(Models 36-240 and 36-250) Bench Model 36-240 Shown PART NO. 902096 (014) Copyright © 2001 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 33 1-800-223-7278 (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 COMPOUND SLIDE SAWS 1. USE ONLY CROSSCUT SAW BLADES. WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES MAKE SURE THEY HAVE A ZERO DEGREE OR NEGATIVE HOOK ANGLE. DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT GUARD. 19. USE only blade flanges specified for your saw. 2. DO NOT operate the tool until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. 21. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade while it is running. 3.
0. DISCONNECT tool from power source and clean the machine before leaving it. 41. IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use. 42. MAKE SURE the work area is cleaned before leaving the machine. 43. SHOULD any part of your tool be missing, damaged, or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off switch and remove plug from power supply outlet.
HOLES GROUNDED OUTLET BOX GROUNDED OUTLET BOX CURRENT CARRYING PRONGS GROUNDING MEANS ADAPTER GROUNDING BLADE IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES HOLES Fig. AA Fig. BB 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 a 3-hole 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 tool.
A A BENCH MODEL STAND MODEL Fig. 2 Fig. 3 CAUTION: DO NOT LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE OPERATING HANDLE. 1 2 1. Dust elbow 3 4 2. Work clamp 3. Bevel locking knob 4. Flat washer 5 5. Dust bag 6 6. Four mounting feet (furnished with stand models only) Fig. 4 ASSEMBLY B A C Fig. 5 Fig. 6 SETTING UP STAND (For Model 36-250 Only) 1. Tilt the machine on its right side and unfold right leg (A) as shown in Fig. 5. 2. Lift up and unfold left leg (B) Fig.
3. Pivot the machine so feet (D) Fig. 7, of the left leg are on the floor. NOTE: Make certain the leg hinges (C) Fig. 7, are locked in place before raising the machine to an upright position. B C D Fig. 7 4. Raise the right side of the machine and unfold right leg (A) Fig. 8. Lock right leg (A) in position by pushing hinges (E) inward. A E F F Fig. 8 5. Loosen four lock knobs on leg assemblies, two of which are shown at (F) Fig. 8. 6. With foot on lower brace (G) Fig.
MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE REAR POSITION (For models 36-240 and 36-250) A 1. MAKE CERTAIN THE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 2. Carefully remove cable tie (A) Fig. 12, which is holding the cuttinghead in the down position. Fig. 12 C 3. Find the bevel locking knob with flat washer (B) Fig. 13, supplied with the machine. Thread bevel locking knob and flat washer into hole (C) Fig. 13. Assembled bevel locking knob is shown in (B) Fig. 14. Firmly tighten locking knob. B Fig. 13 4.
A B C B Fig. 17 Fig. 18 RAISING THE CUTTINGHEAD A 1. While holding the cuttinghead (A) Fig. 17, down, pull out and rotate cuttinghead lock knob (B) 90 degrees until pin (C) Fig. 18, is in the horizontal position as shown. The cuttinghead can then be raised. 2. Fig. 19, illustrates the cuttinghead (A) in the raised position. Fig. 19 ASSEMBLING DUST ELBOW AND DUST BAG A B 1. Insert smooth end of dust elbow (A) Fig. 20, into opening (B). The dust elbow (A) can be rotated as desired. Fig. 20 2.
MOVING TABLE TO THE 90 DEGREE CUT-OFF POSITION 1. Compress table locking lever (A) Fig. 22, and rotate table (B) to the straight 90 degree cut-off position. Release locking lever (A). A B Fig. 22 2. Fig. 23, illustrates the table (B) locked in the straight 90 degree cut-off position. NOTE: Table locking lever (A) must be compressed when rotating table. When releasing lever (A) Fig. 23, the table is in the locked position. 3.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPPING MACHINE To start the machine, compress switch trigger (A) Fig. 28. To stop the machine, release the switch trigger. A This tool is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As soon as the switch trigger (A) Fig. 28 is released, the electric brake is activated and stops the blade in seconds. DANGER: A TURNING SAW BLADE CAN BE DANGER-OUS. AFTER COMPLETING CUT, RELEASE SWITCH TRIGGER (A) FIG. 28, TO ACTIVATE BLADE BRAKE.
D C Fig. 31 Fig. 32 3. The compound slide 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 springloaded 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. Two large scales, one of which is shown at (C) Fig.
ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN MOVABLE TABLE AND BASE When it becomes necessary to adjust the sliding fit between the movable table and the base proceed as follows: Turn nut (A) Fig. 34, 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.
WORK CLAMP OPERATION 1. The height of the work clamp (A) Fig. 38, can be adjusted by loosening lock knob (B) and moving post (C) up or down, or compressing lock lever (D) and sliding clamp body (E) up or down. After height of clamp (A) is adjusted, tighten lock knob (B) and/or release lock lever (D). Fig. 38 2. During operation, lower clamp (A) Fig. 39, until the bottom of the clamp (A) lightly contacts top of workpiece (F).
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.” The bevel angle of the cutting arm is determined by the position of the pointer (C) Fig. 42, on scale (D). C In addition, an indicator is provided on the bevel scale at the 33.9 degree bevel angle for cutting crown moulding. Refer to the “CUTTING CROWN MOULDING” section of this manual. D Fig.
ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREE BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS 1. DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 2. Loosen bevel lock handle and move the cuttinghead all the way to the right. Then tighten bevel lock handle. A 3. Using a square (A) Fig. 44, 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. 44 4. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen bevel lock handle. Then loosen locknut (B) Fig.
E B C D A A Fig. 48 Fig. 49 ADJUSTING BLADE GUARD 1. The movable blade guard (A) Fig. 48, can be adjusted for proper movement as follows: Tighten nut (B) until the lower blade guard (A) moves smoothly as the cuttinghead is lowered. 2. As soon as the cuttinghead begins to lower, the lower blade guard (A) Fig. 49, should begin to move. If it does not, loosen screw (C) and rotate eccentric (D) so that the eccentric (D) is contacting the actuating arm (E) when the cuttinghead is in the top position.
ADJUSTING DOWNWARD TRAVEL OF SAW BLADE The downward travel of the saw blade was adjusted at the factory to prevent the saw blade from contacting any metal surfaces of the machine. When an adjustment becomes necessary to limit the downward travel of the saw blade, proceed as follows: Loosen wing nut (E) Fig. 50, and make adjustment by turning adjusting screw (F). Tighten wing nut (E) after adjustment is completed.
ADJUSTING TABLE EXTENSIONS AND AUXILIARY FENCES B B (FOR MODEL 36-250 ONLY) Table extensions, one of which is shown at (A) Fig. 52, are provided on each end of the saw stand to support extra long workpieces. To move the table extensions, loosen the two lock screws (B), pull out table extension (A) to desired position and tighten lock screws (B). The top surface of the table extension (A) is slightly lower than the saw table and adequately supports just about any size of workpiece that fits into the saw.
FOLDING STAND FOR TRANSPORTATION B (FOR MODEL 36-250 ONLY) B 1. Lock cuttinghead in the down and outward position. Rotate table to the 45 degree right angle position. Extension tables and fences should be pushed in toward the saw table and locked in place. G A A G 2. Loosen two locking knobs (G) Fig. 55. While holding legs (A), as shown, press spring-loaded detents (B) with your thumbs and carefully lower upper legs. Tighten locking knobs (G) Fig. 55. Fig. 55 3. Fig.
Fig. 59 Fig. 60 6. Fig. 59, illustrates the stand in the folded position. 7. When moving the saw from place to place, lift saw by the two extension tables (F) as shown in Fig. 60. REMOVING SAW FROM STAND (FOR MODEL 36-250 ONLY) B A B A C D F C E Fig. 61 If desired, your 10″ compound slide saw can be removed from the stand in order to use the saw on a workbench; on saw horses; or on 2 x 4 table extensions. To remove the saw from the stand, proceed as follows: 1. Pull out extension tables (A) Fig.
G Fig. 62 5. Slide the two nuts (G) Fig. 62, out of the channel to the right. The two nuts remaining in the front channel must be removed in the same manner. J 6. Loosen two screws (H) Fig. 63, and slide table extension assembly (J) off rods (S). Remove table extension from other end of saw in the same manner. 7. Assemble the four mounting feet to the bottom channels of the saw as follows: S H H S Fig. 63 8. When using the saw on a workbench (See Fig.
10. If using the saw on a workbench (See Fig. 68) or on saw horses (See Fig. 70), re-assemble the two table extensions, one of which is shown at (J) Fig. 66, that were removed in STEP 6. If you are using the saw on 2 x 4 wooden extensions (See Fig. 71), push in the four table extension rods, two of which are shown at (O) Fig. 66, and lock in place. In this case it is not necessary to replace the table extensions (J). O O J Fig. 66 FASTENING THE SAW TO A WORKBENCH (FOR ALL MODELS) Figs.
USING THE SAW ON SAW HORSES Figs. 69 and 70, illustrate the saw placed for use on saw horses. Notches in the front and rear of the mounting feet are designed to fit conveniently on saw horses. FOR MODEL 36-250 ONLY: Please note the table extensions and auxiliary fences (A) Fig. 70, can be used when operating the stand model on saw horses. A A Fig. 69 Fig. 70 USING SAW WITH 2 X 4 EXTENSIONS 1. Fig. 71 illustrates the saw being used with 2 x 4 extensions.
REPLACING SAW ON STAND (FOR MODEL 36-250 ONLY) When assembling the stand to the saw, reverse the instructions listed in the section “REMOVING SAW FROM STAND” and keep in mind that the distance between the center of screw (A) Fig. 72, and bent hinge screw (B) MUST BE 8″″ and the distance between the center of screw (C) and straight hinge screw (D) MUST BE 8-1/2″″. A C D B Fig.
3. Push down on the cuttinghead (C) Fig. 75, with the blade running, as shown. C Fig. 75 4. Push the cuttinghead (C) Fig. 76, forward toward the fence, making the cut as shown. C Fig. 76 5. Figure 77 illustrates the completed cut. Release the switch trigger and keep the cuttinghead in the down position until the blade (D) comes to a complete stop. D Fig. 77 6. After the blade has stopped, raise the cuttinghead (C) to the up position, as shown in Fig. 78. C Fig.
USING THE WORK CLAMP AND STOCK STOP Figures 79 and 80 illustrate a compound miter/bevel cut being made using the work clamp (A), which is used to firmly hold the work against the table, and the auxiliary fence (B), which has been adjusted to be used as a stock stop. IMPORTANT: When the work clamp (A) is used in conjunction with the stock stop (B), the work clamp (A) and stock stop (B) Fig. 80, should ALWAYS be on the same side of the saw blade.
CUTTING CROWN MOULDING One of the unique 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. A B C Fig. 83 1.
MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BLADE WARNING: USE ONLY CROSSCUT SAW BLADES. WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES, MAKE SURE THEY HAVE A ZERO DEGREE OR NEGATIVE HOOK ANGLE. DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT GUARD. USE ONLY BLADES RATED FOR OPERATION OF AT LEAST 5000 RPM WITH 5/8″″ ARBOR HOLES. A C B 1. DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 2. Using the special wrench (A) Fig. 87, supplied, loosen screw (B) to free arbor cover (C). 3. Rotate arbor cover (C) Fig.
BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER 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. 90, are located on the motor housing opposite each other. Fig.
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. WARNING: 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.
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