Delta 36-085 manual

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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL 10" Dual Bevel Compound Power Miter Saw (Model 36-085) P ART NO. 901694 - 08-31-01 Copyright © 2001 Delta Machinery ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 19 T o learn more about DEL T A MACHINER Y visit our website at: www .deltamachinery .com. For Parts, Service, W arranty or other Assistance, please call 1-800-223-7278 ( In Canada call 1-80[...]

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    GENERAL SAFETY RULES W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating pr ocedures ar e not followed. As with all machinery , certain hazards ar e involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with r espect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury . However , if normal safety pr ecautions are [...]

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    3 3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SA WS 1. USE ONL Y CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. When using carbide tipped blades, be certain that they have a neg- ative hook angle. Do not use blades with deep gullets. These can deflect and contact the guard. 2. DO NOT OPERA TE the miter saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instruc[...]

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    4 CONNECTING TOOL TO POWER SOURCE POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. This cir cuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cor d is used, use only 3-wire extension cor ds which have 3- prong gr ounding type plugs and matching receptacle which w[...]

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    5 Use proper extension cor ds. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wir e extension cord which has a 3-prong gr ounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the tool’ s plug. When using an extension cord, be sur e to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the tool. An undersized cor d will cause a dro[...]

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    6 IMPORT ANT : DO NOT LIFT THE MITER SAW BY THE SWITCH HANDLE. THIS ACTION CAN CAUSE MIS- ALIGNMENT . AL WA YS LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE BASE OR CARR YING HANDLE . 1 - Miter Saw 2 - Dust Bag 3 - W ork Clamp 4 - Wr ench Fig. 4 2 4 3 1 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY , DO NOT CONNECT THE TOOL TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS[...]

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    7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 A B B C D E A TT ACHING STOCK STOP AND T ABLE EXTENSIONS 1. Decide on which side of the saw table you want the stock stop (A) Fig. 8, and attach the stock stop (A) on the table extension (B). 2. Insert the ends of table extension (B) Fig. 9 into the two holes on the end of the saw base and into the two holes of retaining bra[...]

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    8 OPERA TING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS T ABLE HAZARD AREA WARNING: THE AREA INSIDE THE TWO RED LINES (A) FIG. 15 ON THE T ABLE IS DESIGNA TED AS A HAZARD ZONE. NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS INSIDE THIS AREA WHILE OPERA TING THE TOOL. Fig. 15 A Fig. 13 F ASTENING MACHINE TO SUPPORTING SURF ACE Fig. 14 A TT ACHING DUST BAG 1. Attach the dust bag (A) Fig. 13,[...]

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    9 Fig. 17 Fig. 16 ST AR TING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE T o start the machine, squeeze the trigger (A) Fig. 16. T o stop the machine, release the trigger . This miter saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As soon as the trigger (A) Fig. 16, is released, the electric brake will be activated and will stop the blade in seconds. WARNING[...]

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    10 POINTER AND SCALE A pointer (B) Fig. 19 indicates the actual angle of cut. Each line on the scale (C) repr esents 1 degree. When the pointer is rotated fr om one line to the next on the scale, the angle of cut is changed by 1 degree. ADJUSTING POINTER T o adjust, loosen screw (D) Fig. 19, adjust the pointer , and tighten the screw (D). A Fig. 20[...]

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    11 Fig. 22 Fig. 23 REAR SUPPOR T/CARR YING HANDLE A rear stabilizer bar (A) Fig. 22, is provided to pr event the miter saw from tipping to the r ear 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. WARNING: BE CER T AIN THA T THE ST ABILIZER BAR I[...]

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    12 Fig. 27 Fig. 28 ADJUSTING THE FENCE 90 DEGREES TO THE BLADE The fence (A) Fig. 27 should be adjusted so that it is 90 degrees to the blade. T o adjust: 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE . 2. First, adjust the blade so that it is parallel to the table slot. 3. Use a squar e (B) Fig. 27 with one end against the fence (A) and the other end again[...]

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    13 2. Set the saw blade on the “0” degr ee positive miter stop. 3. Use one end of a squar e (A) Fig. 29 on the table and the other end against the blade. Check to see if the blade is 0 degrees to the table (Fig. 29). 4. If an adjustment is necessary , loosen the locknut (B) Fig. 30, and tur n the screw (C) until head of the scr ew (C) contacts [...]

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    TYPICAL OPERA TIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS 1. Before cutting, be certain that the cutting arm and table are at their corr ect settings and are firmly locked in place. Also, determine that the workpiece is the right size for the saw . 2. Firmly clamp the workpiece to the table against the fence. Fig. 35 illustrates the work clamp (A) used to clamp the wo[...]

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    15 Fig. 41 Fig. 42 CUTTING CROWN MOLDING One of the many features of a compound miter saw is the ease of cutting cr own molding. The following is an example of cutting both inside and outside corners on 52/38 degree wall angle crown molding. NOTE: When cutting 45 degr ee wall angle crown molding, follow the same pr ocedure for both inside and outsi[...]

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    2. Remove the scr ew (A) Fig. 45, and rotate the cover (B) to the rear (Fig. 46). 3. Depr ess the arbor lock (A) Fig. 47, to keep the blade from turning. 4. Use the supplied wr ench (D) Fig. 48 to loosen the arbor screw (E). T ur n it clockwise. 5. Remove the arbor scr ew (E), outside blade flange (F), and saw blade (G) from the saw arbor . 6. Atta[...]

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    17 Fig. 49 Fig. 50 Fig. 51 BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT CAUTION: BEFORE INSPECTING THE BRUSHES, DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER SOURCE. Brush life varies, depending 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 t[...]

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    18 T wo Y ear Limited W arranty Delta will repair or r eplace, 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, pr ovided that the customer returns the product pre- paid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station wi[...]

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