DeWalt 36-255 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 12" Compound Miter Saw (Model 36-255) P ART NO. 899943 - 05-31-01 Copyright © 2001 Delta Machinery ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 21 T o learn more about DEL T A MACHINER Y visit our website at: www .deltamachinery .com. For Parts, Service, W arranty or other Assistance, please call 1-800-223-7278 ( In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).[...]

2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and pr oper operating procedur es ar e not followed. As with all machinery , certain hazar ds are involved with the operation of the pr oduct. Using the machine with r espect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury . However , if normal safety precautions a[...]

3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR COMPOUND MITER SAWS 1. WARNING: USE ONL Y CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONT ACT THE GUARD. 2. WARNING: Do not operate the miter saw until it is completely assembled and installed accor ding to the instructions. 3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the opera[...]

4 4 REPLACEMENT P ARTS When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. POLARIZED PLUGS: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way . If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit[...]

UNP ACKING 1. Carefully r emove the machine fr om the carton. Retain all packing materials until you have inspected and satisfactorily operated the machine. WARNING: Do not connect the machine to the power source until you have r ead and understood this entir e instruction manual. 2. Place the machine on a firm, level surface with extra room for ha[...]

6 6 MOVING T ABLE TO THE 0 DEGREE CUT -OFF POSITION 1. Rotate locking knob (A) Fig. 6 counter -clockwise as far as it will go. Depress lever (B) and rotate table (C) to the 0 degree straight cut-of f position, r elease lever (B), and tighten locking knob (A). 2. Fig. 7 illustrates the table (C) in the 0 degree straight cut-of f position. 3. For pro[...]

7 7 4. Attach the fence slide support (E) Fig. 7D, to the extension table (B) by using the two 1 1/4” long hex head screws, 5/16” lockwashers and 5/16” flat washers (F). Bring scr ews up thr ough the two holes (G) in table extension and thread them into the two thr eaded holes (H) on bottom of fence slide support. NOTE: Do not completely tigh[...]

9. Position lock handle (M) Fig. JI, on stud and replace scr ew and spring (L) that wer e removed in STEP 7 . NOTE: Lock handle (M) is spring-loaded and can be repositioned by lifting up on handle. A TT ACHING DUST BAG Depress spring clips (A) Fig. 8, of dust bag (B) and clip dust bag (B) onto end of dust chute. F ASTENING MACHINE TO SUPPORTING SUR[...]

9 9 WARNING: A TURNING SA W BLADE CAN BE DANGEROUS. AFTER COMPLETING CUT , RELEASE SWITCH TRIGGER (A) FIG. 10, TO ACTIV A TE BLADE BRAKE. KEEP CUTTINGHEAD DOWN UNTIL BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP . WARNING: THE TORQUE DEVELOPED DURING BRAKING MA Y LOOSEN THE ARBOR SCREW . THE ARBOR SCREW SHOULD BE CHECKED PERIODICALL Y AND TIGHTENED IF NECESSAR[...]

10 10 T o adjust the sliding fit between the movable table and the base, turn nut (A) Fig. 14, clockwise to increase the sliding fit (opposite to decrease the fit). This adjustment should not be so tight that it restricts the r otating movement of the table, or so loose that it affects the accuracy of the saw . ADJUSTING FENCE 90 DEGREES TO BLADE I[...]

11 11 TIL TING CUTTINGHEAD FOR BEVEL CUTTING CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. IMPORT ANT : MOVE THE SLIDING FENCE TO THE LEFT TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE BLADE AND GUARD. THE DEGREE OF TIL T DETERMINES HOW F AR TO MOVE THE SLIDING FENCE. REFER TO THE SECTION “ADJUSTING SLIDING FENCE.” 1. The cuttinghead of your compound m[...]

ADJUSTING CHIP DEFLECTOR 1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 2. A chip deflector (A) Fig. 22, is supplied to help prevent scrap or cut-off pieces fr om entering the upper blade guar d. The chip deflector (A) should be adjusted so that it is almost touching the side of the blade by loosening screw (B), adjusting chip deflector (A) and tight[...]

13 13 ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN TRUNNION AND BEVEL BRACKET After a long period of time, it may become necessary to adjust the sliding fit between the trunnion (A) Fig. 27, and the bevel bracket (B) by tightening the adjusting nut (C), Fig. 27, located underneath the bevel lock (A), Fig. 27, and collar (B) Fig. 27. Correct adjustment pr ovides f[...]

14 14 ADJUSTING BLADE GUARD After an extended period of time the movable blade guard (A) Fig. 30, might become sloppy and move erratically when the cuttinghead is lowered. This can be easily corr ected by slightly tightening nut (B) until the lower blade guard (A) moves smoothly . TYPICAL OPERA TIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS 1. Before cutting, make certai[...]

15 15 CUTTING ALUMINUM Aluminum extrusions (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 within the capacity of the machine, position the material so the blade is cutting through the smallest cr oss-section, as shown in Fig. 3[...]

4. T o make the matching halves of the inside and outside corners, simply rotate the table to the 31-5/8 degree left miter position. NOTE: A positive stop is provided to find this angle quickly . The saw blade is already tilted to the 33-7/8 degr ee bevel position from the pr evious cut. 5. Place the crown moulding on the table with the W ALL EDGE [...]

MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BLADE WARNING: USE ONL Y CROSS-CUTTING SAW BLADES. DO NOT USE BLADES WITH DEEP GULLETS AS THEY CAN DEFLECT AND CONT ACT GUARD 1. Use only 12" diameter blades with 1" arbor holes that are rated for 4200 RPM or higher . 2. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 3. Loosen screw (A) Fig. 41, with wr ench (B) (provi[...]

KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air . Clean all plastic parts with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. CAUTION: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHILE USING COMPRESSED AIR. F AILURE TO ST ART Should your tool fail to start, check t[...]

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