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Delta 36-255 Instruction Manual

Delta 36-255 Instruction Manual

12" compound miter saw
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12" Compound Miter Saw
(Model 36-255)
PART NO. 899943 - 05-31-01
Copyright © 2001 Delta Machinery
To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY
visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com.
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21
For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance,
1-800-223-7278 (
1-800-463-3582).
please call
In Canada call

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  • Page 1 12" Compound Miter Saw (Model 36-255) PART NO. 899943 - 05-31-01 Copyright © 2001 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21 For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, 1-800-223-7278 ( 1-800-463-3582).

  • Page 2: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, certain hazards are 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.

  • Page 3: Additional Safety Rules For Compound Miter Saws

    Do not allow anyone in this area while saw is in operation. 31. WHEN THE MITER SAW IS NOT IN USE, the switch should be locked in the OFF position to prevent unauthorized use of the saw.

  • Page 4: Replacement Parts

    FOREWORD Delta Model 36-255 is a high capacity 12" compound miter saw designed to cut wood and non-ferrous metals. It can crosscut 8" x 2¼" and 7" x 3¼", miter at 45 both left and right 5¼" x 2¼", bevel at 45 left 6¼" x 2¼" and 8"...

  • Page 5: Moving Cuttinghead To The Up Position

    THE UP POSITION” and “MOVING THE TABLE TO THE 90 DEGREE CUT-OFF POSITION” in this section. 5. Unassembled items are shown in Fig. 3 for identification and use in assembling the saw. 1 Extension table 2 Fence slide 3 Fence slide support...
  • Page 6 2. Attach the table extension (B) Figs. 7A and 7B, to left side of saw table, making sure groove of table extension (B) is inside flat washers (C) as shown in Fig. 7B. 3. Use a straight edge (C) Fig. 7C, to make the extension table (B) even with saw table (D), and tighten the two screws (A) Fig. 7B.
  • Page 7 Fig. 7E 5. Use a straight edge (C) Fig. 7E, to level the fence slide support (E) with saw fence (J), and tighten the two 6. Position the fence slide (K) Fig. 7F, in position on top of saw fence (J) and fence slide support (E). Slide fence slide (K) back and forth several times to check alignment of fence slide support (E).

  • Page 8: Starting And Stopping Machine

    When frequently moving the saw from place to place, mount the saw to a 3/4” piece of plywood. The saw can then be easily moved from place to place and the plywood can be clamped to the supporting surface using “C”...

  • Page 9: Locking Switch In The "Off" Position

    ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING 1. The compound miter saw will cut any angle from a straight 0 degree cut to 47 degrees right and left. Rotate locking knob (A) Fig. 12, depress lock lever (B), and rotate table to desired position.

  • Page 10: Adjusting Fence 90 Degrees To Blade

    (opposite to decrease the fit). This adjustment should not be so tight that it restricts the rotating movement of the table, or so loose that it affects the accuracy of the saw. ADJUSTING FENCE 90 DEGREES TO BLADE IMPORTANT: BEFORE MAKING THIS ADJUSTMENT, SET THE BLADE AT 0 DEGREES TO THE TABLE.

  • Page 11: Tilting Cuttinghead For Bevel Cutting

    The high sliding fence Fig. 20, provides support for extra large workpieces used with your saw and should always be set as close as possible to the saw blade. When miter cutting (blade set 90 degrees to the table and at an angle to the right or left), the fence should be set all the way toward the blade, (Fig.

  • Page 12: Adjusting Chip Deflector

    POSITIVE STOPS 1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 2. Adjust saw so that both bevel and miter pointers are set at 0 degrees. Tighten bevel lock handle and lock cuttinghead in down position. 3. Place one end of a square (A) Fig. 23 on the table and the other end against the blade.

  • Page 13: Adjusting Sliding Fit Between Trunnion And Bevel Bracket

    This adjustment is made by loosening locknut (A) Fig. 29, and turning adjusting screw (B) in or out until other end of screw (B) contacts stop (C) at the full downward travel of the saw blade. 3. When making this adjustment, MAKE SURE THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE and lower the blade as far as possible.

  • Page 14: Adjusting Blade Guard

    1. Before cutting, make certain the cutting arm and table area are at their correct settings and firmly locked in place. 2. Before cutting, determine that the workpiece is the right size for the saw. 3. Place the workpiece on the table and hold or clamp it firmly against the fence.

  • Page 15: Cutting Aluminum

    Fig. 34 CUTTING CROWN MOULDING One of the many features of the saw is the ease of cutting crown moulding. The following is an example of cutting both inside and outside corners on 52/38 degree wall angle crown moulding. NOTE: The following procedure for inside or outside crown molding corners is the same with the exception that the bevel position will always be at 30 degrees and the miter position will be 35-1/4 degrees to the right or left.

  • Page 16: Constructing Work Support Extensions

    4. To make the matching halves of the inside and outside corners, simply rotate the table to the 31-5/8 degree left miter position. NOTE: A positive stop is provided to find this angle quickly. The saw blade is already tilted to the 33-7/8 degree bevel position from the previous cut.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    7. Thread arbor screw (E) Fig. 42, into saw arbor by turning screw (E) counterclockwise as far as possible by hand. Then tighten arbor screw (E) with wrench supplied while at the same time pressing in on arbor lock (F) Fig.

  • Page 18: Failure To Start

    KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. Clean all plastic parts with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. CAUTION: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHILE USING COMPRESSED AIR. FAILURE TO START Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact with the outlet.

  • Page 19: Parts, Service Or Warranty Assistance

    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 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 location of the nearest service outlet, please call 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
  • Page 20 NOTES...
  • Page 21 ® , TIGER CUB SAW™, MICRO-SET™, MORTEN™, NETWORK™, RIPTIDE™, TRU-MATCH™, WOODWORKER’S CHOICE™. Trademarks noted with ® are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and may also be registered in other countries. Las Marcas Registradas con el signo de ® son registradas por la Oficina de Registros y Patentes de los Estados Unidos y también pueden estar registradas en otros países.

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