(Model 36-255L) ™ PART NO. A05727 - 04-21-05 Copyright © 2005 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 25 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SAFETY GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’s application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury. 2.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is assembled and installed according to the instructions. 2. OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this machine. 3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections. 4 MOUNT THE TOOL SECURELY to a stable supporting surface prior to operation 5.
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 MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD 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.
CARTON CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Extension table Fence slide Fence slide support Dust bag 1 /2" arbor and fence wrench ¼" hex wrench 7 /16" open end wrench Lock handle for slide fence 5 /16" flat washer 5 /16" lock washer 5 /16"- 18 x 1 1/4" long hex head screw (2) 5 /16" - 18 x 3/4" long hex head screws (2) 1 /8" hex wrench Fig. 2 4 2 UNPACKING 1 1. Carefully remove the machine from the carton.
B MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE UP POSITION 1. Pull out cuttinghead lockpin (A) Fig. 4, and move the cuttinghead (B) to the up position. 2. Fig. 5, illustrates the lockpin (A) pulled out and the cuttinghead (B) in the up position. A MOVING TABLE TO THE 0° CUT-OFF POSITION Fig. 5 1. Rotate locking knob (A) Fig. 6 counter-clockwise as far as it will go. Depress lever (B) and rotate table (C) to the 0° straight cut-off position, release lever (B), and tighten locking knob (A). 2. Fig.
4. Attach the fence slide support (E) Fig. 7D, to the extension table (B) by using the two 5/16-18 x1 1/4” long hex head screws, 5/16” lockwashers and 5/16” flat washers (F). Place lockwasher, then flat washer on screw and 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. E H G F NOTE: Do not completely tighten screws at this time. 5. Use a straight edge (C) Fig.
FASTENING MACHINE TO SUPPORTING SURFACE Before operating your compound miter saw, firmly mount it to a workbench or other supporting surface. Four holes, (A) Fig. 9, are provided for fastening the saw to a supporting surface. A A When frequently moving the saw from place to place, mount the saw to a 3/4” piece of plywood. The saw can then be easily moved from place to place and the plywood can be clamped to the supporting surface using “C” clamps. A A Fig.
ROTATING THE TABLE FOR MITER SAW CUTTING A B 1. The compound miter saw will cut any angle from a straight 0° cut to 47° right and left. Turn locking knob (A) Fig. 12 counterclockwise, depress lock lever (B), and rotate table to desired position. 2. The compound miter saw is equipped with positive stops at the 0° cut-off position and at the 15°, 22.5°, 31.62°, and 45° left and right positions. 3. The center line, (C) Fig. 13, on the cursor indicates the actual angle of cut.
ADJUSTING FENCE 90° TO BLADE IMPORTANT: BEFORE MAKING THIS ADJUSTMENT, SET THE BLADE AT 0° TO THE TABLE. SEE SECTION “ADJUSTING 0° AND 45° BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS.” 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. C DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. Rotate the movable table so that the blade is 90° to the fence and the positive stop is set for 0°. Place one end of a framing square (A) Fig. 15 against the front of the fence (B) and the other end against the blade (C), with the blade locked in the down position.
TILTING CUTTINGHEAD FOR BEVEL CUTTING B IMPORTANT: MOVE THE SLIDING FENCE TO THE LEFT TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE BLADE AND GUARD. THE DEGREES OF TILT DETERMINES HOW FAR TO MOVE THE SLIDING FENCE. REFER TO THE SECTION “ADJUSTING SLIDING FENCE.” 1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. A Fig. 18 2. The cuttinghead of your compound miter saw can be tilted to cut any bevel angle from a 90° straight cutoff to a 45° left bevel angle. Loosen bevel lock handle (A) Fig.
ADJUSTING CHIP DEFLECTOR 1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. A 2. A chip deflector (A) Fig. 22, is supplied to help prevent scrap or cut-off pieces from entering the upper blade guard. The chip deflector (A) should be adjusted so that it is almost touching the side of the blade. Loosen screw (B), adjust chip deflector (A) and tighten screw (B). B Fig. 22 ADJUSTING 0° AND 45° BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS 1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. A 2.
ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN TRUNNION AND BEVEL BRACKET After a long period of time, it may become necessary to adjust the sliding fit between the trunnion and the bevel bracket by tightening the adjusting nut (C), Fig. 27, located underneath the bevel lock (A), Fig. 27, and collar (B) Fig. 27. C B Correct adjustment provides for a good snug sliding fit between these two parts.
PHILLIPS SCREW LASER USE AND ADJUSTMENTS The TwinLaser™ laser units are mounted in a housing that is fitted into the upper blade guard of the miter saw (Fig. A). The lasers project a beam of light downward, along both sides and parallel to the saw blade. This beam of light produces a lineof-cut indicator (a red outline of where the saw blade will cut) on the workpiece. LASER UNIT UPPER BLADE GUARD Fig.
TO CHECK FOR VERTICAL ALIGNMENT 1. The vertical alignment is set correctly when the lines do not move horizontally (sideways) as the saw head is raised and lowered. If vertical alignment is correct jump to “TO SET LEFT AND RIGHT KERF ADJUSTMENT”. 2. If the vertical alignment needs to be adjusted, begin by backing the left and right kerf adjustment screws one half turn clockwise. Remove the laser unit cover by removing the phillips screw on either side of the cover. (Fig. A). 3.
MACHINE USE TYPICAL OPERATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS 1. Before cutting, make certain the cutting arm and table area are at their correct settings and firmly locked in place. 2. Before cutting, determine that the workpiece is the right size for the saw. 3. Place the workpiece on the table and hold or clamp it firmly against the fence. 4. If the size of the workpiece causes your hand to be inside the table hazard zone (see section “TABLE HAZARD ZONE” SEE FIG. 17), use a clamp to secure the workpiece. 5.
INCORRECT CORRECT Fig. 35 Fig. 34 C C A B Fig. 36 WORK SUPPORT EXTENSIONS For support when cutting long pieces, construct a work support extension. Fig. 36 illustrates the miter saw mounted on two standard 2 x 4’s (A). Fasten the four mounting legs (two of which are shown at (B) Fig. 36 to the 2 x 4’s, using four screws (not supplied) through the four holes in the mounting legs. The length of the 2 x 4’s (A) can vary, depending on the workpiece.
CUTTING CROWN MOULDING One of the many features of the saw is the ease of cutting crown moulding. The following is an example of cutting both inside and outside corners on 52°/38° wall angle crown moulding. 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. Tilt the saw blade to the 33.86° left bevel position and tighten bevel lock handle.
TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or call the DELTA Machinery help line at 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582). MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BLADE A H USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT GUARD 1. Use only 12" diameter blades with 1" arbor holes that are rated for 4000 RPM or higher. 2. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 3.
KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. Clean all plastic parts with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHILE USING COMPRESSED AIR. FAILURE TO START Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact with the outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line.
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