Delta 36-070 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

10" Power Miter Saw

(Model 36-070)

PART NO. 899880 (0012)

Copyright © 2000 Delta Machinery

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For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance,
please call

1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).

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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 com

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mon 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, neck-
ties, 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 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.

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

18. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
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 cutter
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 re­connected.

25. THE DUST GENERATED by certain woods and wood prod-
ucts 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, 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 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 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.

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 ser-
vicing.

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 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

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 - Wrenches for changing the blade
3 - Table lock handle

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 OWNERS
MANUAL.

MOVING CUTTERHEAD
TO THE UP POSITION

1. Push down on switch handle (A) Fig. 3, and pull out
cuttinghead lockpin (B).

2. The cuttinghead (C) can then be moved to the up
position, as shown in Fig. 4.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

1

A

2

3

B

C

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ASSEMBLING
TABLE LOCK HANDLE

1. Thread table lock handle (A) Fig. 5, into the thread­ed hole (B) of the arm bracket.

ROTATING TABLE
TO 90 DEGREE POSITION

1. Loosen table lock handle (A) Fig. 6, 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 (C) Fig. 6. Then tighten table
lock handle (A).

ASSEMBLING DUST BAG
(OPTIONAL)

1. Assemble dust bag (A) Fig. 7, to the dust spout (B)
making sure the wire ring (C) is engaged with the groove
in the spout.

FASTENING MITER SAW
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. 8, 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.

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

A

B

A

BC

A

B

C

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. 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.

Fig. 9 Fig. 10

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

CURRENT

CARRYING

PRONGS

GROUNDING BLADE
IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

GROUNDING

MEANS

ADAPTER

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. 9.
If a properly grounded outlet is not available, a temporary
adapter, shown in Fig. 10, 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.

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. 9.

Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.

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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. 11, shows the correct gauge to
use depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.

Fig. 11

EXTENSION CORDS

RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR USE

WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FOREWORD

Delta Model 36-070 is a 10" Power Miter Saw designed to cut wood. Cross cutting and miter cutting are easy and accu­rate. It can crosscut up to 2-1/4" x 5-3/4", miter at 45 both left and right 2-1/4" x 4-1/8". It has positive miter stops at 0,

22.5, and 45 degrees both left and right, and is accurate to one half degree.