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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS 20. NEVER lock the switch in the “ON” position. USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. When using carbide tipped blades, be certain that they have a neg- 21. AFTER COMPLETING CUT, release power switch ative hook angle. Do not use blades with deep gullets. These and wait for coasting blade to stop before returning saw to can deflect and contact the guard.
CONNECTING TOOL TO POWER SOURCE POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3- prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug.
FOREWORD Delta Model 36-085 is a 10" compound, dual-bevel miter saw designed to cut wood, plastics, and aluminum. This saw can bevel cut both right and left Compound angle and bevel cutting are both easy and accurate. This saw can cross- cut up to 5-3/4"...
CARTON CONTENTS IMPORTANT: DO NOT LIFT THE MITER SAW BY THE SWITCH HANDLE. THIS ACTION CAN CAUSE MIS- ALIGNMENT. ALWAYS LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE BASE OR CARRYING HANDLE. 1 - Miter Saw 5 - Table Lock Handle 2 - Dust Bag 6 - Extension (2) 3 - Work Clamp 7 - Stock Stop...
ATTACHING STOCK STOP AND TABLE EXTENSIONS 1. Decide on which side of the saw table you want the stock stop (A) Fig. 8, and attach the stock stop (A) on the table extension (B). Fig. 8 2. Insert the ends of table extension (B) Fig. 9 into the two holes on the end of the saw base and into the two holes of retaining bracket (C).
ATTACHING DUST BAG 1. Attach the dust bag (A) Fig. 13, to the dust spout (B). Be certain that the wire ring (C) is engaged in the spout groove. Fig. 13 FASTENING MACHINE TO SUPPORTING SURFACE Before operating this tool, firmly mount it to a sturdy workbench or other supporting surface.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE To start the machine, squeeze the trigger (A) Fig. 16. To stop the machine, release the trigger. This miter saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As soon as the trigger (A) Fig. 16, is released, the electric brake will be activated and will stop the blade in seconds.
POINTER AND SCALE A pointer (B) Fig. 19 indicates the actual angle of cut. Each line on the scale (C) represents 1 degree. When the pointer is rotated from one line to the next on the scale, the angle of cut is changed by 1 degree.
Fig. 22 Fig. 23 REAR SUPPORT/CARRYING HANDLE A rear stabilizer bar (A) Fig. 22, is provided to prevent the miter saw from tipping to the rear when the cuttinghead is returned to the up position after a cut has been made. For maximum support the bar (A) should be pulled out as far as possible.
ADJUSTING THE FENCE 90 DEGREES TO THE BLADE The fence (A) Fig. 27 should be adjusted so that it is 90 degrees to the blade. To adjust: 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. First, adjust the blade so that it is parallel to the table slot.
2. Set the saw blade on the “0” degree positive miter stop. 3. Use one end of a square (A) Fig. 29 on the table and the other end against the blade. Check to see if the blade is 0 degrees to the table (Fig. 29). 4.
TYPICAL OPERATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS Before cutting, be certain that the cutting arm and table are at their correct settings and are firmly locked in place. Also, determine that the workpiece is the right size for the saw. Firmly clamp the workpiece to the table against the fence.
CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL If the workpiece is bowed, position it on the table with the bowed part up and against the fence (Fig. 39). If the material is positioned the wrong way (Fig. 40), the workpiece will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut. RIGHT WRONG Fig.
Fig. 43 Fig. 44 MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BLADE WARNING: USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING BLADES. WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES, BE CER- TAIN THAT THEY HAVE A NEGATIVE HOOK ANGLE. USE ONLY 10″ ″ DIAMETER SAW BLADES RATED FOR 6000 RPM OR HIGHER AND HAVE 5/8″ ″ DIAMETER ARBOR HOLES. 1.
Fig. 48 Fig. 47 BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT CAUTION: BEFORE INSPECTING THE BRUSHES, D I S C O N N E C T T H E T O O L F R O M T H E P O W E R SOURCE.
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ACCESSORIES A complete line of accessories is available from your Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers, www.deltamachinery.com and Delta Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier. WARNING: Since accessories other than those offered by Delta have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous.
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• PORTER-CABLE DELTA SERVICE CENTERS • (CENTROS DE SERVICIO DE PORTER-CABLE DELTA) • Parts and Repair Service for Porter-Cable Delta Power Tools are Available at These Locations • (Obtenga Refaccion de Partes o Servicio para su Herramienta en los Siguientes Centros de Porter-Cable Delta) Cleveland 44125 ARIZONA...
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