Porter-Cable 345 Saw User Manual
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1. WARNING THE TORQUE DEVELOPED DURING Fig 13 BRAKING MAY LOOSEN THE ARBOR SCREW THE ARBOR SCREW SHOULD BE CHECKED PERIODI CALLY AND TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY LOCKING SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION IMPORTANT When the machine is not in use the E A a ai switch should be locked in the OFF position to pre SEA See Y a n i ho SPASM OTS 2 r WOLLT I bh a a vent unauthorized use using a padlock B Fig 14 with A KONN Sa ee 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 indi cator 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 IMPORTANT2. ALWAYS TIGHTEN LOCK HANDLE A FIG 15 BEFORE CUTTING POINTER AND SCALE A pointer A Fig 16 is supplied which indicates the actual angle of cut Each line on the scale B renresents 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
3. SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ENTIRE OWNER S MANUAL 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 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 Fig 3 Fig 4A 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 work piece should be clamped in place before making cut IDENTIFICATION LABEL The identification
4. SWITCH HANDLE THIS MAY CAUSE MISALIGN MENT ALWAYS LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE BASE OR CARRYING HANDLE C FIG 18 10 sd eee 7 Sa FR parada rra MAA A A Fig 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 per form 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 out ward as shown in Fig 21 Fig 22 illustrates table extensions fully extended 11 Fig 22 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 O straight cut off pos
5. 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 diss
6. complete line of accessories is available from your Delta Supplier Porter Cable e Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations Please visit our Web Site www deltamachinery com 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 ADELTA 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 e 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 loca tion of the nearest service outlet please call 1 800 223 7278 In Canada call 1 800 463 3582 Cr SLI IIIS INI IIL III III ISIS SII SINS ISI ISI ISI SIS ISI SI SII SINGS A A es ye Ral Q y S gt ox S DELTA a 7 Two Year Limited Warranty gt ES Delta will repair or replace at its expense and at its option any Delta machine machine part or machine accessory which 6 a h to be defective i k hi terial ided that th t t th duct pre x 6 in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material provided that the customer returns the product pre CS Ss paid to a Delt
7. 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 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 FENCE J gt within the capacity of the machine position the material so the blade is cutting through the smallest cross section 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 Fig 40 is
8. 10 Compound Miter Saw Model 36 225 PART NO 899935 03 14 02 Copyright O 2002 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY p r visit our website at www deltamachinery com ESPANOL PAGINA 21 For Parts Service Warranty or other Assistance please call 1 800 223 7278 in Canada call 1 800 463 3582 TIWANVIN NOILONGLSNI 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 con siderably lessen the possibility of personal injury However if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored per sonal 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 lf 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 question
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11. D 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 gaso line or lacquer thinner for this purpose After cleaning cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household floor paste wax 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 ma DELTAN A f ha S ES n Mi 3 Fig 2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY DO NOT CONNECT THE MITER SAW TO THE POWER
12. E 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 17 Fig 47 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 illus trate
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14. ard or other part that is damaged should be care fully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and per form 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 MEDICA TION 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 connect ed 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 repro ductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are lead
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16. 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 gt Fig 41 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 RIGHT Fig 42 WRONG Fig 43 CUTTING CROWN MOULDING One of the many features of your saw is the ease of cut ting crown moulding The following is an example of cut ting 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 indica tor is provided on the bevel scale to find this angle quickly 3 Place the crown moulding on the table with the CEILING EDG
17. ble 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 cast ing G when blade is 45 to the table Then tighten lock nut 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 ADJUSTING DOWNWARD TRAVEL OF SAW BLADE 1 DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SOURCE 2 The downward travel of the saw blade can be limit ed 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 cer tain the teeth do not contact any metal surfaces and adjust if necessary 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 open ing 3 If an adjustment is nece
18. ble 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 DIS CONNECT 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 service able after removing reinstall them in the same position as removed 19 Fig 53 ACCESSORIES A
19. ck 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 under stood 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 recepta cles that accept the machine s plug as shown in Fig A Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately GROUNDED OUTLET BOX CURRENT CARRYING PRONGS GROUNDING BLADE _ IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES Fig A 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 rig
20. 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 micro scopic particles SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them often and use them to instruct others 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 instruc tions 3 IFYOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the oper ation 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 lf 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
21. id 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 BS GROUNDED OUTLET BOX GROUNDING MEANS ADAPTER Fig B 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 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 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 up to 25 25 50 50 100 100 150 up to 25 14 AWG 25 50 12 AWG GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED up to 25 25 50 50 100 100 150 Fig D OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOREWOR
22. ion 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 char acteristics 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 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 ordi nances 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 con ductor can result in risk of electric sho
23. ition 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 han dle A Fig 26 one turn Then loosen locknut B and turn eccentric nut C right or left as necessary and tight en 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 point er D Fig 27 to point to the O mark on the scale by loosening set screw E 8 Once the 90 positive stop is adjusted all positive stops will also be adjusted 20 10 T 11 AE gee b gt Ss nuuti W a a Ny N de Hi ili Fig 27 12 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 Ifan adjustment is necessary loosen locknut B Fig 29 and turn screw C until head of screw C con tacts casting D when blade is 90 to the ta
24. label is located at the rear of the motor housing as shown at D Fig 8 Record the serial num ber onto the front cover of this manual for future refer ence 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 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 OPERATING CONTROLS 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
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26. olve or otherwise damage the materi al Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plas tic 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 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 extens
27. s rela tive 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 haz ards 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
28. s 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 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 Fa e nra much canon mr eet o E An iie e SOO a anba i v4 4 i i kiar i a 4 o y MTI LIA E i Lar ni Bhag 7 i Fig 49 18 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 Assem
29. ssary 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 Fig 34 TYPICAL OPERATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS 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 firm ly against the fence Fig 35 illustrates the standard equipment work clamp A being used to clamp a work piece 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 Fig 35 14 Fig 36 AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE When performing multiple or repetitive cut off operations that result in small cut off pieces one inch or less it is pos sible 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
30. 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 pro tective 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 con tacted 19 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a gu
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