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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TM
PART NO. 1349945
©
Delta International Machinery Corp. 1996
Sidekick
10" Compound Miter Box
(Model 36-210)
beginning with serial no. K9611
DATED 4-1-96
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES..................................................................................................................................................................3
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR COMPOUND MITER BOXES....................................................................................4
UNPACKING ......................................................................................................................................................................5
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................5
Moving Cuttinghead To The Up Position ..................................................................................................................5
Rotating Table To The 90 Degree Position ................................................................................................................6
Assembling Dust Spout ............................................................................................................................................6
Assembling Dust Bag ................................................................................................................................................6
Assembling Work Clamp............................................................................................................................................6
FASTENING MACHINE TO SUPPORTING SURFACE ......................................................................................................7
EXTENSION CORDS..........................................................................................................................................................7
CONNECTING SAW TO POWER SOURCE ......................................................................................................................8
Power Connections....................................................................................................................................................8
Motor Specifications..................................................................................................................................................8
Grounding Instructions ..............................................................................................................................................8
OPERATING CONTROLS
Starting And Stopping Machine ................................................................................................................................9
Locking Switch In The “OFF” Position ......................................................................................................................9
Rotating Table For Miter Cutting................................................................................................................................9
Pointer And Scale ....................................................................................................................................................10
Tilting Cuttinghead For Bevel Cutting ....................................................................................................................10
Locking Cuttinghead In The Down Position ............................................................................................................10
Rear Support/Carrying Handle ................................................................................................................................11
ADJUSTMENTS
Adjusting Table Positive Stops ................................................................................................................................12
Adjusting 90 And 45 Degree Bevel Stops ..............................................................................................................13
Changing Handle Position ......................................................................................................................................14
Adjusting Downward Travel Of Saw Blade..............................................................................................................14
Adjusting Blade Parallel To Table Slot ....................................................................................................................15
TYPICAL OPERATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS ..............................................................................................................15
Auxiliary Wood Fence ..............................................................................................................................................16
General Cutting Operations ....................................................................................................................................16
Cutting Aluminum ....................................................................................................................................................17
Cutting Bowed Material ..........................................................................................................................................17
Cutting Crown Moulding..........................................................................................................................................18
Constructing Work Support Extensions ..................................................................................................................19
MAINTENANCE
Changing The Blade ................................................................................................................................................19
Brush Inspection And Replacement ........................................................................................................................20
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Delta Building Trades and Home Shop MachineryTwo 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.
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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 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.
DELTA INTERNATIONAL MACHINERY CORP.
MANAGER OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
246 ALPHA DRIVE
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15238
(IN CANADA: 644 IMPERIAL ROAD, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)
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. GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with three-
prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole elec-
trical receptacle. If 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 IN DANGEROUS 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. All children
and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area.
9. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF - with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
10. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It 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,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get
caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recom-
mended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
13. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Wear safety
glasses (must comply with ANSI Z87.1). Everyday eye-
glasses 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 hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate tool.
15. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
16. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
17. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
accessories or attachments not recommended by Delta
may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.
19. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. 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
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.
22. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or
cuttter against the direction of rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
23. NEVER LEAVE TOOL 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 reconnected.
26. WARNING: 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.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR COMPOUND MITER BOXES
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 box until it is
completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions.
3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of compound miter boxes, 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. WARNING: Keep hands out of path of saw blade. If
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.
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 5500 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. IMPORTANT: 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 box 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 leaving the machine.
32. THE USE of attachments and accessories not recommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries.
33. SHOULD any part of your miter box 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
Fig. 2
1. Remove the miter box and all loose items from the
carton. IMPORTANT: DO NOT LIFT THE MITER BOX BY
THE SWITCH HANDLE OR TABLE CONTROL HANDLE
AS THIS MAY CAUSE MISALIGNMENT. ALWAYS LIFT
THE MACHINE BY THE BASE.
2. Fig. 2, illustrates the miter box after it has been re-
moved from the carton. Note that the machine is shipped
with the cuttinghead (A) locked in the down position and
the table control arm (B) rotated to the 45 degree right
miter position.
Fig. 4
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MITER BOX TO THE
POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU HAVE
READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ENTIRE OWNERS MANUAL.
Fig. 3
MOVING CUTTINGHEAD
TO THE UP POSITION
1. Pull out cuttinghead lockpin (A) Fig. 3, and move
the cuttinghead (B) to the up position.
2. Fig. 4, illustrates the lockpin (A) pulled out and the
cuttinghead (B) in the up position.
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Fig. 8
Fig. 7
Fig. 6
Fig. 5
ROTATING TABLE TO THE
90 DEGREE POSITION
1. Loosen table locking handle (A) Fig. 5, one turn and
pull back locking trigger (B). Rotate table until plunger
(C)is engaged into the 90 degree stop (D). Then tighten
handle (A).
ASSEMBLING DUST SPOUT
1. Insert smooth end of dust spout (A) Fig. 6, into opening on bottom of blade guard, as shown.
ASSEMBLING DUST BAG
1. Assemble dust bag (B) Fig. 7, to free end of
dust spout (A) as shown.
ASSEMBLING WORK CLAMP
1. The work clamp (A) Fig. 8, 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.
2. WARNING: Keep hands out of path of saw blade. If
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.
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Fig. 9
Fig. 10
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 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. 10, shows the correct gage to use
depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier
the cord.
FASTENING MACHINE TO SUPPORTING SURFACE
Before operating your compound miter box, make sure it
is firmly mounted to a 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.
TOTAL LENGTH OF
CORD IN FEET
0-25
26 - 50
Over 50
GAGE OF EXTENSION
CORD TO USE
14 AWG
12 AWG
Not Recommended
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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 fuse. Have a certified electrician replace or repair a worn cord immediately. Before connecting the motor to a 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 5000 RPM.
Fig. 12Fig. 11
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
CURRENT
CARRYING PRONGS
GROUNDING BLADE IS
LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING.MEANS
ADAPTER
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 equipmentgrounding 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.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE
TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.
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. 11. Repair or replace
damaged or worn cord immediately.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug that looks like the one shown in Fig. 11. A
temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in Fig. 12, may be used to connect this plug to a 2pole receptacle, as shown in Fig. 12, 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. THIS ADAPTER IS
NOT APPLIC-ABLE IN CANADA. 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, as shown in Fig. 12.
CAUTION: IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY GROUNDED.
IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, HAVE A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.
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OPERATING CONTROLS
STARTING AND
STOPPING MACHINE
To start the machine, depress switch trigger (A) Fig. 13.
To stop the machine, release the switch trigger.
This miter box 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.
DANGER: A TURNING SAW BLADE CAN BE DAN-
GEROUS. AFTER COMPLETING CUT, RELEASE
SWITCH TRIGGER (A) FIG. 13, TO ACTIVATE BLADE
BRAKE. KEEP CUTTINGHEAD DOWN UNTIL BLADE
HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
WARNING: THE TORQUE DEVELOPED DURING
BRAKING MAY LOOSEN THE ARBOR SCREW. THE
ARBOR SCREW SHOULD BE CHECKED PERIOD-
ICALLY AND TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY.
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
ROTATING TABLE
FOR MITER CUTTING
Your miter box will cut any angle from a straight 90
degree cut to 49 degrees right and left. Simply loosen
lock handle (A) Fig. 15, pull out plunger trigger (B) and
move thecontrol arm to the desired angle. THEN TIGHT-
EN LOCK HANDLE (A).
The miter box is equipped with positive stops at the 0,
22-1/2 and 45 degree right and left positions. Simply
loosen lock handle (A) Fig. 15, and move the control arm
until the plunger engages into one of the five positive
stops, four of which are shown at (C). THEN TIGHTEN
LOCK HANDLE (A). To disengage the positive stop, pull
out 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 manu-
al.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TIGHTEN LOCK HANDLE (A)
FIG. 15, BEFORE CUTTING.
LOCKING SWITCH IN
THE “OFF” POSITION
IMPORTANT: We suggest that when the miter box is not
in use, the switch be locked in “OFF” position using a
padlock (B), as shown in Fig. 14.
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Fig. 16
POINTER AND SCALE
A pointer (A) Fig. 16, is supplied which indicates the
actual angle of cut. Each line on the scale (B) represents
1/2 degree. In effect, when the pointer is moved from one
line to the next on the scale, the angle of cut is changed
by 1/2 degree.
Fig. 18
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.
TILTING CUTTINGHEAD
FOR BEVEL CUTTING
The cuttinghead of your compound miter box can be
tilted to cut any bevel angle from a 90 degree straight
cut off to a 45 degree left bevel angle by loosening
bevel lock handle (A) Fig. 17, tilting cutting arm (B) to
the desired angle and tightening lock handle (A). NOTE:
Lock handle (A) is spring loaded and can be repositioned by pulling out on the handle and repositioning it
on the nut located underneath the hub of the handle.
Positive stops are provided to rapidly position the saw
blade at 90 and 45 degrees to the table. Refer to the
section of this manual titled “ADJUSTING 90 AND 45
DEGREE 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 degree bevel angle for cutting
crown moulding. Refer to the “CUTTING CROWN
MOULDING” section of this manual.
Fig. 17
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Fig. 19
Fig. 20
The support bar (A) also acts as a carrying handle, as
shown in Fig. 20, when transporting the saw.
REAR SUPPORT / CARRYING HANDLE
A rear support bar (A) Fig. 19, is provided to prevent the miter box from tipping to the rear when the
cuttinghead is returned to the up position after a cut has been made. For maximum support the bar (A)
should be pulled out as far as possible.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
ADJUSTING TABLE
POSITIVE STOPS
1. Move the table to the 90 degree straight cut-off position, making sure the plunger is engaged in the 90
degree positive stop and tighten the lock handle (A) Fig.
21.
2. Make a cut on a piece of wood, as shown in Fig. 21.
3. Using a square, check to see if the piece of wood
was cut at 90 degrees, as shown in Fig. 22.
4. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the lock handle
(A) Fig. 23, one turn. Then loosen locknut (B) and turn
eccentric nut (C) right or left as necessary and tighten
lock nut (B).
5. Make another test cut and if further adjustment is
necessary, repeat the above instructions.
6. When you are certain the cut is at 90 degrees, adjust
pointer (D) Fig. 24, to point to the “0” mark on the scale,
by loosening set screw (E).
7. Once the 90 degree positive stop is adjusted, the
positive stops at 22-1/2 and 45 degrees right and left will
also be adjusted.
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Fig. 28
Fig. 27
Fig. 26
Fig. 25
4. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen locknut (B)
Fig. 26, and turn screw (C) until head of screw (C) contacts casting (D) when blade is 90 degrees to the
table.Then tighten locknut (B).
5. Loosen bevel lock handle 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. 27, check to see
if the blade is at 45 degrees to the table, as shown.
7. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen locknut (E)
Fig. 28, and turn screw (F) until screw (F) contacts cast-
ing (G) when blade is 45 degrees to the table. Then tight-
en locknut (E).
8. These positive stops enable you to rapidly position
the blade at the 90 and 45 degree bevel angle to the
table.
ADJUSTING 90 AND 45
DEGREE BEVEL STOPS
1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER
SOURCE.
2. Loosen bevel lock handle and move the cutting arm
all the way to the right, then tighten the bevel lock
handle.
3. Using a square (A) Fig. 25, 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 degrees to the table, as
shown in Fig. 25.
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Fig. 29 Fig. 30
Fig. 31
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. 31, and turning adjusting
screw (B) in or out.
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. 31. Rotate the blade by hand to make
certain the teeth do not contact any metal surfaces and
adjust if necessary.
CHANGING HANDLE POSITION
The cuttinghead handle (A) Figs. 29 and 30, can be repositioned for operator convenience by
loosening the two screws (B) and sliding the handle (A) to the desired position. Then tighten the
two screws (B).
Fig. 29, illustrates the handle (A) in the lowest position which is usually used when the machine
is being operated on a bench or work stand.
Fig. 30, illustrates the handle (A) in the highest position which is used when the machine is
being operated on the floor.
The handle (A) Figs. 29 and 30, can be positioned anywhere between the lowest and highest
positions depending on operator preference.
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Fig. 32
ADJUSTING BLADE
PARALLEL TO TABLE SLOT
1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER
SOURCE.
2. NOTE: This adjustment should be checked with the
cutting arm moved all the way to the right (blade 90
degrees to the table) and the table in the 90 degree
straight cut-off position (blade 90 degrees to the fence).
3. Lower the cutting arm. The saw blade (A) Fig. 32,
should be parallel to the left edge (B) of the table opening.
4. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen three screws
(C) Fig. 32, and move the cutting arm until the blade is
parallel with the left edge (B) of the table opening. Then
tighten the three screws (C).
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 workpiece is the right size for the
saw.
3. Place the workpiece on the table and hold or clamp it firmly against the
fence. Fig. 33, 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 4 inches of the saw blade, the workpiece should be clamped in
place before making cut. See Fig. 33.
6. Never attempt any freehand cutting (wood that is not held firmly against
the fence and table).
Fig. 33
TYPICAL OPERATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS
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Fig. 34
Fig. 35
Fig. 36
Fig. 37
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 auxiliary wood fence can be mounted
to your saw as follows:
Holes are provided in the fence to attach an auxiliary
fence (A) Fig. 34. This auxiliary fence is constructed of
straight wood approximately 1/2 inch thick by 3 inches
high by 20 inches long. NOTE: The auxiliary fence (A) is
used ONLY with the saw blade in the 0 degree bevel
position (90 degrees to the table). When bevel cutting
(blade tilted) the auxiliary fence will have to be removed.
2. Cutting a standard 4 x 4 is easily accomplished with
your compound miter box, as shown in Fig. 37.
GENERAL CUTTING OPERATIONS
1. Your compound miter box has the capacity to cut
standard 2 x 6’s at the straight 90 degree cut-off position, as shown in Fig. 35, or at the 45 degree bevel position, as shown in Fig. 36.
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Fig. 41
Fig. 40
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. 40.
If the material is positioned the wrong way, as shown in
Fig. 41, the workpiece will pinch the blade near the
completion of the cut.
Fig. 39
Fig. 38
CUTTING ALUMINUM
Aluminum extrusions such as used for making aluminum
screens and storm windows can easily be cut with your
compound miter box. 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
cross-section, as shown in Fig. 38. The wrong way to cut
aluminum angles is illustrated in Fig. 39. 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. NEVER APPLY LUBRICANT
TO THE BLADE WHILE THE MACHINE IS RUNNING.
BLADE
BLADE
FENCE
FENCE
WRONG
RIGHT
RIGHT
WRONG
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Fig. 42
Fig. 43
Fig. 44
Fig. 45
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 53/38 degree
wall angle crown moulding. NOTE: When cutting 45
degree 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
degrees and the miter position will be 35-1/4 degrees to
the right or left.
1. Move the table to the 31-5/8 degree right miter posi-
tion 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 degree 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. 42. 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. 42. 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. 42.
4. To make the matching halves of the inside and out-
side corners simply rotate the table to the 31-5/8 degree
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
and 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. 43. 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. 43.
6. Fig. 44, illustrates the two outside corner pieces; (A)
being the piece cut at (A) Fig. 42, and (C) being the piece
cut at (C) Fig. 43.
7. Fig. 45, illustrates the two inside corner pieces; (B)
being the piece cut at (B) Fig. 42, and (D) being the piece
cut at (D) Fig. 43.
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Fig. 46
Fig. 47
CHANGING THE BLADE
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. USE
ONLY 10" DIAMETER SAW BLADES RATED FOR 5500
RPM OR HIGHER WITH 5/8" ARBOR HOLES.
1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER
SOURCE.
2. Remove screw (A) Fig. 47.
MAINTENANCE
CONSTRUCTING WORK SUPPORT EXTENSIONS
One of the unique features of your miter box is the ease with which you can construct work
supports. Fig. 46, illustrates the miter box 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 box 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 box
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.
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Fig. 48
Fig. 49
Fig. 50
Fig. 51
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. 50, are located on the motor
housing opposite each other. Fig. 51, 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.
3. Rotate arbor cover (B) Fig. 48, and lower guard (G) to
the rear, exposing arbor screw (C), as shown.
4. Remove arbor screw (C) Fig. 48, by turning screw
clockwise with wrench supplied while at the same time
pressing in on arbor lock (D) Fig. 49, to keep the arbor
from turning. Remove outside blade flange (E) Fig. 48,
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. 48, making sure flats on outside blade flange are
engaged with flats on arbor shaft.
6. Thread arbor screw (C) Fig. 48, 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.
49, to keep arbor from turning.
7. Rotate arbor cover (B) Fig. 48, and lower guard (G) to
the front and replace screw that was removed in STEP 2.
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