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DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 NOV02-CD-1 Form No. 395465 DW702, DW703
Copyright 2000, 2003
The following are trademarks for one or more D
EWALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; the “D” shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box
configuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.
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DW703 (120 Volt) 10" Compound Miter Saw
Scie à lnglets 254 mm (10 po)
Sierra de àngulo compuesto 254 mm (10")
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GUIDE D´UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA
DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES
DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
Before returning this product call
1-800-4-D
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WALT
IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR DEWALT PURCHASE,
CALL 1-800-4 DEWALT.
IN MOST CASES, A DEWALT REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE
YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE.
IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL.
YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO THE SUCCESS OF DEWALT'S
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Questions? See us in the World Wide Web at www.dewalt.com
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Table of Contents
DOUBLE INSULATION/POLARIZED PLUG INSTRUCTIONS ....................................1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS ......…………………………………………1
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES ........……………………………………………………….1
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ........…………………………………………………………2
UNPACKING YOUR SAW ..........……………………………………………………………2
FAMILIARIZATION ......………………………………………………………………………2
SPECIFICATIONS........………………………………………………………………………2
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ......……………………………………………………………2
STABILIZER ..................................................................................................................4
ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................4
BENCH MOUNTING ........……………………………………………………………………4
INSTALLING A NEW SAW BLADE ..........…………………………………………………4
TRANSPORTING THE SAW..........…………………………………………………………5
ADJUSTMENTS ......…………………………………………………………………………5
MITER SCALE ADJUSTMENT ..………………………………………………………5
MITER POINTER ADJUSTMENT ..……………………………………………………5
BEVEL SQUARE TO TABLE ................................................................................5
BEVEL POINTER ..................................................................................................5
BEVEL STOP ........................................................................................................5
FENCE ADJUSTMENT …………………………………………………………………5
GUARD ACTUATION AND VISIBILITY ………………………………………………6
AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC BRAKE................................................................................6
BRUSHES ........………………………………………………………………………………6
OPERATION ........……………………………………………………………………………6
SWITCH ................................................................................................................6
CUTTING WITH YOUR SAW ................................................................................6
CROSSCUTS ................................................................................................................6
BEVEL CUTS ................................................................................................................6
QUALITY OF CUT ........................................................................................................6
BODY AND HAND POSITION......................................................................................7
CLAMPING THE WORKPIECE..............................................................................7
SUPPORT FOR LONG PIECES ............................................................................7
CUTTING PICTURE FRAMES, SHADOW BOXES
AND OTHER FOUR SIDED PROJECTS ..............................................................7
CUTTING TRIM MOLDING AND OTHER FRAMES..............................................7
CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS ..........................................................................7
MITER SCALE........................................................................................................8
VERNIER SCALE..........................................................................................................8
WHEN MITERING TO THE RIGHT........................................................................8
WHEN MITERING TO THE LEFT ..........................................................................8
CUTTING BASE MOLDING ..................................................................................8
CUTTING CROWN MOLDING ..............................................................................9
SPECIAL CUTS ..........................................................................................................12
MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................12
REPAIRS ....................................................................................................................12
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................12
COMPOUND MITER CUT REFERENCE CHART ......................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................................................................................14
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Double Insulation
Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical
insulation or one double thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical
system. Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a
result, your tool is equipped with a two prong plug which permits you to use extension
cords without concern for maintaining a ground connection.
NOTE:
Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when
operating this tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting
from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.
CAUTION: WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
Repair or replace damaged cords.
Polarized Plugs
Polarized plugs (one blade is wider than the other) are used on equipment to reduce the risk
of electric shock. When provided, this plug will fit in the polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Safety Instructions For All Tools
• KEEP GUARD IN PLACE and in working order.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from spindle before turning tool on.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
• DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet
locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area.
• MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter
keys.
• DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or vise when you cannot secure the workpiece on the table
and against the fence by hand or when your hand will be dangerously close to the blade
(within 6”).
• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• MAI NT AI N TO OL S WITH CARE . Keep too ls sha rp and clean for best and safes t
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such as blades, bits,
cutters, etc.
• REDUCE THE RI SK OF UNI NTE NTI ONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in OFF
position before plugging in.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool
is unintentionally contacted.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function—check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. Do not use tool if
switch does not turn it on and off.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool
until it comes to a complete stop.
• DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS
OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. Motors in these tools may spark and ignite fumes.
• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.
An undersized cord will cause a drop i n l ine voltage r esulting in l oss of power and
overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not more AWG
Than Than
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws
CAUTION: FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE SAW.
• DO - Protect electric supply line with at least a 15 ampere time-delay fuse or a circuit breaker.
• DO - Make certain the blade rotates in the correct direction and that the teeth at the bottom
of the blade are pointing to the rear of the miter saw.
• DO - Be sure all clamp handles are tight before starting any operation.
• DO - Be sure all blade and clamp washers are clean and recessed sides of collars are
against blade. Tighten arbor screw securely.
• DO - Keep saw blade sharp.
• DO - Keep motor air slots free of chips and dirt.
• DO - Use blade guards at all times.
• DO - Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
• DO - Shut off power, disconnect cord from power source and wait for saw blade to stop
before servicing or adjusting tool.
• DO - Support long work with an outboard tool rest.
• DO NOT - Attempt to operate on anything but designated voltage.
• DO NOT - Operate unless all clamp handles are tight.
• DO NOT - Use blades larger or smaller than those which are recommended.
• DO NOT - Wedge anything against fan to hold motor shaft.
• DO NOT - Force cutting action. (Stalling or partial stalling of motor can cause major
damage. Allow motor to reach full speed before cutting.)
• DO NOT - Cut ferrous metals (Those with any iron or steel content) or any masonry.
• DO NOT - Use abrasive wheels. The excessive heat and abrasive particles generated by
them will damage the saw.
• DO NOT - Allow anyone to stand behind saw.
• DO NOT - Apply lubricants to the blade when it’s running.
• DO NOT - Place either hand in the blade area when the saw is connected to the power
source.
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NEVER REACH IN BACK OF SAW BLADE. TURN OFF TOOL, KEEP SAW HEAD
DOWN AND WAI T FOR SAW BLADE TO STOP BEFO RE MOVI NG HAND S,
WORKPIECE OR CHANGING SETT INGS. UNPLUG TOOL BEFORE CHAN GING
BLADE, MOVING OR SERVICING UNIT.
Electrical Connection
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. 120 volts, AC means that
your saw will operate on alternating current only. A voltage decrease of 10 percent or
more will cause a loss of power and overheating. All D
EWALT tools are factory tested. If
this tool does not operate, check the power supply.
Unpacking Your Saw
Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make sure that you have received all
parts. In addition to this instruction manual, the carton should contain:
1. One No. DW703 miter saw with blade.
2. One blade wrench in wrench pocket shown in Fig. 4.
3. One No. DW7053 Dust Bag.
Familiarization
Your miter saw is fully assembled in the carton. Open the box and lift the saw out by the
convenient carrying handle, as shown in Figure 1.
Place the saw on a smooth, flat surface such as a workbench or strong table.
Examine Figures 2 & 3 to become familiar with the saw and its various parts. The section
on adjustments will refer to these terms and you must know what and where the parts are.
Press down lightly on the operating handle and pull out the lock down pin, as shown in
Figure 4. Gently release the downward pressure and allow the arm to rise to its full height.
Use the lock down pin when carrying the saw from one place to another. Always use the
carrying handle to transport the saw or the hand indentations shown in Figure 3.
Specifications
CAPACITY OF CUT
50 degree miter left and right
48 degree bevel left: 3 degree right
0 degree miter
Max. Height 3.5" Result Width 3.5"
Max. Width 6.1" Result Height .75"
45 degree miter
Max. Height 3.5" Result Width 2.4"
Max. Width 4.2" Result Height .8"
45 degree bevel
Max. Height 2.3" Result Width 3.4"
Max. Width 6.1" Result Height .75"
31.62 degree miter and 33.85 bevel
Max. Width 5.25" Result Height .8”
DRIVE
120 Volt Motor
2200 Watts 15 Amp Motor
5000 RPM Cut Helical Gears with Roller and Ball Bearings
Carbide Blade Automatic Electric Brake
Optional Accessories
The following accessories, designed for your saw, may be helpful. In some cases, other
locally obtained work supports, length stops, clamps, etc., may be more appropriate. Use
care in selecting and using accessories.
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• DO NOT - Use blades rated less than 5500 R.P.M.
• DO NOT - Cut small pieces without clamping. Keep hands 6” or more from blade.
• DO NOT - Operate saw without guards in place.
• DO NOT - Perform any operation freehand.
• DO NOT - Reach around or behind saw blade.
• DO NOT - Place hands closer than 6 inches from the saw blade.
• DO NOT - Reach underneath the saw unless it is turned off and unplugged. The saw blade
is exposed on the underside of the saw.
• DO NOT - Move either hand from saw or workpiece or raise arm until blade has stopped.
• DO NOT - Use without Kerf Plate or when kerf slot is wider than 7/16".
• DO NOT - Use lubricants or cleaners (particularly spray or aerosol) in the vicinity of the plastic
guard. The polycarbonate material used in the guard is subject to attack by certain chemicals.
CAUTION: Do not connect unit to electrical power source until complete instructions are
read and understood.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
• Avoid pr olo nge d contact wit h dust from power san din g, saw ing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash
exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or
lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
For your convenience and safety, the following warning labels are on your miter saw.
ON MOTOR HOUSING:
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING SAW.
WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
ON MOVING FENCE:
ALWAY S ADJUST FE NC E PROPERLY BE FO RE
USE. Clam p sma ll piece s bef or e cutting. See
manual.
ON GUARD:
DANGER – KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE.
ON UPP ER GUARD :
PRO PERLY SE CURE BRA CKET WIT H B OTH
SCREWS BEFORE USE.
ON DETENT PLATE:
(2 PLACES)
ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BEFORE USE.
KEEP HANDS 6" F RO M PATH O F SAW BLADE. N EVER
PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND. NEVER CROSS ARMS
IN FRONT OF BLADE. THINK! YOU CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS.
DO NOT OPERATE SAW WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE.
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Extension, Work Support: DW7080
Used to support long overhanging workpieces, the work suppo rt is user
assembled. Your saw table is designed to accept two work supports; one on
each side. (Page 3)
Adjustable Length Stop: DW7051
Requires the use of one work support. It is used to make repetitive cuts of the
same length from 0 to 42".
Clamp: DW7082
Used for firmly clamping workpiece to the saw fence for precision cutting.
Crown Molding Fence: DW7084
Used for precision cutting of crown molding.
Miter Saw Work Station: DW730
Workstation provides fast, easy set up for material support and accurate
measuring system.
SAW BLADES: ALWAYS USE 10" SAW BLADES WITH 5/8" (16mm) ARBOR
HOLES. SPEED RATING MUST BE AT LEAST 5500 RPM.
DEWALT NO. OF BLADE APPLICATION TYPE OF CUT
BLADE TEETH DESC.
RANGE
Series 20 40 Thin Kerf Gen. Purpose Smooth,
Construction Yellow Rim (Trim, Decking, Splinter Free
Coating Framing)
Series 20 60 Thin Kerf Fine Trim Very Smooth,
Construction Yellow Rim Molding Splinter Free
Coating
Series 40 40 Laser Cut Body Gen. Purpose Smooth,
Woodworking Large Carbide (Trim, Decking, Splinter Free
Teeth Framing)
Series 40 60 Laser Cut Body Fine Trim, Very Smooth,
Woodworking Large Carbide Molding Splinter Free
Teeth
Series 40 80 Laser Cut Body Fine Trim Ultra Smooth,
Woodworking Large Carbide Molding Splinter Free
Teeth Decorative
Hardwood
& Plywood
Series 40 80 Laser Cut Body Melamines, Ultra Smooth
Woodworking Large Carbide Veneers, Chip/Splinter
Teeth, Special Laminates Free
Tooth Geometry
Series 40 60 Laser Cut Body Plastics, Corian
®
Very Smooth
Woodworking Special Tooth and other solid Chip Free
Geometry surface materials
Series 40 80 Laser Cut Body Non-ferrous metals Very Smooth
Woodworking Special Tooth (aluminum, copper, Burr Free
Geometry brass, etc.)
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DW7084
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FIG. 3
FIG. 4
LOCK
DOWN
PIN
TRIGGER
SWITCH
CARRYING
HANDLE
SPINDLE
LOCK
BUTTON
LEFT
SIDE
FENCE
MITER
CLAMP
KNOB
MOTOR
HOUSING
REAR
GUARD
BEVEL
STOP
BEVEL
SCALE
MITER
LATCH
MITER
SCALE
HAND
INDENTATION
BEVEL CLAMP
KNOB
DUST
SPOUT
MOTOR
END CAP
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FIG. 1
FIG. 2
GUARD
RIGHT
SIDE
FENCE
MITER
CLAMP
KNOB
MITER
LATCH
MITER
SCALE
BENCH
MOUNTING
HOLES
LEFT SIDE
FENCE
CLAMPING
KNOB
REAR
GUARD
OPERATING
HANDLE
TABLE
BASE
BLADE
WRENCH
HOLES FOR
EXTENSION KIT
STABILIZER
BAR
Stabilizer
Your saw includes a stabilizer (Fig.2). This must be in
place and in contact with the work surface at all times
while using your saw. This stabilizer is factory installed
and needs no adjustment.
Accessories
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost fro m your local retailer or
authorized service center.
CAUTIO N: T he use of any n on -recommended
accessory such as dado sets, molding cutters, or abrasive
wheels may be hazardous.
If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please
contact D
EWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa
Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 or call 1-800-4-D
EWALT (1-
800-433-9258).
Bench Mounting
Hol es are provided in al l four feet to facili tate benc h
mounting, as shown in Figure 2. (Two different sized holes
are provided to accommodate different sizes of screws.
Use either hole, it is not necessary to use both.) Always
mount your saw firmly to prevent movement. To enhance
the tool’s portability, it can be mounted to a piece of 1/2"
or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your
work support or moved to other job sites and reclamped.
NOTE: If y ou elect to m ount your saw to a piece of
plywood, make s ur e that the mounting s cr ews do n’ t
protrude from the bottom of the wood. The plywood must
sit flush on the work support. When clamping the saw to
any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses
where the mounting screw holes are located. Clamping at
any ot her p oi nt will surely interfer e with the proper
operation of the saw.
CAUTION: To prevent binding and inaccurate cuts, be
sure the mounting surface is not warped or otherwise
uneven. If the saw rocks on the surface place a thin piece
of material under one saw foot until the saw sits firmly on
the mounting surface.
Installing a New Saw Blade
(UNPLUG THE MITER SAW)
DO NOT CUT FERROUS METAL (THAT WITH AN IRON
OR S TE EL CO NT EN T) OR MASONR Y WITH TH IS
MITER SAW.
With the saw arm in the upper position, raise the blade
guard as far as possible. Loosen (but do not remove) the
guard bracket screw, shown in Figure 5 until the guard
bracket can be raised enough to permit access to the
blade screw. The blade guard will be held in the raised
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MITER SCALE ADJUSTMENT
Place a square against the saw’s fence and blade, as
shown in Figure 8. (Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth
with the square. To do so wi ll cause an inaccura te
measurement.) Loosen the miter clamp knob (see Fig. 9)
and swing the miter arm until the miter latch locks it at the
0˚ miter position. Do not tighten the clamp knob. If the
saw b la de is not exactly perpendicular to th e fence,
loosen the three screws that hold the miter scale to the
base (s ho wn in Fig. 9) and move the scale/miter arm
assembly left or right until the blade is perpendicular to the
fence, as measured with the square. Retighten the three
screws. Pay no attention to the reading of the miter pointer
at this point.
MITER POINTER ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the miter clamp knob and squeeze the miter latch
to move the miter arm to the zero position, as shown in
Figure 9. With the miter clamp knob loose allow the miter
latch to snap into place as you rotate the miter arm past
zero. Observe the pointer and miter scale through the
viewing opening shown in Figure 10. If the pointer does not
indicate exactly zero, loosen the pointer screw, adjust the
pointer to 0˚ and retighten.
BEVEL SQUARE TO TABLE
To align the blade square to the rotary table, lock the arm
in the down position. Place a square against the blade
taking care to not have the square on top of a tooth, as
shown in Figure 11B. Loosen the Bevel Clamp Knob so
that you can move the Bevel Arm. Move the Bevel Arm as
necessary so that the blade is at zero degrees bevel to
the table. If the Bevel Arm needs adjustment, loosen the
lock nut on the right side Bevel Stop as shown in Figure
12, and adjust the stop screw as necessary. Hold the stop
screw in place and tighten the lock nut.
BEVEL POINTER
If the bevel pointer does not indicate zero, loosen the screw
that holds it in place and move the pointer as necessary.
SUGGESTION: For accuracy, set the top edge so that it
aligns with zero.
BEVEL STOP
To set the 45 degree bevel stop shown in Figure 7, first
loosen the left side fence clamping knob and slide the left
side fence as far as it will go to the left. Move the arm to
the left until it stops on the left bevel stop screw. If the
bevel pointer (A) does not indicate exactly 45 degrees,
loosen the left side bevel stop lock nut (B) and turn the
screw (C) downwards. Move the arm to the left and tighten
the bevel clamp knob (D) firmly when the bevel pointer
indicates exactly 45 degrees. Adjust the left side bevel
stop screw upwards until it firmly touches the bevel stop.
Retighten the nut while holding the screw from turning.
To achieve 3 degree right bevel or 48 degree left bevel,
the stop screws must be adjusted to allow the arm to move
to the desired location. The bev el stops will need
readjustment to the zero and 45 degree positions after
cuts are made.
FENCE ADJUSTMENT
Turn Off and Unplug the Miter Saw
To bevel UP TO 48 degrees left, the left side of the fence
can be adjusted to the left to provide clearance. To adjust
the fence, loosen the knob shown in Figure 13 and slide
the fence to the left. Make a dry run with the saw turned off
and check for cl earance. A dj us t th e f en ce t o be as
position by the guard bracket screw. Depress the spindle
lock button with one hand and use the supplied blade
wrench in the other hand to loosen (clockwise) the left
hand threaded blade screw.
NOTE: To use the spindle lock, depress the button as shown
and rotate the blade by hand until you feel the lock engage.
Continue to hold the lock button in to keep the spindle from
turning. Remove the blade screw and the blade.
Install the blade making sure that the teeth at the bottom
edge of the blade are pointing toward the back of the saw
(away from the operator). Replace the outer blade washer
and tighten the blade screw (counterclockwise) while
keeping the blade guard up and the spindle lock engaged
with the other hand. (Figure 6)
NEVER DEPRESS THE SPINDLE LOCK PIN WH ILE
THE BLADE IS ROTATING.
BE S URE TO HO LD THE GUARD BRACKET DOWN
AND F IR ML Y T IG HTEN T HE GU AR D BRAC KE T
SCREW WH EN Y OU FINISH INSTA LLING THE SAW
BLADE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL CAUSE SERIOUS
DAMAGE TO THE SAW AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
Transporting the Saw
TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MITER SAW BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO MOVE IT OR MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS WHAT-SO-EVER!
In order to conveniently carry the miter saw from place to
place, a carrying handle has been included on the top of the
saw arm, as shown in Figure 3. To transport the saw, lower
the arm and depress the lock down pin shown in Figure 4.
Adjustments
PERFORM ALL ADJUSTMENTS WITH THE MITER
SAW UNPLUGGED
NOTE: Your miter saw is fully and accurately adjusted at
the factory at the time of manufacture. If readjustment
due t o ship pi ng and handling or any ot her re as on is
required, follow the steps below to adjust your saw.
Once made, these adjustments should remain accurate.
Take a little time now to follow these directions carefully
to maintain the accuracy of which your saw is capable.
GUARD
BRACKET
SCREW
FIG. 7
FIG. 5
SAW BLADE
OUTER CLAMP
WASHER
BLADE
SCREW
INNER CLAMP
WASHER
FIG. 6
B
C
D
A
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Operation
Plug the saw into any household 60 Hz power source.
Refer to the nameplate for voltage. Be sure the cord will
not interfere with your work.
SWITCH
To turn the saw on, depress the trigger switch shown in
Figure 14. To turn the tool off, release the switch. There is
no provi si on for locking the switch o n, but a hole is
provided in the trigger for insertion of a padlock to lock the
saw off.
CUTTING WITH YOUR SAW
NOTE: Although this saw will cut wood and many non-
ferrous materials, we will limit our discussion to the cutting
of wood only. The same guidelines apply to the other
materials. DO NOT CUT FERROUS (IRON AND STEEL)
MATERIALS OR MASONRY WITH THIS SAW. Do not
use any abrasive blades.
CROSSCUTS
Cutting of multiple pieces is not recommended but can be
done safely by ensuring that each piece is held firmly
against the table and fence. A crosscut is made by cutting
wood across the grain at any angle. A straight crosscut is
made with the miter arm at the zero degree position. Set
the miter arm at zero, hold the wood on the table and firmly
against the fence. T urn on the saw by sq ueezing the
trigger switch shown in Figure 14.
When the saw comes up to speed (about 1 second) lower
the arm smoothly and slowly to cut through the wood. Let
the blade come to a full stop before raising arm.
Miter crosscuts are made with the miter arm at some angle
other than zero. This angle is often 45 degrees for making
corners, but can be set anywhere from zero to 50 degrees
left or right. After selecting the desired miter angle, be sure
to tighten the miter clamp knob. Make the cut as described
above.
BEVEL CUTS
A bevel cut is a crosscut made with the saw blade at a
bevel to the wood. In order to set the bevel, loosen the
bevel clamp knob and move the saw to the left as desired.
(It is necessary to move the left side of the fence to
all ow clea ra nce). Once the desired bevel angle has
been set, tighten the bevel clamp knob firmly.
Bevel angles can be set from 3 degrees right to
48 degrees left and can be cut with the miter arm set
between zero and 50 degrees right or left. Ensure the
fence h as been adjusted properly. When c ut ti ng left
bevel, or right miter compound cuts, it will be necessary
to remove the adjustable fence.
QUALITY OF CUT
The smoothness of any c ut depends on a numb er of
variables. Things like material being cut, blade type, blade
sharpness and rate of cut all contribute to the quality of the
cut.
FIG. 10
MITER
SCALE
POINTER
FIG. 8
close to the blade as practical to provide maximum
work piece s upport, without interfering with arm up &
down movement. Tighten knob securely. When the bevel
ope rations are co mplete, don’t forget to relocate the
fence to the right.
GUARD ACTUATION AND VISIBILITY
The blade guard on your s aw h as b ee n de si gned t o
automatically raise when the arm is brought down and to
lower over the blade when the arm is raised.
The guard can be ra ised b y ha nd w he n in st alling or
removing saw blades or for inspection of the saw. NEVER
RAISE THE BLADE GUARD MANUALLY UNLESS THE
SAW IS TURNED OFF.
NOTE: Certain special cuts will require that you manually
raise the guard. See section on cutting base molding up to
3-1/2" high (page 8).
The front section of the guard is louvered for visibility while
cutting. Although the louvers dramatically reduce flying
debris, they are openings in the guard and safety glasses
should be worn at all times when viewing through the
louvers.
AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC BRAKE
Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade
brake which stops the saw blade within 5 seconds of
trigger release. This is not adjustable.
On occasion, there may be a delay after trigger release to
brake engagement. On rare occasions, the brake may
not engage at all and the blade will coast to a stop.
If a delay or “skipping” occurs, turn the saw on and off 4
or 5 times. If the condition persists, have the tool serviced
by an authorized D
EWALT service center.
Always be sure the blade has stopped before removing it
from the kerf. The brake is not a substitute for guards or
for e ns ur ing yo ur own safety by gi vi ng the saw your
complete attention.
Brushes
DISCONNECT PLUG FROM POWER SUPPLY
Inspect carbon brushes regularly by unplugging tool,
removing the motor end cap, (Figure 3) removing the
brush cap and withdrawing the brush assembly. Keep
brushes clean and sliding freely in their guides. Always
replace a used brush in the same orientation in the holder
as it was prior to its removal. Use only identical D
EWALT
brushes. Use of the correct grade of brush is essential for
proper operation of electric brake. New brush assemblies
are available at D
EWALT service centers. The tool should
be allow ed to “run in” (run at no load) for 10 minutes
before use to seat new brushes. The electric brake may
be erratic in operatio n until the brushes are properly
seated (worn in).
While “running in” DO NOT TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE
LOCK THE TRIGGER SWITCH ON. HOLD BY HAND
ONLY.
FIG. 9
MITER
CLAMP
KNOB
MITER
SCALE
ADJUSTMENT SCREW
(three of these)
MITER LATCH
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When smoothest cuts are desired for molding and other
precision work, a sharp (60 - 80 tooth carbide) blade and a
slower, even cutting rate will produce the desired results.
Ensure that material does not creep while cutting. Clamp it
securely in place. Always let the blade come to a full stop
before raising arm.
If small fib ers of wood still split out at the rear of the
workpiece, apply a piece of masking tape on the wood
where the cut will be made. Saw through the tape and
carefully remove tape when the cut is finished.
For varied cutting applications, refer to the list of
recommended saw blades for your saw and select the one
that best fits your needs. (Page 3)
BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. 15)
Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating
the miter saw will make cutting easier, more accurate and
safer. Never place hands near cutting area. Place hands
no closer than 6" from the blade. Hold the workpiece tightly
to the table and the fence when cutting. Keep hands in
position until the trigger has been released and the blade
has completely stopped. ALWAYS MAKE DRY RUNS
(UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS SO THAT YOU
CAN CHECK THE PATH OF TH E BLADE. DO NOT
CROSS HANDS, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 15A.
Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper
balance. As you move the miter arm left and right, follow it
and stand slightly to the si de of the saw blade. Sight
through the guard louvers when following a pencil line.
CLAMPING THE WORKPIECE
Turn Off and Unplug Saw
If yo u cann ot secure the workpiece on the ta bl e and
against the fence by hand, (irregular shape, etc.) or your
hand would be less than 6” from the blade, a clamp or
other fixture should be used.
For best results use the DW7082 clamp made for use with
your saw . It is available through your loc al retailer or
D
EWALT service center at extra cost.
Other aids such as spring clamps, bar clamps or C-clamps
may be ap propriate for certain sizes and shapes of
material. Use care in selecting and placing these clamps.
Take time to make a dry run before making the cut. The left
fence will slide from side to side to aid in clamping.
SUPPORT FOR LONG PIECES
Turn Off and Unplug Saw
ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG PIECES
Support long workpieces using any convenient means
such as sawhorses or similar devices to keep the ends
from dropp in g. For be st results, use the DW7080
extension work support to extend the table width of your
saw. Also available to help hold long workpieces is the
DW730 Miter Saw Workstation, available for purchase at
your dealer.
CUTTING PICTURE FRAMES, SHADOW BOXES AND
OTHER FOUR SIDED PROJECTS
To best understand how to make the items listed here,
we suggest that you try a few simple projects using scrap
wood until you develop a “FEEL” for your saw.
Your saw is the perfect tool for mitering corners like the
one shown in Figure 16. Sketch A in Figure 16 shows a
joint made by using the bevel adjustment to bevel the
edges of the two boards at 45 degrees each to produce a
90 degree corner. For this joint the miter arm was locked
in the zero position and the bevel adjustment was locked
at 45 degrees. The wood was positioned with the broad
flat side against the table and the narrow edge against
the fence. The cut could also be made by mitering right
and left with the broad surface against the fence.
CUTTING TRIM MOLDING AND OTHER FRAMES
Sketch B in Figure 16 shows a joint made by setting the
miter arm at 45 degrees to miter the two boards to form a
90 degree corner. To make this type of joint, set the bevel
adj ustment t o zero and the mite r arm to 45 degrees .
Once again, position the wood with the broad flat side on
the table and the narrow edge against the fence.
The two sketches in Figure 16 are for four sided objects
only.
As the number of sides changes, so do the miter and
bevel angles. The chart below gives the proper angles for
a variety of shapes. The chart assumes that all sides are
of equal length. For a shape that is not shown in the
chart, use the following formula. 180 degrees divided by
the number of sides equals the miter or bevel angle.
- EXAMPLES -
NO. SIDES ANGLE MITER OR BEVEL
4 45°
5 36°
6 30°
7 25.7°
8 22.5°
9 20°
10 18°
CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS
A compound miter is a cut made using a miter angle and
a bevel angle at the same time. This is the type of cut used
to make frames or boxes with slanting sides like the one
shown in Figure 17.
NOTE: If the cutting angle varies from cut to cut, check that
the bevel clamp knob and the miter lock knob are securely
tightened. These knobs must be tightened after making any
changes in bevel or miter.
The chart shown on page 13 will assist you in selecting the
proper bevel and miter settings for common compound
miter cuts. To use the chart, select the desired angle “A”
FIG. 11B
STOP SCREW
LOCK NUT
FIG. 12
BEVEL STOP
FIG. 11A
BEVEL
HOUSING
BEVEL
POINTER
SCREW
BEVEL
SCALE
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FIG. 14
TRIGGER
SWITCH
HOLE FOR PADLOCK
LEFT SIDE
FENCE
CLAMPING
KNOB
FIG. 13
LEFT SIDE
BEVEL STOP
SCREW
(Figure 18) of your project and locate that angle on the
appropriate arc in the chart. From that point follow the chart
straight down to find the correct bevel angle and straight
across to find the correct miter angle.
Set your saw to the prescribed angles and make a few trial
cuts. Practice fitting the cut pieces together until you develop
a feel for this procedure and feel comfortable with it.
Example: To make a 4 sided box with 26° exterior angles
(Angle A, Figure 18), use the upper right arc. Find 26° on
the arc scale. Follow the horizontal intersecting line to
either side to get mite r angl e sett in g on saw (42°).
Likewise, follow the vertical intersecting line to the top or
bottom to get the bevel angle setting on the saw (18°).
Always try cuts on a few scrap pieces of wood to verify
settings on saw.
MITER SCALE
The scale is used when calculating angles. To calculate
the proper miter angle, divide 180 degrees by the number
of sides of the box or frame. Refer to the chart on page 7
for some examples.
VERNIER SCALE (PICTURE ON PAGE 11)
Your saw is equipped with a vernier scale for added
precision. The vernier scale allows you to accurately set
miter angles to the nearest 1/4 degree (15 minutes). To
use the vernier scale follow the steps listed below.
(As an example, let’s assume that the angle you want to
miter is 24-1/4 degrees right).
1. Turn off miter saw.
2. Set the miter angle to the nearest whole degree desired
by aligning the center mark in the vernier scale, shown in
figure V1, with the whole degree number etched in the
miter scale. Examine Figure V1 closely; the setting
shown is 24 degrees right miter.
3. To set the additional 1/4 degree, squeeze the miter arm
lock and carefully move the arm to the RIGHT until the
1/4 degree vernier mark aligns with t he CLOSEST
degree mark on the miter scale. In our example, the
closest degree mark on the miter scale happens to be 25
degrees. Figure V2 shows a setting of 24-1/4 degrees
right miter.
For settings that require partial degrees (1/4, 1/2, 3/4
degrees) align t he desired vernier m ark with the
CLOSEST degree mark on the miter scale, as described
above. (The plastic vernier plate is inscribed with marks
for 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 1 degrees. Only the 1/2 degree is
numerically labeled.)
WHEN MITERING TO THE RIGHT
To increase the miter angle when mitering to the right,
move the arm to align the appropriate vernier mark with
the cl os est m ar k on the mi ter sca le to the right. To
decrease the miter angle when mitering to the right, move
the arm to align the appropriate vernier mark with the
closest mark on the miter scale to the left.
WHEN MITERING TO THE LEFT
To increase the miter angle when mitering to the left, move
the arm to align the appropriate vernier mark with the
closest mark on the miter scale to the left. To decrease the
miter angle when mitering to the left, move the arm to align
the appropriate vernier mark with the closest mark on the
miter scale to the right.
CUTTING BASE MOLDING
ALWAYS MAKE A DRY R UN WITHOUT PO WE R
BEFORE MAKING ANY CUTS.
Straight 90 degree cuts :
Position the wood against the fence as shown in Figure
20. T ur n on the saw, allow t he b la de to reach full
speed and lower the arm smoothly through the cut.
CUTTING BASE M OL DING UP T O 3-1/ 2" HIGH
VERTICALLY AGAINST THE FENCE
Position molding as shown in Figure 21.
All cuts are made with the back of the molding against the
fence and bottom of the molding against the base.
INSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Miter left 45°
2. Save left side of cut
Right side
1. Miter Right 45°
2. Save right side of cut
OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Miter right at 45°
2. Save left side of cut
Right side
1. Miter left at 45°
2. Save right side of cut
Material up to 3.5" (3-1/2)" can be cut as described above.
For wider boards [up to 4.2 5" (4-1 /4")] several minor
concessions must be made.
When cutting a board between 3.5" (3-1/2") and 4.25"
(4-1/4") in width the roller on the tip of the guard could
hang up on the workpiece. If this occurs, simply place your
right thumb on the upper side of the guard and roll the
guard up just enough to clear the workpiece, as shown in
Figure 24. Once you have cleared the workpiece, you can
release the guard and it will continue to open as the cut
progresses.
When mitering to the right side of a base molding wider
than 3.5" (3-1/2") standing vertically against the fence as
in Figure 21, the saw can only cut through the board up to
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1 inch from the end of the board. Trying to cut more than
an inch will cause the saw’s gear case to interfere with
the workpiece. If you want to cut base molding between
3-1/2" and 4-1/4" wide v ertically follow the direction s
below.
CUTTING 3-1/2"– 4-1/4" BASE MOLDING VERTICALLY
AGAINST THE FENCE
• Position molding as shown in Figure 21.
• All cuts made with the back of the molding against the fence
INSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Position molding with bottom of molding against
the base of the saw
2. Miter left 45°
3. Save left side of cut
Right side
1. Position molding with top of the molding resting on
the base of the saw
2. Miter left 45°
3. Save left side of cut
OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Position molding with bottom of molding against
the base of the saw
2. Miter right 45°
3. Save left side of cut
Note: If the cut must be made somewhere other than
1" from the end of the molding: cut off the molding at
90° approx. 1" longer than your final length then make
the miter cut as described above.
Right side
1. Position molding with bottom of the molding
against the base of the saw
2. Miter left 45°
3. Save the right side of cut
A third method of making the cut necessary is to make a
zero degree miter, 45 degree bevel cut. Your saw can cut
a bevel 6.1" wide.
CUTTING BASE MOLDING LAYING FLAT AND USING
THE BEVEL FEATURE
• All cuts made with the saw set at 45° bevel and 0 miter
• All cuts made with back of molding laying flat on the
saw as shown in figures 22 and 23.
• Move the left side fence out of the path of the blade
before attempting any of the following cuts.
INSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Position molding with top of molding against the fence
2. Save left side of cut
Right side
1. Position molding with bottom of the molding against
the fence
2. Save left side of cut
OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Position molding with bottom of the molding against
the fence
2. Save right side of cut
Right side
1. Position molding with top of molding against the
fence
2. Save right side of cut
CUTTING CROWN MOLDING
Your miter saw is better suited to the task of cutting crown
molding than any tool made. In order to fit properly, crown
molding mu st be compound mit er ed with extreme
accuracy.
The two flat surfaces on a given piece of crown molding
are at angles that, when added together, equal exactly 90
degrees. Most, but not all, crown molding has a top rear
angle (the section that fits flat against the ceiling) of 52
degrees and a bottom rear angle (the part that fits flat
against the wall) of 38 degrees.
Your miter saw has special pre-set miter latch points at
31.62 degrees left and right for cutting crown molding at
the proper angle. There is also a mark on the Bevel scale
at 33.85 degrees.
The chart below gives the proper settings for cutting crown
molding. (The numbers for the miter and bevel settings are
very precise and are not easy to accurately set on your
saw.) Since most rooms do not have angles of precisely 90
degrees, you will have to fine tune your settings anyway.
PRETESTING WITH SCRAP MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING CROWN
MOLDING LAYING FLAT AND USING THE
COMPOUND FEATURES
1. Move the left side fence out of the path of the blade
before attempting any of the following cuts.
2. Molding laying with broad back surface down flat on
saw table (Fig. 25).
3. The settings below are for all Standard (U.S.) crown
molding with 52° and 38° angles.
PROPER HAND POSITION
PROPER HAND POSITION
FIG. 15
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FIG. 16
FIG. 17
FIG. 18
A.
B.
ANGLE “A”
FIG. 19
MITER
SCALE
FIG. 20
IMPROPER HAND POSITION
IMPROPER HAND POSITION
BEVEL SETTING TYPE OF CUT
LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
33.85° 1. Top of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
33.85° 1. Bottom of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
33.85° 1. Bottom of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
33.85° 1. Top of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
When setting bevel and miter angles for all compound
miters, remember that:
The angles presented for crown moldings are very
precise and difficult to set exactly. Since they can easily
shift slightly and very few rooms have exactly square
corners, all settings should be tested on scrap molding.
PRETESTING WITH SCRAP MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT!
ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR CUTTING CROWN
MOLDING
Place the molding on the table at an angle between the fence
and the saw table, as shown in Figure 25A. Use of the crown
molding fence accessory (DW7084) is highly recommended
because of its degree of accuracy and convenience. The
crown molding fence accessory is available at extra cost
from your local dealer.
The advantage to cutting crown molding using this method
is that no bevel cut is required. Minute changes in the miter
angle can be made without affecting the bevel angle. This
way, when corners other than 90 degrees are encountered,
the saw can be quickly and easily adjusted for them. Use
the crown molding fence accessory (DW7084) to maintain
the angle at which the molding will be on the wall.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING
ANGLED BETWEEN THE FENCE AND BASE OF
THE SAW FOR ALL CUTS:
1. Angle the molding so the bottom of the molding (part
which goes against the wall when installed) is against
the fence and the top of the molding is resting on the
base of the saw, as shown in Figure 25A.
2. The angled “flats” on the back of the molding must rest
squarely on the fence and base of the saw.
FIG. 15A
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V1
V2
CENTER MARK ON VERNIER SCALE ALIGNS WITH
DESIRED WHOLE ANGLE ON MITER SCALE
(24° RIGHT MITER)
1/4° VERNIER MARK ALIGNS WITH CLOSEST WHOLE
DEGREE MARK ON MITER SCALE. (24 1/4° RIGHT MITER)
FIG. 21
FIG. 22
FIG. 23
FIG. 24
FIG. 26
BLADE
FENCE
RIGHT
FIG. 25
FENCE
TABLE
CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON TABLE AND AGAINST FENCE
CROWN MOLDING BETWEEN FENCE AND TABLE
TABLE
FENCE
BOTTOM SIDE
OF MOLDING
TOP SIDE OF
MOLDING
FIG. 25A
DW 7084 CROWN
MOLDING FENCE
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INSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Miter right at 45°
2. Save the right side of cut
Right side
1. Miter left at 45°
2. Save left side of cut
OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Miter left at 45°
2. Save right side of cut
Right side
1. Miter right at 45°
2. Save left side of cut
Special Cuts
NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS
SECURED ON THE TABLE AND AGAINST THE FENCE.
Aluminum Cutting:
Certain workpieces, due to their size, shape or surface
finish, may require the use of a clamp or fixture to prevent
movement during the cut. Position the material so that you
will be cutting the thinnest cross section, as shown in
Figure 26. Figure 27 illustrates the wrong way to cut these
extrusions. Use a wax lubricant when cutting aluminum
such as Johnson’s Stick Wax No. 140. Apply the stick wax
directly to the saw blade before cutting. Never apply stick
wax to a moving blade.
The wax, available at most hardware stores and industrial
mill supply houses, provides proper lubrication and keeps
chips from adhering to the blade.
Be sure to properly secure workpiece. Refer to page 3 for
correct saw blade.
Bowed Material:
When cutting bowed material always position it as shown
in Figure 28 an d ne ver li ke t ha t sh ow n in Fig ur e 29 .
Positioning the material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the
blade near the completion of the cut.
Cutting Plastic Pipe or Other Round Material
Plastic pipe can be easily cut with your saw. It should be
cut just like wood and CLAMPED OR HELD FIRMLY TO
THE FE NC E TO K EEP I T F RO M ROLLING. Th is is
extremely important when making angle cuts.
Cutting Large Material
Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little
too large to fit beneath the blade guard. A little extra height
can be gained by rolling the guard up out of the way, as
shown in Figure 24. Avoid doing this as much as possible,
but if need be, the saw will operate properly and make the
bigger cut. NEVER TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE HOLD
THE GUARD OPEN WHEN OPERATING THIS SAW.
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Maintenance
1. All bearings are sealed. They are lubricated for life
and need no further maintenance.
2. Periodically clean all dust and wood chips from around
AND UNDER the base and the rotary table. Even
though slots are provided to allow debris to pass
through, some dust will accumulate.
3. The brushes are designed to give you several years of
use. If they ever need replacement follow the
instructions on page 6 or return the tool to the nearest
service center for repair. A list of service center
locations is packed with your tool.
Repairs
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection
and replacement) should be performed by authorized
service centers or other qualified service organizations,
always using identical replacement parts.
Full Warranty
DEWALT heavy duty industrial tools are warranted for one
year from date of purchase. We will repair, without charge,
any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship. For
warranty repair information, call 1-800-4-D
EWALT. This
warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused
where repairs have been made or attempted by others. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have
other rights which vary in certain states or provinces.
In addition to the warranty, D
EWALT tools are covered by
our:
30 DAY NO RISK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of
your DEWALT heavy duty industrial tool, simply return it to
the participating seller within 30 days for a full refund.
Please return the complete unit, transportation prepaid.
Proof of purchase may be required.
FRE E WARNI NG LABE L REPLA CEMEN T: If your
warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-8004-D
EWALT for a free replacement.
FIG. 28
FIG. 29
RIGHT
WRONG
FIG. 27
BLADE
FENCE
WRONG
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TABLE 1: COMPOUND MITER CUT
(POSITION WOOD WITH BROAD FLAT SIDE ON THE TABLE AND THE NARROW EDGE AGAINST THE FENCE)
SET THIS MITER ANGLE ON SAW
ANGLE OF SIDE OF BOX (ANGLE A)
SQUARE BOX
6-SIDED BOX
MITER DEGREE SETTING
BEVEL DEGREE SETTING
SET THIS BEVEL ANGLE ON SAW
8-SIDED BOX
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Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE! SAW WILL NOT START
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Saw not plugged in 1. Plug in saw
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
3. Cord damaged 3. Have cord replaced by authorized service center
4. Brushes worn out 4. Have brushes replaced by authorized service
center or replace them yourself as instructed
on page 6
TROUBLE! SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Dull blade 1. Replace blade, see page 4
2. Blade mounted backwards 2. Turn blade around, see page 4
3. Gum or pitch on blade 3. Remove blade and clean with turpentine and
coarse steel wool or household oven cleaner
4. Incorrect blade for work being done 4. Change the blade type, see page 3
TROUBLE! BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Extension cord too light or too long 1. Replace with adequate size cord, see page 1
2. Low house current 2. Contact your electric company
TROUBLE! MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Saw not mounted securely to stand or work bench 1. Tighten all mounting hardware, see page 4
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor 2. Reposition on flat level surface, see page 4
3. Damaged saw blade 3. Replace blade, see page 4
TROUBLE! DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE MITER CUTS
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Miter scale not adjusted correctly 1. Check and adjust, see page 5
2. Blade is not square to fence 2. Check and adjust, see page 5
3. Blade is not perpendicular to table 3. Check and adjust fence, see page 5
4. Workpiece moving 4. Clamp workpiece securely to fence
TROUBLE! MATERIAL PINCHES BLADE
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Cutting bowed material 1. Position bowed material as shown on page 13
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