Delta 36-412 instruction manual Adjusting Lower Blade Guard, Typical Operations and Helpful Hints

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BC

D

Fig. 35

ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUARD

AC

BD

Fig. 36

The 36-412 incorporates an moveable lower blade guard (C) Fig. 36, and it also has a secondary blade guard (B) to cover the rear section of the blade. After an extended period of use, the moveable lower blade guard (C) Fig. 36 may not operate smoothly when the cuttinghead is lowered. This can be corrected by adjusting nut (D) until the lower blade guard (C) moves freely.

OVERTIGHTENING THE NUT COULD IMPAIR GUARD MOVEMENT.

NOTE: This unit has been designed with an articulating rear guard. Before contacting the workpiece, the rear guard will rotate upward to expose more of the blade as the cuttinghead is lowered.

DO NOT REMOVE ANY OF THE BLADE GUARDS. MAKE SURE THAT ALL GUARDS ARE IN PLACE AND FUNCTIONING PROPERLY BEFORE OPERATING THE SAW. MAKE SURE THAT THE FENCES ARE CLEAR OF THE GUARD AND BLADE BEFORE OPERATING THE SAW.

MACHINE USE

TYPICAL OPERATIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS

Keep your hands out of the hazard zone while operating the saw. If the size of the workpiece would cause your hand to be inside the table hazard zone (see section “TABLE HAZARD ZONE” SEE FIG. 21), use a clamp to secure the workpiece.

1.Before cutting, make certain that the cutting arm and table area are at their correct settings 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 or clamp it firmly against the fence.

4.For best results, cut at a slow, even cutting rate.

5.Never attempt freehand cutting (cutting a workpiece that is not held firmly against the fence and table).

AB

A

Fig. 37

Fig. 38

AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE

When performing multiple or repetitive cut-off operations that result in small cut-off pieces (one inch or less), the saw blade can catch the cut-off pieces and project them out of the machine or into the blade guard and housing, possibly causing damage and/or injury. In order to limit the possibility of personal injury or blade guard damage, mount an auxiliary wood fence to your saw.

Holes are provided in the fence to attach an auxiliary fence (A) and (B) (Fig. 37). This auxiliary fence is constructed of straight wood approximately 1/2” thick. Both sides A and B should be approximately 5.25" high by 11.5 inches long.

NOTE: The auxiliary fence (A) is used only with the saw blade in the 0° bevel position (90°) to the table. The auxiliary fence must be removed for all bevel cuts (blade tilted).

MAKE SURE THAT THE FENCES ARE CLEAR OF THE GUARD AND BLADE BEFORE OPERATING SAW.

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Contents Dual-Bevel Compound Miter Saw Important Safety Instructions Table of ContentsCalifornia Proposition Safety Guidelines DefinitionsGeneral Safety Rules Failure to Follow These Rules MAY Result in Serious InjuryStay ALERT, Watch What YOU are Doing Additional Safety Rules for Miter Saws Power Connections Functional Description Moving Cuttinghead to the UP Position AssemblyDisconnect the Machine from Power Source Attaching Dust BAGMoving Table to the 0 CUT-OFF Position Fence OperationED E Starting and Stopping Machine Locking Switch in the OFF PositionOperations Fastening Machine to Supporting SurfaceAdjusting Sliding FIT Between Movable Table and Base Adjusting Fence 90 to BladeRotating Table for Miter Cutting Disconnect Machine from Power Source Table Hazard ZoneTilting Cuttinghead for Bevel Cutting Adjusting 0, 33.9, and 45 Bevel Positive Stops Disconnect the Machine from the Power SourceSelecting 0, 33.9AND 45 Bevel Positive Stops Adjusting Sliding FIT Between Cuttinghead ARM and Trunnion Adjusting the Bevel LockAdjusting Sliding FIT Between Trunnion and Bevel Bracket Adjusting the Tension of Cuttinghead Return SpringAdjusting Lower Blade Guard Typical Operations and Helpful HintsAuxiliary Wood Fence Constructing Work Support Extensions Auxiliary Fence SpacerCutting Aluminum Cutting Bowed MaterialCutting Crown Moulding Using BUILT-IN Stops Cutting Crown Moulding Flat Position Wear Ansi Z87.1 Safety Glasses While Using Compressed AIR Troubleshooting MaintenanceDo not remove the rear guard J Fig Changing the BladeService AccessoriesBrush Inspection and Replacement Two Year Limited New Product Warranty WarrantyMichigan Canadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers
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