Delta MS350 Owner’s Manual

/Modem MS350}

PART NO. 906068 - 05-30-02

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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 wiii 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

(INCANADA:505SOUTHGATEDRIVE,GUELPH,ONTARIO NIH 6M7)

WARNmNG: FAmLURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT mNSERmOUS PERSONAL mNJURY

1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ mNSTRUCTmON

MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. Learn the tool's application and limitations as well as the specific hazards

pecuIiar to it,

2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Wear safety

glasses. Everyday eyegIasses onIy have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses. Atso 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 weIHighted,

7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. AiI 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, I0, USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a

job for which it was not designed,

I1. 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.

I2. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practica!, it's safer than using your hand and frees both hands

to operate tool. I3. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance

at all times. I4, MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools

sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

I5, DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.

I6, USE RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES, 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 iniury could occur if

the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.

19, CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the

too!, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully

checked to ensure that it will operate properiy 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 propedy 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,

2!. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFR 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 personai 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 chemicais 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 chemicaIIy-treated Iumber.

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 ventiiated area, and work

with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks

that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particbs.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR

MITER SAWS

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is assembled and installed according to the

instructions.

2. OBTAmN ADVICE from your supervisor, or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this machine.

3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended ebctricai connections.

4. 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.

5. DO NOT perform any operation freehand. Secure or champ workpbce firmiy against fence.

6. KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH of saw biade. If the workpbce you are cutting wouid cause your hand to

be within the hazard zone of the saw Made, the workpbce shouid be champed in piace before making cut.

7. BE SURE biade is sharp, runs free, and is free of vibration.

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

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

10. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all clamp handles are tight before cutting, even if the table is positioned in one

of the positive stops.

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

12. USE only blade flanges specified for your saw.

13. USE PROPER BLADE SIZE and type.

14. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is

15. ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately.

16. NEVER reach around or behind saw blade.

17.

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

18.

NEVER lock the switch in the "ON" position.

19.

AFTER COMPLETING CUT, release power switch and wait for coasting blade to stop before returning saw to raised position.

20. TURN OFF tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings.

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

22. NEVER cut ferrous metals or masonry.

23. NEVER recut small pieces.

24. PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WiDE work- pieces.

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

26. 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.

27. TURN THE MACHINE "OFF" AND DISCONNECT

THE MACHNE from the power source before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set-ups, or when making repairs.

28. TURN THE MACHNE "OFF", disconnect the

machine from the power source, and clean the

tabbiwork area before having the machine. LOCK

THE SWITCH iN THE "OFF" POSITION to prevent unauthorized use.

29. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is available from the Power Tool 1300 Summer Avenue,

Cleveland, OH 44115-2851. Information is also available from the National Safety Council, 1121

Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL60143-3201. Please refer to the American National Standards Institute

ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA

1910.213 Regulations.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Refer to them often

and use them to instruct others.

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 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 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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX

CURRENT

CARRYING 7

GROUNDING BLADE " IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES

Fig. A Fig. B

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX __

GROUNDING

MEANS

ADAPTER

EXTENSION CORDS

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 wiii 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. C 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.

MINmMUM GAUGE EXTENSmON CORD

Ampere Total Length

Rating Volts of Cord in Feet 0=6 i 20 up to 25

0=6 120 25-50 0=6 i20 50-100 0=6 i20 100-150

6=10 120 up to 25 6=10 120 25-50

6=i0 i20 50-i00 6=i0 i20 i00=i50

i0=12 i20 up to 25 i0=12 i20 25=50

I0=12 i20 50=I00 i0=i2 i20 i00=i50

i2=i6 i20 up to 25 i2=i6 i20 25=50 i2=i6 i20

GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED

Gauge of

Extension Cord

i8 AWG i6 AWG

i6 AWG i4 AWG

i8 AWG 16 AWG i4 AWG i2 AWG

i6 AWG i6 AWG i4 AWG

i2 AWG i4 AWG

i2 AWG

Fig. C

NG INSTR

Delta Model MS350 is a 10" Compound Power Miter Saw designed to cut wood, plastic, and aluminum. Compound angle and bevel cutting are easy and accurate. It can crosscut up to 5-3/4" x 2-3/8"at the 90 degree position, miter at 45 degrees, both left and right 4-1/8" x 2-3/8", bevel at 45 degrees left 5-1/2" x 1-9/16", and compound 45 x 45 degrees 4-1/8" x 1-9/16". It has positive miter stops at 0, 22.5, 31.62, and 45 degrees both ieft and right, and bevel stops at 0 and 45 degrees adjustable.

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.

CARTON CONTENTS

Remove the miter saw and all loose items from the carton. IMPORTANT: CARRYING THE MACHINE BY

THE SWITCH HANDLE WILL CAUSE MISALIGNMENT. ALWAYS LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE BASE OR BY

THE CARRYING HANDLE (See Fig. 29C). Fig. 2

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

1 - Miter Saw 2 - Dust Bag

3 - Wrenches for changing the blade 4 - Clamp

Fig. 2

_ WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MITER SAW TO THE POWER SOURCE

UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OWNER'S MANUAL.

ROTATING TABLE TO 90 DEGREE POSITION

1. Loosen table lock handle (A)Fig. 3 one or two turns and depress index lever (B).

2. Rotate table to the left until index stop engages with the 90 degree positive stop (Fig. 4). Tighten table lock handle (A).

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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