout this manual.

1. Each time you use the saw, run through the following checklist:

• Are the power source and power connections adequate for the saw?

• Are the saw and work area free of clutter and by-standers?

• Is the blade tight and properly aligned?

• Does the riving knife thickness match the blade?

• Are the blade and riving knife properly aligned?

• Is the operator qualied to make the cut and familiar with all of the relevant safety rules, warnings and instructions included

in this manual?

• Is the operator and everyone in proximity to the saw wearing appropriate eye, hearing and respiratory equipment?

• Are the bevel angle and height adjustment knobs locked in the proper position?

• Is the blade set at the proper height?

• If ripping, is the rip fence parallel to the blade and securely locked in position?

• If crosscutting, is the miter gauge knob tight?

• If making through cuts with a standard blade, are the blade guard riving knife and anti-kickback pawls properly attached and

properly functioning with both guards contacting the table surface?

• Is there proper clearance and support for the workpiece as it leaves the blade?

• Are any cutting aids needed? If so, are they in place, or within reach for proper use?

2. The use of attachments and accessories not recommended by DELTA

may result in injury.

3. Replace or sharpen the anti-kickback ngers when the points become dull.

4. Make sure saw is stable and cutting can be accomplished without tipping the saw. DO NOT attempt to cut large workpieces

without securing saw to a stable surface.

5. NEVER use the fence and miter gauge together without using a cuto block as described elsewhere in this manual.

6. The proper throat plate MUST be in place at all times.

7. If your saw makes an unfamiliar noise or if it vibrates excessively, cease operating immediately until the source has been located

and the problem corrected.

8. NEVER perform freehand cutting, plunge cutting, re-sawing or cove cutting.

AVOID KICKBACK

A kickback can occur when the workpiece pinches the blade, or binds between the saw blade and the rip fence or other fixed object.

This can cause the workpiece to rise from the table and/or be thrown back toward the operator. See instructions for reducing the risk of

kickback on page 8 of this manual.

IF KICKBACK OCCURS, turn the saw “OFF” and verify proper alignment of the blade, riving knife and miter gauge or rip fence. Also

the proper functioning of the riving knife, anti-kickback assembly and blade guard assembly before resuming work.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION

Your saw is supplied with overload protection. If the motor shuts

o or fails to start due to overloading (cutting stock too fast, using

a dull blade, using the saw beyond its capacity, etc.) or low voltage,

let the motor cool three to ve minutes. Then depress the red reset

button

, on the motor under the saw, see Figure 49, and restart

the saw.

NOTICE: If the motor continually shuts o due to

overloading, contact a qualied electrician.

MAKING CUTS

Failure to comply with the following the warnings

may result in serious personal injury.

• NEVER touch the free end of the workpiece (the cut-o side

beyond the front edge of the blade) or a free piece that is cut

o, while the power is on and/or the saw blade is rotating.

Blade contact or binding may occur, resulting in a thrown

workpiece

• When sawing a long workpiece or a panel, use a work

support, such as a sawhorse, rollers or out-feed table at the

same height as the table surface of the saw.

• NEVER try to pull the workpiece back with the blade turning.

If you need to pull the workpiece back or lift it o the table,

turn the switch o, allow the blade to stop, raise the anti-

kickback pawls on each side of the riving knife if necessary,

and slide the workpiece out.

• ALWAYS make sure the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls

are in place and working properly.

• DO NOT use blades rated less than the speed of this tool.

• To avoid kickback, make sure one side of the workpiece is

securely against the rip fence during any rip cut, and hold the

workpiece rmly against the miter gauge during any miter cut.

• DO NOT attempt compound miter cuts, with blade beveled

and miter fence angled, until you are thoroughly familiar with

the basic cuts and understand how to avoid kickback.

• Avoid bevel rip cuts with majority of material on left side of

blade.

• NEVER stand in front of the workpiece.

• ALWAYS stand on the same side of the blade as the fence

during a rip cut and the miter gauge during a cross cut.

Cross Cut Mitered Crosscut Rip Cut

Beveled Cross Cut Beveled Rip Cut Compound Miter Cut

• Before connecting the table saw to the power source or

operating the saw, ALWAYS inspect the blade guard

assembly and riving knife for proper alignment and clearance

with saw blade. Check alignment after each change of

beveling angle.

• A rip fence should ALWAYS be used for ripping operations

to prevent loss of control and personal injury. ALWAYS lock

the fence to the rail. NEVER perform a ripping operation

freehand.

OPERATION

MAKING CUTS

• When making bevel cuts, place the fence on the right side of

the blade so that the blade is tilted away from the fence and

hands. KEEP hands clear of the blade and use a push stick

to feed the workpiece unless the workpiece is large enough

to allow you to hold it more than 6 inches (152mm) from the

blade.

• Before leaving the saw unattended, lock out power switch, or

take other appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized use

of the saw.

BEVEL RIPPING

Bevel ripping is the same as ripping except the bevel angle is set

to an angle other than 0°. When making a bevel rip cut, place the

fence on the right side of the blade so that the blade is tilted away

from the fence and hands.

• Avoid bevel cuts with a majority of material on the left side of

the blade.

45º

RIP CUTS

Rip cutting is performed predominantly in a parallel direction with

the grain of the wood.

Make sure blade is parallel to miter gauge slot prior to cutting.

Instructions for adjustment on page 29.

1. Remove miter gauge.

2. Make sure bevel angle is set to 0°.

3. Set blade to correct height for workpiece.

4. Install rip fence and lock it down parallel with and at

desired distance from blade.

5. KEEP ngers at least 6 inches from the blade at all times.

When hands and fingers CANNOT be a safe distance

from the blade, select a larger workpiece, or use a push

stick and other cutting aids, as needed, to control the

workpiece.

6. Make sure the workpiece is clear of the blade (at least 1

inch or 25mm away) before starting the saw.

7. Turn saw on.

8. Stand alongside the workpiece on the same side of the

blade as the fence.

9. Hold the workpiece at on the table and against the fence

. The workpiece MUST have a straight edge against

the fence and MUST NOT be warped, twisted or bowed.

See proper hand position in Figure 50.

10. Let blade build up to full speed before moving workpiece

into the blade.

11. Both hands can be used while starting the cut as long as

hands remain 6 inches from the blade.

12. KEEP the workpiece against the table and fence and

slowly feed the workpiece rearward all the way past the

saw blade. DO NOT overload the motor by forcing the

workpiece into the blade.

13. Use the push stick and any other cutting aids, as needed,

to hold the workpiece against the table and fence, and

push the workpiece past the blade. A push stick is included

with this saw, and instructions are included to make

additional push sticks and other cutting aids.

14. DO NOT push or hold onto the free or cut-o side of the

workpiece.

15. Continue pushing the workpiece until it is clear of the

blade. DO NOT overload the motor by forcing the

workpiece into the blade.

16. When cut is complete, turn saw o. Wait for blade to come

to a complete stop before removing workpiece from table.

Figure 50

Figure 51

MAKING CUTS

CROSSCUTTING

• NEVER use the fence as a guide or length stop when

crosscutting. The fence can be used to support a block being

used as a cut-o gauge, as discussed below.

• The cut-o piece MUST NEVER be conned in any through-

sawing (cutting completely through the workpiece) operation

to prevent pinching blade which may result in a thrown

workpiece and possibly injury.

• When using a block as a cut-o gauge, the block MUST be at

least 3/4 inch (19mm) thick. It is very important that the rear

end of the block be secured in a position where the workpiece

is clear of the block before it enters the blade to prevent

binding of the workpiece.

You can use the miter gauge in either table slot on non-bevel cuts.

To increase surface area of miter gauge face, add an auxiliary face

(See Cutting Aids section on page 37 of this manual).

To make a crosscut, refer to Figure 52 and follow this process:

1. Remove rip fence.

2. Make sure bevel angle is set to 0°.

3. Set blade to correct height for workpiece.

4. Place miter gauge in either miter slot.

5. Set miter gauge to 0° and tighten miter gauge lock knob.

6. Stand alongside the workpiece on the same side of the

blade as the miter gauge.

7. Hands MUST remain at least 6 inches from blade

throughout entire cut. If workpiece is too small to KEEP

hands at least 6 inches away from the blade, select

a larger workpiece, or attach an auxiliary face to the

miter gauge and attach workpiece to auxiliary face, For

instructions about making auxiliary faces, see Cutting Aids

section on page 37 of this manual.

8. Make sure the workpiece is clear of the blade - at least 1

inch or 25mm away - before starting the saw.

9. Turn saw on.

10. Let blade build up to full speed before moving workpiece

into the blade.

11. Hand closest to blade should be placed on miter gauge

lock knob and hand farthest from blade should hold

workpiece rmly against the miter gauge face. DO NOT

push or hold onto the free or cut-o side of the workpiece.

12. Slowly feed the workpiece rearward all the way past the

saw blade. DO NOT overload the motor by forcing the

workpiece into the blade.

Figure 52

• Cross cutting is performed predominantly in a perpendicular

direction with the grain of the wood.

• Make sure blade is parallel to miter gauge slot prior to cutting.

Instructions for adjustment on page 29.

MAKING CUTS

13. When cut is complete, turn saw o. Wait for blade to come

to a complete stop before removing cut o piece from

table.

COMPOUND MITER CUTS

This is a combination of bevel crosscutting and mitering. See Figure

54 and follow the instructions for both bevel crosscutting and

mitering. Remember to use the right miter slot for all bevel cuts.

• DO NOT attempt compound miter cuts, with blade beveled

and miter fence angled, until you are thoroughly familiar with

the basic cuts and understand how to avoid kickback.

Figure 54

45º

0º

BEVEL CROSSCUTTING

Bevel crosscutting is the same as crosscutting except the bevel

angle

is set to an angle other than 90°. When making a bevel

crosscut, place the miter gauge in the right miter slot so that the

blade is tilted away from the gauge and hands. See Figure 53.

MITER CUTS

Figure 53

Miter cuts are cross cuts with the miter gauge set at an angle

other than 90°. For instructions about setting miter gauge angles,

see Preparing to Cut. To adjust the preset index miter stops, see

Adjusting the Miter Stops on page 24 of this manual.

• Miter angles less than 45° may force the blade guard

assembly into the saw blade causing damage to the blade

guard assembly and personal injury. Before starting the motor,

test the operation by feeding the workpiece into the blade

guard assembly. If the blade guard assembly contacts the

blade, place the workpiece under the blade guard assembly

but not touching the blade - before starting the motor.

• Certain workpiece shapes, such as molding may not lift the

blade guard assembly properly. With the power off, feed

the workpiece slowly into the blade guard area and until the

workpiece touches the blade. If the blade guard assembly

contacts the blade, place the workpiece under the blade guard

assembly - but not touching the blade - before starting the

motor.

LARGE PANEL CUTS

Place workpiece supports at the same height as the saw table

behind saw to support the cut workpiece, and alongside(s) of saw,

as needed. Depending on shape of panel, use rip fence or miter

gauge to control workpiece. If a workpiece is too large to use either

a rip fence or a miter gauge, it is too large for this saw.

MAKING CUTS

DO NOT allow bystanders to hold or support

any portion of the workpiece.

NON-THROUGH CUTS

The use of a non-through cut is essential to cutting grooves and

rabbets. Non-through cuts can be made using a standard blade

having a diameter of 10 inches or less. Non-through cuts are the

ONLY type of cuts that should be made without the blade guard

assembly installed.

• When making non-through cuts, follow all applicable warnings

and instructions listed below in addition to those listed above

for the relevant through cut.

• When making a non-through cut, blade is covered by

workpiece during most of cut. Be alert to exposed blade at

start and nish of every cut.

• NEVER feed wood with hands when making any non-through

cuts such as rabbets. ALWAYS use miter gauge, push blocks

or push sticks, and featherboards where appropriate.

MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT

Once all non-through cuts are completed, unplug saw and reinstall

riving knife in raised position. Install anti-kickback pawls and blade

guard.

1. Unplug saw.

2. Unlock release lever.

3. Adjust bevel angle to 0°.

4. Lock release lever.

5. Remove blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.

6. Place riving knife in “lowered” position. See "RIVING KNIFE

POSITION" section on page 28.

7. Set blade to correct depth for workpiece.

8. Depending on shape and size of wood, use either rip fence

or miter gauge.

9. Plug saw into power source and turn saw on.

10. Let blade build up to full speed before moving workpiece

into blade.

11. ALWAYS use push blocks, push sticks, and/or

featherboards when making non-through cuts to reduce

the risk of serious injury.

12. When cut is made, turn saw o. Wait for blade to come to

a complete stop before removing workpiece.

13. When cut is complete re-adjust riving knife to position as

detailed on page 28.

• Read the appropriate section which describes the type of cut

in addition to this section on non-through. For example, if your

non-through cut is a straight cross cut, read and understand

the section on straight cross cuts before proceeding.

• When cut is complete re-adjust riving knife to through cut

position as detailed on page 28.

• Carefully follow the instructions accompanying any specialized

blades such as molding cutters for proper installation, set-up,

and operation.

MAKING CUTS

Make sure the blade guard assembly and anti-kickback pawls are

reinstalled upon completion of this type of cut.

CUTTING AIDS AND ACCESSORIES

PUSH STICK

In order to operate your table saw safely, you MUST use a push stick whenever the size or shape of the workpiece would otherwise cause

your hands to be within 6 inches (152mm) of the saw blade or other cutter. A push stick is included with this saw.

No special wood is needed to make additional push-sticks as long as it is sturdy and long enough with no knots, checks or cracks. A

length of approximately 16 inches (400mm) is recommended with a notch that ts against the edge of the workpiece to prevent slipping.

It’s a good idea to have several push sticks of the same minimum length, 16 inches (400mm), with dierent size notches for dierent

workpiece thicknesses.

The shape can vary to suit your own needs as long as it performs its intended function of keeping your hands away from the blade.

Angling the notch so the push stick can be held at a 20° to 30° from the saw’s table will help you to hold down the workplace while also

moving workpiece past the saw blade.

To construct a push stick, refer to the layout see Figure 55.

Figure 55

AUXILIARY RIP FENCE FACING

Use an auxiliary rip fence facing when needed for special cuts, such

as ripping material that is thin enough to slide under the rip fence

provided with your saw, or when a taller rip fence is necessary to

complete your cut. To add an auxiliary wood facing to one or both

sides of the rip fence, select a piece of wood with smooth surfaces.

Attach the wood to the rip fence with two clamps. See Figure 56.

For most work, 3/4 inch (19mm) or 1 inch (25mm) stock is suitable.

Figure 56

AUXILIARY MITER GAUGE FACING

An auxiliary miter gauge facing is used to increase the surface area

of the miter gauge face.

The use of miter gauge with auxiliary facing is the same as original

miter gauge (without auxiliary facing). See Page 24 for the use of

miter gauge.

If desired, you can t the miter gauge with an auxiliary wood facing

that should be at least 1 inch (25mm) higher than the maximum

depth of cut, and at least as wide as the miter gauge.

This auxiliary wood facing can be fastened to the front of the miter

gauge by using two wood screws through the holes

provided

in the miter gauge body and into the wood facing. See Figure 57.

Make sure the screws are long enough to secure the facing, but DO

NOT extend all the way through the wood.

Figure 57

Make sure clamps DO NOT interfere with

workpiece or blade guard assembly.

1 3/4 Inch (44.5MM)

90°

20°-30°

3 3/8 Inch (85.7mm)

10 3/4 Inch (273mm)

1 1/16 Inch (27mm)

Wooden

dowel

Sandpaper or

old mouse pad

material

PUSH BLOCK

Push blocks are blocks used to securely hold down the workpiece

against the table. They include some gripping surface or handle to

hold the block. Any screws running through the underside of the

block to fasten the handle should be recessed in order to avoid

contact with the workpiece.

1. Select a piece of wood about 4 inches wide, 6 inches long

and 1 to 2 inches thick (a cuto from a 2 by 4 makes a

good blank for a push block).

2. Drill a hole in the block and glue in a dowel to use as

a handle (you can angle the hole to provide a more

comfortable grip on the handle).

3. Glue a piece of rough or soft material such as sandpaper

or rubber to the bottom of the block to grip the workpiece

(old mouse pads work well). See Figure 59.

Figure 59

FLIP DOWN FENCE

Use the flip down fence when cutting thin stock that might

normally slide underneath the regular rip fence or in which the

blade guard would normally interfere with the fence to make the

desired cut.

To utilize this flip down feature for small, narrow cuts, you MUST

slide the flip down part of the fence underneath the blade guard,

so that the blade is still covered safely by the blade guard. Please

see Figure 58. Subtract 2 inches from the scale for accurate

measurement.

Figure 58

CUTTING AIDS AND ACCESSORIES

FEATHERBOARD

Featherboards are used to KEEP the work in contact with the

fence and table as in Figure 61, and help prevent kickback.

Featherboards are especially useful when ripping thin workpieces

and for completing non-through cuts. The end is angled with a

series of narrow slots to give a friction hold on the workpiece. It

is locked in place on the table or fence with c-clamps. Clamping a

featherboard in front of the blade can increase safety during non-

through cuts, like grooving and rabbeting, and through cuts.

1. Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 inch thick,

2 1/2 inches wide and 12 inches long.

2. Mark the center width on one end of stock. Miter width to

20° (see miter cut section for information on miter cuts).

3. Set rip fence to allow approximately a 1/4 inch “nger” to

be cut in the stock.

4. Feed stock ONLY to mark previously made at 6 inches.

5. Turn saw o and allow blade to completely stop rotating

before removing stock.

6. Reset rip fence and cut spaced rips into workpiece to

allow approximately 1/4 inch ngers and 1/8 inch spaces

between ngers.

To avoid binding between the

workpiece and the blade, make sure a horizontal

feather board presses ONLY on the uncut portion of

the workpiece in front of the blade.

Dimensions for making a typical featherboard are shown in Figure

60. Make your featherboard from a straight piece of wood that is

free of knots and cracks. Clamp featherboards to the fence and/or

table so that the featherboard will hold the workpiece against the

fence or table.

Figure 60 Figure 61

GROOVING AND RABBETING

Clamping a featherboard in front of the blade can increase safety during non-through cuts, like grooving and rabbeting, and through cuts.

Use a featherboard to guide the workpiece against the table and fence when making non-through cuts such as rabbeting. A featherboard

helps prevent kickback.

CUTTING AIDS AND ACCESSORIES

3/4 in.3/4 in.

12 in.12 in.

20˚20˚

2 1/2 in.2 1/2 in.

1/4 in.1/4 in.

1/8 in.1/8 in.

PUSH BLOCK PUSH BLOCK

FEATHER BOARD FEATHER BOARD

PUSH STICK PUSH STICK

CUT OFF GAUGE

When crosscutting a number of pieces to the same length, you can

clamp a block of wood

, see Figure 62, to the fence and use it

as a cut-o gauge. The block

MUST be at least 3/4 inch

(19mm) thick to prevent the cut o piece from binding between the

blade and the fence. Once the cut-o length is determined, lock the

fence and use the miter gauge to feed the workpiece into the blade.

ALWAYS position the cut-o gauge in front

of the saw blade.

Figure 62

JIGS

Jigs may be created with a variety of special set-ups to control

particular workpiece shapes for particular cuts. Guidance on how to

make specialized jigs can be found in woodworking and carpentry

websites and publications.

DO NOT attempt to create or use a jig

unless you are thoroughly familiar with table saw safety.

DO NOT use any jig that could result in pinching a kerf or

jamming the workpiece between the jig and the blade.

Incorrect setups may cause kickback which could result in

serious injury.

CUTTING AIDS AND ACCESSORIES

MAINTENANCE

To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit o and disconnect the tool from power source before cleaning or servicing, before installing and

removing accessories, before adjusting and when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

LUBRICATION & RUST PROTECTION

Apply hardwood ooring paste wax to the machine table occasionally

or use a commercially available protective product designed for this

purpose. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and safety.

To clean cast iron tables of rust, you will need the following

materials: a medium sized scouring pad, a can of spray lubricant

and a can of degreaser. Apply the spray lubricant and polish the

table surface with the scouring pad. Degrease the table, then apply

the protective product as described above.

MAINTENANCE REMINDERS

Wear certied safety equipment for eye, hearing and respiratory

protection while using compressed air.

ALWAYS turn saw o and unplug from power

source before making adjustments or performing maintenance.

Specic areas which require regular maintenance include:

RIVING KNIFE CLAMP PLATE: KEEP this area free of dust and

debris buildup. Blow out area regularly with compressed air.

NOTE: If the riving knife clamp can’t move freely, have

the saw serviced by authorized DELTA

service center

personnel.

WORM GEARS: KEEP the worm gears free of dust and debris

buildup. Blow out area regularly with compressed air. Use a lithium-

based multipurpose grease as needed on these gears.

CLEAN SAWDUST BUILDUP OUT OF SAW PERIODICALLY:

NOTE: Debris can also be removed from the saw from below the

throat plate, inside the dust port.

KEEP MACHINE CLEAN

Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All

plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER

use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or

otherwise damage the material.

Wear certied safety equipment for eye, hearing and respiratory

protection while using compressed air.

For best performance use a shop vacuum or blower to KEEP saw

blade area, the dust collection system, the guarding system and

rails free of saw dust and other debris.

ADJUSTING BELT TENSION

1. Lower the blade height to its lowest position.

2. Loosen the torx screw

that is used to mount the motor

housing. This should be loosened enough to feel the motor

weight providing tension to the belt.

3. Tighten the torx screw

to secure the motor.

Figure 63

Figure 64

Figure 65

DUST CHUTE CLEAN OUT

1. Remove the hex screw located in the back of the dust

chute, using the supplied 3/16 inch Two-Way Allen Wrench

(L Shape)

HP23

. See Figure 64.

2. Rotate the dust port downward, and clear any sawdust or

woodchips that may be inside the dust chute. See Figure

65.

3. When nished, rotate the dust port back to its original

position and secure the hex screw back in place.

MAINTENANCE

ACCESSORIES

TROUBLESHOOTING

Question: Solution:

How do you make the blade parallel to the miter slot? Reference Page 29.

Can this unit be converted to 220 volt? No.

What is the process for resetting the motor? Reference "OVERLOAD PROTECTION" section on page 32.

What do I do if my unit is humming or my blade is not turning? Contact our Customer Care team by calling 1-800-223-7278 or

emailing us at [email protected].

What do I do if my unit has no power? Begin by checking the "POWER SOURCE" and "EXTENSION

CORDS" sections on page 10 to ensure you are utilizing the

machines power appropriately. If the problem continues, Contact

our Customer Care team by calling 1-800-223-7278 or emailing us

at [email protected].

How do I nd my local repair center? Contact our Customer Care team by calling 1-800-223-7278 or

emailing us at [email protected].

How do I get Warranty work done on my product? Keep a copy of your receipt to present to our Service Center if any

issues arise with your machine.

A complete line of accessories is available from your DELTA

Supplier, DELTA

Factory Service Centers, and DELTA

Authorized Service

Centers. Please visit our Web Site www.DeltaMachinery.com for an online catalog or for the name or your nearest supplier.

Since accessories other than those oered by DELTA

have not been tested with this product, use of such

accessories could be hazardous. For safest operation, only DELTA

recommended accessories should be used with this

product.

For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.DeltaMachinery.com for a list of service centers or call Delta Power Equipment

Customer Care at 1-800-223-7278.

FAILURE TO START

If your machine fails to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in the receptacle, and check reset

button on power switch housing. Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in your power line.

PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE

All DELTA

Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a network of an Authorized

Service Centers. To obtain additional information regarding your product or to obtain parts, service, warranty assistance, or the location

of the nearest service center, please call 1-800-223-7278 or email [email protected].

Five Year Limited Warranty

1. WHAT IS COVERED. Delta Power Equipment Corporation (“Company”) will, at its option, repair or replace this product, if purchased

at retail in the United States or Canada and the product, with normal use, has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, subject to

the conditions stated in this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty covers only materials and labor. All transportation costs are Customer’s

responsibility.

2. WARRANTY PERIOD. All warranty claims must be submitted within ve years from the date of retail purchase. For all service parts and

factory refurbished products, the warranty period is 180 days.

3. HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE. To obtain warranty service, you must return the defective product, at your expense, to a service center

authorized by Company to perform warranty service (a “Company Authorized Service Center”) within the applicable warranty period, together with

acceptable proof of purchase, such as your original receipt bearing the date of purchase, or product registration number. Company reserves the

right to restrict warranty claim service to the country where the purchase was made and/or to charge for the cost to export service parts or provide

warranty service in a dierent country. For this purpose, on-line purchases are deemed made in the United States. For the location of your nearest

Company Authorized Service Center, call Company’s Customer Care Center at (800) 223-7278.

4. EXCLUSIONS.

● Company does not oer any warranty on products purchased in used or damaged condition.

● Company does not warrant any products purchased outside the United States or Canada.

● Company will not be responsible for any damage that has resulted from normal wear, misuse, abuse or any repair or alteration made by anyone

other than a Company Authorized Service Center or a designated representative of Company’s Customer Care Center.

All IMPLIED WARRANTIES are expressly limited to the warranty period identied above.

Company will not be liable for INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL damages.

This limited warranty is Company’s sole warranty and sets forth the customer’s exclusive remedy with respect to defective products; all other

warranties, express or implied, whether of merchantability, tness for purpose, or otherwise, are expressly disclaimed by Company, except as

expressly stated in this warranty statement.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the limitation of implied warranties, so the above

limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain

states or provinces. For further details of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, call (800) 223-7278. Thank you for purchasing our

product! Please maintain a copy of your proof of purchase/receipt for any potential warranty claims.

LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, call the local

company or see website for warranty information.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT

This power tool is provided with Type Y attachment power supply cord. If the replacement of the power supply cord is necessary, this

has to be done by the manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a safety hazard. Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list

or to order parts, visit our website at www.DeltaMachinery.com/support. You can also order parts from your nearest Authorized Warranty

Service Center or by calling Technical Service Manager at 1-800-223-7278 to receive personalized support from one of our highly-trained

representatives.

All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For information about Delta Power Equipment Corporation,

its factory-owned branches, or to locate an Authorized Warranty Service Center, visit our website at www.DeltaMachinery.com/support

or call Customer Care at 1-800-223-7278. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and

workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by others. By calling this number you can also nd answers to most

frequently asked questions 24 hours/day.

You can also write to us for information at Delta Power Equipment Corporation, 2651 New Cut Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303

Attention: Technical Service Manager. Be sure to indicate all of the information shown on the nameplate of your saw (model number,

type, serial number, date code, etc.).

If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-223-7278 or email customer[email protected] for a free replacement.

2651 New Cut Road

Spartanburg, SC 29303

(800) 223-7278

www.DeltaMachinery.com

DPEC005496

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12/07/2022

Delta 36725T2 15‑amp 10 In. Carbide‑tipped Table Saw

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