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8 1/4"
Compound Miter Saw
(Model MS150)
PART NO. 905589 - 08-26-03
Copyright © 2003 Delta Machinery
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ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17
visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com.
For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance,
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- Page 1 8 1/4" Compound Miter Saw (Model MS150) PART NO. 905589 - 08-26-03 Copyright © 2003 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17 visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, 1-800-223-7278 ( 1-800-463-3582).
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Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions
If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to deter- mine if it can or should be performed on the product. - Page 3 OPERATING of accessories and attachments not recommend- MACHINE. Learning the machine’s application, ed by Delta may cause damage to the machine or limitations, and specific hazards will greatly mini- injury to the user. mize the possibility of accidents and injury.
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Page 4: Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME TO FULL SPEED prior DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is complete- to starting cut. Starting the cut too soon can cause dam- ly assembled and installed according to the instructions. -
Page 5: Power Connections
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Delta Model MS150 is a 8-1/4" compound miter saw designed to cut wood, aluminum, and plastic. Compound angle and bevel cutting are easy and accurate. It can crosscut up to 2-1/8" x 5-1/8", miter at 45 both left and right 2-1/8" x 3- °... -
Page 6: Carton Contents
CARTON CONTENTS For your own safety, do not connect the miter saw to the power source until the machine is completely assembled and you read and under- stand the entire owner’s manual. Your new Miter Saw is shipped complete in one contain- er. -
Page 7: Operating Controls And Adjustments
MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE UP POSITION Push down on the handle, pull out cutting-head lockpin (A) Fig. 8 and move the cuttinghead (B) Fig. 9 to the up posi- tion. ATTACHING DUST BAG Attach dust bag assembly (A) Fig. 10 to dust spout (B) on rear of upper guard assembly. FASTENING MACHINE TO SUPPORTING SURFACE Before operating your compound miter saw, firmly mount it to a sturdy work bench or other supporting surface. -
Page 8: Locking Switch In The "Off" Position
LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use.To lock the switch (B) Fig. 13 in the “OFF” position, pull out switch lock key (A) from saw handle.To activate the switch (B) Fig. -
Page 9: Adjusting Fence 90 Degrees To Blade
ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING FENCE 90 DEGREES TO BLADE DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. Place the cutting arm in the 90 degree straight cut-off position and tighten the table lock knob (A). Lower the saw blade (Fig. 18) and lock cuttinghead in down position. Place one end of a square (B) Fig. -
Page 10: Typical Operations And Helpful Hints
Fig. 23 Fig. 22 4. Loosen nut (C) Fig. 23 and tighten set screw (D) until it bottoms. Tighten locknut (C). 5. Tilt the cutting arm all the way to the left miter position and tighten the bevel lock handle. 6. -
Page 11: General Cutting Operations
GENERAL CUTTING OPERATIONS 1. Your machine has the capacity to cut standard 2 x 4’s lying flat or on edge, at the 45 degree right and left miter angles (Fig. 27A). 2. A standard 2 x 6 can be cut in the 90 degree straight cut-off position in one pass or at 45 degree right or left miter angles (Fig. -
Page 12: Cutting Bowed Material
CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL Before cutting flat pieces, check to see if the material is bowed. If it is, make sure the material is positioned on the table as shown in Fig. 30. If the material is positioned the wrong way, as shown in Fig. 31, the workpiece will pinch the blade near the comple- tion of the cut. -
Page 13: Maintenance
Fig. 32 Fig. 33 Fig. 34 Fig. 35 Make sure that the fence is clear of the guard and blade before operating the saw. MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BLADE Use only cross-cut saw blades. Use carbide-tipped blades with a negative hook angle. Do not use blades with deep gullets that can deflect and contact the guard. -
Page 14: Brush Inspection And Replacement
Fig. 38 Fig. 39 4. Remove the outside blade flange (F) Fig. 38 and saw blade (G). 5. To install a new blade, make sure that the inside blade flange (H) Fig. 39 is on the arbor with the flats in the flange engaged with the flats on the arbor. -
Page 15: Parts, Service Or Warranty Assistance
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. - Page 16 Two Year Limited New Product Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any new Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer returns the prod- uct prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station with proof of purchase of the product within two years and provides Delta with reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection.
- Page 17 Delta Distributor, Authorized · Service Center, or Porter-Cable Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 800-223-7278 and you will · be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable Delta Factory Service Center. Las Estaciones de Servicio Autorizadas están ubicadas en muchas grandes ciudades.