(Model 36-075) PART NO. 899908-0010 Copyright © 2000 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, please call ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21 1-888-848-5175 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
SAFETY RULES Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS 19. MAKE SURE blade is not contacting workpiece before switch is turned on. 1. USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES, MAKE SURE THEY HAVE A NEGATIVE HOOK ANGLE. DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT GUARD. 20. NEVER lock the switch in the “ON” position. 21. AFTER COMPLETING CUT, release power switch and wait for coasting blade to stop before returning saw to raised position. 2.
UNPACKING 1. Remove the miter saw and all loose items from the carton. IMPORTANT: DO NOT LIFT THE MITER SAW BY THE SWITCH HANDLE AS THIS MAY CAUSE MISALIGNMENT. ALWAYS LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE BASE OR CARRYING HANDLE. Fig. 2 illustrates the machine and all loose items after they have been removed from the carton. 1 1 - Miter Saw 2 - Dust Bag 2 3 - Wrenches for changing the blade 4 4 - Table lock handle 3 Fig.
A C B Fig. 7 Fig. 6 MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE UP POSITION 1. Push down on switch handle (A) Fig. 6, and pull out cuttinghead lock knob (B). 2. The cuttinghead (C) can then be moved to the up position, as shown in Fig. 7. ASSEMBLING DUST BAG B C 1. Assemble dust bag (A) Fig. 8, to the dust spout (B) making sure the wire ring (C) is engaged with the groove in the spout. A Fig.
CONNECTING SAW TO POWER SOURCE POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which accept the tool’s plug.
EXTENSION CORDS RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS 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 a 3-pole receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the saw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS TABLE HAZARD AREA WARNING: THE AREA INSIDE THE TWO RED LINES (A) FIG. BB, ON THE TABLE IS DESIGNATED AS A HAZARD ZONE. NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS INSIDE THIS AREA WHILE THE TOOL IS BEING OPERATED. A Fig. BB STARTING AND STOPPING MACHINE To start the machine, depress switch trigger (A) Fig. 13. To stop the machine, release the switch trigger. A This miter saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As soon as the switch trigger (A) Fig.
B C A A Fig. 15 Fig. 16 ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING Your miter saw will cut any angle from a straight 90 degree cut to 47 degrees right and left. Simply loosen lock handle (A) Fig. 15, one or two turns, depress index lever (B) and move the control arm to the desired angle. THEN TIGHTEN LOCK HANDLE (A). The miter saw is equipped with positive stops at the 0, 22-1/2, and 45 degree right and left positions. Simply loosen lock handle (A) Fig.
B D C A Fig. 18 TILTING CUTTINGHEAD FOR BEVEL CUTTING The cuttinghead of your compound miter saw can be tilted to cut any bevel angle from a 90 degree straight cut off to a 45 degree left bevel angle by loosening bevel lock handle (A) Fig. 18, tilting cutting arm (B) to the desired angle and tightening lock handle (A). Positive stops are provided to rapidly position the saw blade at 90 and 45 degrees to the table. Refer to the section of this manual titled “ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREE BEVEL STOPS.
ADJUSTING BLADE PARALLEL TO TABLE SLOT 1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 2. Lower the cutting arm. The saw blade (A) Fig. 21, should be parallel to the left edge (B) of the table opening. A 3. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen three screws (C) Fig. 21, and move the cutting arm until the blade is parallel with the left edge (B) of the table opening. Then tighten the three screws (C). B C ADJUSTING FENCE 90 DEGREES TO BLADE Fig. 21 A A If the fence (A) Fig.
ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREE BEVEL STOPS 1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 2. Loosen bevel lock handle and move the cutting arm all the way to the right, then tighten the bevel lock handle. 3. Using a square (A) Fig. 25, place one end of the square on the table and the other end against the blade. Check to see if the blade is at 90 degrees to the table, as shown in Fig. 25. A 4. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen locknut (B) Fig.
LOCKING CUTTINGHEAD IN THE DOWN POSITION When transporting the saw, the cuttinghead should always be locked in the down position. This can be accomplished by lowering the cutting arm (A) Fig. 29, and pushing in plunger (B) until other end of plunger (B) engages with hole in cutting arm. IMPORTANT: NEVER CARRY THE COMPOUND MITER SAW BY THE SWITCH HANDLE. THIS MAY CAUSE MISALIGNMENT. ALWAYS LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE BASE OR THE CARRYING HANDLE. A B Fig. 29 TYPICAL OPERATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS 1.
AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE WARNING: When performing multiple or repetitive cut-off operations that result in small cut-off pieces, one inch or less, it is possible for the saw blade to catch the cut-off pieces and project them out of the machine or into the blade guard and housing, possibly causing damage or injury.
CUTTING ALUMINUM Aluminum extrusions such as used for making aluminum screens and storm windows can easily be cut with your compound miter saw. When cutting aluminum extrusions, or other sections that can be cut with a saw blade and are within the capacity of the machine, position the material so the blade is cutting through the smallest crosssection, as shown in Fig. 35. The wrong way to cut aluminum angles is illustrated in Fig. 36.
CUTTING CROWN MOULDING One of the many features of your saw is the ease of cutting crown moulding.The following is an example of cutting both inside and outside corners on 52/38 degree wall angle crown moulding. NOTE: When cutting 45 degree wall angle crown moulding, the following procedure for inside and outside corners is the same with the exception that the bevel position will always be at 30 degrees and the miter position will be 35-1/4 degrees to the right or left. B A 1.
MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BLADE B A WARNING: USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES, DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT THE GUARD. USE ONLY 10″″ DIAMETER SAW BLADES WHICH ARE RATED FOR 6000 RPM OR HIGHER AND HAVE 5/8″″ DIAMETER ARBOR HOLES. 1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. Fig. 43 2. Remove screw (A) Fig. 43, and rotate cover (B) to the rear as shown in Fig. 44. B Fig. 44 3.
BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT B CAUTION: BEFORE INSPECTING THE BRUSHES, DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. A Brush life varies. It depends on the load on the motor. Check the brushes after the first 50 hours of use for a new machine or after a new set of brushes has been installed. After the first check, examine them after about 10 hours of use until such time that replacement is necessary. To inspect the brushes, proceed as follows: A Fig. 47 1. Remove three screws (A) Fig.
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