Delta 36-040 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL8 1/4" Compound Miter Saw(Model 36-040)PART NO. 899852 (012)Copyright © 2001 Delta MachineryESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17To learn more ab

10ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREE BEVEL STOPS1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWERSOURCE.2. Move the cutting arm to the 90 degree bevel stopposition,

11ADJUSTING SPRING PRESSURE OFTABLE POSITIVE STOPThe rotating table has positive stops at the 90 degreestraight cut-off position and 22-1/2, 30 and 4

12MAINTENANCECHANGING THE BLADEWARNING: USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAWBLADES. WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES,DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THE

13Fig.33 Fig. 34 CUTTING ALUMINUMAluminum extrusions such as used for making aluminumscreens and storm windows can easily be cut with yourcompound m

14Fig. 37 Fig. 38 Fig. 39 Fig. 40 CDCADBCUTTINGCROWN MOULDINGOne of the many features of your saw is the ease of cut-ting crown moulding. The follo

15BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENTCAUTION: BEFORE INSPECTING THE BRUSHES,DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWERSOURCE.Brush life varies. It depends on

161616PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCEAll Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced bya network

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2SAFETY RULESWoodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, thereare certain hazards in

33ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FORMITER SAWS1. USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES.WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES, DO NOTUSE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS TH

4UNPACKINGYour new Miter Saw is shipped complete in one con-tainer. Carefully unpack the saw and all loose itemsfrom the shipping container. Fig. 2, i

53. Slide slotted end (E) Fig. 7, of lower guard mountingbracket under screw head (D). Make sure screw andspacer (K) is engaged with slot (L) in guar

6CONNECTING SAW TO POWER SOURCEPOWER CONNECTIONSA separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. This circuit should not be less than #12

7Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extensioncord is in good condition. When using an extensioncord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry

8OPERATING CONTROLSLOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITIONIMPORTANT: When the saw is not in use, the switchmust be locked in the “OFF” position.WARNING:

9LOCKING CUTTING ARM IN THE DOWN POSITIONWhen transporting the miter saw, the cutting arm shouldalways be locked in the down position. This can beacco