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12" Compound Miter Saw
(Model MS450)
PART NO. A05721 - 07-22-04
Copyright © 2004 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,
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1-800-463-3582).
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- Page 1 12" Compound Miter Saw (Model MS450) PART NO. A05721 - 07-22-04 Copyright © 2004 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
2. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. ALWAYS USE SAFETY Delta may cause damage to the machine or injury to the GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting user. operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety 14. -
Page 5: Additional Specific Safety Rules
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS 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 MS450 is a high capacity 12" compound miter saw designed to cut wood and non-ferrous metals. The unit can crosscut 8" x 2¼" and 7" x 3¼", miter at 45° both left and right 5¼" x 2¼", bevel at 45° left 6¼"... -
Page 8: Carton Contents
CARTON CONTENTS 1 Work Clamp 2 Extension Bars (2) 3 3mm hex wrench 4 8mm/10mm wrench 5 Thumb screw (2) 6 Miter Handle 7 Thumb Screw for Sliding Fence 8 Sliding Fence 9 Set Screw M6 x 20mm 10 Stop Block 11 Wing Screw / Nuts (3) 12 Clamp Bracket (2) 13 Dust bag... -
Page 9: Assembly
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED 3mm hex wrench (supplied) ASSEMBLY TIME ESTIMATE Assembly time for this product will be about 30 minutes to an hour. MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE UP POSITION 1. Push down slightly on the cuttinghead (B) Fig. 4 while pulling out the cuttinghead lockpin (A). - Page 10 MOVING TABLE TO THE 0° CUT-OFF POSITION 1. Loosen locking knob (A) Fig. 6 by turning counter- clockwise. Depress lever (B) and rotate table (C) to the 0° straight cut-off position, release lever (B), and tighten locking knob (A). 2. Fig. 7 illustrates the table (C) in the 0° straight cut-off position.
- Page 11 ATTACHING THE FENCE SLIDE 1. Position the sliding fence (E) Fig. 7C, on top of saw fence slide support(J). Install thumb screw (K) and set screw (L) but do not tighten at this time. 2. Slide fence (E) on fence slide support (J) Fig. 7D. Tighten set screw (L) with hex wrench (M) until it contacts the fence slide support, then loosen one turn.
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Page 12: Operation
FASTENING MACHINE TO SUPPORTING SURFACE Before operating your compound miter saw, firmly mount it to a workbench or other supporting surface. Four holes, (A) 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”... -
Page 13: Rotating Table For Miter Cutting
ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING 1. The compound miter saw will cut any angle from a straight 0 cut to 47 right and left. Turn locking knob ° ° (A) Fig. 12 counterclockwise, depress lock lever (B), and rotate table to desired position. 2. - Page 14 ADJUSTING FENCE 90° TO BLADE IMPORTANT: BEFORE MAKING THIS ADJUSTMENT, SET THE BLADE AT 0° TO THE TABLE. SEE SECTION “ADJUSTING 0° AND 45° BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS.” DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 2. Rotate the movable table so that the blade is 90° to the fence and the positive stop is set for 0°.
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Page 15: Tilting Cuttinghead For Bevel Cutting
TILTING CUTTINGHEAD FOR BEVEL CUTTING IMPORTANT: MOVE THE SLIDING FENCE TO THE LEFT TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE BLADE AND GUARD. THE DEGREES OF TILT DETERMINES HOW FAR TO MOVE THE SLIDING FENCE. REFER TO THE SECTION “ADJUSTING SLIDING FENCE.” DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. - Page 16 ADJUSTING 0° AND 45° BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 2. Adjust saw so that both bevel and miter pointers are set at 0°. 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 17 ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF CUTTINGHEAD RETURN SPRING The tension of the cuttinghead return spring has been adjusted at the factory in order that the cuttinghead returns to the up position after a cut has been made. To adjust the spring tension, turn adjusting screw (A) Fig. 28, clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the spring tension.
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Page 18: Auxiliary Wood Fence
ADJUSTING EXTENSION WINGS AND STOP BLOCK The stop block can be used for cuting off several pieces to the same length. The edge of the workpiece (A) Fig. 30B should rest against the stop block as shown. To adjust the stop block to the proper measurement, loosen the wing screw (B) Fig. -
Page 19: Cutting Aluminum
fence (A) and (B) Fig. 31. This auxiliary fence is constructed of straight wood approximately 1/2” thick by 3” high by 16 inches long as shown at (B); and 1/2” thick CORRECT by 5” high by 17” long (A) Fig. 31. NOTE: The auxiliary fence (A) is used only with the saw blade in the 0°... -
Page 20: Cutting Crown Moulding
NOTE: The above instructions are assuming the angle between the walls is 90°. If you need help cutting crown moulding for walls set at angles other than 90°, see the instruction sheet “CUTTING CROWN MOULDING” on Delta Machinery site www.deltamachinery.com. -
Page 21: 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. DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP... -
Page 22: Service
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 ®...
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