Instructions For Use - DeWalt DW716 Original Instructions Manual

E N G L I S H
• Override the bevel lock by means of the override pin (20).
• Loosen the bevel clamp handle (14) and with the intermediate bevel
position stop (56) turned aside move the saw arm to the right until the
angle position stop (57) rests against the bevel position adjustment stop
(58). This is the 45° bevel position.
• If adjustment is required, proceed as for adjusting the left bevel angle.
Checking and Adjusting the Intermediate Bevel Angle (fig. J4, J6)
The intermediate bevel angle is preset at 33.85°, enabling a quick setting for
the cutting of crown moulding.
Left Intermediate Bevel Angle
• Adjust the saw arm to a left bevel angle.
• With the intermediate bevel position stop (56) turned into place move
the saw arm to the left until the bevel position adjustment stop (59)
rests on the intermediate bevel position stop. This is the 33.85° bevel
position.
• If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
• Turn the bevel position adjustment stop screw in or out as necessary
until the pointer (48) indicates 33.85° with the bevel position adjustment
stop resting on the intermediate bevel position stop.
Right Intermediate Bevel Angle
• Adjust the saw arm to a right bevel angle.
• With the intermediate bevel position stop (53) turned into place move
the saw arm to the right until the bevel position adjustment stop (60)
rests on the intermediate bevel position stop. This is the 33.85° bevel
position.
• If adjustment is required, proceed as for adjusting the left intermediate
bevel angle.

Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
The attention of UK users is drawn to the "woodworking machines
regulations 1974" and any subsequent amendments.
Ensure the machine is placed to satisfy your ergonomic conditions in terms
of table height and stability. The machine site shall be chosen so that the
operator has a good overview and enough free surrounding space around
the machine that allows handling of the workpiece without any restrictions.
To reduce effects of vibration make sure the environment temperature is not
too cold, machine and accessory is well maintained and the workpiece size
is suitable for this machine.
Prior to Operation
• Install the appropriate saw blade. Do not use excessively worn blades.
The maximum rotation speed of the tool must not exceed that of the
saw blade.
• Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces.
• Allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force.
• Allow the motor to reach full speed before cutting.
• Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles are tight.
• Secure the workpiece.
• Although this saw will cut wood and many nonferrous materials,
these operating instructions refer to the cutting of wood only.
The same guide-lines apply to the other materials.
Do not cut ferrous (iron and steel) materials, fibre cement or masonry
with this saw!
• Make sure to use the kerf plate. Do not operate the machine if the kerf
slot is wider than 10 mm.
Switching On and Off (fig. K)
A hole (61) is provided in the on/ off switch (1) for insertion of a padlock to
lock the tool.
• To run the tool, press the on/off switch (1).
• To stop the tool, release the switch.
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Body and Hand Position
Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the mitre saw
will make cutting easier, more accurate and safer.
• Never place your hands near the cutting area.
• Place your hands no closer than 150 mm from the blade.
• Hold the workpiece tightly to the table and the fence when cutting.
Keep your hands in position until the switch has been released and the
blade has completely stopped.
• Always make dry runs (without power) before finish cuts so that you can
check the path of the blade.
• Do not cross your hands.
• Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper balance.
• As you move the saw arm left and right, follow it and stand slightly to
the side of the saw blade.
• Sight through the guard louvres when following a pencil line.
DW716E – Setting the Variable Speed (fig. K)
The speed control dial (12) can be used for advance setting of the required
range of speed.
• Turn the speed control dial (12) to the desired range, which is indicated
by a number.
• Use high speeds for sawing soft materials such as wood.
Use low speeds for sawing metal.
BASIC SAW CUTS
Vertical Straight Cross-cut (fig. A1, A2, L)
• Release the mitre lever (4) and squeeze the mitre latch (5) upwards to
release the mitre arm (38).
• Engage the mitre latch at the 0° position and tighten the mitre lever.
• Place the wood to be cut against the fence (3, 7).
• Take hold of the operating handle (10) and depress the head lock up
release lever (11) to release the head.
• Press the trigger switch (1) to start the motor.
• Depress the head to allow the blade to cut through the timber and enter
the plastic kerf plate (8).
• After completing the cut, release the switch and wait for the saw blade
to come to a complete standstill before returning the head to its upper
rest position.
Vertical Mitre Cross-cut (fig. A1, A2, M)
• Release the mitre lever (4) and squeeze the mitre latch (5) upwards to
release the mitre arm (38).
• Move the arm left or right to the required angle. The mitre latch
will automatically locate at 10°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.62° and 45°. If any
intermediate angle or 50° is required hold the head firmly and lock by
tightening the mitre lever.
• Always ensure that the mitre lever is locked tightly before cutting.
• Proceed as for a vertical straight cross-cut.
WARNING: When mitring the end of a piece of wood with a
small off-cut, position the wood to ensure that the off-cut is to
the side of the blade with the greater angle to the fence; i.e. left
mitre, off-cut to the right - right mitre, off-cut to the left.
Bevel Cuts (fig. A1, A2, N)
Bevel angles can be set from 50° left to 50° right and can be cut with the
mitre arm set between zero and a maximum of 50° mitre position right or
left.
Left Bevel
• Slide the upper part of the left side fence (3) to the left as far as it will
go. Loosen the bevel clamp handle (14) and set the bevel as desired.
• Tighten the bevel clamp handle (14) firmly.
• Proceed as for a vertical straight cross-cut.