Table Of Contents; Important Safety Instructions; Safety Logos - Delta HOMECRAFT H26-260L Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 2
safety logos ......................................................................... 3
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES ............................ 3
MITER SAW SAFETY RULES ................................................... 4
POWER CONNECTIONS .......................................................... 5
Double Insulation ................................................................ 5
Electrical Connection ......................................................... 6
Extension Cords ................................................................. 6
FEATURES ................................................................................6
Product Specifications ....................................................... 6
Know Your Compound Miter Saw ..................................... 7
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY ................................................ 8
ASSEMBLY .................................................................................9
Mounting the Saw to a Stable Surface ........................... 10
Attach Horizontal Work Clamp ........................................ 10
Install Dust Collection Bag .............................................. 11
Install Batteries for Laser ................................................. 11
PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USE ....................................... 12
Install/Replace the Blade ................................................. 12
Square the Blade to the Fence ........................................ 13
Align the Blade to the Table ............................................. 14
Align the Laser Guide .......................................................15
To Remove Your Mark .............................................. 15
To Cut on Your Mark ................................................. 15
To Cut without Removing Your Mark ....................... 15
OPERATION .............................................................................16
Applications ......................................................................16

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON YOUR
PRODUCT AND IN THIS MANUAL. SAVE THIS MANUAL. MAKE SURE ALL USERS ARE FAMILIAR
WITH ITS WARNING AND INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING THE TOOL. Improper operation, maintenance or
modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and/or property damage.
If you have any questions or concerns relative to the use of your tool or the contents of this manual, stop using the
tool and contact DELTA® Power Equipment Corporation Customer Care at 1-800-223-7278.

SAFETY LOGOS

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to
these symbols.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TIPS FOR CUTTING AND SUPPORTING WORKPIECES .... 18
ADJUSTMENTS .......................................................................20
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................23
ACCESSORIES ........................................................................23
PARTS, SERVICES AND WARRANTY ASSISTANCE ........... 23
THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .................................... 23
REPLACEMENT PARTS ..........................................................24
SERVICE AND REPAIRS ......................................................... 24
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Cross Cuts ........................................................................17
Bevel Cuts .........................................................................17
Compound Miter Cuts ......................................................17
Tips for Cutting Crown Molding ...................................... 18
Cutting Warped Material .................................................. 19
Clamping Wide Workpieces ............................................ 19
Supporting Long Workpieces .......................................... 20
Arm Pivot ...........................................................................20
Positive Stop Screw ......................................................... 20
Bevel Pivot .......................................................................21
Depth Stop ........................................................................21
Laser Guide .......................................................................21
Keep Machine Clean ........................................................ 22
General Maintenance ....................................................... 22
Lubrication ........................................................................22
Brush Replacement ..........................................................22
Failure to Start ..................................................................23