Delta 36-240, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ART NO 902096 014 Copyright 2001 Delta Machinery ESPA OL P GINA 33 To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at www deltamachinery com For Parts Service Warranty or other Assistance please...

Page 2: ...y are not safety glasses Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty These safety glasses must conform to ANSI Z87 1 requirements Note Approved glasses have Z87 printed or stamped on them...

Page 3: ...ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before starting cut 16 KEEP the motor air slots clean and free of chips 17 ALWAYS MAKE SURE all clamp handles are tight before cutting 18 BE SURE blade and bl...

Page 4: ...AN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE 1 A l l g r o u n d e d c o r d c o n n e c t e d t o o l s In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to red...

Page 5: ...n the down position until the machine is placed on a workbench or the stand model has been set in an upright position NOTICE THE MANUAL COVER PHOTO ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT PRODUCTION MODEL ALL OTHER I...

Page 6: ...6 250 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 by pushing inward on leg hinges C ASSEMBLY Fig 6 1 Dust...

Page 7: ...semblies two of which are shown at F Fig 8 6 With foot on lower brace G Fig 9 lift up table extension H so upper leg J extends out from lower leg K and protrusions L Fig 10 snap in and engage with rou...

Page 8: ...15 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 cutting...

Page 9: ...E 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...

Page 10: ...le is in the locked position 3 For proper operation and adjustment of the table refer to sections ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING ADJUSTING CLAMPING ACTION OF TABLE LOCKING MECHANISM and ADJUSTING SL...

Page 11: ...THE ARBOR SCREW THE A R B O R S C R E W S H O U L D B E C H E C K E D PERIODICALLY AND TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY LOCKING SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION IMPORTANT When the tool is not in use the switch should...

Page 12: ...iate angles ADJUSTING CLAMPING ACTION OF TABLE LOCKING MECHANISM When rotating the table the table locking lever A Fig 33 must be compressed When the locking lever A is not compressed the table should...

Page 13: ...nd the spring loaded positive stop for the 0 degree mark on the scale is engaged 3 Using a square A Fig 35 place one end of the square against the fence B and the other end against the blade as shown...

Page 14: ...kpiece F IMPORTANT When lowering clamp A make certain cam lever G is in the up position as shown 3 For final clamping of the workpiece F Fig 40 against the table move cam lever G to the rear as shown...

Page 15: ...on an indicator is provided on the bevel scale at the 33 9 degree bevel angle for cutting crown moulding Refer to the CUTTING CROWN MOULDING section of this manual When it becomes necessary to adjust...

Page 16: ...de is 90 degrees to the table Then tighten locknut B 5 When you are certain blade is 90 degrees to table loosen screw J Fig 46 and adjust pointer H to line up with the 0 degree mark on bevel scale K 6...

Page 17: ...sted at the factory in order that the cuttinghead returns to the up position after a cut has been made If it ever becomes necessary to re adjust the spring tension proceed as follows 1 Turn adjusting...

Page 18: ...ce ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN GUIDE RODS AND TABLE ASSEMBLY To adjust the sliding fit between guide rods G Fig 50 and table assembly J remove lock knob H and loosen locknut K With wrenches provided...

Page 19: ...ports just about any size of workpiece that fits into the saw An auxiliary fence C Fig 53 is provided on each table extension and should be adjusted in line with the saw fence E by loosening screw D a...

Page 20: ...hile holding legs A as shown press spring loaded detents B with your thumbs and carefully lower upper legs Tighten locking knobs G Fig 55 3 Fig 56 illustrates the left leg C lowered Lower the right le...

Page 21: ...aw horses or on 2 x 4 table extensions To remove the saw from the stand proceed as follows 1 Pull out extension tables A Fig 61 and lock in place 2 Position extension arms B on two saw horses as shown...

Page 22: ...her side of the machine in the same manner 9 When using the saw on saw horses or 2 x 4 extensions See Figures 70 and 71 assemble the mounting feet M to the channels as shown in Fig 65 and tighten scre...

Page 23: ...are shown at O Fig 66 and lock in place In this case it is not necessary to replace the table extensions J O O J FASTENING THE SAW TO A WORKBENCH FOR ALL MODELS Figs 67 and 68 illustrate the slide sa...

Page 24: ...x 4 extensions Note that notches in the front and rear of the mounting feet K are designed to fit and fastened to the top of the two 2 x 4 s P The length of the two 2 x 4 s P can vary depending on yo...

Page 25: ...TO KICK UPWARDS AND TOWARDS THE OPERATOR ALWAYS PUSH THE SAW FORWARD AWAY FROM THE OPERATOR AND TOWARDS THE FENCE WHEN SLIDE CUTTING The following steps illustrate the proper operating procedure to fo...

Page 26: ...head C Fig 76 forward toward the fence making the cut as shown 5 Figure 77 illustrates the completed cut Release the switch trigger and keep the cuttinghead in the down position until the blade D come...

Page 27: ...ocked in the rear position as shown in Fig 81 by tightening lock knob A when cutting material that is narrow enough to allow the saw blade to cut through in a chopping motion The cuttinghead B is push...

Page 28: ...he outside corner will always be on the right hand side of the blade as shown at B Fig 83 The piece of crown moulding used for the inside corner will always be on the left side of the blade as shown a...

Page 29: ...arbor from turning Remove screw E Fig 88 outside blade flange H and blade J DO NOT REMOVE INSIDE BLADE FLANGE 5 Make sure the inside surfaces of both the inside and outside blade flanges are clean and...

Page 30: ...t check examine them after about 10 hours of use until such time that replacement is necessary The brush holders A Fig 90 are located on the motor housing opposite each other Fig 91 illustrates one of...

Page 31: ...y is Delta s sole warranty and sets forth the customer s exclusive remedy with respect to defective products all other warranties express or implied whether of merchantability fitness for purpose or o...

Page 32: ...32 NOTES...

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