Delta 36-225 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

10" Compound Miter Saw

(Model 36-225)

PART NO. 899935 - 03-14-02

Copyright © 2002 Delta Machinery

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To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY
visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com.

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

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

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GENERAL 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.

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.

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. 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.

13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times.

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

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

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

17. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in
power cord.

In the event of a power failure, move switch

to the “OFF” position.

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

19. 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.

20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cut-
ter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter
only.

21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.

22.

STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND
USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER
TOOL. DO NOT USE TOOL WHILE TIRED OR UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICA­TION. A moment of inattention while operating power tools

may result in serious personal injury.

23. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM
POWER SUPPLY while motor is being mounted, connect­ed or reconnected.

24. 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.

25.

WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER
SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND
OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemi-

cals 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.

Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.

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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.

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
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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Fig. A Fig. B

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

CURRENT

CARRYING

PRONGS

GROUNDING BLADE
IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

GROUNDING

MEANS

ADAPTER

POWER CONNECTIONS

A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should
be protected with a time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’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 machine. All line connections should make good contact. Running on low voltage will
damage the motor.

WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE MACHINE TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE MACHINE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Your machine is wired for 110-120 volt, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the machine to the power
source, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: THIS MACHINE MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM
ELECTRIC SHOCK.

2. Grounded, cord-connected machines intended for use
on a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150
volts:

If the machine is intended for use on a circuit that has an
outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Fig. A, the
machine will have a grounding plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in Fig. A. A temporary adapter, which looks like
the adapter illustrated in Fig. B, may be used to connect
this plug to a matching 2-conductor receptacle as shown
in Fig. B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. 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, and the like, extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. 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
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.

1. All grounded, cord-connected machines:

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 machine is
equipped with an electric cord having an equipment­grounding 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 equipment­grounding 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 machine is properly
grounded.

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and matching 3-conductor recepta­cles that accept the machine’s plug, as shown in Fig. A.

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 matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. D, 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.

EXTENSION CORDS

Fig. D

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES

Ampere Total Length Gauge of

Rating Volts of Cord in Feet Extension Cord

0-6 115

up to

25 18 AWG
0-6 115 25-50 16 AWG
0-6 115 50-100 16 AWG
0-6 115 100-150 14 AWG

6-10 115

up to

25 18 AWG
6-10 115 25-50 16 AWG
6-10 115 50-100 14 AWG
6-10 115 100-150 12 AWG

10-12 115

up to

25 16 AWG
10-12 115 25-50 16 AWG
10-12 115 50-100 14 AWG
10-12 115 100-150 12 AWG

12-16 115

up to

25 14 AWG
12-16 115 25-50 12 AWG
12-16 115

GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FOREWORD

Delta Model 36-225 is a 10" compound miter saw designed to cut wood or aluminum extrusion. Compound angle and
bevel cutting are easy and accurate. It can crosscut up to 5-5/8" x 2-3/4", miter at 45° both left and right 4" x 2-3/4",
bevel at 45° left 1-5/8" x 5-5/8", and compound 45° x 45°, 4" x 1-5/8". It has Patented trigger-controlled indexing with
positive miter stops at 0°, 15.5°, 22.5°, 30°, and 45° both left and right, and bevel stops at 0° and 45° left.

UNPACKING AND CLEANING

Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating from
all unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gaso­line or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household floor
paste wax.

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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 (see (D) Fig. 4A.

Fig. 2 illustrates the machine and all loose items after
they have been removed from the carton.

1 - Miter Saw

2 - Dust Bag

3 - Wrench for changing the blade

4 - Clamp

5 - Table Extension (2)

Fig. 2

2

4

3

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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.

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

MOVING THE CUTTINGHEAD TO THE
RAISED POSITION

1. Push down on handle (A) Fig. 3, to release spring
pressure. Then pull out cuttinghead lockpin (B) and
move cuttinghead (C) to the raised position.

2. Fig. 4, illustrates the lockpin (B) pulled out and the
cuttinghead (C) in the raised position.

Fig. 4A

ASSEMBLING TABLE EXTENSIONS

Remove two screws from each extension rods.
Assemble ends of table extension (A) Fig. 4A, onto the
extension rods (B) as shown. Tighten screws (C) to hold
table extension in place.

5

A

B

C

A

B

C

B

C

D

7

Fig. 5

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

C

A

C

B

D

Fig. 6

ROTATING TABLE TO THE
90° POSITION

Loosen table locking handle (A) Fig. 5, one turn and
squeeze locking trigger (B). Rotate table until plunger (C)
is engaged into the 90° stop (0° on scale). Then tighten
handle (A) by turning clockwise.

ASSEMBLING DUST BAG

Assemble dust bag (A) Fig. 6, to free end of dust spout
(B) as shown.

ASSEMBLING WORK CLAMP

1. The work clamp (A) Fig. 7, can be used on either the
right or left side of the saw base. Insert post of work
clamp (A) into the hole located on either the right or left
side of the saw base.

WARNING: Keep hands out of path of saw blade.

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

IDENTIFICATION LABEL

The identification label is located at the rear of the motor
housing as shown at (D) Fig. 8. Record the serial num­ber onto the front cover of this manual for future refer­ence.

A

A

B

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FASTENING MACHINE TO SUPPORTING SURFACE

Fig. 9

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

TABLE HAZARD AREA

WARNING: THE AREA INSIDE THE TWO RED LINES (A) FIG. 9A, ON THE TABLE IS DESIGNATED AS A
HAZARD ZONE. NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS INSIDE THIS AREA WHILE THE TOOL IS BEING
OPERATED.

Fig. 9A

A

A

99

STARTING AND
STOPPING MACHINE

To start the machine, depress switch trigger (A) Fig. 13.
To stop the machine, release the switch trigger.
Your 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. THEN RETURN
CUTTING-HEAD TO THE RAISED POSITION.

WARNING: THE TORQUE DEVELOPED DURING
BRAKING MAY LOOSEN THE ARBOR SCREW. THE
ARBOR SCREW SHOULD BE CHECKED PERIODI­CALLY AND TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY.

LOCKING SWITCH IN
THE “OFF” POSITION

IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the
switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to pre-

vent unauthorized use,

using a padlock (B) Fig. 14 with

a 3/16" diameter shackle.

ROTATING TABLE
FOR MITER CUTTING

Your miter saw will cut any angle from a straight 90° (0°

on scale)

cut to 47° right and left. Simply loosen lock han-

dle (A) Fig. 15, squeeze plunger trigger (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°,

15.5°, 22.5°, 30°, and 45° right and left positions. Simply
loosen lock handle (A) Fig. 15, and move the control arm
until the plunger engages into one of the nine positive
stops, eight of which are shown at (C). THEN TIGHTEN
LOCK HANDLE (A). To disengage the positive stop,
squeeze plunger trigger (B). If adjustment to the positive
stops is necessary, see section titled “ADJUSTING
TABLE POSITIVE STOPS”. In addition, a triangle indi­cator 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. 15, BEFORE CUTTING.

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

OPERATING CONTROLS

A

B

A

B

C

10

Fig. 17

Fig. 16

Fig. 18

POINTER AND SCALE

A pointer (A) Fig. 16, is supplied which indicates the

actual angle of cut. Each line on the scale (B) represents

1°. In effect, when the pointer is moved from one line to

the next on the scale, the angle of cut is changed by 1°.

TILTING CUTTINGHEAD
FOR BEVEL CUTTING

The cuttinghead of your compound miter saw can be
tilted to cut any bevel angle from a 90°

straight cut-off to

a 45

° left bevel angle by loosening bevel lock handle (A)

Fig. 17, 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° (0° on scale) and 45° to the table. Refer to
the section of this manual titled “ADJUSTING 90° (0° on

scale)

AND 45

° BEVEL STOPS”. The bevel angle of the

cutting arm is determined by the position of the pointer
(C) Fig. 17, on the scale (D).
In addition, a triangle indicator is provided on the bevel
scale at the 33-7/8° bevel angle for cutting crown
moulding. Refer to the “CUTTING CROWN MOULD-

ING” section of this manual.

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. 18,

and pushing in plunger (B) until other end of plunger (B)
engages with hole in cutting arm. IMPORTANT: NEVER

CARRY THE COMPOUND MITER BOX BY THE
SWITCH HANDLE. THIS MAY CAUSE MISALIGN­MENT. ALWAYS LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE BASE
OR CARRYING HANDLE (C) FIG. 18.

B

A

C

A

D

B

A

C

B

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Fig. 20

Fig. 21

Fig. 19

A

A

A

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 raised position after a cut has been
made. For maximum support, support bar (A) should be
pulled out as far as possible before attempting to per­form a cut.

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

TABLE EXTENSIONS

There are table extensions (A) Fig. 21, on each side of
the miter saw base to help support long workpieces. To
extend the table extensions, simply grasp and pull out­ward as shown in Fig. 21.

Fig. 22, illustrates table extensions fully extended.

Fig. 22

A

12

Fig. 24

Fig. 25

Fig. 27

Fig. 23

H

G

Fig. 26

ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING TABLE
POSITIVE STOPS

DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER SOURCE
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.

1. Using a straight edge (G) Fig. 23, determine if the
two fence halves are parallel to each other by placing
the straight edge against the front surfaces of the fence
as shown. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen fence
mounting screws, two of which are shown at (H), and
make the required adjustments. Then tighten fence
mounting screws. NOTE: Make certain the saw is still
cutting a true 90°.

2. Move the table to the 0° straight cut-off position,
making sure the plunger (B) is engaged in the 0° positive
stop and tighten the lock handle (A) as shown in Fig. 27.

3. Clamp workpiece and make a cut on a piece of
wood, as shown in Fig. 24.

4. Using a square, check to see if the piece of wood
was cut at 90°, as shown in Fig. 25.

5. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the lock han­dle (A) Fig. 26, one turn. Then loosen locknut (B) and
turn eccentric nut (C) right or left as necessary and tight­en lock nut (B).

6. Make another test cut and if further adjustment is
necessary, repeat the above instructions.

7. When you are certain the cut is at 90°, adjust point­er (D) Fig. 27, to point to the “0” mark on the scale, by
loosening set screw (E).

8. Once the 90° positive stop is adjusted, all positive
stops will also be adjusted.

A

B

C

D

B

E

A

1313131313

Fig. 28

Fig. 29

Fig. 30

Fig. 31

A

C

B

D

A

E

F

G

B

A

Fig. 32

ADJUSTING DOWNWARD
TRAVEL OF SAW BLADE

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER
SOURCE.

2. The downward travel of the saw blade can be limit­ed to prevent the saw blade from contacting any metal
surfaces of the machine. This adjustment is made by
loosening locknut (A) Fig. 32, and turning adjusting
screw (B) in or out. Then tighten locknut (A).

3. When making this adjustment, MAKE SURE THE
MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER
SOURCE and lower the blade as far as possible as
shown in Fig. 32. Rotate the blade by hand to make cer­tain the teeth do not contact any metal surfaces and
adjust if necessary.

ADJUSTING 90° AND 45°
BEVEL STOPS

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER
SOURCE.

2. Loosen bevel lock handle (H) Fig. 29, and move the
cutting arm all the way to the right, then tighten the bevel
lock handle.

3. Using a square (A) Fig. 28, 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° to the table, as shown
in Fig. 28.

4. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen locknut (B)
Fig. 29, and turn screw (C) until head of screw (C) con­tacts casting (D) when blade is 90° to the table. Then
tighten locknut (B).

5. Loosen bevel lock handle (H) Fig. 29, 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. 30, check to see
if the blade is at 45° to the table, as shown.

7. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen locknut (E)
Fig. 31, and turn screw (F) until screw (F) contacts cast­ing (G) when blade is 45° to the table. Then tighten lock­nut (E).

8. These positive stops enable you to rapidly position
the blade at the 90° (0° on scale) and 45° bevel angle to
the table.

H

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Fig. 33

TYPICAL OPERATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS

Fig. 35

A

A

B

Fig. 34

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 saw is the right
size for the workpiece.

3. Place the workpiece on the table and clamp it firm­ly against the fence. Fig. 35, illustrates the standard
equipment 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
the saw blade, the workpiece should be clamped in
place before making cut. See Fig. 35.

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

ADJUSTING BLADE
PARALLEL TO TABLE SLOT

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER
SOURCE.

2. Lower the cutting arm. The saw blade (A) Fig. 33,
should be parallel to the left edge (B) of the table open­ing.

3. If an adjustment is necessary, raise the cuttinghead,
loosen screws (C) Fig. 34, and move the cutting arm until
the blade is parallel with the left edge (B) Fig. 33 of the
table opening. Then tighten the two screws (C) Fig. 34.

4. Check miter angles and readjust as necessary.

C

1515151515

Fig. 37Fig. 36

Fig. 38

Fig. 39

AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE

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 axuiliary wood fence can be mounted to your saw as follows:
Holes are provided in the fence to attach an auxiliary fence (A) Fig. 36. This auxiliary fence is constructed of straight
wood approximately 1/2 inch thick by 3 inches high by 18 inches long. NOTE: The auxiliary fence (A) is used ONLY with
the saw blade in the 0° bevel position (90° to the table). When bevel cutting (blade tilted) the auxiliary fence will have
to be removed.

GENERAL CUTTING OPERATIONS

1. Your compound miter saw has the capacity to cut standard 2 x 6’s at the straight 90° cut-off position, as shown in
Fig. 37.

2. A standard 2 x 4 can be mitered at 45° cut-off position at 90° or 45° bevel positions as shown in Fig. 38.

3. Cutting a standard 4 x 4 at 90° is easily accomplished with your compound miter box, as shown in Fig. 39.

A

A

16

Fig. 40

Fig. 41

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. 40. The wrong way to cut
aluminum angles is illustrated in Fig. 41. 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

BLADE

WRONG

FENCE

BLADE

RIGHT

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. 42.

If the material is positioned the wrong way, as shown in Fig. 43, the workpiece will pinch the blade
near the completion of the cut.

Fig. 42

Fig. 43

RIGHT

WRONG

1717171717

Fig. 44

Fig. 45

Fig. 46

Fig. 47

C

D

C

A

D

B

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° wall
angle crown moulding. NOTE: When cutting 45° 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° and the miter
position will be 35-1/4° to the right or left.

1. Move the table to the 31-5/8° 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° 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. 44. 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. 44. 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. 44.

4. To make the matching halves of the inside and outside
corners simply rotate the table to the 31-5/8° 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 as
shown in Fig. 45, then 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. 45.
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. 45.

6. Fig. 46, illustrates the two outside corner pieces;
(A) being the piece cut at (A) Fig. 44, and (C) being the
piece cut at (C) Fig. 45.

7. Fig. 47, illustrates the two inside corner pieces;
(B) being the piece cut at (B) Fig. 44, and (D) being the
piece cut at (D) Fig. 45.

B

A

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CHANGING THE BLADE

WARNING: USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW
BLADES. USE ONLY 10" DIAMETER SAW BLADES
RATED FOR 6000 RPM OR HIGHER WITH 5/8"
ARBOR HOLES.

1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE
POWER SOURCE.

2. Remove screw (A) Fig. 49.

Fig. 48

CONSTRUCTING WORK SUPPORT EXTENSIONS

One of the unique features of your miter saw is the ease with which you can construct work supports. Fig. 48, illus­trates the miter saw mounted to two standard 2 x 4’s (A). Fasten the grooves in the four mounting legs, two of which
are shown at (B), to the 2 x 4’s using four screws through the four holes in the mounting legs. The length of the 2 x 4’s
(A) can vary depending on your preference. The distance from the top of the 2 x 4’s (A) to the compound miter saw
table is 3-1/2 inches. This enables you to fasten standard 2 x 4’s (C) to the top of the 2 x 4’s (A), as shown. The top of
the 2 x 4’s (C) will then be the same height as the miter saw table. This method allows you to provide support for long
work-pieces using standard 2 x 4’s instead of constructing an expensive, complicated work support.

MAINTENANCE

C

C

A

B

Fig. 49

A

1919191919

Fig. 50

Fig. 51

Fig. 52

D

C

E

F

Fig. 53

3. Rotate arbor cover (B) Fig. 50, and lower guard (G)
to the rear, exposing arbor screw (C), as shown.

4. Remove arbor screw (C) Fig. 50, by turning screw
clockwise with wrench supplied while at the same time
pressing in on arbor lock (D) Fig. 51, to keep the arbor
from turning. Remove outside blade flange (E) Fig. 50,
and saw blade (F). DO NOT REMOVE INSIDE BLADE

FLANGE.

5. Assemble new saw blade MAKING CERTAIN
TEETH OF SAW BLADE ARE POINTING DOWN AT
THE FRONT, AS SHOWN and assemble outside blade

flange (E)
Fig. 50, making sure flats on outside blade flange are
engaged with flats on arbor shaft.

6. Thread arbor screw (C) Fig. 50, into saw arbor by
turning screw (C) counterclockwise as far as possible by
hand. Then tighten arbor screw (C) with wrench supplied
while at the same time pressing in on arbor lock (D) Fig.
51, to keep arbor from turning.

7. Rotate arbor cover (B) Fig. 50, and lower guard (G)
to the front and replace screw that was removed in

STEP 2 and securely tighten.

BRUSH INSPECTION
AND REPLACEMENT

CAUTION: BEFORE INSPECTING 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.

The brush holders (A) Fig. 52, are located on the motor
housing opposite each other. Fig. 53, illustrates one of
the brushes removed for inspection. When the carbon
on either brush is worn to 3/16" in length or if either
spring 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.

A

B

G

E

C

F

20

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 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.

PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE

All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a network
of Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations. To obtain additional
information regarding your Delta quality product or to obtain parts, service, warranty assistance, or the loca­tion of the nearest service outlet, please call 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).

ACCESSORIES

A complete line of accessories is available from your Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers,
and Delta Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site

www

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for a catalog or

for the name of your nearest supplier.

WARNING: Since accessories other than those offered by Delta have not been tested

with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. For

safest operation, only

Delta recommended accessories should be used with this product.

The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE·DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE S.A.): BAMMER®,
INNOVATION THAT WORKS

®

, JETSTREAM®, LASERLOC®, OMNIJIG®, POCKET CUTTER®, PORTA-BAND®, PORTA-PLANE®, PORTER-

CABLE

®

, QUICKSAND®, SANDTRAP®, SAW BOSS®, SPEED-BLOC®, SPEEDMATIC®, SPEEDTRONIC®, STAIR-EASE®, THE PROFESSION-

AL EDGE

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FRAME SAW™, MICRO-SET™, MORTEN™, NETWORK™, RIPTIDE™, TRU-MATCH™, WOODWORKER’S CHOICE™, THE AMERICAN
WOOD SHOP™ (design) , AUTO-SET™, B.O.S.S.™, BUILDER’S SAW™, CONTRACTOR’S SAW™, DELTA™, DELTACRAFT™, HOME­CRAFT™, JET-LOCK™, KICKSTAND™, THE LUMBER COMPANY™ (design). MICRO-SET™, Q3™, QUICKSET II™, QUICKSET PLUS™,
SAFEGUARD II™, SANDING CENTER™, SIDEKICK™, UNIFENCE™, UNIGUARD™, UNIRIP™, UNISAW™, VERSA-FEEDER™ , THIN­LINE™, TPS™, Emc²™.

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(CENTROS DE SERVICIO DE PORTER-CABLE

• DELTA)

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

(Obtenga Refaccion de Partes o Servicio para su Herramienta en los Siguientes Centros de Porter-Cable

•

Delta)

Authorized Service Stations are located in many large cities. Telephone [phone] or 731-541-6042 for assistance locating one.
Parts and accessories for Porter-Cable

·

Delta products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable

·

Delta Distributor, Authorized

Service Center, or Porter-Cable

·

Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 800-223-7278 and you will

be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable

·

Delta Factory Service Center. Las Estaciones de Servicio Autorizadas están ubicadas en muchas

grandes ciudades. Llame al 800-438-2486 ó al 731-541-6042 para obtener asistencia a fin de localizar una. Las piezas y los accesorios
para los productos Porter-Cable

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Delta deben obtenerse poniéndose en contacto con cualquier distribuidor Porter-Cable·Delta, Centro

de Servicio Autorizado o Centro de Servicio de Fábrica Porter-Cable

·

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800-223-7278 y le dirigirán al Centro de Servicio de Fábrica Porter-Cable

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