DeWalt DW716 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

(AUG09) Part No. N039235 DW716 Copyright © 2005, 2008, 2009 D

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IMPORTANT SAFETY 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

This miter saw accepts the DEWALT worklight and laser attachments.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of eye injury, ALWAYS use eye protection when operating

the miter saw.

• 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. Tools, scrap pieces,
and other debris can be thrown at high speed, causing injury.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

• DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. The use of power tools
in damp or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution. Keep your work area
well-lit to avoid tripping or placing arms, hands, and fingers in danger.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area. Your
shop is a potentially dangerous environment.

• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter
keys. The unauthorized start-up of a machine by a child or visitor may result in injury.

• 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.
Using the incorrect tool or attachment may result in personal injury.

• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair. Air vents may cover moving parts and should also be
avoided.

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EWALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme;

Definitions: Safety Guidelines

1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258)

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

DW716

12" (305 mm) Double Bevel Compound Miter Saw

EWALT

• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY

EQUIPMENT:

• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3)

• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection

• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection

• SECURE THE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece on the table
and against the fence or when your hand will be dangerously close to the blade within 6"
(152 mm). It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Loss of balance may
cause personal injury.

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Poorly maintained tools and
machines can further damage the tool or machine and/or cause injury.

• TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER
SOURCE before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set-ups,
when making repairs or changing locations. An accidental start-up can cause injury. Do not
touch the plug’s metal prongs when unplugging or plugging in the cord.

• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure that the switch is in the
“OFF” position before plugging in the power cord.

• USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. If
your product is equipped with a cordset, use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding-type plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. 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 in line voltage resulting in loss 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 gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)

Ampere Rating

More
Than

0 6 18 16 16 14

610 18161412
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended

• CHECK FOR 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.

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Use only accessories that are recommended
by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may be
hazardous when used on another tool. 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.

• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until
it comes to a complete stop. Serious injury can result.

• DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS
OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. Motors in these tools may spark and ignite fumes.

• STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND USE COMMON SENSE. DO NOT

USE THE MACHINE WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS
or ALCOHOL. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in injury.

Not More

Than

120V
240V

25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)

50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)

AWG

Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your saw) to replace safety

rules. Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

• DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according
to the instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury.

• OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not
thoroughly familiar with the operation of this machine. Knowledge is safety.

• STABILITY. Make sure the miter saw is placed on a secure supporting surface and does not
slip or move during use. If the mobility kit is installed, raise the moveable caster(s) so saw is
in its stationary position.

• FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections to prevent shock
or electrocution. Protect electric supply line with at least a 15 ampere time-delay fuse or a
circuit breaker.”

• MAKE CERTAIN the blade rotates in the correct direction. The teeth on the blade should
point in the direction of rotation as marked on the saw.

• TIGHTEN ALL CLAMP HANDLES, knobs and levers prior to operation. Loose clamps can
cause parts or the workpiece to be thrown at high speeds.

• BE SURE all blade and blade clamps are clean, recessed sides of blade clamps are against
blade and arbor screw is tightened securely. Loose or improper blade clamping may result in
damage to the saw and possible personal injury.

• ALWAYS USE A SHARP BLADE. Check the blade to see if it runs true and is free from
vibration. A dull or a vibrating blade can cause damage to the machine and/or serious
injury.”

• DO NOT OPERATE ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED VOLTAGE for the
saw. Overheating, damage to the tool and personal injury may occur.

• DO NOT WEDGE ANYTHING AGAINST THE FAN to hold the motor shaft. Damage to tool
and possible personal injury may occur.

• DO NOT force cutting action. Stalling or partial stalling of motor can cause damage. To the
machine or blade and/or serious injury.

• ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME TO FULL SPEED prior to starting cut. Starting the cut too
soon may cause damage to the machine or blade and/or serious injury.”

• NEVER CUT FERROUS METALS (Those with any iron or steel content) or masonry. Either
of these can cause the carbide tips to fly off the blade at high speeds causing serious injury.

• DO NOT USE ABRASIVE WHEELS. The excessive heat and abrasive particles generated
by them may damage the saw and cause personal injury.

• NEVER have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade. Personal injury will
occur.

• NEVER apply blade lubricant to a running blade. Applying lubricant could cause your hand to
move into the blade resulting in serious injury.

• DO NOT place either hand in the blade area when the saw is connected to the power source.
Inadvertent blade activation may result in serious injury.

• DO NOT PERFORM FREE-HAND OPERATIONS (workpiece not supported by table and
fence). Hold the work firmly against the fence and table. Free-hand operations on a miter saw
could cause the workpiece to be thrown at high speeds, causing serious injury.

• NEVER REACH AROUND or behind the saw blade. A blade can cause serious injury.

• DO NOT reach underneath the saw unless it is unplugged and turned off. Contact with saw
blade may cause personal injury.

• SECURE THE MACHINE TO A STABLE SUPPORTING SURFACE. Vibration can possibly
cause the machine to slide, walk, or tip over, causing serious injury.

• USE ONLY CROSSCUT SAW BLADES recommended for miter saws. For best results, do
not use carbide tipped blades with hook angles in excess of 7 degrees. Do not use blades
with deep gullets. These can deflect and contact the guard, and can cause damage to the
machine and/or serious injury.

• USE ONLY BLADES OF THE CORRECT SIZE AND TYPE specified for this tool to prevent
damage to the machine and/or serious injury.

• INSPECT BLADE FOR CRACKS or other damage prior to operation. A cracked or damaged
blade can come apart and pieces can be thrown at high speeds, causing serious injury.
Replace cracked or damaged blades immediately.

• CLEAN THE BLADE AND BLADE CLAMPS prior to operation. Cleaning the blade and
blade clamps allows you to check for any damage to the blade or blade clamps. A cracked
or damaged b
causing serious injury.

lade or blade clamp can come apart and pieces can be thrown at high speeds,

• 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.

• ALWAYS USE THE KERF PLATE AND REPLACE THIS PLATE WHEN DAMAGED. Small
chip accumulation under the saw may interfere with the saw blade or may cause instability of
workpiece when cutting.

• USE ONLY BLADE CLAMPS specified for this tool to prevent damage to the machine and/
or serious injury.

• CLEAN THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS of chips and sawdust. Clogged motor air slots can cause
the machine to overheat, damaging the machine and possibly causing a short which could
cause serious injury.

• KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the blade to prevent severe cuts. Clamp
all workpieces that would cause your hand to be within 6" (152 mm) of the saw blade.

• NEVER LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE “ON” position. Severe personal injury may result.

• TURN OFF THE MACHINE and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before raising
the arm and prior to cleaning the blade area, removing debris in the path of the blade, before
servicing or adjusting tool. A moving blade can cause serious injury.

• PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE WORKPIECES. Loss of control of the workpiece
can cause injury.

• NEVER cross arms in front of blade while using tool. Always make a dry run (unpowered)
before making a finish cut so that you can check the path of the blade or severe personal
injury may result.

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of power tools (i.e.
a safety video) is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland,
OH 44115-2851 (www.powertoolinstitute.com). Information is also available from the National
Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the American
National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and
the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.

WARNING: Do not connect unit to electrical power source until complete instructions are read

and understood.

WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI

S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product

may contribute to hearing loss.

WARNING: NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE

TABLE AND AGAINST THE FENCE.

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 prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, 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.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and

permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.

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 RE PLACE MENT PARTS.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.

ON MOVING FENCES:

ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE

PROPERLY BEFORE USE. CLAMP

SMALL PIECES BEFORE CUTTING.

SEE MANUAL.

ON GUARD:
DANGER --KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE.

ON UPPER GUARD:

PROPERLY SECURE BRACKET WITH BOTH SCREWS BEFORE

USE.

ON TABLE: (2 PLACES)

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MITER SAW. KEEP HANDS OUT
OF PATH OF SAW BLADE. DO NOT OPERATE SAW WITHOUT
GUARDS IN PLACE. CHECK LOWER GUARD FOR PROPER
CLOSING BEFORE EACH USE. ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT
KNOBS BEFORE USE. DO NOT PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND. NEVER
REACH IN BACK OF SAW BLADE. NEVER CROSS ARMS IN FRONT OF BLADE.
TURN OFF TOOL AND WAIT FOR SAW BLADE TO STOP BEFORE MOVING
WORKPIECE, CHANGING SETTINGS OR MOVING HANDS. DISCONNECT POWER
BEFORE CHANGING BLADE OR SERVICING. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,
RETURN CARRIAGE TO THE FULL REAR POSITION AFTER EACH CROSSCUT
OPERATION. THINK! YOU CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS.

ON BASE: (2 PLACES)

FIG. 1

DW7051

KNOBS

DW7084

DWS7085

FIG. 2

LOCK DOWN

PIN

0º BEVEL STOP

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

BENCH MOUNTING

HOLES

BRACKET

DW7187

MITER
SCALE

DW7082

TOP HOLE

(USE FOR

DW716)

DW7080

END

PLATE

LOCKNUTS

FIG. 1A

OPERATING HANDLE

GUARD

BEVEL SCALE

RIGHT SIDE

FENCE

MITER

LOCK LEVER

Electrical Connection

Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. 120 volts, AC means that your
saw will operate on alternating current. The switch is susceptible to failure if direct current is
used. 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.

Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by DEWALT, have not been tested
with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk
of injury, only D

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available for purchase from your local
dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory for your
tool, please contact D
call 1-800-4-D

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (FIG. 1)

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.

Laser Guide System: DW7187

Laser is available at extra cost from D
improvement retailer. Instructions for installation are included with the accessory. Read
and follow all directions for safe installation and use (not shown).

Extension, Work Support: DW7080

Used to support long overhanging workpieces, the work support is user assembled. Your
saw table is designed to accept two work supports; one on each side.

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" (0–107 cm).

Clamp: DW7082

Used for firmly clamping workpiece to the saw table for precision cutting.

EWALT, recommended accessories should be used with this product.

EWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286,

EWALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt.com.

EWALT Service Centers and your home

CARRY HANDLE

MOTOR END CAP

MOTOR

HOUSING

FENCE LOCK

KNOB

DUST

SPOUT

BEVEL LOCK

KNOB

0º BEVEL

OVERRIDE KNOB

TRIGGER

SWITCH

45º BEVEL
OVERRIDE

LEVERS

LOCK DOWN

45º

BEVEL STOP

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

OPERATING

HANDLE

PIN

BEVEL STOP

33.85º PAWLS

LEFT SIDE

FENCE

FENCE LOCK

KNOB

HAND

INDENTATIONS

BLADE

WRENCH

FIG. 3

FIG. 4

FIG. 6

MITER

SCALE

FIG. 8

FIG. 9

R

POINTER

L

FIG. 3B

E

POINTER

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

S

N

O

A

B

D

F

FIG. 5

FIG. 7

FIG. 10

FIG. 3A

U

C

Dust Bag: DW7053 (Included with some models)

Equipped with a zipper for easy emptying, the dust bag will capture the majority of the
sawdust produced (not shown).

Crown Molding Fence: DW7084

Used for precision cutting of crown molding.

Kerf Plate Blank: DW7055

Used to limit back side tear out of material or as a replacement kerf plate (not shown).

Miter Saw LED Worklight System: DWS7085

Lighting used for greater visibility and cutting alignment during operation. Easy to install.
SAW BLADES: ALWAYS USE 12" (305 mm) SAW BLADES WITH 1" (25.4 mm) ARBOR

HOLES. SPEED RATING MUST BE AT LEAST 4800 RPM. Never use a smaller diameter
blade. It will not be guarded properly. Use crosscut blades only! Do not use blades designed
for ripping, combination blades or blades with hook angles in excess of 7º.

BLADE DESCRIPTIONS
APPLICATION DIAMETER TEETH
Construction Saw Blades (thin kerf with anti-stick rim)

General Purpose 12" (305 mm) 40
Fine Crosscuts 12" (305 mm) 60

G

Woodworking Saw Blades (provide smooth, clean cuts)

Fine crosscuts 12" (305 mm) 80
Non-ferrous metals 12" (305 mm) 96
NOTE: For cutting non-ferrous metals, use only saw blades with

H

TCG teeth designed for this purpose.

Unpacking Your Saw

I

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. DW716 miter saw.

2. One D

EWALT 12" (305 mm) dia. saw blade

3. One blade wrench in wrench pocket shown in Figure 2.

4. One DW7053 dustbag (some models).

Specifications

CAPACITY OF CUT

50º miter left and right
48º bevel left and right

0º miter
Max. Height 3.6" (91.5 mm) Result Width 7.2" (183 mm)
Max. Width 7.9:" (200.7 mm) Result Height 2.9" (73.7mm)

45º miter
Max. Height 3.6" (91.5 mm) Result Width 4.9" (125 mm)
Max. Width 5.5” (140 mm) Result Height 2.9" (73.7 mm)

45º bevel - Left
Max. Height 2.3" (58.4 mm) Result Width 7.4" (188 mm)

K

J

Max. Width 7.9" (200.7 mm) Result Height 1.9" (48.3 mm)

45º bevel - Right
Max. Width 7.9" (200.7 mm) Result Height 1.1" (28 mm)
Max. Height 1.6" (40.6 mm) Result Width 7.1" (180.3 mm)

Your saw is capable of cutting baseboard moldings 0.9" (22.9 mm) thick by 6" (152 mm) tall on a

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45º right or left miter.
NOTE: Your saw is capable of cutting the following once a special set-up procedure is followed

(see Special Cuts).
0º miter height 1.5" (38.1 mm)

width 10" (255 mm)
45º miter height 1.5" (38.1 mm)

M

width 7.5" (190.5 mm)

DRIVE
120 Volt Motor

1675 Watts (max in) 15 Amp Motor

3600 RPM Cut Helical Gears

L

Multi-V Belt Roller Bearings
Automatic Electric Brake Carbide Blade

Familiarization

Your miter saw is fully assembled in the car ton. Open the box and lift the saw out by the con­venient carry ing handle, as shown in Figure 1A. Place the saw on a smooth, flat surface such as
a workbench or strong table. Examine Figure 2 to become familiar with the saw and its various
parts. The section on adjus tments will refer to these terms and you must know what and where
the parts are.

CAUTION: Pinch Hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, keep thumb underneath the handle
when pulling the handle down. The lower guard will move up as the handle is pulled down which
could cause pinching. The handle is placed close to the guard for special cuts.

Press down lightly on the operating handle and pull out the lock down pin, as shown in Figure 2.

R

Gently release the downward pressure and hold the arm allowing it 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 2 and 4.

Bench Mounting

Holes are provided in all four feet to facilitate bench 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 a stable surface to prevent
movement. To enhance the tool’s portability, it can be mounted to a piece of 1/2" (12.7 mm) or
thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job sites
and reclamped.

P

NOTE: If you elect to mount your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the mounting screws
don’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 other point will surely interfere with the
proper operation of the saw.

CAUTION: To prevent binding and inaccuracy, 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.

SCREWS
(two each

side)

FIG. 11

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade (Fig. 3)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and disconnect
it from the power source before attempting to move it, change accessories or make any
adjustments accept as written in laser adjustment instructions.

CAUTION:

• Never depress the spindle lock button while the blade is under power or coasting.

• Do not cut ferrous metal (containing iron or steel) or masonry or fiber cement product with

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this miter saw.

Removing the Blade

1. Unplug the saw.

2. Raise the arm to the upper position and raise the lower guard (A) as far as possible.

3. Loosen, but do not remove guard bracket screw (B) until the bracket can be raised far

enough to access the blade screw. Lower guard will remain raised due to the position of the
guard bracket screw.

4. Depress the spindle lock button (C) while carefully rotating the saw blade by hand until the

lock engages.

5. Keeping the button depressed, use the other hand and the wrench provided (D) to loosen

the blade screw. (Turn clockwise, left-hand threads.)

6. Remove the blade screw (E), outer blade clamp (F), and blade (G). The 1" (25.4mm) blade

adapter (H), if used, and the inner blade clamp (I), may be left on the spindle.

NOTE: For blades with a blade hole of 5/8" (15.88 mm), the 1" (25.4 mm) blade adapter is

not used.