Page 2 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, certainhazards are involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessenthe possibility of personal injury. How...
Page 3 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.; Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
3 3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS 1. USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. When using carbide tipped blades, be certain that they have a neg-ative hook angle. Do not use blades with deep gullets. Thesecan deflect and contact the guard. 2. DO NOT OPERATE the miter saw until it is completely ass...
Page 4 - CONNECTING TOOL TO POWER SOURCE; POWER CONNECTIONS
4 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 beprotected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong groundin...
Page 5 - EXTENSION CORDS; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; FOREWORD; UNPACKING AND CLEANING
5 Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extensioncord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cordwhich has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matchingreceptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. When using anextension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carrythe current of the tool...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; ATTACHING TABLE LOCK HANDLE; CARTON CONTENTS
6 IMPORTANT: DO NOT LIFT THE MITER SAW BY THESWITCH HANDLE. THIS ACTION CAN CAUSE MIS-ALIGNMENT. ALWAYS LIFT THE MACHINE BY THEBASE OR CARRYING HANDLE . 1 - Miter Saw 2 - Dust Bag 3 - Work Clamp 4 - Wrench Fig. 4 2 4 3 1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE TOOL TO ...
Page 7 - MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO
7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 A B B C D E ATTACHING STOCK STOPAND 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 thetable extension (B). 2. Insert the ends of table extension (B) Fig. 9 into the two holes on the end of the saw...
Page 8 - OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS; TABLE HAZARD AREA; FASTENING MACHINE TO SUPPORTING SURFACE
8 OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS TABLE HAZARD AREA WARNING: THE AREA INSIDE THE TWO RED LINES (A) FIG. 15 ON THE TABLE IS DESIGNATEDAS A HAZARD ZONE. NEVER PLACE YOURHANDS INSIDE THIS AREA WHILE OPERATINGTHE TOOL. Fig. 15 A Fig. 13 FASTENING MACHINE TO SUPPORTING SURFACE Fig. 14 ATTACHINGDUST BA...
Page 9 - STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE; LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION; ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING
9 Fig. 17 Fig. 16 STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE To start the machine, squeeze the trigger (A) Fig. 16. To stop the machine, release thetrigger. This miter saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As soon as thetrigger (A) Fig. 16, is released, the electric brake will be activated ...
Page 11 - REAR SUPPORT/CARRYING HANDLE
11 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 isreturned to the up position after a cut has been made. For maximum support the bar (A) should be pulled out as faras possible. WARNI...
Page 12 - ADJUSTING 0 AND 45 DEGREE BEVEL STOPS
12 Fig. 27 Fig. 28 ADJUSTING THE FENCE90 DEGREES TO THE BLADE The fence (A) Fig. 27 should be adjusted so that it is 90degrees 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. 3. Use a square (B) Fig. 27 with one end...
Page 14 - TYPICAL OPERATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS; AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE; CUTTING ALUMINUM; WRONG
TYPICAL OPERATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS 1. Before cutting, be certain that the cutting arm andtable are at their correct settings and are firmly locked inplace. Also, determine that the workpiece is the right sizefor the saw. 2. Firmly clamp the workpiece to the table against thefence. Fig. 35 illustra...
Page 15 - CUTTING CROWN MOLDING; CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL; RIGHT
15 Fig. 41 Fig. 42 CUTTING CROWN MOLDING One of the many features of a compound miter saw is the ease of cutting crown molding. The following is an exampleof cutting both inside and outside corners on 52/38 degree wall angle crown molding. NOTE: When cutting 45 degree wall angle crown molding, follo...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; CHANGING THE BLADE; ADJUSTING BLADE GUARD
2. Remove the screw (A) Fig. 45, and rotate the cover (B) to the rear (Fig. 46).3. Depress the arbor lock (A) Fig. 47, to keep the blade from turning.4. Use the supplied wrench (D) Fig. 48 to loosen the arbor screw (E). Turn it clockwise.5. Remove the arbor screw (E), outside blade flange (F), and s...
Page 18 - Two Year Limited Warranty; ACCESSORIES; PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE
18 Two Year Limited Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory whichin normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer returns the product pre-paid to a Delta factory serv...
Page 19 - DELTA SERVICE CENTERS; CANADIAN PORTER-CABLE
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