Delta 36-075 Instruction Manual
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(Model
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY
RULES.
ADDITIONALSAFETYRULES
FORCOMPOUND
MITERSAWS.
........4
UNPACKING
ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS.
.....5
AssemblingTable
LockHandle
.....5
RotatingTableTogO
Degree
Position
......5
Moving Cuttinghead
To The Up
Position
. . . . 6
Assembling
Dust
Bag
.......6
FASTENING
MACHINETOSUPPORTING
SURFACE
.....6
CONNECTING
SAW
TO POWER SOURCE
PowerConnections.....
-...7
MotorSpecifications...
- ----7
Grounding
Instructions
- - - - -.7
EXTENSTONCORDS
......8
OPERATING
CONTROLS
AND
ADJUSTMENTS
StartingAnd
Stopping
Machine
. -...8
Locking Switch
ln
The "OFF"
Position
. . . . .8
RotatingTableForMiterGutting....
"""9
PointerAndScale
....9
AdjustingPointer
....9
Tilting Cuttinghead
ForBevelCutting
.....10
RearSupporVCarrying
Handle
.....10
Adjusting
Blade Parallel
To Table Slot.
.
. . . 11
Adjusting
Fence 90
Degrees
To Blade
. . . . . 11
Adiusting
DownwardTravel
OlSaw
Blade.
.......11
Adjusting
90And
45 Degree
Bevel Stops
....
- - -.12
AdjustingTension
Of Cuttinghead
Return Spring
'..
-.. -.12
Locking Cuttinghead
lnTheDown
Position
......13
TYPICALOPERATIONSAND
HELPFULHINTS.
........13
AuxiliaryWood
Fence.
. - -. -14
General Cutting
Operations
.......14
CuttingAluminum
...15
Cutting
Bowed Material
....15
Gutting
Crown
Moulding.
...16
MAINTENANCE
ChangingThe
Blade
.
- - - - - -17
Brush InspectionAnd
Replacement.
- '....18
rArtrlELTA
Delta
Building
Trades and
Home Shop
Machinery
Two
Year Limited
Warranty
Delta will repair or
replace, at
its expense and
at its option,
any
Delta machine,
machine
part,
or machine
acces-
sory
which in normai
use has
proven
to be delective
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
ol
the
product
withih two
years
and
provides
Delta
with reasonable
opportunity
to verify
the alleged
defect by
inspeciion.
Delta may
require that electric
motors be
returned
prepaid
to a motor
manufacturer's
authorized
sta-
tion
for inspeclion 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
inci-
dental or
consequential
damages
resulling from defective
products,
This warranty
is
Delta's sole
warranty and
sets
forth the customer's
exclusive
remedy,
with respect to defective
products;
all other
warranties,
express
or
implied,
whether of
merchantability,
fitness
for
purpose,
or otherwise,
are expressly
disclaimed
by
Delta.
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
possi-
bility 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.
lf
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/oj
yse!
]or
any
application
other than that for
which it
was designed. lf
you
have any
questions
relative
to
a
particular
applica-
tion, DO NOT
use the machine
until
you
have first
contacted
Delta to determine if it
can or should be
performed
on the
product.
DELTA
INTERNATIONAL
MACHINERY
CORP.
MANAGER
OF TECHNICAL
SERVICES
246 ALPHA
DRIVE
PITTSBURGH,
PENNSYLVANIA
1
5238
(lN
CANADA:
644 IMPERIAL
ROAD,
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 lN
PLACE
and in working
order.
3, ALWAYS
WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
4.
GROUND ALL
TOOLS.
lf tool is
equipped
with three-
prong plug,
it
should
be
plugged
into
a three-hole
electrical
receptacle.
lf
an adapter is
used to
accommodate
a two-
prong
receptacle,
the
adapter lug
must
be attached
to a
known
ground.
Never
remove
the third
prong.
5. REMOVE
ADJUSTING
KEYS
AND WRENCHES,
Form
habit
of checking to
see that keys
and
adjusting wrenches
are
removed
from
tool
before turning it
"on."
6. KEEP WORK
AREA
CLEAN.
Cluttered
areas
and
benches invite
accidents.
7.
DON'T
USE ILLDANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENT.
Don't
use
power
tools
in
damp or wet locations,
or expose
them
to rain.
Keep work
area well-lighted.
8. KEEP
CHILDREN
AND VISITORS
AWAY.
Att
chitdren
and visitors
should
be kept
a safe distance from
work
area.
9.
MAKE
WORKSHOP
CHILDPROOF
-
with
padtocks,
master
switches,
or
by
removing
starter keys.
10.
DON'T FORCE
TOOL.
lt will
do the
job
better and
be
safer
at the rate for
which it
was
designed.
11.
USE RIGHT
TOOL. Don't
force
tool or attachment
to
do
a
job
for which
it was
not designed.
12.
WEAR PROPER
APPAREL.
No
loose clothing,
gtoves,
neckties,
rings,
bracelets,
or other
jewelry
to
get
caught
in
moving
parts.
Nonslip
footwear.
is recommended.
Wear
protective
hair
covering to
contain long
hair.
13.
ALWAYS
USE
SAFETY
GLASSES. Wear
safety
gtasses.
Everyday
eyeglasses
only have
impact
resistant
lenses;
they are not
safety
glasses.
Also
use face
or
dust mask if
cutting
operation
is dusty.
14.
SECURE WORK.
Use
clamps or a vise
to hotd
work
when
practical.
lt's
safer than
ubing
your
hand
and frees
both hands
to operate
tool.
15.
DON'T
OVERREACH. Keep
proper
footing
and balance
at
all
times.
16.
MAINTAIN TOOLS
lN TOP
CONDITION.
Keep
toots
sharp and clean for
best and safest
performance.
Follow
instructions
for lubricating
and changing
accessories.
17. DISCONNECTTOOLS
before
servicing
and when
changing
accessories such as
blades, bits,
cutters,
etc.
18.
USERECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES.
The
use of
accessories
and attachments not
recommended
by
Delta
may
cause hazards or risk
of injury to
persons.
19. REDUCE
THE RISK
OF UNINTENTIONAL
START.
lNG,
Make
sure switch is in
"OFF"
position
before
plugging
in
power
cord.
20.
NEVER
STAND ON TOOL.
Serious injury
could
occur
if the tool is tipped
or if the
cutting tool is
accidentally
contacted.
21,
CHECK DAMAGED
PARTS. Before
further
use
of
the
tool,
a
guard
or other
part
that
is damaged
should
be care-
fully
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.
22. DIRECTION
OF FEED. Feed
work into
a blade
or cutter
against the
direction of rotation
of the
blade or cutter
only.
23. NEVER LEAVETOOL
RUNNING
UNATTENDED. TURN
POWER
OFF.
Don't leave
tool
until
it
comes to
a complete
stop.
24.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL,
MEDICATION.
Do
not operate
tool while
under the influence
of drugs,
alcohol
or
any
medication.
25. MAKE
SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED
FROM
POWER
SUPPLY while motor is
being mounted,
connected or re-
connected.
26. WARNING: The
dust
generated
by certain woods
and
wood
products
can be injurious to
your
health.
Always
oper-
ate machinery in
well ventilated
areas
and
provide
for
proper
dust
removal.
Use wood
dust collection
svstems
whenever
possible.
ADDITIONAL
SAFETY
RULES
FOR
COMPOUND
MITER
SAWS
1. WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
Do not operate
the
miter saw
until
it is
completely
assembled
and
installed according
to the
instructions.
3.
lF
YOU ARE
NOT thoroughly
familiar
with the oper-
ation of
compound
miter saws, obtain
advice
from
your
supervisor,
instructor or
other
qualified person.
4. DO
NOT
pedorm
any operation
freehand.
Secure or
clamp
workpiece
firmly against
fence.
5.
WARNING:
Keep
hands out
of
path
of
saw blade.
lf
the
workpiece
you
are cutting
would cause
your
hand to
be
within
4 inches 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.
B.
KEEP
motor air slots
clean
and
free of chips.
L
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 specif
ied
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
runnrng.
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.
MAKESURE
blade
is
not contacting
workpiece
before
switch
is turned
on.
20. NEVER
lock the
switch
in the
"ON"
position.
21. IMPORTANT
After completing
cut,
release
power
switch
and
wait for coasting
blade
to stop
before
return-
ing 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 pafts.
Solvents
could
possibly
dissolve
or othenruise
damage
the
material.
Only
a soft
damp
cloth
should
be
used
to clean
plastic
pans.
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
per{orm
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,
ltasca,
lL60143-3201,
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
Require-
ments
for
Woodworking
Machinery
and
the U.S.
Depart-
ment of
Labor
OSHA
1910.213
Regulations.
35.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer
to them often
and
use
them
to
instruct others.
UNPAGKING
1.
Remove;the miter
saw
and all loose items
lrom 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
cafton.
1 - Miter
Saw
2 - Dust Bag
3
-
Wrenches
for
changing
the blade
4
-
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)
assem-
bled to
the saw.
ROTATING.TABLE
TO
90
DEGREE
POSITION
1, Loosen
table lock
handle
(A)
Fig.
4,
one or two turns
and
depr,ess 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).
4
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
Fig.
3
Fig.
4
Fig.
5
Fig. 6
Fig.7
MOVING
CUTTINGHEAD
TO
THE
UP
POSITION
Push
down
on
switch
handle
(A)
Fig.
6, and
pull
out
cuttinghead
lock
knob
(B)'
The
cuttinghead
(c)
can
then
be
moved
to
the
up
position,
as
shown
in Fig.
7.
1.
2.
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.
FASTENING
MACHINE
TO SUPPORTING
SURFACE
Before
operating
your
compound
miter
saw,
make
sure
it
is
firmly
mounted
to
a
workbench
or
other
suppofiing
surface.
Four
holes
are
provided,
two
of
which
are
shown
at
(A)
Fig. 9,
for
fastening
the saw
to
a supporting
sudace.
When
frequently
moving
the
saw
from
place
to
place
we
suggest
that
the
saw
be
mounted
lo
a 314"
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. 8
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 fuse.
Have
a
cerlified electrician
replace
or repair
a worn
cord immed-
iately.
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 stamped
on the motor
nameplate.
Running
on
low
voltage
will
damage
the motor.
WARNING:
DO NOT
EXPOSE
THE
TOOL
TO RAIN
OR OPERATE THE
TOOL IN
DAMP
LocATIoNs.
MOTOR
SPECIFICATIONS
Your
saw is
wired for
110-120
volt,
60 HZ
alternating
current. Before
connecting
the
saw to the
power
source,
make
sure the
switch
is in
the
"OFF" position.
The
motor
provides
a
no-load
speed of
52OO RPM.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
THIS
TOOL
MUST
BE
GROUNDED WHTLE
tN
USE
.
TO PROTECT
THE
OPERATOR
FROM
ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
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.
The
motor 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 localcodes
and
ordinances.
Do not
modify
the
plug provided
-
if it wiil
not fit
the
ouilet,
have
the
proper
outlet installed
by
a
qualified
electrician.
lmproper
connection
of the
equipment-grounding
conduc-
tor
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
conduc-
tor.
lf repair
or replacement
of the
electric
cord or
plug
is
necessary
do not
connect
the
equipment
grounding
con-
ductor to
a live terminal.
Check with
a
qualified
electrician
or
service
personnel
if
the
grounding
instructions
are not
completely
under-
stood,
or if in
doubt
as
to whether
the
tool is
properly
grounded.
GROUNDED
OUTLET
BOX
IS LONGEST
OF THE
3 BLADES
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.
This
tool is intended
for
use
on a circuit
that has
an
ouflet
and
a
plug
that looks
like
the
one shown in
Fig.
10. A
temporary
adapter, which
looks
like
the
adapter illustrated
in
Fig. 11,
may
be used to
connect
this
plug
to a 2-pole
receptacle,
as
shown in Fig.
11, if
a
properly
grounded
outlet is not
available. The
temporary
adapter
should
be
used
only until
a
properly
grounded
outlet can
be in-
stalled by
a
qualified
electrician.
TH|S
ADAPTER
lS
NOT
APPLICABLE
lN
CANADA. The
green-cotored
rigid
ear, lug,
and the like,
extending
from
the
adapter
must
be connected
to
a
permanent
ground,
such
as a
properly
grounded
outlet
box,,as
shown in
Fig. 11,
CAUTION:
lN ALL
CASES,
MAKE
CERTATN
THE
RE-
CEPTACLE IN
QUESTION IS PROPERLY
GROUNDED.
IF YOU ARE
NOT
SURE, HAVE
A
CERTIFIED
ELEC.
TRICIAN
CHECK THE
RECEPTACLE.
GBOUNDED
OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING
MEANS
ADAPTER
11
Fig.
10
Fig.
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