DELTA UNISAW 10” TILTING ARBOR TABLE SAW

QUICK REFERENCE OPERATOR CARD

1. Pre-Start Checklist & Calibration

  • Arbor Parallelism: Ensure blade runs strictly parallel to cast-iron miter slots.
  • Bevel Stops: Verify 90° and 45° positive stops using a machinist’s square.
  • Throat Plate: Adjust insert screws so plate sits flush with cast-iron surface.

2. Safety Precautions

  • Kickback Prevention: Always use riving knife/splitter, guard, and anti-kickback pawls; never cut freehand.
  • Push Stick Usage: Use a push block or stick on all cuts narrower than 6 inches.
  • Blade Height: Set blade to project no more than 1/8” to 1/4” above stock thickness.

3. Basic Operating Procedure

  1. Set blade height and lock fence to target width on scale.
  2. Turn on dust collection and table saw power.
  3. Position stock flat against table and tight against fence.
  4. Feed stock smoothly past blade using a push stick for the final pass.
  5. Allow blade to come to a complete stop before retrieving offcuts.