(Model 36-585) U. S. Patent #5,347,902 PART NO. 910638 - 01-30-04 Copyright © 2004 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 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’s application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards, hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of this machine. Knowledge is safety.
POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. 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 matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug.
EXTENSION CORDS 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.
CARTON CONTENTS 5 1 2 4 6 3 Fig. 2 Remove the miter saw and all loose items from the carton. Lifting the miter saw by the switch handle can cause misalignment. Always lift the machine by the base or the carrying handle (4) Fig. 2). 4. Rear Support/Stabilizer 1. Miter Saw & Carrying Handle 2. Work Clamp 5. 1/2" Arbor Nut Wrench 3. Dust Bag 6.
REAR SUPPORT/STABILIZER & CARRYING HANDLE 1. Insert the two ends (A) Fig. 3 of the rear support/stabilizer and carrying handle through the two holes (B) in the back of the base. 2. Insert the cotter pin (C) Fig. 4 through the bottom of the hole in the rear support/stabilizer and carrying handle (A) and bend the two pins (B) on the back. (Fig. 5). Repeat this process for the remaining hole in the rear support/ carrying handle. Leave the rear support FULLY extended during all cutting operations.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS A HAZARD ZONE The area inside the two red lines (A) Fig. 9 on the table is designated as a “Hazard Zone”. NEVER place your hands inside this area while the machine is running. STARTING AND STOPPING MITER SAW Fig. 9 B A Fig. 11 Fig. 10 To start the miter saw, depress the switch trigger (A) Fig. 10. To stop the miter saw, release the switch trigger. This saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As soon as the switch trigger (A) Fig.
G C C E F B A Fig. 15 Fig. 14 ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING Your miter saw will cut any angle from 90° to 47°, right and left. Pull out on the lock handle (A) Fig. 14. Turn the lock handle one or two turns counter-clockwise, depress the index lever (B), and move the table to the desired angle. Turn the lock handle (A) Fig. 14 clockwise to tighten. The miter saw is equipped with positive stops at the 0°, 22.5°, 31.62°, and 45° right and left positions. Loosen the lock handle (A) Fig.
ALWAYS tighten the bevel lock handle (A) FIG. 16 securely before operating the saw. A D C Fig. 18 Fig. 19 G A F J E Fig. 20 H Fig. 21 ADJUSTING 90° AND 45° DEGREE BEVEL STOPS DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Lock the machine in the “down” position. 2. Place one end of a square (A) Fig. 18 on the table and the other end against the blade. Verify that the blade is 90° to the table (Fig. 18). 3. To adjust, push in and turn the lock handle (A) Fig 16 counter-clockwise. Loosen the nut (C) Fig.
When bevel cutting, move the fence (A) Fig. 23 away from the blade to allow for clearance for the saw blade and guard. To accomplish this, lift up on the fence tension knob (B) Fig. 22, slide the fence to the desired location, and push down on the fence tension knob to lock the fence. A NOTE: Adjust the pressure on the tension knob by turning the hex-head cap screw (C) Fig. 22 on top of the tension knob counter-clockwise to decrease clamping tension, and clockwise to increase clamping tension. Fig.
ADJUSTING TENSION OF CUTTINGHEAD RETURN SPRING The tension of the cuttinghead return spring was set at the factory to return to the “up” position. If necessary, to adjust: A DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. Loosen the nut (A) Fig. 27 and turn the screw (B) (clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the spring tension). After adjusting, tighten the nut (A). Confirm that the cuttinghead returns freely to the up position. B Fig.
Holes are provided in the fence to attach an auxiliary fence. This auxiliary fence is constructed of straight wood approximately 1/2" thick by 3" high by 20" long. Use the auxiliary fence (A) ONLY with the saw blade in the 0° bevel position (90° to the table). Remove the auxiliary fence before you make bevel cuts. Fig. 31 Fig. 32 SIDE SUPPORTS This machine has two side supports to help stabilize the machine, and to help support long or wide workpieces.
Fig. 37 Fig. 38 CUTTING ALUMINUM You can easily cut aluminum extrusions (for making aluminum screens and storm windows) with your compound miter saw. When cutting aluminum extrusions (or other sections that can be cut with a saw blade), position the material so that the blade is cutting through the smallest cross-section (Fig. 39). The wrong way to cut aluminum angles is illustrated in Fig. 40. Apply a stick wax (available at most mill supply houses) to the blade before cutting aluminum stock.
A CUTTING CROWN MOULDING B One of the many features of a compound miter saw is the ease of cutting crown molding. NOTE: The following procedure for inside or outside crown molding corners is the same with the exception that the bevel position will always be at 30° and the miter position will be 35-1/4° to the right or left. Fig. 43 C 1. Move the table to the 31.62° right miter position and lock the table in position. NOTE: A positive stop is provided to find this angle quickly. 2.
STORAGE A A B C B Fig. 47 Fig. 48 BLADE CHANGING WRENCH STORAGE You can store the blade changing wrench (A) Fig. 47 in the slot (B) behind the fence (C). LOCKING CUTTINGHEAD IN THE DOWN POSITION When transporting the saw, lock the cuttinghead in the down position. Lower the cuttinghead (A) Fig. 48 and push in cuttinghead lock knob (B) until it engages with the hole in the cuttinghead. REAR SUPPORT/STABILIZER & CARRYING HANDLE Use the rear support/stabilizer and carrying handle to carry the machine.
A B Fig. 50 Fig. 51 F D G E A Fig. 52 Fig. 53 1. Remove the screw (A) Fig. 50 and rotate the cover (B) to the rear (Fig. 51). 2. Depress the arbor lock (A) Fig. 52 to lock the blade. 3. Use the supplied blade changing wrench (D) Fig. 53 to loosen (clockwise) the arbor screw (E). 4. Remove the arbor screw (E), the outside the blade flange (F), and the saw blade (G) from the saw arbor. 5. Place the new blade on the arbor.
F D C E C Fig. 55 Fig. 56 2. The brushes are located in two holders (C) Fig. 55. Remove the spade type terminal connectors (D) and pull the brush holders (C) out. 3. Inspect the brush (E) Fig. 56 that was removed from the holder (C). When the carbon on either brush (E) is worn to 3/16″ or if either spring (F) or shunt wire is burned or damaged in any way, replace both brushes. If the brushes are serviceable after removing, reinstall them in the same position.
ACCESSORIES A complete line of accessories is available from your Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers, and Delta Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.deltamachinery.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier. Since accessories other than those offered by Delta have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. For safest operation, only Delta recommended accessories should be used with this product.
PORTER-CABLE • DELTA SERVICE CENTERS (CENTROS DE SERVICIO DE PORTER-CABLE • DELTA) Parts and Repair Service for Porter-Cable • Delta Machinery are Available at These Locations (Obtenga Refaccion de Partes o Servicio para su Herramienta en los Siguientes Centros de Porter-Cable • Delta) ARIZONA Tempe 85282 (Phoenix) 2400 West Southern Avenue Suite 105 Phone: (602) 437-1200 Fax: (602) 437-2200 CALIFORNIA Ontario 91761 (Los Angeles) 3949A East Guasti Road Phone: (909) 390-5555 Fax: (909) 390-5554 San Leandro