Delta 36-250 Adjusting Downward Travel SAW Blade, Locking Cuttinghead Guide Rods, Tool Storage

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ADJUSTING DOWNWARD TRAVEL

OF SAW BLADE

The downward travel of the saw blade was adjusted at the factory to prevent the saw blade from contacting any metal surfaces of the machine. When an adjustment becomes necessary to limit the downward travel of the saw blade, proceed as follows: Loosen wing nut (E) Fig. 50, and make adjustment by turning adjusting screw (F). Tighten wing nut (E) after adjustment is completed. (for operations such as dado cutting see section of manual on “DADO CUTTING”)

LOCKING CUTTINGHEAD GUIDE RODS

The cuttinghead guide rods (G) Fig. 50, can be locked in place in order to use the saw as a conventional miter saw (using the saw as a chop saw instead of a sliding saw) by tightening lock knob (H). When using the saw as a chop saw, the cuttinghead should be all the way to the rear position before locking in place.

ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN

GUIDE RODS AND TABLE ASSEMBLY

To adjust the sliding fit between guide rods (G) Fig. 50, and table assembly (J), remove lock knob

(H)and loosen locknut (K). With wrenches provided, hold locknut (K) while turning adjusting nut

(L)clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the sliding action of the guide rods (G). This adjustment should not be too tight that it restricts the sliding movement of the rods or too loose that it affects the accuracy of the saw cut. When correct adjustment is made, hold adjusting nut (L) and tighten locknut (K) with wrenches provided. Replace lock knob (H). Periodically lubricate guide rods (G) using a light oil or spray lubricant to keep the guide rods (G) sliding smoothly.

TOOL STORAGE

Clips are supplied in the left side of saw table extension which provides a convenient storage area for the three wrenches (A) Fig. 51. These wrenches are used for various adjustments to the compound slide saw. NOTE: Storage area is located on the right hand side on Model 36-250.

A

Fig. 51

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Contents Sidekick Compound Slide Saw Safety Rules Always Wear EYE ProtectionAdditional Safety Rules for Compound Slide Saws Motor Specifications Connecting Tool to Power SourcePower Connections Grounding InstructionsUnpacking and Cleaning Extension CordsOperating Instructions Assembly Bench Model Stand ModelPage Moving Cuttinghead to the Rear Position For models 36-240Raising Cuttinghead Assembling Dust Elbow and Dust BAGMoving Table to the 90 Degree CUT-OFF Position Assembling Work ClampStarting Stopping Machine Operating Controls and AdjustmentsLocking Switch OFF Position Rotating Table for Miter CuttingAdjusting Clamping Action Table Locking Mechanism Adjusting Sliding FIT Between Movable Table and Base Adjusting Fence Degrees to BladeTable Hazard Area Work Clamp Operation Tilting Cuttinghead for Bevel CuttingAdjusting Sliding FIT Between Trunnion and Bevel Bracket Adjusting 90 and 45 Degree Bevel Positive Stops Adjusting Blade Guard Adjusting Tension of Cuttinghead Return SpringAdjusting Sliding FIT Between Upper ARM and Trunnion Locking Cuttinghead Guide Rods Adjusting Downward Travel SAW BladeAdjusting Sliding FIT Between Guide Rods and Table Assembly Tool StorageAdjusting Table Extensions Auxiliary Fences Using Auxiliary Fence AS a Stock StopFolding Stand For Transportation Removing SAW from Stand Page Fastening the SAW to a Workbench For ALL ModelsUsing the SAW on SAW Horses Using SAW with 2 X 4 ExtensionsCorrect Operating Procedure for Slide Cutting OperationReplacing SAW On Stand Page Using the Work Clamp and Stock Stop Using SAW AS Chop SAWDado Cutting Cutting Crown Moulding Maintenance Changing the BladeBrush Inspection and Replacement Accessories PARTS, Service or Warranty AssistancePage Canadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers