DeWalt 36-255 instruction manual Assembly

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UNPACKING

1.Carefully remove the machine from 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 read and understood this entire instruction manual.

2.Place the machine on a firm, level surface with extra room for handling and proper support of the workpiece.

3.Familiarize yourself with all features and controls explained in this manual.

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4.The machine is shipped with the cuttinghead locked in the down position and the table rotated to 45 degrees left, Fig. 2. To release the head and move it to the operating position, see “MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE UP POSITION” and “MOVING THE TABLE TO THE 90 DEGREE CUT-OFF POSITION” in this section.

5.Unassembled items are shown in Fig. 3 for identification and use in assembling the saw.

1Extension table

2Fence slide

3Fence slide support

4Dust bag

5Arbor and fence wrench

6¼" wrench

7Open end wrench

8Lock handle for slide fence

9¼" flat washer

10¼" lock washer

11¼ - 18 x 1 1/4" long hex head screw (2)

12¼ - 18 x 3/4" long hex head screws (2)

ASSEMBLY

Fig. 2

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13

7 8

10

6

5

12

119

Fig. 3

B

A

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MITER SAW TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ENTIRE OWNER’S MANUAL.

MOVING CUTTINGHEAD TO THE UP POSITION

1.Pull out cuttinghead lockpin (A) Fig. 4, and move the cuttinghead (B) to the up position.

2.Fig. 5, illustrates the lockpin (A) pulled out and the cuttinghead (B) in the up position.

Fig. 4

B

A

Fig. 5

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Contents Compound Miter Saw General Safety Rules Attempt to Repair Power Cord Additional Safety Rules for Compound Miter SawsPower Connections Replacement PartsMotor Extension Cord SelectionAssembly Attaching Extension Table and Fence Slide Moving Table to the 0 Degree CUT-OFF PositionPage Starting and Stopping Machine Attaching Dust BAGFastening Machine to Supporting Surface Rotating Table for Miter Cutting Locking Switch in the OFF PositionAdjusting Sliding FIT Between Movable Table and Base Table Hazard Area Adjusting Fence 90 Degrees to BladeTilting Cuttinghead for Bevel Cutting Adjusting Sliding FenceAdjusting 0 and 45 Degree Bevel Positive Stops Adjusting Chip DeflectorAdjusting the Tension of Cuttinghead Return Spring Adjusting Sliding FIT Between Trunnion and Bevel BracketAdjusting Sliding FIT Between Cuttinghead ARM and Trunnion Adjusting Downward Travel of SAW BladeAuxiliary Wood Fence Adjusting Blade GuardTypical Operations and Helpful Hints Cutting Crown Moulding Cutting AluminumCutting Bowed Material Constructing Work Support Extensions Changing the Blade Brush Inspection and ReplacementFailure to Start Keep Tool CleanPARTS, Service or Warranty Assistance Page Canadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers