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Delta 36-312 Instruction

Delta 12" single-bevel compound miter saw instruction's manual 36-312
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12" Single-Bevel Compound
Miter Saw
(Model 36-312)
Patents Pending
Model 36-312
PART NO. 910706 - 10-10-03
Copyright © 2003 Delta Machinery
To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY
visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com.
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17
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 (Model 36-312) Patents Pending Model 36-312 PART NO. 910706 - 10-10-03 Copyright © 2003 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17 For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, 1-800-223-7278 ( 1-800-463-3582).

  • 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 determine if it can or should be performed on the product.
  • Page 3 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use OPERATING of accessories and attachments not recommend- ed by Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to the user. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.

  • Page 4: Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws

    WHEN CUTTING WITH A COMPOUND SLIDING MITER SAW, PUSH THE SAW FORWARD (AWAY FROM YOU) and toward the fence. Pulling the saw toward you can cause the saw to kick upward and toward you. WHEN USING A SLIDING MITER SAW AS A REGULAR MITER SAW, LOCK THE SLIDE MECHANISM IN PLACE.

  • Page 5: Power Connections

    2. Place the machine on a firm, level surface with proper support of the workpiece. 3. The 36-312 is shipped with the cuttinghead at 90° and the table rotated 45° right. To release the head and move it to the operating position, see “MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE UP POSITION” and “MOVING TABLE TO THE 0°...

  • Page 6: Functional Description

    FOREWORD Delta Model 36-312 is a high capacity 12" single-bevel compound miter saw designed to cut wood and non-ferrous metals. This machine is supplied with new design features that increase the cutting capacity. This machine can cut 6" base moulding mounted vertically, crosscut 2" x 8" dimensional lumber, miter 2" x 6" dimensional lumber at 45° both left and right, and bevel 2"...

  • Page 7: Operation And Adjustments

    Fig. 9 are provided for fastening the saw to a supporting surface. 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” clamps.

  • Page 8: Constructing Work Support Extensions

    The length of the 2 x 4’s (A) can vary, depending on preference. The distance from the top of the 2 x 4’s (A) to the compound miter saw table is 3 1/2”. Standard 2 x 4’s (C) can then be fastened to the top of the 2 x 4’s (A).
  • Page 9 (counter-clockwise to loosen 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° TO BLADE IMPORTANT: Before making this adjustment, set the blade at 0°...
  • Page 10 Refer to the section “ADJUSTING SLIDING FENCE.” The cuttinghead of your compound miter saw can be tilted to cut any bevel angle from a 90° straight cut-off to a 48° bevel angle left.

  • Page 11: Adjusting Sliding Fit Between Trunnion And Bevel Bracket

    Correct adjustment provides a snug sliding fit between these two parts. This adjustment should not be so tight that it restricts the tilting movement of the trunnion when bevel cutting, or so loose that it affects the accuracy of the saw cut.

  • Page 12: Typical Operations And Helpful Hints

    Aluminum extrusions (aluminum screens and storm windows) can easily be cut with your miter saw. When cutting aluminum extrusions, or other sections that can be cut with a saw blade and are within the capacity of the machine, position the material so that the blade is cutting through the smallest cross-section, as shown in Fig.

  • Page 13: Cutting Bowed Material

    Make sure that the fence is clear of the guard and blade before operating the saw. 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° wall angle crown moulding.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    4. Remove the arbor screw (E) Fig. 43, by turning screw clockwise with wrench (supplied), while pressing in on arbor lock (F) Fig. 44. Remove the outside blade flange (G) Fig. 43, and saw blade (H) Fig. 43. Do not remove the inside blade flange.

  • Page 15: Brush Inspection And Replacement

    Delta Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site for the name of your nearest supplier. ince accessories other than those offered by 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 product 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 products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable · 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.

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