Special Cuts; Maintenance - DeWalt DW705 Instruction Manual

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 26. Use of the
crown molding fence accessory (DW7054) 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 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 26a.
2. The angled "flats" on the back of the molding must rest
squarely on the fence and base of the saw.
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 WITHOUT FIRMLY CLAMPING
THE MATERIAL.
Aluminum Cutting:
Aluminum extrusions such as those used when making
aluminum screens and storm windows can easily be cut
with your saw. Position the material so that you will be
cutting the thinnest cross section, as shown in Figure 27.
Figure 28 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.
RIGHT
FENCE
The wax, available at most hardware stores and industrial
mill supply houses, provides proper lubrication and keeps
chips from adhering to the blade.
Bowed Material:
When cutting bowed material always position it as shown
in Figure 29 and never like that shown in Figure 30.
Positioning the material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the
blade near the completion of the cut.
Cutting Plastic Pipe
Plastic pipe can be easily cut with your saw. It should be
cut just like wood and CLAMPED OR HELD FIRMLY TO
THE FENCE TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING.
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 25. 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.

Maintenance

1. All bearings are sealed ball bearings. 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 8 or return the tool to the nearest
service center for repair. Service center locations are
packed with your tool.
15
BLADE
FIG. 27
FENCE
BLADE
FIG. 28
WRONG
FIG. 29
RIGHT
FIG. 30
WRONG