Delta 36-5000 table saw

I purchased a Delta 36-5000 from Lowe's and received it 1/10/2017. Set up went smoothly and the saw worked well at first. When I used it at 115 volts to do some light cutting, I also had a shopvac running connected to the same outlet. I was making a cut, turning off the saw, then turning it on and making another cut. Both motors experienced a drawdown when the saw was turned on. I did this a few times - the vacuum was running constantly. The saw motor developed a noise and then failed. In hindsight, I think that running both connected to the same outlet may have caused the saw motor to fail.

Per Delta's suggestion, I returned the saw to Lowe's - the return was very cordial and helpful. I ordered a replacement at the same time. I should mention that I got a very good deal.

The replacement saw arrived 2/2/2017. I have a dedicated 230 volt outlet. The Delta manual states to call Delta to get instructions for switching to 230 volt operation. The support staff told me how to access the switch and then said I would need to change the power cord. This did not seem to be necessary, so I asked to talk with technical support. The technical support person was very helpful. He agreed that changing the power cord was a significant undertaking (actually virtually impossible), but that UL required a molded plug to keep the UL rating. He also agreed that the power cord that came with the saw is compatible with 230 volt operation.

If I changed the power cord, I would wind up with a non molded plug anyway. So, I changed the plug on the power cord that came with the saw and adjusted the switch to 230 volt operation. The saw is running great. So far, I am very pleased with the quality of the saw and look forward to many years of service.

I suggested to Delta that their support staff be trained to do a better job of explaining the 230 volt setup, hopefully they will do that.

I think the saw will also work well at 115 volts if on a dedicated circuit or one having nothing else connected and running.