Know Your Compound Miter Saw; Unpacking; Removing Contents From Packing - Delta 26-2250 Instruction Manual

KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITER SAW

1. Dust Collection Bag:
contains the saw dust during the cutting operations.
2. Depth Stop:
The depth stop plate can be used to
make a non-through cut. The depth stop screw allows
the depth of cut to be adjusted.
3. Bevel Scale and Pointer:
current blade bevel position and are adjustable; This
allows for fine calibration of the blade alignment.
4. Adjustable Fence:
workpiece when making all cuts. The extension is
adjustable.
5. Base:
Supports the tool and features mounting holes.
6. Mounting Holes (x4)
mount the tool to a stable surface.
7. Throat Plate (Kerf Plate):
the workpiece from underneath, on both sides of the
blade, to minimize workpiece tear out
8. Work Table:
The die-cast aluminum work table
provides a level and sturdy work surface.
9. Clamp:
The vertical work clamp helps to position and
secure the workpiece to the work table. This provides
for safer operation and more accurate cuts.
10. Blade:
A 12 inch blade is included with the compound
miter saw.
11. Lower Guard:
The lower blade guard is made of
shock-resistant, see-through plastic that provides
protection from the blade.
12. Upper Guard:
Cast aluminum protects user from
blade.
13. Spindle Lock:
changing the blade in order to hold the blade into
position while you loosen the blade bolt.
14. Power Switch and Power Lockout:
saw is activated by an easy to use, hand operated,
power switch. When not in use the saw should be
disconnected from the power supply and locked using a
padlock inserted through the lockout hole located on the
power switch.
15. Back Fence Support:
support and additional cut capacity when the sliding
fence is removed.
REMOVING CONTENTS FROM PACKAGING
Check shipping carton and machine for damage before unpacking. Carefully remove packaging materials, parts
and machine from shipping carton. Always check for and remove protective shipping materials around motor and moving parts. Lay
out all parts on a clean work surface.
• Compare the items to inventory figures, verify that all items are accounted for before discarding the shipping carton. Report
any missing or damaged parts, please call our Customer Care Center at 800-223-7278. Prior to tool assembly and use, read this
manual to familiarize yourself with proper assembly, maintenance and safety procedures.
• If any parts are missing, do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the power on. The saw should only be energized
after all parts have been located and correctly assembled.
• This saw is packaged and shipped with saw head secured in the down position, using a plastic tie. To remove the plastic tie:
push saw head down, cut plastic tie. See "Saw Head Lock Pin" in "Preparing Your Saw for Transport" section of this manual for
instructions on how to use the saw head lock pin.
FEATURES FEATURES
The dust bag collects and
These indicate the
The fence supports the
: Enables you to securely
The kerf plate supports
Engage the spindle lock when
These provide workpiece

UNPACKING

16. Torx Wrench:
sizes and should be used when removing, installing, or
changing the blade.
17. Miter Detent Lock/Unlock Button:
allows you to release the miter arm from the positive
stops and freely rotate the miter arm.
18. Bevel Lock/Unlock Handle:
the blade bevel angle securely into place. Always lock
before making any cuts.
19. Miter Lock Knob:
angle securely into place. Always lock before making
any cuts.
20. Miter Detent Override Button:
the miter detent into the unlocked position which allows
free movement of the miter arm without holding the
miter detent lock/unlock button.
21. Miter Scale and Pointer:
current blade miter position and are adjustable; This
allows for fine calibration of the blade alignment.
22. Bevel Latch (x2):
the bevel detent pin which allows the bevel angle to be
locked into one of the detent positions.
23. Slide Lock:
into the fully retracted position, for transportation.
24. Head Lock:
into the full down position, for transportation.
25. Carrying Handle:
Make sure the Slide and Head lock are engaged before
transporting.
26. Brush Cap:
motor's carbon brushes, in the event they need to be
inspected or replaced.
27. Glide Adjustment:
This
front to back, saw head siding movement.
28. Crown Position Lock:
it may be useful to use this sliding stop feature to
position the saw head at a desirable location for optimal
crown cuts.
29. E-Brake (Not Shown):
your blade down quickly when the power switch is
disengaged (release hand from power switch).
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This wrench features two Torx head
This handle locks
This knob locks the blade miter
This button holds
These indicate the
This latch engages/disengages
This allows the saw head to be locked
This allows the saw head to be locked
Use this to transport your saw.
This provides access to your saw's
This adjust the friction for the
When cutting crown molding
This brake will slow
This button