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Delta 36-240 Instruction Manual

Sidekick 10" compound slide saw
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Sidekick
10" Compound Slide Saw
(Models 36-240 and 36-250)
Bench Model 36-240 Shown
PART NO. 902096 (014)
Copyright © 2001 Delta Machinery
To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 33
visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com.
For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance,
1-800-223-7278 (
1-800-463-3582).
please call
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  • Page 1 (Models 36-240 and 36-250) Bench Model 36-240 Shown PART NO. 902096 (014) Copyright © 2001 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 33 visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, 1-800-223-7278 ( 1-800-463-3582).

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    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 10. MAXIMUM workpiece weight limitation – 50 lbs. per table extension. 32. THE USE of attachments and accessories not recommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries. 11. NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS INSIDE the area designated as a hazard zone while the tool is being 33.

  • Page 4: Power Connections

    40. DISCONNECT tool from power source and clean the machine before leaving it. 41. IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use. 42. MAKE SURE the work area is cleaned before leaving the machine. 43.

  • Page 5: Extension Cords

    25 18 AWG 25-50 16 AWG FOREWORD 50-100 16 AWG Delta Model 36-240/250 is a 10" Sliding Compound Miter 100-150 14 AWG Saw designed to cut wood. It can cut material up to 11 " 6-10 up to 25 18 AWG 90 °...
  • Page 6 BENCH MODEL STAND MODEL Fig. 2 Fig. 3 CAUTION: DO NOT LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE OPERATING HANDLE. 1. Dust elbow 2. Work clamp 3. Bevel locking knob 4. Flat washer 5. Dust bag 6. Four mounting feet (furnished with stand models only) Fig.
  • Page 7 3. Pivot the machine so feet (D) Fig. 7, of the left leg are on the floor. NOTE: Make certain the leg hinges (C) Fig. 7, are locked in place before raising the machine to an upright position. Fig. 7 4.
  • Page 8 MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE REAR POSITION (For models 36-240 and 36-250) 1. MAKE CERTAIN THE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 2. Carefully remove cable tie (A) Fig. 12, which is holding the cuttinghead in the down position. Fig. 12 3.

  • Page 9: Assembling Dust Elbow And Dust Bag

    Fig. 17 Fig. 18 RAISING THE CUTTINGHEAD 1. While holding the cuttinghead (A) Fig. 17, down, pull out and rotate cuttinghead lock knob (B) 90 degrees until pin (C) Fig. 18, is in the horizontal position as shown. The cuttinghead can then be raised. 2.

  • Page 10: Assembling Work Clamp

    MOVING TABLE TO THE 90 DEGREE CUT-OFF POSITION 1. Compress table locking lever (A) Fig. 22, and rotate table (B) to the straight 90 degree cut-off position. Release locking lever (A). Fig. 22 2. Fig. 23, illustrates the table (B) locked in the straight 90 degree cut-off position.

  • Page 11: Rotating Table For Miter Cutting

    (B), with a 3/16″ shank, as shown in Fig. 29. Padlock is available from Fig. 29 Delta as an accessory. ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING 1. Your compound slide saw will cut any angle from a straight 90 degree cut to 57 degrees to the right and 47 degrees to the left.

  • Page 12: Adjusting Clamping Action Of Table Locking Mechanism

    Fig. 31 Fig. 32 3. The compound slide saw is equipped with spring-loaded positive stops at the 90 degree straight cut-off position and at the 15, 22.5, 31.62 and 45 degrees right and left miter positions. These spring- loaded positive stops can be felt as you are rotating the table. NOTE: The 31.62 degree right and left miter positive stops are used when cutting crown moulding as explained later in this manual.

  • Page 13: Adjusting Sliding Fit Between Movable Table And Base

    ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN MOVABLE TABLE AND BASE When it becomes necessary to adjust the sliding fit between the movable table and the base proceed as follows: Turn nut (A) Fig. 34, clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the sliding fit. This adjustment should not be too tight that it restricts the rotating movement of the table or too loose that it affects the accuracy of the saw.

  • Page 14: Work Clamp Operation

    WORK CLAMP OPERATION 1. The height of the work clamp (A) Fig. 38, can be adjusted by loosening lock knob (B) and moving post (C) up or down, or compressing lock lever (D) and sliding clamp body (E) up or down. After height of clamp (A) is adjusted, tighten lock knob (B) and/or release lock lever (D).

  • Page 15: Adjusting Sliding Fit Between Trunnion And Bevel Bracket

    Positive stops are provided to rapidly position the saw blade at 90 and 45 degrees to the table. Refer to the section of this manual titled “ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREE BEVEL STOPS.” The bevel angle of the cutting arm is determined by the position of the pointer (C) Fig.
  • Page 16 ADJUSTING 90 AND 45 DEGREE BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS 1. DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 2. Loosen bevel lock handle and move the cuttinghead all the way to the right. Then tighten bevel lock handle. 3. Using a square (A) Fig. 44, place one end of the square on the table and the other end against the blade, as shown.

  • Page 17: Adjusting Blade Guard

    Fig. 48 Fig. 49 ADJUSTING BLADE GUARD 1. The movable blade guard (A) Fig. 48, can be adjusted for proper movement as follows: Tighten nut (B) until the lower blade guard (A) moves smoothly as the cuttinghead is lowered. 2. As soon as the cuttinghead begins to lower, the lower blade guard (A) Fig. 49, should begin to move. If it does not, loosen screw (C) and rotate eccentric (D) so that the eccentric (D) is contacting the actuating arm (E) when the cuttinghead is in the top position.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Downward Travel Of Saw Blade

    ADJUSTING DOWNWARD TRAVEL OF SAW BLADE The downward travel of the saw blade was adjusted at the factory to prevent the saw blade from contacting any metal surfaces of the machine. When an adjustment becomes necessary to limit the downward travel of the saw blade, proceed as follows: Loosen wing nut (E) Fig. 50, and make adjustment by turning adjusting screw (F).
  • Page 19 ADJUSTING TABLE EXTENSIONS AND AUXILIARY FENCES (FOR MODEL 36-250 ONLY) Table extensions, one of which is shown at (A) Fig. 52, are provided on each end of the saw stand to support extra long workpieces. To move the table extensions, loosen the two lock screws (B), pull out table extension (A) to desired position and tighten lock screws (B).
  • Page 20 FOLDING STAND FOR TRANSPORTATION (FOR MODEL 36-250 ONLY) 1. Lock cuttinghead in the down and outward position. Rotate table to the 45 degree right angle position. Extension tables and fences should be pushed in toward the saw table and locked in place. 2.
  • Page 21 Fig. 59 Fig. 60 6. Fig. 59, illustrates the stand in the folded position. 7. When moving the saw from place to place, lift saw by the two extension tables (F) as shown in Fig. 60. REMOVING SAW FROM STAND (FOR MODEL 36-250 ONLY) Fig.
  • Page 22 Fig. 62 5. Slide the two nuts (G) Fig. 62, out of the channel to the right. The two nuts remaining in the front channel must be removed in the same manner. 6. Loosen two screws (H) Fig. 63, and slide table extension assembly (J) off rods (S).
  • Page 23 10. If using the saw on a workbench (See Fig. 68) or on saw horses (See Fig. 70), re-assemble the two table extensions, one of which is shown at (J) Fig. 66, that were removed in STEP 6. If you are using the saw on 2 x 4 wooden extensions (See Fig.
  • Page 24 USING THE SAW ON SAW HORSES Figs. 69 and 70, illustrate the saw placed for use on saw horses. Notches in the front and rear of the mounting feet are designed to fit conveniently on saw horses. FOR MODEL 36-250 ONLY: Please note the table extensions and auxiliary fences (A) Fig.

  • Page 25: Operation

    REPLACING SAW ON STAND (FOR MODEL 36-250 ONLY) When assembling the stand to the saw, reverse the instructions listed in the section “REMOVING SAW FROM STAND” and keep in mind that the distance between the center of screw (A) Fig. 72, and bent hinge screw (B) MUST BE 8″...
  • Page 26 3. Push down on the cuttinghead (C) Fig. 75, with the blade running, as shown. Fig. 75 4. Push the cuttinghead (C) Fig. 76, forward toward the fence, making the cut as shown. Fig. 76 5. Figure 77 illustrates the completed cut. Release the switch trigger and keep the cuttinghead in the down position until the blade (D) comes to a complete stop.

  • Page 27: Dado Cutting

    USING THE WORK CLAMP AND STOCK STOP Figures 79 and 80 illustrate a compound miter/bevel cut being made using the work clamp (A), which is used to firmly hold the work against the table, and the auxiliary fence (B), which has been adjusted to be used as a stock stop.

  • Page 28: Cutting Crown Moulding

    CUTTING CROWN MOULDING One of the unique features of your saw is the ease of cutting crown moulding. The following is an example of cutting both inside and outside corners on 52/38 degree wall angle crown moulding. NOTE: When cutting 45 degree wall angle crown moulding the following procedure for inside and outside corners is the same with the exception that the bevel position will always be...

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BLADE WARNING: USE ONLY CROSSCUT SAW BLADES. WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES, MAKE SURE THEY HAVE A ZERO DEGREE OR NEGATIVE HOOK ANGLE. DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT GUARD. USE ONLY BLADES RATED FOR OPERATION OF AT LEAST 5000 RPM WITH 5/8″...

  • Page 30: Brush Inspection And Replacement

    BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 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.

  • Page 31: Parts, Service Or Warranty Assistance

    Two Year Limited Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any 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 32 NOTES...
  • Page 33 Delta Distributor, • Authorized Service Center, or Porter-Cable Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 888-848-5175 • 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.

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