Delta ShopMaster MS150 - Locking Switch in the Off Position; Securing the Switch; Rotating Table for Miter Cutting; Adjusting Miter Angles

TILTING CUTTINGHEAD FOR BEVEL CUTTING
Loosen the bevel cutting lock handle (A) Fig. 15. Tilt cutting-
head to the desired bevel angle, and tighten the lock handle
(A). NOTE: Lock handle (A) is spring-loaded and can be re-
positioned by pulling out on the handle and turning it on the
serrated stud located underneath the handle.
The bevel angle of the cutterhead is determined by the position
of the pointer (B) Fig. 17 on the large scale (C). A triangle indi-
cator (D) is provided to rapidly position the cutting arm at the 33-7/8 degree left bevel angle which is used for cutting
crown moulding.
LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION
IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent
unauthorized use.To lock the switch (B) Fig. 13 in the “OFF” position, pull out switch lock key (A) from saw handle.To
activate the switch (B) Fig. 13, insert switch lock key (A) back into handle.
Make certain the machine is disconnected from the power source before removing and re-
attaching switch lock key.
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LOCKING CUTTERHEAD
IN DOWN POSITION
When transporting the miter saw, lock the cutting arm in
the down position by lowering the cutting arm and push-
ing in on arm locking pin (A) Fig. 16.
Fig. 16
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 17
D
D
A
D
B
C
A
B
A
C
ROTATING TABLE FOR MITER CUTTING
Your compound miter saw will cut any miter angle from a straight 90 degree cut to 45 degrees right and left. Loosen
table lock knob (A) Fig. 14, and use the switch handle as a grip to rotate the cutting arm until the pointer (B) aligns
with the desired setting on the miter scale (C). Tighten table lock knob (A).
Your compound miter sawcontains positive stops for the table at the 0, 22-1/2, 30, and 45 degree right and left posi-
tions. Two triangle indicators (D) Fig. 15 are also provided to rapidly set the table at the 31-5/8 degree right and left
miter angle for cutting crown moulding.
Lock knob (A) Fig. 14 must be tightened for ALL cutting operations.
Lock knob (A) Fig. 14 must be tightened
for ALL cutting operations.