Delta 36-070 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
10" Power Miter Saw
(Model 36-070)
PART NO. 899880 (0012)
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SAFETY RULES
Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, there are certain
hazards involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possi-
bility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result.
Safety equipment such as guards, push sticks, hold-downs, featherboards, goggles, dust masks and hearing protection can reduce
your potential for injury. But even the best guard won’t make up for poor judgment, carelessness or inattention. Always use com-
mon sense and exercise caution in the workshop. If a procedure feels dangerous, don’t try it. Figure out an alternative procedure
that feels safer. REMEMBER: Your personal safety is your responsibility.
This machine was designed for certain applications only. Delta Machinery strongly recommends that this machine not be modified
and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to a particular applica-
tion, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.
Technical Service Manager
Delta Machinery
4825 Highway 45 North
Jackson, TN 38305
(IN CANADA: 505 SOUTHGATE DRIVE, GUELPH, ONTARIO N1H 6M7)
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL. Learn the tool’s application
and limitations as well as the specific hazards peculiar to it.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit
of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed
from tool before turning it “on”.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.
6. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use
power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain.
Keep work area well-lighted.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and
visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF – with padlocks, master
switches, or by removing starter keys.
9. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job
for which it was not designed.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves, neck-
ties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
12.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Wear safety glasses.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they
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.
13. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when
practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to
operate tool.
14. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when changing
accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of acces-
sories and attachments not recommended by Delta may cause
hazards or risk of injury to persons.
18. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging in power
cord.
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to
ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended func-
tion – check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
21. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
23. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate tool while
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
24. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER
SUPPLY while motor is being mounted, connected or re-
connected.
25. THE DUST GENERATED by certain woods and wood prod-
ucts can be injurious to your health. Always operate machinery in
well ventilated areas and provide for proper dust removal. Use
wood dust collection systems whenever possible.
26.
WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER
SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR MITER SAWS
1. USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES.
WHEN USING CARBIDE-TIPPED BLADES, MAKE
SURE THEY HAVE A NEGATIVE HOOK ANGLE. DO
NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY
CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT GUARD.
2. DO NOT OPERATE the miter saw until it is com-
pletely assembled and installed according to the instruc-
tions.
3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the oper-
ation of compound miter saws, obtain advice from your
supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.
4. DO NOT perform any operation freehand. Secure or
clamp workpiece firmly against fence.
5. KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH of saw blade. If the
workpiece you are cutting would cause your hand to be
within hazard zone of the saw blade, the workpiece
should be clamped in place before making cut.
6. BE SURE blade is sharp, runs freely and is free of
vibration.
7. ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before
starting cut.
8. KEEP motor air slots clean and free of chips.
9. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all clamp handles are tight
before cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the
positive stops.
10. BE SURE blade and flanges are clean and that arbor
screw is tightened securely.
11. USE only blade flanges specified for your saw.
12. NEVER use blades larger or smaller in diameter than
ten inches.
13. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is
running.
14. ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade
immediately.
15. NEVER use blades recommended for operation at
less than 6000 RPM.
16. DO NOT operate the saw without guards in place.
17. ALWAYS keep the lower blade guard in place and
operating properly.
18. NEVER reach around or behind saw blade.
19. MAKE SURE blade is not contacting workpiece
before switch is turned on.
20. NEVER lock the switch in the “ON” position.
21. AFTER COMPLETING CUT, release power switch
and wait for coasting blade to stop before returning saw
to raised position.
22. TURN OFF tool and wait for saw blade to stop
before moving workpiece or changing settings.
23. DO NOT remove jammed or cut-off pieces until blade
has stopped.
24. NEVER cut ferrous metals or masonry.
25. NEVER recut small pieces.
26. PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw
table for long workpieces.
27. NEVER use the miter saw in an area with flammable
liquids or gases.
28. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents
could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plastic
parts.
29. DISCONNECT power before changing blades or ser-
vicing.
30. DISCONNECT saw from power source and clean the
machine before leaving it.
31. MAKE SURE the work area is cleaned before leaving
the machine.
32. THE USE of attachments and accessories not rec-
ommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries.
33. SHOULD any part of your miter saw be missing,
damaged or fail in any way, or any electrical component
fail to perform properly, shut off switch and remove plug
from power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or
failed parts before resuming operation.
34. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe
and proper operation of this product is available from the
National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca,
IL 60143-3201, in the Accident Prevention Manual for
Industrial Operation and also in the Safety Data Sheets
provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the American
National Standard Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety
Requirements for Woodworking Machinery and the U.S.
Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
35. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.

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UNPACKING
1. Remove the miter saw and all loose items from the
carton. IMPORTANT: DO NOT LIFT THE MITER SAW
BY THE SWITCH HANDLE AS THIS MAY CAUSE MIS-
ALIGNMENT. ALWAYS LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE
BASE OR CARRYING HANDLE. Fig. 2, illustrates the
machine and all loose items after they have been
removed from the carton.
1 - Miter Saw
2 - Wrenches for changing the blade
3 - Table lock handle
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MITER SAW TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL
THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ENTIRE OWNERS
MANUAL.
MOVING CUTTERHEAD
TO THE UP POSITION
1. Push down on switch handle (A) Fig. 3, and pull out
cuttinghead lockpin (B).
2. The cuttinghead (C) can then be moved to the up
position, as shown in Fig. 4.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
1
A
2
3
B
C

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ASSEMBLING
TABLE LOCK HANDLE
1. Thread table lock handle (A) Fig. 5, into the thread-
ed hole (B) of the arm bracket.
ROTATING TABLE
TO 90 DEGREE POSITION
1. Loosen table lock handle (A) Fig. 6, one or two turns
and depress index lever (B) to release 45 degree positive
stop.
2. Rotate table to the left until index stop engages with
the 90 degree positive stop (C) Fig. 6. Then tighten table
lock handle (A).
ASSEMBLING DUST BAG
(OPTIONAL)
1. Assemble dust bag (A) Fig. 7, to the dust spout (B)
making sure the wire ring (C) is engaged with the groove
in the spout.
FASTENING MITER SAW
TO SUPPORTING SURFACE
Before operating your compound miter saw, make sure
it is firmly mounted to a sturdy workbench or other sup-
porting surface. Four holes are provided, two of which are
shown at (A) Fig. 8, for fastening the saw to a supporting
surface.
When frequently moving the saw from place to place we
suggest that the saw be mounted to a 3/4" piece of
plywood. The saw can then be easily moved from place
to place and the plywood clamped to the supporting
surface using “C” clamps.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
A
B
A
BC
A
B
C
A

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CONNECTING SAW 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 be
protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-
prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which accept the tool’s plug. Before connecting the motor to the
power line, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same charac-
teristics as indicated on the tool. All line connections should make good contact. Running on low voltage will dam-
age the motor.
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Your miter saw is wired for 110-120 volt, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the miter saw to the power
source, make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position. The motor provides a no-load speed of 5200 RPM.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Fig. 9 Fig. 10
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
CURRENT
CARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDING BLADE
IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING
MEANS
ADAPTER
2. Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on
a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150
volts: This tool is intended for use on a normal 120-volt
circuit and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in Fig. 9.
If a properly grounded outlet is not available, a temporary
adapter, shown in Fig. 10, may be used for connecting the
3-prong grounding type plug to a 2-prong receptacle. The
temporary adapter should be used only until a properly
grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from
the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground
such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever
the adapter is used, it must be held in place with a metal
screw.
NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not
permitted by the Canadian Electric Code.
WARNING: IN ALL CASES, MAKE CERTAIN THE
RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY
GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HAVE A CERTI-
FIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK THE RECEPTACLE.
1. All grounded, cord-connected tools: In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of
electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a ground-
ing plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding con-
ductor can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor
with insulation having an outer surface that is green with
or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding con-
ductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug
is necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding
conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if
the grounding instructions are not completely understood,
or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and 3-hole receptacles that accept
the tool’s plug, as shown in Fig. 9.
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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 a 3-pole
receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current of the saw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power
and overheating. Fig. 11, shows the correct gauge to
use depending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
Fig. 11
EXTENSION CORDS
RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR USE
WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOREWORD
Delta Model 36-070 is a 10" Power Miter Saw designed to cut wood. Cross cutting and miter cutting are easy and accu-
rate. It can crosscut up to 2-1/4" x 5-3/4", miter at 45 both left and right 2-1/4" x 4-1/8". It has positive miter stops at 0,
22.5, and 45 degrees both left and right, and is accurate to one half degree.

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STARTING AND STOPPING MACHINE
To start the machine, depress switch trigger (A) Fig. 12.
To stop the machine, release the switch trigger.
This miter saw is equipped with an automatic electric
blade brake. As soon as the switch trigger (A) Fig. 12, is
released, the electric brake is activated and stops the
blade in seconds.
WARNING: A TURNING SAW BLADE CAN BE
HAZARDOUS. AFTER COMPLETING CUT, RELEASE
SWITCH TRIGGER (A) FIG. 12, TO ACTIVATE BLADE
BRAKE. KEEP CUTTINGHEAD DOWN UNTIL BLADE
HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
WARNING: THE TORQUE DEVELOPED DURING
BRAKING MAY LOOSEN THE ARBOR SCREW. THE
ARBOR SCREW SHOULD BE CHECKED PERIOD-
ICALLY AND TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY.
LOCKING SWITCH IN
THE “OFF” POSITION
IMPORTANT: When the miter saw is not in use, the
switch should be locked in the “OFF” position using a
padlock (B) Fig. 13, (with 3/16" diameter shackle)
through the two holes (A )Fig. 12 in the switch plate, as
shown in (A) Fig. 12. NOTE: Padlock shown is available
as accessory Model 50-325.
ROTATING TABLE
FOR MITER CUTTING
Your miter saw will cut any angle from a straight 90
degree cut to 47 degrees right and left. Simply loosen
lock handle (A) Fig. 14, one or two turns, depress index
lever (B) and move the control arm to the desired angle.
THEN TIGHTEN LOCK HANDLE (A).
The miter saw is equipped with positive stops at the 0,
22-1/2 and 45 degree right and left positions. Simply
loosen lock handle (A) Fig. 14, and move the control arm
until the bottom of the index lever (B) engages into one
of the positive stops, four of which are shown at (C).
THEN TIGHTEN LOCK HANDLE (A). To disengage the
positive stop, depress index lever (B).
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TIGHTEN LOCK HANDLE (A)
FIG. 14, BEFORE CUTTING.
POINTER AND SCALE
A pointer (A) Fig. 15, is supplied which indicates the
actual angle of cut. Each line on the scale (B) represents
1/2 degree. In effect, when the pointer is moved from one
line to the next on the scale, the angle of cut is changed
by 1/2 degree.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
A
B
B
A
C
B
A

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Fig. 16
LOCKING CUTTINGHEAD
IN THE DOWN POSITION
When transporting the miter saw, the cuttinghead
should always be locked in the down position. This can
be accomplished by lowering the cuttinghead (A) Fig.
16, and pushing pin (B) until other end of pin (B) engages
with hole in cutting arm. IMPORTANT: NEVER CARRY
THE MITER SAW BY THE SWITCH HANDLE OR
TABLE CONTROL HANDLE AS THIS MAY CAUSE
MISALIGNMENT. ALWAYS LIFT THE MACHINE BY
THE BASE OR CARRYING HANDLE.
REAR SUPPORT/
CARRYING HANDLE
A rear support bar (A) Fig. 17, is provided to prevent the
miter saw from tipping to the rear when the cuttinghead
is returned to the up position after a cut has been made.
For maximum support the bar (A) should be pulled out
as far as possible.
The support bar (A) also acts as a carrying handle, as
shown in Fig. 18, when transporting the saw.
ADJUSTING DOWNWARD
TRAVEL OF SAW BLADE
The downward travel of the saw blade can be limited to
prevent the saw blade from contacting any metal sur-
faces of the machine.
Before adjusting downward travel, DISCONNECT THE
MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE and lower the
blade as far as possible. Rotate the blade by hand to
make certain the teeth do not contact any metal sur-
faces.This adjustment is made by loosening lock nut (A)
Fig. 19, and turning the adjusting screw (B) in or out until
the blade lowers to the desired position. Then tighten
lock nut (A).
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
ADJUSTMENTS
A
B
A
AB

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ADJUSTING BLADE PARALLEL
TO TABLE OPENING
1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER
SOURCE.
2. Lower the cuttinghead and check to see if the saw
blade (A) Fig. 20, is parallel to the left edge (B) of the
table opening.
3. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen two screws,
one of which is shown at (C) Fig. 20, and move the cut-
tinghead until the blade (A) is parallel with the left edge
(B) of the table opening. Then tighten two screws (C).
ADJUSTING FENCE 90 DEGREES
TO BLADE
If the fence (A) Fig. 21, is ever removed from the saw it
should be adjusted so it is 90 degrees to the blade when
it is replaced, as follows:
1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER
SOURCE.
2. This adjustment should be made only after the blade
has been adjusted parallel to table opening, as previ-
ously explained.
3. Using a square (B) Fig. 21, place one end of the
square against the fence (A) and the other end against
the slot in the table as shown.
4. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the two screws
(C) Fig. 22, and adjust fence 90 degrees to the table
opening. Then tighten the two screws (C).
ADJUSTING POINTER
If it becomes necessary to adjust the pointer (A) Fig. 23,
simply loosen screw (B), adjust the pointer accordingly
and tighten screw (B).
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
A
A
A
AB
CC
C
B
B

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1. An ideal accessory for use with your miter saw is the
36-221 Work Clamp, shown at (A) Fig. 24.
2. Two holes (B) Fig. 25, are provided in the base of the
miter saw enabling you to use the clamp (A) on either the
right or left hand side of the saw blade.
WARNING: Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
If the workpiece you are cutting would cause your
hand to be within 4 inches of the saw blade, the
workpiece should be clamped in place before mak-
ing cut.
Fig. 24
Fig. 25
TYPICAL OPERATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS
1. Before cutting, make certain the table is set at the correct angle and firmly locked in place.
2. Before cutting, determine that the workpiece is the right size for the saw.
3. Place the workpiece on the table and hold it firmly against the fence.
4. For best results cut at a slow, even cutting rate.
5. If the workpiece you are cutting causes your hand to be within 4 inches of the saw blade, the workpiece must be
clamped to the fence before cutting.
6. Never attempt any freehand cutting (wood that is not held firmly against the fence and table).
USING ACCESSORY 36-221 WORK CLAMP
A
A
B

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1. Your miter saw has the capacity to cut standard 2 x
4’s laying flat or on edge, at the 45 degree right and left
miter angles as shown in Figs. 26 and 27.
2. A standard 2 x 6 can easily be cut in the 90 degree
straight cut-off position in one pass, as shown in Fig. 28.
3. Cutting a standard 4 x 4 is easily accomplished with
your miter saw in one pass, as shown in Fig. 29.
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
Fig. 28
Fig. 29
GENERAL CUTTING OPERATIONS

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4. Cutting various sizes of plastic pipe is an easy job
with the miter saw, as shown in Fig. 30.
CUTTING ALUMINUM
Aluminum extrusions such as used for making aluminum
screens and storm windows can easily be cut with your
miter saw. When cutting aluminum extrusions, or other
sections that can be cut with a saw blade and are with-
in the capacity of the machine, position the material so
the blade is cutting through the smallest cross-section,
as shown in Fig. 31. The wrong way to cut aluminum
angles is illustrated in Fig. 32. Be sure to apply a stick
wax (similar to Johnson’s stick wax #140) to the blade
before cutting any aluminum stock. This stick wax is
available at most industrial mill supply houses. The stick
wax provides proper lubrication and keeps chips from
adhering to the blade. NEVER APPLY A LUBRICANT
TO THE BLADE WHILE THE MACHINE IS RUNNING.
CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL
When cutting flat pieces, first check to see if the mater-
ial is bowed. If it is, make sure the material is positioned
on the table as shown in Fig. 33.
If the material is positioned the wrong way, as shown in
Fig. 34, the workpiece will pinch the blade near the com-
pletion of the cut.
Fig. 31
Fig. 32
Fig. 30
Fig. 33
Fig. 34

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1. There are several methods that can be used to cut
crown mouldings on the miter saw. The method shown
in Fig. 35, illustrates the contact surfaces (the surfaces
that contact the wall and ceiling) of the crown moulding
held firmly against the fence and table of the miter saw.
This method is acceptable when making a small number
of cuts but would not be practical for a production appli-
cation as it may be difficult to firmly hold the work in this
position. Also, this method means that the crown
moulding must be positioned on the table in the upside
down position.
2. When a large number of repetitive cuts of crown
moulding are required we suggest the use of filler
blocks, as shown in Fig. 36 through Fig. 39. The majori-
ty of crown mouldings have contact surfaces at 52 and
38 degrees to the rear surface of the moulding and these
angles must be utilized when jointing the face of the filler
block. For crown mouldings with different angles, appro-
priate filler blocks can be produced.
3. Fig. 36 and Fig. 37, illustrate the filler block fastened
to the miter saw fence with the face of the filler block
extending outward from the top of the fence and down
to the surface of the table. When the filler block is posi-
tioned in this manner, the crown moulding must be posi-
tioned on the table in the upside down position. This
means that the surface of moulding that contacts the
ceiling is against the table.
Fig. 35
Fig. 37
Fig. 38
Fig. 39
Fig. 36
4. Fig. 38 and Fig. 39, illustrate the filler block fastened
to the miter saw fence with the face of the filler block
extending inward toward the fence from the top to the
bottom. When the filler block is positioned in this man-
ner, the crown moulding is placed on the table in the
same position as it would be when nailed between the
ceiling and wall.
CUTTING CROWN MOULDINGS
FILLER BLOCK FOR CROWN MOULDING IF JOINT IS TO HAVE MITERED
CORNER FIT OR COPE CUT
FILLER BLOCK FOR CROWN MOULDING IF JOINT IS TO HAVE MITERED
CORNER FIT OR COPE CUT

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5. Fasten the filler blocks to the fence using wood
screws (A) through the two holes provided on each
fence half, as shown in Fig. 40. This enables you to eas-
ily remove the filler blocks when not in use and quickly
reassemble them to the fence when needed.
Fig. 42
Fig. 40
Fig. 41
6. Fig. 41, illustrates the miter saw arm in the 45 degree right miter position and the filler blocks fastened to the fence
so that the moulding will be in the same position as it would be when nailed between the ceiling and wall.
When making this cut the moulding (B) on the left of the saw blade will be for an outside corner and the moulding (C)
on the right of the saw blade will be for an inside corner.
To cut the mating pieces for mouldings (B) and (C) Fig. 41, simply rotate the miter saw arm to the 45 degree left miter
position and make the cut, as shown in Fig. 42. In this case the moulding (D) on the left of the saw blade will be for an
inside corner and the moulding (E) on the right of the saw blade will be for an outside corner.
A
A
C
E
BD

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CHANGING THE BLADE
WARNING: USE ONLY CROSS-CUTTING SAW
BLADES. WHEN USING CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES,
MAKE SURE THEY HAVE A NEGATIVE HOOK ANGLE.
DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS
THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONTACT THE GUARD.
USE ONLY 10" DIAMETER SAW BLADES WHICH ARE
RATED FOR 6000 RPM OR HIGHER AND HAVE 5/8"
DIAMETER ARBOR HOLES.
1. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE
POWER SOURCE.
2. Loosen screw (A) Fig. 43, and rotate cover (B) to the
rear as shown in Fig. 44.
3. To remove the saw blade, insert hex wrench (C)
Fig. 45, into the hex hole located on the rear end of the
arbor shaft, to keep the shaft from turning.
4. Using wrench (D) Fig. 46, loosen arbor screw (E) by
turning it clockwise
5. Remove arbor screw (E) Fig. 46, outside blade
flange (F) and saw blade (G) from saw arbor.
6. Assemble new saw blade MAKING CERTAIN TEETH
OF SAW BLADE ARE POINTING DOWN AT THE FRONT
and re-assemble outside blade flange (F) Fig. 46, and
arbor screw (E) by turning it counterclockwise using
wrench (D) Fig. 46. At the same time use hex wrench (C)
Fig. 45, to keep the arbor from turning.
7. Replace screw and cover that was rotated to the
rear in STEP 2.
WARNING: REMOVE WRENCHES (C) FIG. 45,
AND (D) FIG. 46, BEFORE TURNING ON THE POWER.
Fig. 43
Fig. 44
Fig. 45
Fig. 46
MAINTENANCE
A
B
B
C
E
F
G
D

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BRUSH INSPECTION
AND REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: BEFORE INSPECTING THE BRUSHES,
DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER
SOURCE.
Brush life varies. It depends on the load on the motor.
Check the brushes after the first 50 hours of use for a
new machine or after a new set of brushes has been
installed. After the first check, examine them after about
10 hours of use until such time that replacement is nec-
essary. To inspect the brushes, proceed as follows:
1. Remove three screws (A) Fig. 47, and remove motor
cover (B).
2. The brushes are located in the two holders (C) Fig.
48. Remove spade type terminal connector (D) and pull
out brush holders (C).
3. Fig. 49, illustrates one of the brushes (E) removed
from the holder (C). When the carbon on either brush (E)
is worn to 3/16" in length or if either spring (F) or shunt
wire is burned or damaged in any way, replace both
brushes. If the brushes are found serviceable after
removing, reinstall them in the same position as
removed.
Fig. 48
Fig. 49
Fig. 47
Fig. 50
TABLE HAZARD AREA
WARNING: THE AREA INSIDE THE TWO RED LINES (A) FIG. 50, ON THE TABLE IS DESIGNATED AS A HAZ-
ARD ZONE. NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS INSIDE THIS AREA WHILE THE TOOL IS BEING OPERATED.
A
B
CC
DD
E
F
C
A
A

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