10" Compound

Power Miter Saw

(Model 36-075)

PART NO. 899908-0010

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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.

Safety equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold-downs, featherboards, goggles, dust masks and hearing protection can reduce your potential for injury. But even the best guard won’t make up for poor judgment, carelessness or inattention. Always use common sense and exercise caution in the workshop. If a procedure feels dangerous, don’t try it. Figure out an alternative procedure that feels safer. REMEMBER: Your personal safety is your responsibility.

This machine was designed for certain applications only. Delta Machinery strongly recommends that this machine not be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.

Technical Service Manager

Delta Machinery

4825 Highway 45 North

Jackson, TN 38305

(IN CANADA: 505 SOUTHGATE DRIVE, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES

MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY

1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION

MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. Learn the tool’s application and limitations as well as the specific hazards peculiar to it.

17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.

2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

18. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in power cord.

3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it “on”.

19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.

5.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

6. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain.

Keep work area well-lighted.

20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function – check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

21. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF – with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN

POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

9. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was designed.

23. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.

10. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

24. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER

SUPPLY while motor is being mounted, connected or reconnected.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

25. THE DUST GENERATED by certain woods and wood products can be injurious to your health. Always operate machinery in well ventilated areas and provide for proper dust removal. Use wood dust collection systems whenever possible.

12.

ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.

Wear safety glasses.

Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. These safety glasses must conform to ANSI

Z87.1 requirements. Note: Approved glasses have Z87 printed or stamped on them.

13. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

14. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

15. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

16. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.

26.

WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER

SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

· lead from lead-based paints,

· crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

· arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

2.

DO NOT OPERATE the miter saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions.

3.

IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of compound miter saws, obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.

4.

DO NOT perform any operation freehand. Secure or clamp workpiece firmly against fence.

5.

KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH of saw blade. If the workpiece you are cutting would cause your hand to be within hazard zone of the saw blade, the workpiece should be clamped in place before making cut.

6.

BE SURE blade is sharp, runs freely and is free of vibration.

7.

ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before starting cut.

8.

KEEP motor air slots clean and free of chips.

9.

ALWAYS MAKE SURE all clamp handles are tight before cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the positive stops.

10. BE SURE blade and flanges are clean and that arbor screw is tightened securely.

11. USE only blade flanges specified for your saw.

12. NEVER use blades larger or smaller in diameter than ten inches.

13. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is running.

14. ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately.

15. NEVER use blades recommended for operation at less than 6000 RPM.

16. DO NOT operate the saw without guards in place.

17. ALWAYS keep the lower blade guard in place and operating properly.

18. NEVER reach around or behind saw blade.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR

MITER SAWS

19. MAKE SURE blade is not contacting workpiece before switch is turned on.

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.

22. TURN OFF tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings.

23. DO NOT remove jammed or cut-off pieces until blade has stopped.

24. NEVER cut ferrous metals or masonry.

25. NEVER recut small pieces.

26. PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw table for long workpieces.

27. NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable liquids or gases.

28. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plastic parts.

29. DISCONNECT power before changing blades or servicing.

30. DISCONNECT saw from power source and clean the machine before leaving it.

31. MAKE SURE the work area is cleaned before leaving the machine.

32. THE USE of attachments and accessories not recommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries.

33. SHOULD any part of your miter saw 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. Replace missing, damaged or failed parts before resuming operation.

34. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive,

Itasca, IL 60143-3201, in the Accident Prevention

Manual for Industrial Operation and also in the Safety

Data Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the American National Standard Institute ANSI 01.1

Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machinery and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213

Regulations.

35. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.

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 - Miter Saw

2 - Dust Bag

3 - Wrenches for changing the blade

4 - Table lock handle

2

3

Fig. 2

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MITER SAW TO THE POWER

SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU HAVE READ AND

UNDERSTOOD THE ENTIRE OWNER’S MANUAL.

ASSEMBLING TABLE LOCK HANDLE

1.

Thread table lock handle (A) Fig. 3, into the threaded hole (B) of the arm bracket (C).

2.

Figure 4, illustrates the table lock handle (A) assembled to the saw.

ROTATING TABLE TO

90 DEGREE POSITION

1.

Loosen table lock handle (A) Fig. 4, one or two turns and depress index lever (B) to release 45 degree positive stop.

2.

Rotate table to the left until index stop engages with the 90 degree positive stop as shown in Fig. 5. Then tighten table lock handle (A).

C

B

Fig. 3

A

1

4

Fig. 4

A

B

4

A

Fig. 5

A

B C

Fig. 6 Fig. 7

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

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

C

B

Fig. 8

FASTENING MACHINE TO SUPPORTING SURFACE

Before operating your compound miter saw, make sure it is firmly mounted to a sturdy workbench or other supporting surface. Four holes are provided, two of which are shown at (A) Fig. 9, 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.

A

A

5

Fig. 9

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. Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same characteristics as indicated on the tool. All line connections should make good contact. Running on low voltage will damage the motor.

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Your miter saw is wired for 110-120 volt, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the miter saw to the power source, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position. The motor provides a no-load speed of 5200 RPM.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM

ELECTRIC SHOCK.

1. All grounded, cord-connected tools:

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-hole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug, as shown in Fig. 10.

Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.

2. Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than

150 volts:

This tool is intended for use on a normal 120-volt circuit and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Fig. 10.

If a properly grounded outlet is not available, a temporary adapter, shown in Fig. 11, may be used for connecting the 3-prong grounding type plug to a 2-prong receptacle. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place with a metal screw.

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electric Code.

WARNING: IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN

THE RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY

GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HAVE A

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

CURRENT

CARRYING

PRONGS

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

GROUNDING

MEANS

ADAPTER

GROUNDING BLADE

IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES

Fig. 10 Fig. 11

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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-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. 12, shows the correct gage to use depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR USE

WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

Ampere

Rating

0-6

0-6

0-6

0-6

6-10

6-10

6-10

6-10

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

12-16

12-16

12-16

0-6

0-6

0-6

0-6

6-10

6-10

6-10

6-10

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

12-16

12-16

12-16

120

120

120

120

120

120

120

120

120

120

120

240

240

240

240

240

240

240

240

240

240

240

240

240

240

240

Volts Total Length of

Cord in Feet

120

120

120

120 up to 25

25-50

50-100

100-150

Gage of

Extension Cord

18 AWG

16 AWG

16 AWG

14 AWG up to 25

25-50

50-100

100-150 up to 50

50-100

100-200

200-300 up to 50

50-100

100-200

200-300 up to 50

50-100

100-200

200-300

18 AWG

16 AWG

14 AWG

12 AWG up to 25

25-50

50-100

100-150

16 AWG

16 AWG

14 AWG

12 AWG up to 25

25-50

14 AWG

12 AWG

GREATER THAN 50’ NOT RECOMMENDED

18 AWG

16 AWG

16 AWG

14 AWG

18 AWG

16 AWG

14 AWG

12 AWG

16 AWG

16 AWG

14 AWG

12 AWG up to 50

50-100

14 AWG

12 AWG

GREATER THAN 100’ NOT RECOMMENDED

Fig. 12

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FOREWORD

Delta Model 36-075 is a 10" Compound Power Miter Saw designed to cut wood. Compound angle and bevel cutting are easy and accurate. It can crosscut up to 5-3/4" x 2-3/8", miter at 45 both left and right 4-1/8" x 2-3/8", bevel at 45 left

5-7/8" x 1-9/16", and compound 45 x 45, 4-1/8" x 1-9/16". It has positive miter at 0, 22.5, and 45 degrees both left and right, and bevel stops at 0 and 45 degrees adjustable.

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

STARTING AND

STOPPING MACHINE

To start the machine, depress switch trigger (A) Fig. 13.

To stop the machine, release the switch trigger.

This miter saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As soon as the switch trigger (A) Fig. 13, is released, the electric brake is activated and stops the blade in seconds.

WARNING: A TURNING SAW BLADE CAN BE

HAZARDOUS. AFTER COMPLETING CUT, RELEASE

SWITCH TRIGGER (A) FIG. 13, TO ACTIVATE BLADE

BRAKE. KEEP CUTTINGHEAD DOWN UNTIL BLADE

HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.

WARNING: THE TORQUE DEVELOPED DURING

BRAKING MAY LOOSEN THE ARBOR SCREW. THE

ARBOR SCREW SHOULD BE CHECKED PERIOD-

ICALLY AND TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY.

Fig. BB

LOCKING SWITCH IN

THE “OFF” POSITION

IMPORTANT: When the miter saw is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position using a padlock (B) Fig. 14, (with 3/16" diameter shackle) through the two holes in the switch plate, as shown in (A)

Fig. 13. NOTE: Padlock shown is available as accessory

Model 50-325.

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B

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

A

B

C

Fig. 15

A

Fig. 16

A

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. 15, and move the control arm until the bottom of the index lever (B) engages into one of the positive stops, four of which are shown at (C). THEN TIGHTEN LOCK HANDLE (A). To disengage the positive stop, depress index lever (B).

In addition, a triangle indicator (D) Fig. 17, is provided on the miter scale at the 31-5/8 right and left miter positions for cutting crown moulding. Refer to the “CUTTING

CROWN MOULDING” section of this manual.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TIGHTEN LOCK HANDLE (A) FIG. 16, BEFORE CUTTING.

POINTER AND SCALE

A pointer (E) Fig. 17, is supplied which indicates the actual angle of cut. Each line on the scale (F) represents

1 degree. In effect, when the pointer is moved from one line to the next on the scale, the angle of cut is changed by 1 degree.

ADJUSTING POINTER

If it becomes necessary to adjust the pointer (E) Fig. 17, simply loosen screw (G), adjust the pointer accordingly and tighten screw (G).

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F

D

E

G

Fig. 17

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.” The bevel angle of the cutting arm is determined by the position of the pointer (C) Fig. 18, on the scale (D).

In addition, a triangle indicator is provided on the bevel scale at the 33-7/8 degree bevel angle for cutting crown moulding. Refer to the “CUTTING CROWN MOULDING” section of this manual.

A

A

Fig. 19 Fig. 20

REAR SUPPORT/CARRYING HANDLE

A rear support bar (A) Fig. 19, is provided to prevent the miter saw from tipping to the rear when the cuttinghead is returned to the up position after a cut has been made. For maximum support the bar (A) should be pulled out as far as possible.

The support bar (A) also acts as a carrying handle, as shown in Fig. 20, when transporting the saw.

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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.

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).

ADJUSTING FENCE

90 DEGREES TO BLADE

If the fence (A) Fig. 22, is ever removed from the saw it should be adjusted so it is 90 degrees to the blade when it is replaced, as follows:

1.

DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER

SOURCE.

2.

This adjustment should be made only after the blade has been adjusted parallel to table opening, as previously explained.

3.

Using a square (B) Fig. 22, place one end of the square against the fence (A) and the other end against the slot in the table as shown.

4.

If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the four screws (C) Fig. 23, and adjust fence 90 degrees to the table opening. Then tighten the four screws (C).

ADJUSTING DOWNWARD

TRAVEL OF SAW BLADE

1.

DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER

SOURCE.

2.

The downward travel of the saw blade should be limited to prevent the saw blade from contacting any metal surfaces of the machine. This adjustment is made by loosening locknut (A) Fig. 24, and turning adjusting screw (B) in or out.

3.

When making this adjustment, MAKE SURE THE

MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE

POWER SOURCE and lower the blade as far as possible. Rotate the blade by hand to make certain the teeth do not contact any metal surfaces and adjust if necessary.

4.

After the downward travel of the saw blade has been adjusted, tighten locknut (A)

C

C

B

A

Fig. 21

A

B

B

Fig. 22

C

Fig. 23

Fig. 24

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A

A

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.

4.

If an adjustment is necessary, loosen locknut (B)

Fig. 26, and turn screw (C) until head of screw (C) contacts casting (D) when blade is 90 degrees to the table.

Then tighten locknut (B).

5.

Loosen bevel lock handle and move the cutting arm all the way to the left bevel position and tighten bevel lock handle.

6.

Using a combination square (A) Fig. 27, check to see if the blade is at 45 degrees to the table, as shown.

7.

If an adjustment is necessary, loosen locknut (E)

Fig. 28, and turn screw (F) until screw (F) contacts casting

(G) when blade is 45 degrees to the table. Then tighten locknut (E).

8.

These positive stops enable you to rapidly position the blade at the 90 and 45 degree bevel angle to the table.

Fig. 25

A

C

B

Fig. 26

D

A

Fig. 27

ADJUSTING TENSION

OF CUTTINGHEAD

RETURN SPRING

The tension of the cuttinghead return spring has been adjusted at the factory so 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.

Loosen locknut (A) Fig. 28A, and turn screw (B) clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the spring tension. After the spring tension has been adjusted, tighten locknut (A).

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A

G

F

E

Fig. 28

Fig. 28A

B

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 MISALIGN-

MENT. ALWAYS LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE BASE

OR THE CARRYING HANDLE.

A

B

Fig. 29

TYPICAL OPERATIONS 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. 30

3.

Place the workpiece on the table and hold or clamp it firmly against the fence. Fig. 30, illustrates the accessory 36-221 work clamp (A) being used to clamp a workpiece to the fence.

The clamp (A) can also be used on the right side of the machine.

4.

For best results, cut at a slow, even cutting rate.

5.

WARNING: If the workpiece you are cutting would cause your hand to be within the hazard zone of of the saw blade, the workpiece should be clamped in place before making cut. See

Fig. 30.

6.

Never attempt any freehand cutting (wood that is not held firmly against the fence and table).

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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. In order to limit the possibility of personal injury or blade guard damage, an auxiliary wood fence can be mounted to your saw as follows:

Holes are provided in the fence to attach an auxiliary fence (A) Fig. 31. This auxiliary fence is constructed of straight wood approximately 1/2 inch thick by 3 inches high by 20 inches long. NOTE: The auxiliary fence (A) is used ONLY with the saw blade in the 0 degree bevel position (90 degrees to the table). When bevel cutting

(blade tilted) the auxiliary fence will have to be removed.

A

Fig. 31

A

GENERAL CUTTING

OPERATIONS

1.

Your compound miter saw has the capacity to cut standard 2 x 6’s at the straight 90 degree cut-off position, as shown in Fig. 32, or at the 45 degree bevel position, as shown in Fig. 33.

Fig. 32

Fig. 33

2.

Cutting a standard 4 x 4 is easily accomplished with your compound miter saw, as shown in Fig. 34.

14

Fig. 34

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. Be sure to apply a stick wax (similar to Johnson’s stick wax #140) to the blade before cutting any aluminum stock. This stick wax is available at most industrial mill supply houses. The stick wax provides proper lubrication and keeps chips from adhering to the blade.

WARNING: NEVER APPLY LUBRICANT TO THE

BLADE WHILE THE MACHINE IS RUNNING.

FENCE

FENCE

RIGHT

Fig. 35

WRONG

Fig. 36

CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL

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. 37.

If the material is positioned the wrong way, as shown in Fig. 38, the workpiece will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut.

BLADE

BLADE

RIGHT

Fig. 37

WRONG

Fig. 38

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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.

1.

Move the table to the 31-5/8 degree right miter position and lock the table in position. NOTE: A triangle indicator is provided on the miter scale to find this angle quickly.

2.

Tilt the saw blade to the 33-7/8 degree left bevel position and tighten bevel lock handle. NOTE: A triangle indicator is provided on the bevel scale to find this angle quickly.

3.

Place the crown moulding on the table with the

CEILING EDGE of the moulding against the fence, and make the cut, as shown in Fig. 39. NOTE: The piece of crown moulding used for the outside corner will always be on the right hand side of the blade, as shown at (A)

Fig. 39. The piece of crown moulding used for the inside corner will always be on the left hand side of the blade, as shown at (B) Fig. 39.

4.

To make the matching halves of the inside and outside corners, simply rotate the table to the 31-5/8 degree left miter position and tighten table lock handle.

NOTE: A triangle indicator is provided on the miter scale to find this angle quickly.

5.

Place the crown moulding on the table with the

WALL EDGE of the crown moulding against the fence and make the cut. Again, the piece of crown moulding used for the outside corner will always be on the right side of the blade, as shown at (C) Fig. 40. The piece of crown moulding used for the inside corner will always be on the left side of the blade, as shown at (D) Fig. 40.

6.

Fig. 41, illustrates the two outside corner pieces; (A) being the piece cut at (A) Fig. 41, and (C) being the piece cut at (C) Fig. 41.

7.

Fig. 42, illustrates the two inside corner pieces; (B) being the piece cut at (B) Fig. 42, and (D) being the piece cut at (D) Fig. 42.

B

C

D

Fig. 39

Fig. 40

B

Fig. 41

D

A

C

A

Fig. 42

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MAINTENANCE

CHANGING THE BLADE

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.

2.

Remove screw (A) Fig. 43, and rotate cover (B) to the rear as shown in Fig. 44.

Fig. 43

B A

B

Fig. 44

3.

To remove the saw blade, insert hex wrench (C)

Fig. 45, into the hex hole located on the rear end of the arbor shaft, to keep the shaft from turning.

4.

Using wrench (D) Fig. 46, loosen arbor screw (E) by turning it clockwise.

5.

Remove arbor screw (E) Fig. 46, outside blade flange (F) and saw blade (G) from saw arbor.

6.

Assemble new saw blade MAKING CERTAIN TEETH

OF SAW BLADE ARE POINTING DOWN AT THE

FRONT and reassemble outside blade flange (F) Fig. 46, and arbor screw (E) by turning it counterclockwise using wrench (D) Fig. 46. At the same time use hex wrench (C)

Fig. 45, to keep the arbor from turning.

7.

Replace screw and cover that was rotated to the rear in STEP 2.

WARNING: REMOVE WRENCHES (C) FIG. 45, AND

(D) FIG. 46, BEFORE TURNING ON THE POWER.

C

F

Fig. 45

E

Fig. 46

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D

G

BRUSH INSPECTION

AND REPLACEMENT

CAUTION: BEFORE INSPECTING THE BRUSHES,

DISCONNECT THE MACHINE 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. To inspect the brushes, proceed as follows:

1.

Remove three screws (A) Fig. 47, and remove motor cover (B).

2.

The brushes are located in the two holders (C) Fig. 48.

Remove spade type terminal connector (D) and pull out brush holders (C).

A

Fig. 47

D

B

A

C

3.

Fig. 49, illustrates one of the brushes (E) removed from the holder (C). When the carbon on either brush (E) is worn to 3/16 ″ in length or if either spring (F) or shunt wire is burned or damaged in any way, replace both brushes. If the brushes are found serviceable after removing, reinstall them in the same position as removed.

F

Fig. 48

E

Fig. 49

C

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NOTES

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PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE

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Two Year Limited Warranty

Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer returns the product prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station with proof of purchase of the product within two years and provides Delta with reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection. Delta may require that electric motors be returned prepaid to a motor manufacturer’s authorized station for inspection and repair or replacement. Delta will not be responsible for any asserted defect which has resulted from normal wear, misuse, abuse or repair or alteration made or specifically authorized by anyone other than an authorized Delta Service facility or representative. Under no circumstances will Delta be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from defective products. This warranty is

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(CENTROS DE SERVICIO DE PORTER-CABLE

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Parts and Repair Service for Porter-Cable•Delta Power Tools are Available at These Locations

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ARIZONA

Tempe 85282 (Phoenix)

2400 West Southern Avenue

Suite 105

Phone: (602) 437-1200

Fax: (602) 437-2200

ILLINOIS

Addison 60101 (Chicago)

311 Laura Drive

Phone: (630) 628-6100

Fax: (630) 628-0023

MISSOURI

North Kansas City 64116

1141 Swift Avenue

P.O. Box 12393

Phone: (816) 221-2070

Fax: (816) 221-2897

OREGON

Portland 97230

4916 NE 122 nd Ave.

Phone: (503) 252-0107

Fax: (503) 252-2123

CALIFORNIA

Ontario 91761 (Los Angeles)

3949A East Guasti Road

Phone: (909) 390-5555

Fax: (909) 390-5554

San Leandro 94577 (Oakland)

3039 Teagarden Street

Phone: (510) 357-9762

Fax: (510) 357-7939

Woodridge 60517 (Chicago)

2033 West 75th Street

Phone: (630) 910-9200

Fax: (630) 910-0360

St. Louis 63119

7574 Watson Road

Phone: (314) 968-8950

Fax: (314) 968-2790

PENNSYLVANIA

Willow Grove 19090

520 North York Road

Phone: (215) 658-1430

Fax: (215) 658-1433

MARYLAND

Elkridge 21075 (Baltimore)

7397-102 Washington Blvd.

Phone: (410) 799-9394

Fax: (410) 799-9398

NEW YORK

Flushing 11365-1595 (N.Y.C.)

175-25 Horace Harding Expwy.

Phone: (718) 225-2040

Fax: (718) 423-9619

TENNESSEE

Nashville 37214

2262 Lebanon Pike

Phone: (615) 882-0320

Fax: (615) 882-0051

COLORADO

Denver 80216

5855 Stapleton Drive North

Suite A-140

Phone: (303) 370-6909

Fax: (303) 370-6969

MASSACHUSETTS

Braintree 02185 (Boston)

719 Granite Street

Phone: (781) 848-9810

Fax: (781) 848-6759

Franklin 02038 (Boston)

Franklin Industrial Park

101E Constitution Blvd.

Phone: (508) 520-8802

Fax: (508) 528-8089

NORTH CAROLINA

Charlotte 28209

4303-B South Boulevard

Phone: (704) 525-4410

Fax: (704) 525-0618

TEXAS

Dallas 75220

10720 N. Stemmons Freeway

Phone: (214) 353-2996

Fax: (214) 350-3943 FLORIDA

Davie 33314 (Miami)

4343 South State Rd. 7 (441)

Unit #107

Phone: (954) 321-6635

Fax: (954) 321-6638

MICHIGAN

Troy 48083 (Detroit)

1355 Combermere

Phone: (248) 597-5000

Fax: (248) 597-5004

MINNESOTA

Minneapolis 55429

4315 68th Avenue North

Phone: (612) 561-9080

Fax: (612) 561-0653

OHIO

Columbus 43214

4560 Indianola Avenue

Phone: (614) 263-0929

Fax: (614) 263-1238

Houston 77055

West 10 Business Center

1008 Wirt Road, Suite 120

Phone: (713) 682-0334

Fax: (713) 682-4867

Tampa 33609

4538 W. Kennedy Boulevard

Phone: (813) 877-9585

Fax: (813) 289-7948

GEORGIA

Forest Park 30297 (Atlanta)

5442 Frontage Road,

Suite 112

Phone: (404) 608-0006

Fax: (404) 608-1123

Cleveland 44125

8001 Sweet Valley Drive

Unit #19

Phone: (216) 447-9030

Fax: (216) 447-3097

WASHINGTON

Renton 98055 (Seattle)

268 Southwest 43rd Street

Phone: (425) 251-6680

Fax: (425) 251-9337

Authorized Service Stations are located in many large cities. Telephone 800-487-8665 or 901-541-6042 for assistance locating one.

Parts and accessories for Porter-Cable

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Delta Distributor, Authorized

Service Center, or Porter-Cable

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Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 888-848-5175 and you will be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable

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888-848-5175 y le dirigirán al Centro de Servicio de Fábrica Porter-Cable

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ALBERTA

Bay 6, 2520-23rd St. N.E.

Calgary, Alberta

T2E 8L2

Phone: (403) 735-6166

Fax: (403) 735-6144

BRITISH COLUMBIA

8520 Baxter Place

Burnaby, B.C.

V5A 4T8

Phone: (604) 420-0102

Fax: (604) 420-3522

MANITOBA

1699 Dublin Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba

R3H 0H2

Phone: (204) 633-9259

Fax: (204) 632-1976

ONTARIO

505 Southgate Drive

Guelph, Ontario

N1H 6M7

Phone: (519) 836-2840

Fax: (519) 767-4131

QUÉBEC

1515 ave.

St-Jean Baptiste,

Québec, Québec

G2E 5E2

Phone: (418) 877-7112

Fax: (418) 877-7123

1447, Begin

St-Laurent, (Montréal),

Québec

H4R 1V8

Phone: (514) 336-8772

Fax: (514) 336-3505

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® , TIGER SAW ® , TORQBUSTER ®

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® , SPEEDTRONIC ® , STAIR-EASE

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® , PORTA-PLANE

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