Delta 36-040 User guide
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
8 1/4"
Compound Miter Saw
(Model 36-040)
PART NO. 899852 (012)
Copyright © 2001 Delta Machinery
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please call
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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.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
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”.
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.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children
and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF – with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
9. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to
do a job for which it was not designed.
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.
12.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Wear safety glass-
es. 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.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
accessories and attachments not recommended by Delta
may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.
18. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL START-
ING. Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging
in power cord.
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
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.
21. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cut-
ter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter
only.
22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
23. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate
tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
24. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM
POWER SUPPLY while motor is being mounted, connected or re-connected.
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.
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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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
MITER SAWS
1. USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES.
WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES, DO NOT
USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN
DEFLECT AND CONTACT GUARD.
2. DO NOT OPERATE the miter saw until it is com-
pletely 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 supplied for your saw.
12. NEVER use blades larger or smaller in diameter than
8-1/4" 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.
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 leav-
ing the machine.
32. THE USE of attachments and accessories not rec-
ommended 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.
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UNPACKING
Your new Miter Saw is shipped complete in one container. Carefully unpack the saw and all loose items
from the shipping container. Fig. 2, illustrates the contents of the container:
A - Miter Saw
B - Lower Guard Assembly
C - Dust Bag
* - Extra Switch Lock Key
(Not Shown)
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.
MOVING CUTTING ARM TO THE UP POSITION
1. Pull pin (A) Fig. 3, to the out position releasing the cutting arm (B) and allow cutting arm (B) to move to the up position, as shown in Fig. 4.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
ASSEMBLING LOWER BLADE GUARD
1. Hook one end of guard lifting lever (A) Fig. 5, on stud (B), as shown.
2. Loosen screw (D) Fig. 6, and remove screw (C)
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
A
C
B
A
B
A
B
D
C
B
5
3. Slide slotted end (E) Fig. 7, of lower guard mounting
bracket under screw head (D). Make sure screw and
spacer (K) is engaged with slot (L) in guard lifting lever
and rotate lower guard mounting bracket (F) until hole (G)
in bracket lines up with threaded hole (H) in upper guard.
4. Replace screw (C) Fig. 8, that was removed in
STEP 2. Tighten screw (D) and screw (C).
ASSEMBLING DUST BAG
Assemble dust bag assembly (A) Fig. 9, to dust spout (B)
on rear of upper guard assembly, as shown.
FASTENING COMPOUND MITER
SAW TO SUPPORTING SURFACE
CAUTION: Before operating your compound miter saw,
make sure it is firmly mounted to a sturdy work bench or
other supporting surface. Four holes are provided, two
of which are shown at (A) Fig. 10, 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 1/2" or 3/4"
piece of plywood. The saw can then be easily moved
and the plywood clamped to the supporting surface
using “C” clamps.
Fig. 10
Fig. 9
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
L
H
F
G
K
D
E
C
D
B
A
A
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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. 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.
DOUBLE-INSULATED TOOLS
REPLACEMENT PARTS
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
POLARIZED PLUGS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
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