Delta 36-240, 36-250 Operating Controls and Adjustments, Starting Stopping Machine

OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

STARTING AND

STOPPING MACHINE

To start the machine, compress switch trigger (A) Fig. 28. To stop the machine, release the switch trigger.

This tool is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake. As soon as the switch trigger (A) Fig. 28 is released, the electric brake is activated and stops the blade in seconds.

DANGER: A TURNING SAW BLADE CAN BE DANGER-OUS. AFTER COMPLETING CUT, RELEASE SWITCH TRIGGER (A) FIG. 28, 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 A R B O R S C R E W S H O U L D B E C H E C K E D PERIODICALLY AND TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY.

LOCKING SWITCH IN

THE “OFF” POSITION

IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position (to prevent unauthorized use) using a padlock (B), with a 3/16″ shank, as shown in Fig. 29. Padlock is available from Delta as an accessory.

A

Fig. 28

B

Fig. 29

ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING

1.Your compound slide saw will cut any angle from a straight 90 degree cut to 57 degrees to the right and

47degrees to the left. Compress table locking lever (A) Fig. 30, and move the table to the desired angle. Then release table locking lever (A).

2.IMPORTANT: Table locking lever (A) Fig. 30, must be compressed when rotating the table. When locking lever (A) is not compressed, the table is in the locked position.

B A

Fig. 30

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