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Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire

extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s
plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. D, shows the correct
gauge to use depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number,
the heavier the cord.

EXTENSION CORDS

FOREWORD

Delta Model 37-380 is a 8" Professional Jointer with a cutting capacity of 8" (203mm) width, 1/8" depth (3mm max.) and
1/2" (13mm) rabbeting. Unit includes; heavy-duty 1-1/2 hp, 120/240 volt induction motor, stand, dust chute, fence, three-
knife cutterhead, cutterhead guard, and push blocks. 

Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating from
all unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone,
gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household
floor paste wax.

NOTICE: THE MANUAL COVER PHOTO ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT

PRODUCTION MODEL.  ALL OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS ARE REPRESENTATIVE

ONLY AND MAY NOT DEPICT THE ACTUAL COLOR, LABELING OR

ACCESSORIES AND MAY BE INTENDED TO ILLUSTRATE TECHNIQUE ONLY.

Fig. D

Fig. D

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES

Ampere

Total Length

Gauge of

Rating

Volts

of Cord in Feet

Extension Cord

0-6

120

up to 25

18 AWG

0-6

120

25-50

16 AWG

0-6

120

50-100

16 AWG

0-6

120

100-150

14 AWG

6-10

120

up to 25

18 AWG

6-10

120

25-50

16 AWG

6-10

120

50-100

14 AWG

6-10

120

100-150

12 AWG      

10-12

120

up to 25

16 AWG

10-12

120

25-50

16 AWG

10-12

120

50-100

14 AWG

10-12

120

100-150

12 AWG

12-16

120

up to 25

14 AWG

12-16

120

25-50

12 AWG

12-16

120

GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES

Ampere

Total Length

Gauge of

Rating

Volts

of Cord in Feet

Extension Cord

0-6

240

up to 50

18 AWG

0-6

240

50-100

16 AWG

0-6

240

100-200

16 AWG

0-6

240

200-300

14 AWG

6-10

240

up to 50

18 AWG

6-10

240

50-100

16 AWG

6-10

240

100-200

14 AWG

6-10

240

200-300

12 AWG      

10-12

240

up to 50

16 AWG

10-12

240

50-100

16 AWG

10-12

240

100-200

14 AWG

10-12

240

200-300

12 AWG

12-16

240

up to 50

14 AWG

12-16

240

50-100

12 AWG

12-16

240

GREATER THAN 100 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED

Fig. C

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

CURRENT

CARRYING

PRONGS

GROUNDING BLADE
IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES

the plug. No adapter is available or should be used with
this machine.  If the machine must be re-connected for
use on a different type of electric circuit, the re-
connection should be made by qualified service
personnel; and after re-connection, the machine should
comply with all local codes and ordinances.

I N A L L C A S E S , M A K E C E R TA I N

THE RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY
G R O U N D E D . I F Y O U A R E N O T S U R E H AV E A
Q U A L I F I E D E L E C T R I C I A N C H E C K T H E
RECEPTACLE.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

UNPACKING AND CLEANING

Summary of Contents for 37-380

Page 1: ...37 380 PART NO 909568 07 10 03 Copyright 2003 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at www deltamachinery com For Parts Service Warranty or other Assistance please cal...

Page 2: ...UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury or prop...

Page 3: ...nd other debris can be thrown at high speed causing injury 12 USE THE RIGHT MACHINE Don t force a machine or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed Damage to the machine and or injury...

Page 4: ...orkpiece can cause kickback and result in serious injury 15 NEVER PERFORM FREE HAND OPERATIONS Use the fence to position and guide the workpiece Loss of control of the workpiece can cause serious inju...

Page 5: ...ected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place with a metal screw NOTE In Canada the use of a temporary adapter is not permitt...

Page 6: ...ION CORD RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES Ampere Total Length Gauge of Rating Volts of Cord in Feet Extension Cord 0 6 120 up to 25 18 AWG 0 6 120 25 50 16 AWG 0 6 120 50 10...

Page 7: ...unting Bracket 4 Table Raising Handle 5 Switch Mounting Bracket 6 Cutterhead Guard 7 Fence Tilting Handles 2 8 Fence 9 Push Blocks 2 10 6mm Hex Wrench 11 4mm Hex Wrench 12 3mm Hex Wrench 13 2 5mm Hex...

Page 8: ...kwasher 10 32 5 16 Lockwasher 1 33 M14x2 Hex Nut 1 34 3 8 16 Hex Nut 3 35 5 16 18 Hex Nut 1 36 Key 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 36 ASSEMBLY FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY DO NOT CONNE...

Page 9: ...ing the screw up through hole L in the stand and the Jointer base Fig 6 F L THE JOINTER IS EXTREMELY HEAVY HAVE TWO OR MORE PEOPLE LIFT THE MACHINE O N T O T H E S TA N D O R L I F T T H E J O I N T E...

Page 10: ...tor shaft or the motor can be shifted by loosening motor mounting screws two of which are shown at E Fig 12 After adjustments are made tighten motor mounting hardware and motor pulley set screw Fig 11...

Page 11: ...hex socket head screw B Insert the screw through the hole in the fence carriage assembly and thread the screw into the tapped hole in the cutterhead pulley guard carriage mounting bracket and tighten...

Page 12: ...ied in knob assembly E that returns the guard C over the cutterhead after a cut has been made Turn knob E counter clockwise to provide tension on the spring before inserting post F Make certain the sp...

Page 13: ...he switch with the hole G in the mounting bracket Place an 11 32 flat washer I Fig 23 on a 5 16 18x1 hex head screw H Insert the screw through the hole in switch E and hole G in the mounting bracket P...

Page 14: ...IN THE OFF POSITION IMPORTANT When the tool is not in use the switch should be locked in the OFF position to prevent unauthorized use Insert the shank of padlock C Fig 33 through the holes in the swi...

Page 15: ...s are provided to limit the height and depth of the infeed table To adjust the stops loosen two locknuts F and G Fig 37 and turn the two adjusting screws J and K as required Then retighten the locknut...

Page 16: ...terclockwise to lower and clockwise to raise the knife C A R E M U S T B E TA K E N W H E N HANDLING THE KNIVES AS THE CUTTING EDGES ARE VERY SHARP If the knife is to be lowered it will be necessary t...

Page 17: ...s gently raise the outboard edge of the table This will offset any tendency for the table casting to droop or sag and permit the gib to be adjusted to the proper fit to the upper adjustment screws Tig...

Page 18: ...it may become difficult to hold the work securely against the fence when the fence is tilted out In these cases we suggest that the fence be tilted toward the table as shown in Fig 52 The fence will...

Page 19: ...O N N E C T M A C H I N E F R O M POWER SOURCE 1 Move the fence to the rear and remove the cutterhead guard BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL THAT YOUR HANDS DO NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE KNIVES THE KNIVES ARE...

Page 20: ...2 Lower the infeed table and place a straight edge J Fig 60 on the outfeed table extending over the cutterhead as shown 13 Rotate the cutterhead by hand until the knife is at its highest point at each...

Page 21: ...rk toward the knives After the cut is un derway the new surface rests firmly on the outfeed table as shown in Fig 61 The left hand should then be moved to the work on the outfeed table at the same tim...

Page 22: ...CUTS One of the most useful jointer operations is cutting an edge to a taper This method can be used on a wide variety of work Tapered legs of furniture are a common example Instead of laying the piec...

Page 23: ...The result will be chipped and splintered edges Feed with the grain as shown in Fig 70 to obtain a smooth surface Fig 67 Fig 68 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM SURFACING DIMENSIONS Fig 69 Fig 70 After considerab...

Page 24: ...FF HERE TO PUSH 1 4 WOOD CUT OFF HERE TO PUSH 1 2 WOOD NOTCH TO HELP PREVENT HAND FROM SLIPPING 1 2 SQUARES CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK Narrow pieces of stock that are close to 10 inch minimum length sh...

Page 25: ...25 NOTES...

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Page 27: ...at its option any new Delta machine machine part or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material provided that the customer returns the product prepaid t...

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