Delta 36-585 - Manual

6 Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’splug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of t...

7 CARTON CONTENTS Fig. 2 Remove the miter saw and all loose items from the carton. Lifting the miter saw by the switch handle can cause misalignment. Always lift the machine bythe base or the carrying handle (4) Fig. 2). 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Miter Saw 2. Work Clamp 3. Dust Bag 4. Rear Support/Stabilizer&a...

8 DUST BAG Depress the dust bag spring clips (A) Fig. 6, and secure the dust bag (B) between the ridges of the spout (C). Fig. 6 WORK CLAMP Two holes (A) and (B) Fig. 7 are provided in the base of the miter saw for attaching the work clamp. Place the shaft ofthe work clamp in either hole (A) or (B) ...

9 OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS HAZARD ZONE The area inside the two red lines (A) Fig. 9 on the table is designated as a“Hazard Zone”. NEVER place yourhands inside this area while themachine is running. Fig. 9 STARTING AND STOPPING MITER SAW To start the miter saw, depress the switch trigger (A...

10 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Fig. 17 ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING Your miter saw will cut any angle from 90° to 47°, right and left. Pull out on the lock handle (A) Fig. 14. Turn the lockhandle one or two turns counter-clockwise, depress the index lever (B), and move the table to the desired angle...

11 Fig. 18 Fig. 19 ADJUSTING 90° AND 45° DEGREE BEVEL STOPS DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Lock the machine in the “down” position. 2. Place one end of a square (A) Fig. 18 on the table and the other end against the blade. Verify that the blade is 90°to the table (Fig. 18). 3. To adjust, p...

13 Fig. 27 ADJUSTING TENSION OF CUTTINGHEAD RETURN SPRING The tension of the cuttinghead return spring was set atthe factory to return to the “up” position. If necessary, toadjust: Loosen the nut (A) Fig. 27 and turn the screw (B)(clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decreasethe spring tensi...

14 Holes are provided in the fence to attach an auxiliary fence. This auxiliary fence is constructed of straight woodapproximately 1/2" thick by 3" high by 20" long. Use the auxiliary fence (A) ONLY with the saw blade in the 0° bevel position (90° to the table). Remove the auxiliary fenc...

16 CUTTING CROWN MOULDING One of the many features of a compound miter saw isthe ease of cutting crown molding. NOTE: The following procedure for inside or outside crown molding corners is the same with theexception that the bevel position will always be at30° and the miter position will be 35-1/4° ...

17 STORAGE BLADE CHANGING WRENCH STORAGE You can store the blade changing wrench (A) Fig. 47 in the slot (B) behind the fence (C). Fig. 47 LOCKING CUTTINGHEAD IN THE DOWN POSITION Fig. 48 When transporting the saw, lock the cuttinghead in the down position. Lower the cuttinghead (A) Fig. 48 and push...

1. Remove the screw (A) Fig. 50 and rotate the cover (B) to the rear (Fig. 51). 2. Depress the arbor lock (A) Fig. 52 to lock the blade. 3. Use the supplied blade changing wrench (D) Fig. 53 to loosen (clockwise) the arbor screw (E). 4. Remove the arbor screw (E), the outside the blade flange (F), a...

20 PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a networkof Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations. To obtain additional information regarding your Delta quality pro...

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