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10" Compound
Power Miter Saw
(Model MS265)
PART NO. A03556 - 04-26-05
Copyright © 2005 Delta Machinery
To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 23
visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com.
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 10" Compound Power Miter Saw (Model MS265) PART NO. A03556 - 04-26-05 Copyright © 2005 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 23 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: Table Of Contents
NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the product until you have written Delta Machinery and we have advised you. -
Page 3: Safety Guidelines
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. 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. -
Page 4: General Safety Rules
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTION Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to the MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. user. Learning the machine’s application, limitations, and 14. -
Page 5: Additional Specific Safety Rules
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is 20. NEVER RECUT SMALL PIECES. assembled and installed according to the 21. NEVER LOCK THE SWITCH in the “ON” position. instructions. -
Page 6: Power Connections
POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. 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 machine’s plug. -
Page 7: Functional Description
FOREWORD Delta ShopMaster Model MS265 is a 10" Compound Power Miter Saw designed to cut wood, plastic, and aluminum. Compound angle and bevel cutting are easy and accurate. It can crosscut up to 5-5/8" x 2-3/4", miter at 45° both left and right 4"... -
Page 8: Carton Contents
CARTON CONTENTS Remove the miter saw and all loose items from the carton. Dust Bag Miter Saw Arm 5mm Hex Wrench Miter Saw Base 1/2" Blade Wrench Table Lock Handle Clamp LIFTING THE MITER SAW BY THE SWITCH HANDLE CAN CAUSE MISALIGNMENT. ALWAYS LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE BASE OR THE CARRYING HANDLE (SEE FIG. -
Page 9: Moving Cuttinghead To The Up Position
ATTACHING TABLE LOCK HANDLE Thread the table lock handle (A) Fig. 5 into the threaded hole of the arm bracket (C). ROTATING TABLE Loosen the table-lock handle one or two turns. Raise the index lever (B) Fig. 5 and rotate the table to the desired position. -
Page 10: Operation
Fig. 11 WORK CLAMP Some Delta miter saws come with a work clamp. If your machine has a work clamp, you can position it in one of two holes (B) Fig 12 in the left or right side of the base. -
Page 11: Pointer And Scale
ROTATING THE TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING Your miter saw will cut any angle from a straight 90° cut to 47° right and left. Loosen the lock handle (A) Fig. 13 one or two turns, depress the index lever (B), and move the control arm to the desired angle. TIGHTEN THE LOCK HANDLE (A). The miter saw is equipped with positive stops at the 0°, 15.5°, 22.5°, 31.62°... -
Page 12: Tilting Cuttinghead For Bevel Cutting
TILTING CUTTINGHEAD FOR BEVEL CUTTING The cuttinghead of your compound miter saw can be tilted to cut any bevel angle from a 90° straight cut off to a 45° left bevel angle. Loosen bevel lock handle (A) Fig. 17, tilt the cutting arm to the desired angle, and tighten the lock handle (A). -
Page 13: Adjusting Blade Parallel To Table Slot
ADJUSTING BLADE PARALLEL TO TABLE SLOT DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Lower the cutting arm. The saw blade (A) Fig. 21 should be parallel to the left edge (B) of the table opening. 2. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen two screws (C) Inset, and move the cutting arm until the blade is parallel with the left edge (B) of the table opening and centered in the slot. - Page 14 ADJUSTING 90° AND 45° BEVEL STOPS DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Loosen the bevel lock handle and move the cutting arm all the way to the right. Tighten the bevel lock handle. 2. Place one end of a square (A) Fig. 25 on the table and the other end against the blade. Check to see if the blade is 90°...
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Page 15: Adjusting Tension Of Cuttinghead Return Spring
ADJUSTING TENSION OF CUTTINGHEAD RETURN SPRING The tension of the cuttinghead return spring was adjusted at the factory so that the cuttinghead returns to the “up” position after a cut has been made. If it becomes neces- sary to adjust the spring tension: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. -
Page 16: General Cutting Operations
GENERAL CUTTING OPERATIONS 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 (Figs. A1 and A2). A standard 2 x 6 can be cut in the 90 degree straight cut-off position in one pass (Fig. A3). Cutting a standard 4 x 4 can be accomplished with one pass (Fig. -
Page 17: Cutting Aluminum
CUTTING ALUMINUM Aluminum extrusions used for making aluminum screens and storm windows can easily be cut with your compound 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 the blade is cutting through the smallest cross-section (Fig. -
Page 18: Cutting Crown Moulding
NOTE: The above instructions are assuming the angle between the walls is 90°. If you need help cutting crown moulding set at angles other than 90°, see the instruction sheet “CUTTING CROWN MOULDING” on the Delta Machinery web site at www.deltamachinery.com. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or call the DELTA Machinery help line at 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582). MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BLADE Use only cross-cutting saw blades. When using carbide-tipped blades, do not use blades with deep gullets as they can deflect and contact the guard. - Page 20 BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT Brush life varies. It depends on the load on the motor. Check the brushes after the first 50 hours of use for a new machine or after a new set of brushes has been installed. After the first check, examine them after about 10 hours of use until such time that replacement is necessary.
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Page 21: Accessories
SERVICE 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 22: Warranty
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 23: Español
Fax: (519) 767-4131 Fax: (604) 420-3522 Fax: (514) 336-3505 The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE • DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DELTA S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE • DELTA): Auto-Set ®...