Delta 36-240 - Manual

6 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 CAUTION: DO NOT LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE OPERATING HANDLE. BENCH MODEL STAND MODEL A A Fig. 4 Fig. 5 SETTING UP STAND (For Model 36-250 Only) 1. Tilt the machine on its right side and unfold right leg (A) as shown in Fig. 5. 2. Lift up and unfold left leg (B) Fig. 6, and lock in place...

11 OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 28 Fig. 29 Fig. 30 STARTING ANDSTOPPING MACHINE To start the machine, compress switch trigger (A) Fig.28. To stop the machine, release the switch trigger. This tool is equipped with an automatic electric bladebrake. As soon as the switch trigger (A) Fig. 28...

12 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 31.6...

13 Fig. 34 Fig. 35 Fig. 36 Fig. 37 ADJUSTING SLIDING FITBETWEEN MOVABLETABLE AND BASE When it becomes necessary to adjust the sliding fitbetween the movable table and the base proceed asfollows: Turn nut (A) Fig. 34, clockwise to increase orcounterclockwise to decrease the sliding fit. Thisadjustmen...

14 Fig. 38 Fig. 39 Fig. 40 Fig. 41 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 slidingclamp body (E) up or down. After height of clamp (A)is adjusted, tighten lock knob (...

19 Fig. 52 Fig. 53 ADJUSTING TABLEEXTENSIONS ANDAUXILIARY 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 supportextra long workpieces. To move the table extensions,loosen the two lock screws (B), pull out table exten...

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) If desired, your 10 ″ compound slide saw can be removed from the stan...

23 Fig. 66 10. If using the saw on a workbench (See Fig. 68) or onsaw horses (See Fig. 70), re-assemble the two tableextensions, one of which is shown at (J) Fig. 66, thatwere removed in STEP 6 . If you are using the saw on 2 x 4 wooden extensions (See Fig. 71), push in the fourtable extension rods,...

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 themounting feet are designed to fit conveniently on saw horses. FOR MODEL 36-250 ONLY: Please note the table extensions and auxiliary fences (A) Fig. 70, can be used whe...

25 Fig. 72 REPLACING SAWON STAND (FOR MODEL 36-250 ONLY) When assembling the stand to the saw, reverse theinstructions 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 hingescrew (B) MUST BE 8 ″″ and the distance bet...

27 Fig. 79 Fig. 80 Fig. 81 Fig. 82 USING THE WORK CLAMPAND STOCK STOP Figures 79 and 80 illustrate a compound miter/bevel cutbeing made using the work clamp (A), which is used tofirmly hold the work against the table, and the auxiliaryfence (B), which has been adjusted to be used as astock stop. IMP...

29 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 BLADESWITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT GUARD. USE ONLY BLADESRATED FOR OPERATION OF AT LEAST 5000 RPM WITH 5...

30 Fig. 90 Fig. 91 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 usefor a new machine or after a new set of brushes has been installed. After the first check, ...

31 Delta Building Trades and Home Shop Machinery Two Year Limited Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessorywhich in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer return...