(Model 36-235) REVISED 6-30-00 PA RT NO. 1349865 'Delta International Machinery Corp.
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S SAFETY RULES ............................................................................... 3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES F O R C O M P O U N D MITER S AW S ........................................ 4 U N PACKING A N D CLEANING .................................................................... 5 A S S E M B LY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................... 6 Moving Cuttinghead To The Up Position...................................................
SAFETY RULES W oodworking 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 F O R C O M P O U N D MITER S AW S 1. W ARNING: U S E O N LY CROSS-CUTTING S AW BLADES. D O N O T USE BLADES WITH D E E P G U LL E T S A S T H E Y C A N D E F L E C T A N D C O N TA C T GUARD. 20. NEVER lock the switch in the ON position. 21. IMPORTA N T:After completing cut, release power switch and wait for coasting blade to stop before returning saw to raised position. 2.
U N PACKING A N D CLEANING Your new compound miter saw is shipped complete in one carton. Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the carton. IMPORTA N T:D O N O T LIFT THE MITER S AW B Y T H E S W I T C H H A N D L E O R TA B L E C O N T R O L H A N D L E A S THIS M AY C A U S E MISALIGNMENT. A LW AY S LIFT T H E MACHINE B Y T H E B A S E. Remove the protective coating from all unpainted parts.
A S S E M B LY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: F O R Y O U R O W N SAFETY, DO N O T C O N N E C T T H E MITER S AW TO T H E P O W E R S O U R C E UNTIL T H E M A C H I N E IS C O M P L E T E LY A S S E M B L E D A N D Y O U H AV E R E A D A N D U N D E R S TO O D THE ENTIRE O W N E R S MANUAL. MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE UP POSITION B 1. Pull out cuttinghead lockpin (A) Fig. 4, and move the cuttinghead (B) to the up position. A Fig. 4 2. Fig.
2. Fig. 7, illustrates the table (B) in the 90 degree straight cut-off position. NOTE: Table lock lever (A) must be depressed when rotating table. When lock lever (A) is not depressed, the table is in the locked position and cannot be moved. B 3. For proper operation and adjustment of the table, refer to sections, ROTATING TABLE F O R MITER CUTTING, ADJUSTING CLAMPING ACTION O F TABLE LOCKING MECHANISM and ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT B E T W E E N M O VA B L E TA B L E A N D BASE. A Fig.
4. Assemble the fence slide support (E) Fig. 7D, to the extension table (B) using the two 1-1/4 long hex head screws, 5/16 lockwashers and 5/16 flat washers (F). Bring screws up through the two holes (G) in table extension and thread them into the two threaded holes (H) on bottom of fence slide support. NOTE: Do not completely tighten screws at this time. E H H G F B Fig. 7D 5. Using a straight edge (C) Fig.
. Position lock handle (M) Fig. 7J, on locking stud and replace screw and spring (L) that were removed in STEP 7. NOTE: Lock handle (M) is spring-loaded and can be repositioned by lifting up on handle and repositioning it on stud located underneath handle. M L Fig. 7J ASSEMBLING WORK CLAMP 1. The standard equipment work clamp can be assembled to any one of the three holes (A) Fig. 8, provided on the base of the machine, as follows: A A Fig. 8 2. Thread lock knob (B) Fig.
A A A A Fig. 11 FASTENING MACHINE TO SUPPORTING SURFA C E Before operating your compound miter saw, make sure it is firmly mounted to a workbench or other supporting surface. Four holes (A) Fig. 11, are provided for fastening the saw to a supporting surface. When frequently moving the saw from place to place, we suggest that the saw be mounted to a 3/4 piece of plywood. The saw can then be easily moved from place to place and the plywood clamped to the supporting surface using C clamps.
CONNECTING S AW TO P O W E R S O U R C E P O W E R 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 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which accept the tool s plug.
O P E R ATING CONTROLS A N D ADJUSTMENTS STARTING A N D STOPPING MACHINE To start the machine, depress switch trigger (A) Fig. 15. To stop the machine, release the switch trigger. This saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As soon as the switch trigger (A) Fig. 15, is released, the electric brake is activated and stops the blade in seconds. A DANGER: A TURNING SAW BLADE C A N B E DANGEROUS. AFTER COMPLETING C U T, RELEASE SWITCH TRIGGER (A) FIG. 15, TO ACTIVATE B L A D E BRAKE.
C D E B Fig. 18 3. The compound miter saw is equipped with spring-loaded positive stops at the 90 degree straight cut-off position and at the 15, 22.5, 31.62 and 45 degrees right and left miter positions. These spring-loaded positive stops can be felt as you are rotating the table. NOTE: The 31.62 degree right and left miter positive stops are used when cutting crown moulding as explained later in this manual. A large scale (B) Fig. 18, and cursor (C) is provided for intermediate angles. 4.
ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN MOVABLE TABLE AND BASE If it ever becomes necessary to adjust the sliding fit between the movable table and the base, turn nut (A) Fig. 20, clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the sliding fit. This adjustment should not be too tight that it restricts the rotating movement of the table or too loose that it affects the accuracy of the saw. A Fig.
TABLE HAZARD A R E A W ARNING: THE A R E A INSIDE THE T W O R E D LINES (A) FIG. 23, ON THE TABLE IS DESIGNATED A S A HAZA R D ZONE. NEVER PLACE Y O U R H A N D S INSIDE THIS A R E A WHILE THE TO O L IS BEING O P E R ATED. A A Fig. 23 WORK CLAMP O P E R ATION E 1. The height of the work clamp (A) Fig. 24, can be adjusted by loosening lock knob (B) and moving post (C) up or down, or depressing lock lever (D) and sliding clamp body (E) up or down.
TILTING CUTTINGHEAD FOR BEVEL CUTTING IMPORTA N T:W H E N TILTING THE CUTTINGHEAD F O R BEVEL CUTTING, THE SLIDING FENCE M U S T FIRST B E M O V E D TO T H E LEFT TO PROVIDE C L E A R A N C E F O R T H E B L A D E A N D GUARD. THE D E G R E E O F TILT DETERMINES H O W FA R T H E SLIDING F E N C E M U S T B E MOVED. REFER TO THE SECTION ADJUSTING SLIDING FENCE. B A Fig. 27 1.
ADJUSTING SLIDING FENCE A B A Fig. 28A Fig. 28B 1. The high sliding fence (A) Fig. 28A, provides support for extra large workpieces used with your saw and should always be set as close as possible to the saw blade. When miter cutting (blade set 90 degrees to the table and at an angle to the right or left), the fence should be set all the way to the right, as shown in Fig. 28A. When bevel cutting, however (blade tilted at an angle to the table), the fence (A) Fig.
ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREE BEVEL POSITIVE STO P S 1. D I S C O N N E C T T H E S AW F R O M T H E P O W E R SOURCE. 2. Loosen bevel lock handle and move the cuttinghead all the way to the right. Then tighten bevel lock handle and lock cuttinghead in the down position. A 3. Using a square (A) Fig. 30, place one end of the square on the table and the other end against the blade, as shown. Check to see if the blade is at 90 degrees to the table. Fig. 30 4.
B C D Fig. 36 ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN TRUNNION AND BEVEL B R A C K E T After a long period of time it may become necessary to adjust the sliding fit between the trunnion (A) Fig. 36, and the bevel bracket (B) by tightening adjusting nut (C) using a 3/4 socket wrench. NOTE: This adjustment must be made with the bevel lock handle (D) loose. Correct adjustment is when a good snug sliding fit is obtained between these two parts.
B C D A Fig. 37 ADJUSTING TENSION OF CUTTINGHEAD RETURN SPRING The tension of the cuttinghead return spring has been adjusted at the factory in order that the cuttinghead returns to the up position after a cut has been made. If it ever becomes necessary to re-adjust the spring tension, proceed as follows: 1. Turn adjusting screw (A) Fig. 37, clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the spring tension.
TO O L STO R A G E A clip is provided on the rear of the saw and provides a convenient storage area for wrench (A) Fig. 39, as shown. A Fig. 39 ADJUSTING BLADE G U A R D A B Fig. 40 1. After an extended period of time the movable blade guard (A) Fig. 40, might become sloppy and move erratically when the cuttinghead is lowered. This can be easily corrected by slightly tightening nut (B) until the lower blade guard (A) moves smoothly.
TYPICAL O P E R ATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS 1. Before cutting, make certain the cutting arm and table are at their correct settings and firmly locked in place. 2. Before cutting, determine that the workpiece is the right size for the saw. A Fig. 41 3. Place the workpiece on the table and hold or clamp it firmly against the fence. Figure 41 illustrates the standard equipment work clamp (A) being used to clamp a workpiece to the fence and table.
B A Fig. 43 AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE 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 BOWED MATERIAL RIGHT WRONG Fig. 46 Fig. 47 1. When cutting flat pieces, first check to see if the material is bowed. If it is, make sure the material is positioned on the table as shown in Fig. 46. 2. If the material is positioned the wrong way, as shown in Fig. 47, the workpiece will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut. C C B A Fig. 48 CONSTRUCTING WORK SUPPORT EXTENSIONS One of the unique features of your miter saw is the ease with which you can construct work supports. Fig.
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 53/38 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 . E 1.
MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BLADE W ARNING: USE O N LY CROSS-CUTTING S AW BLADES. DO N O T U S E B L A D E S WITH D E E P GULLETS A S THEY C A N DEFLECT A N D C O N TA C T GUARD. 1. Use only 12 diameter blades with 1 arbor holes that are rated for 4800 RPM or higher. 2. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE F R O M THE P O W E R S O U R C E. 3. Loosen screw (A) Fig. 53, with wrench (B) provided. B 4. Rotate arbor cover (C) Fig. 54, and lower guard (D) to the rear, exposing arbor screw (E), as shown. 5.
BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT CAUTION: B E F O R E INSPECTING BRUSHES, DISCONNECT THE MACHINE F R O M THE P O W E R SOURCE. 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. The brush holders (A) Fig. 57, are located on the motor housing opposite each other.Fig.
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