Delta 36-255 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

12" Compound Miter Saw

(Model 36-255)

PART NO. 899943 - 05-31-01

ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21

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

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, certain hazards are 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 is safer. REMEMBER: Your personal safety is your responsibility.

This machine was designed for certain applications only. DO NOT modify and/or use it 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 balance 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 cutter 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 re-connected.

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

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. Refer to them often

and use them to instruct others.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR COMPOUND MITER SAWS

1. WARNING: USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT THE GUARD.

2. WARNING: Do not operate the miter saw until it is completely 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. BE SURE blade is sharp, runs freely and is free of vibration.

5. ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before starting cut.

6. KEEP motor air slots clean and free of chips.

7. ALWAYS MAKE SURE rotating table is tight before cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the positive

stops.

8. BE SURE blade and flanges are clean and that arbor screw is tightened securely.

9. USE ONLY blade flanges specified for your saw.

10. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is running.

11. ALWAYS CHECK the blade for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade

immediately.

12. ALWAYS KEEP the lower blade guard in place and operating properly.

13. MAKE SURE blade is not contacting workpiece before switch is turned on.

14. NEVER LOCK the switch in the “ON” position.

15. IMPORTANT: After completing cut, release power switch and wait for coasting blade to stop before returning

saw to raised position.

16. DO NOT remove jammed or cut-off pieces until blade has stopped.

17. NEVER cut ferrous metals or masonry.

18. NEVER recut small pieces.

19. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the sides of the saw table for long workpieces.

20. NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable liquids or gases.

21. 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.

22. DISCONNECT SAW from power source and clean the machine before leaving it.

23. MAKE SURE the work area is cleaned before leaving the machine.

24. 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 the Woodworking Machinery and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.

25. SOME WOOD CONTAINS PRESERVATIVES WHICH CAN BE TOXIC. Take extra care to prevent inhalation and skin contact when working with these materials. Request, and follow, any safety information available from your material supplier.

26. DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Have damaged or worn power cord and strain reliever replaced immediately. DO NOT

ATTEMPT TO REPAIR POWER CORD.

27. WEAR EAR PROTECTION to safeguard against possible hearing loss.

28. AVOID CUTTING NAILS AND KNOTS. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting. Try to do

layout cuts between knots.

29. NEVER USE LIQUID COOLANT. To do so could present electrical shock hazard.

30. KEEP CLEAR OF SAWDUST EJECTION CHUTE. Sawdust and chips are expelled out the ejection chute at

rear of saw. Do not allow anyone in this area while saw is in operation.

31. WHEN THE MITER SAW IS NOT IN USE, the switch should be locked in the OFF position to prevent unauthorized use of the saw.

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.

MOTOR

Many Delta tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate of the tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C. current only. Refer to the specification plate on your tool for proper voltage and current rating.

CAUTION: Do not operate your tool on a current where the voltage is not within correct limits. Do not operate tools rated A.C. on a D.C. current. To do so may seriously damage the tool.

EXTENSION CORD SELECTION

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FOREWORD

Delta Model 36-255 is a high capacity 12" compound miter saw designed to cut wood and non-ferrous metals. It can crosscut 8" x 2¼" and 7" x 3¼", miter at 45 both left and right 5¼" x 2¼", bevel at 45 left 6¼" x 2¼" and 8" x 1¼", and compound 45 x 45, 5¼" x 2 1/2" and 4¼" x 2¼". It has positive miter stops at 0, 15, 22.5, 31.62, and 45 degrees both left and right, and bevel stops at 0 and 45 degrees left.

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 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-hole 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.

RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR

USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS

Fig. 1

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD

RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS

Ampere Volts Total Length of Gauge of

Rating Cord in Feet Extension Cord

0-6 120 up to 25 18 AWG 0-6 120 25-50 16 AWG 0-6 120 50-100 16 AWG 0-6 120 100-150 14 AWG 6-10 120 up to 25 18 AWG 6-10 120 25-50 16 AWG 6-10 120 50-100 14 AWG 6-10 120 100-150 12 AWG 10-12 120 up to 25 16 AWG 10-12 120 25-50 16 AWG 10-12 120 50-100 14 AWG 10-12 120 100-150 12 AWG 12-16 120 up to 25 14 AWG 12-16 120 25-50 12 AWG 12-16 120

GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED

Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. 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. 1, 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.

UNPACKING

1. Carefully remove the machine from the carton. Retain all packing materials until you have inspected and satisfactorily operated the machine.

WARNING: Do not connect the machine to the power

source until you have read and understood this entire instruction manual.

2. Place the machine on a firm, level surface with extra room for handling and proper support of the workpiece.

3. Familiarize yourself with all features and controls explained in this manual.

4. The machine is shipped with the cuttinghead locked in the down position and the table rotated to 45 degrees left, Fig. 2. To release the head and move it to the operating position, see “MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO

THE UP POSITION” and “MOVING THE TABLE TO THE 90 DEGREE CUT-OFF POSITION” in this section.

5. Unassembled items are shown in Fig. 3 for identification and use in assembling the saw.

1 Extension table 2 Fence slide 3 Fence slide support 4 Dust bag 5 Arbor and fence wrench 6 ¼" wrench 7 Open end wrench 8 Lock handle for slide fence

9 ¼" flat washer 10 ¼" lock washer 11 ¼ - 18 x 1 1/4" long hex head screw (2) 12 ¼ - 18 x 3/4" long hex head screws (2)

ASSEMBLY

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 CUTTINGHEAD TO THE UP POSITION

1. Pull out cuttinghead lockpin (A) Fig. 4, and move the cuttinghead (B) to the up position.

2. Fig. 5, illustrates the lockpin (A) pulled out and the cuttinghead (B) in the up position.

Fig. 3

Fig. 2

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

MOVING TABLE TO THE 0 DEGREE CUT-OFF POSITION

1. Rotate locking knob (A) Fig. 6 counter-clockwise as far as it will go. Depress lever (B) and rotate table (C) to the 0 degree straight cut-off position, release lever (B), and tighten locking knob (A).

2. Fig. 7 illustrates the table (C) in the 0 degree straight cut-off position.

3. For proper operation and adjustment of the table, refer to sections, “ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER

CUTTING”, “ADJUSTING CLAMPING ACTION OF TABLE LOCKING MECHANISM” and “ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN MOVABLE TABLE AND BASE.”

ATTACHING EXTENSION TABLE AND FENCE SLIDE

1. Attach flat washers to the two 3/4” screw assemblies (A) Fig. 7A, and thread into the threaded holes on left

side of the saw.

NOTE: Turn the screws only a few threads into the holes at this time.

2. Attach the table extension (B) Figs. 7A and 7B, to left side of saw table, making sure groove of table

extension (B) is inside flat washers (C) as shown in Fig. 7B.

3. Use a straight edge (C) Fig. 7C, to make the extension table (B) even with saw table (D), and tighten the two

screws (A) Fig. 7B.

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

Fig. 7A

Fig. 7B

4. Attach the fence slide support (E) Fig. 7D, to the extension table (B) by using the two 1 1/4” long hex head

screws, 5/16” lockwashers and 5/16” flat washers (F). Bring screws up through the two holes (G) in table extension and thread them into the two threaded holes (H) on bottom of fence slide support.

NOTE: Do not completely tighten screws at this time.

5. Use a straight edge (C) Fig. 7E, to level the fence slide support (E) with saw fence (J), and tighten the two

6. Position the fence slide (K) Fig. 7F, in position on top of saw fence (J) and fence slide support (E). Slide fence

slide (K) back and forth several times to check alignment of fence slide support (E). Make any necessary final adjustments to fence slide support.

7. Remove screw and spring (L) Fig. 7G, and lock handle (M) from locking stud (N).

8. PLace 1/4" flat washer (O) Fig. 7G, onto locking stud (N) and insert locking stud (N) Fig. 7H, through slot in fence slide. Thread locking stud into threaded hole in fence slide support (E).

Fig. 7C

Fig. 7D

Fig. 7E

Fig. 7F

Fig. 7G

Fig. 7H

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