Delta 36-5000 Manual Do Utilizador

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Riving knives must be matched to saw blade 

dimensions in order to function effectively. 
The saw blade furnished with your new saw is a 

10-inch (254 mm) 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 (16 mm) diameter. This blade will produce a 

good quality cut for most applications. 

There are many types of blades available to do specific 

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.
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.

NOTE: Safety devices, blade guard assembly and anti-

kickback assembly have been removed in Figure 18 in 

order to show the location of specific features. When 

operating the saw, these safety devices should be in 

place and working properly. 
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. 

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 (A) must be greater than the 

blade body or plate thickness (B) and less than the 

kerf or cutting width (C) as shown in Figure 15. 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 only 10-inch (254 mm) 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.

•  To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off 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 (A) shown in 

Figure 17. 

3.  Use included arbor wrench to remove the blade 

retaining nut and flange (B). Remove old blade.

use this riving knife with blades that are not 

within these dimensions.

4.  Place the new blade on the arbor  

with the teeth pointing down as  

the blade rotates toward the  

front of the saw table.

5.  Replace and tighten the blade  

retaining nut and flange. 

6.  Replace throat plate.