Delta Sidekick 36-210 Instruction Manual
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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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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