Delta TwinLaser 36-255L Instruction Manual

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Reviewed 2019
Delta 12” Compound Miter Saw
Description
Compound Miter Saw – Model 36-255L
Size / Horse power
12” Blade / 5000 RPM
Power source
120 volts through plugged power cord
Uses
Cutting wood and non-ferrous metals
Safety Precautions
Hazards
Severe cuts, potential for amputation
Flying debris (potential eye and face damage)
Electrical shock
Entanglement of hair, jewelry, or clothing
Material kickback
Training
Shop Safety Fundamentals
Site Specific Training
Protective Equipment
Safety Glasses
Hearing Protection
Tie back long hair
Avoid loose fitting clothing
Remove rings, watches, bracelets, and other such jewelry
Operation
Startup
1. Put on PPE listed above
2. Ensure work area is clean and free of obstacles
3. Ensure all guards are present and function properly
4. Make necessary adjustments for safe operation
5. Inspect tool for damage or obstructions to operation
6. Set miter angle by rotating the lock knob counterclockwise and lifting up on
the miter lock lever, rotate saw table to desired angle. Lock miter angle position
by pushing down on the miter lock lever and turning the lock knob clockwise
7. Turn on saw by depressing the power switch (A) located in the handle
8. Slowly bring the blade down to the material being cut, avoid feeding the blade too
quickly
9. Keep hands clear of spinning blade
Shutdown
1. Disengage power switch
2. Return saw to upright position and allow blade to stop rotating. Blade brake should
stop the blade in 5 seconds
3. Remove work piece
4. Lower arm and lock blade in the down position, using the lock down pin
Note: The hole in the trigger is provide for a 3/16” diameter padlock (B) to be inserted
to lock the saw in the OFF position

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Blade Change – Performed by Authorized Personnel Only
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
2. Loosen screw (A) with wrench (B)
3. Rotate arbor cover (C) and lower guard (D) to the rear, exposing arbor screw (E)
4. Remove arbor screw (E) by turning the screw clockwise with the wrench, while at the same time,
pressing in on the arbor lock (F) to keep the arbor from turning. Remove the outside blade flange (G)
and saw blade (H)
5. Install the new saw blade, MAKING CERTAIN THE TEETH OF THE SAW BLADE ARE POINTING
DOWN AT THE FRONT, and install the outside blade flange (G)
6. Check to see that the flats on the outside blade flange are engage with the flats on the arbor shaft
7. Thread the arbor screw (E) into the saw arbor by turning the screw counterclockwise as far as possible
by hand. Then tighten arbor screw with wrench while at the same time pressing in on the arbor lock
8. Rotate arbor cover (C) and lower guard (D) to the front and tighten screw (A)
Tilting Blade for Bevel Cut
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
2. Loosen the bevel lock handle (A)
3. Tilt the cutting head (B) to the desired angle, and tighten the bevel lock
handle (A)
4. Positive stops are provided at 45⁰and 90⁰
5. A marked indicator (M) is provided on the bevel scale for cutting crown
moulding
Adjusting the Sliding Fence
1. Loosen the lock handle (B)
2. Slide the fence to the desired position
3. Tighten lock handle to secure fence
Maintenance
Storage
Care
Only use blades that are 12” in diameter with a 1” arbor hole and are rated for
4000RPM. Use a brush or compressed air to clean the saw
Accessories
•Wrench
•Dust Bag