Delta 36-240, Instruction Manual

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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). Tighten wing nut (E) after adjustment is completed.
(for operations such as dado cutting see section of manual on 

“DADO CUTTING”

)

LOCKING CUTTINGHEAD GUIDE RODS

The cuttinghead guide rods (G) Fig. 50, can be locked in place in order to use the saw as a
conventional miter saw (using the saw as a chop saw instead of a sliding saw) by tightening lock
knob (H). When using the saw as a chop saw, the cuttinghead should be all the way to the rear
position before locking in place.

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, hold locknut (K) while turning adjusting nut
(L) clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the sliding action of the guide rods (G).
This adjustment should not be too tight that it restricts the sliding movement of the rods or too
loose that it affects the accuracy of the saw cut. When correct adjustment is made, hold adjusting
nut (L) and tighten locknut (K) with wrenches provided. Replace lock knob (H). Periodically lubricate
guide rods (G) using a light oil or spray lubricant to keep the guide rods (G) sliding smoothly.

Fig. 51

TOOL STORAGE

Clips are supplied in the left side of saw table extension
which provides a convenient storage area for the three
wrenches (A) Fig. 51. These wrenches are used for
various adjustments to the compound slide saw. 

NOTE:

Storage area is located on the right hand side on Model
36-250.

A