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DeWalt DW870 Instruction Manual

14" chop saw
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158674-01/dw870/1166
5/17/02
3:29 PM
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WALT Industrial Tool Company, 626 Hanover Pike, P.O. Box 158, Hampstead, MD 21074
Printed in U.S.A. (FEB95-2) Form No. 158674-01
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For information call toll free between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., seven days a week. 1-800-4-D
WALT (1-800-433-9258)
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DW870
Copyright © 1995

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  • Page 1 158674-01/dw870/1166 5/17/02 3:29 PM Page 2 WALT Industrial Tool Company, 626 Hanover Pike, P.O. Box 158, Hampstead, MD 21074 Printed in U.S.A. (FEB95-2) Form No. 158674-01 For information call toll free between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., seven days a week. 1-800-4-D...
  • Page 2 158674-01/dw870/1166 5/17/02 3:29 PM Page 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DW870 14" Chop Saw...
  • Page 3 158674-01/dw870/1166 5/17/02 3:29 PM Page 4 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY WALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT 1-800-4-D WALT (1-800-433-9258). Serial Number from Nameplate Date of Purchase UPPER GUARD TRIGGER SWITCH Save this information for future reference...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions For All Tools

    158674-01/dw870/1166 5/17/02 3:29 PM Page 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS type plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like, extending from the adapter must be connected FOR ALL TOOLS to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box.
  • Page 5 158674-01/dw870/1166 5/17/02 3:29 PM Page 2 • DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. use one heavy enough to carry the current your product They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line non-skid footwear are recommended when working voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
  • Page 6 158674-01/dw870/1166 5/17/02 3:29 PM Page 3 center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this treatment. If this occurs, stop the tool and inspect the wheel. instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by • Clean your chop saw periodically following the procedure in authorized service center.

  • Page 7: Power Supply

    158674-01/dw870/1166 5/17/02 3:29 PM Page 4 Power Supply • 8’ power supply cord with separate cord protector is convenient and simplifies servicing. Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. • 100% ball and roller bearing construction for longer tool life.
  • Page 8 158674-01/dw870/1166 5/17/02 3:29 PM Page 5 with the wrench provided at rear of base. Bolt has right hand and open the jaws. When clamping an object, you need only to thread. push in the crank handle to the desired position. The moveable jaw will slide freely until contact is made with the workpiece.

  • Page 9: Cutting Capacity

    158674-01/dw870/1166 5/17/02 3:29 PM Page 6 To Carry 6” FENCE AT FORWARD POSITION Fold down unit to position where you can attach chain to pin on tool 5” FENCE AT REAR arm (Fig. 4). 4.75” POSITION Cutting Capacity 4” 3.93”...
  • Page 10 158674-01/dw870/1166 5/17/02 3:29 PM Page 7 FIG. 6 service centers. (See “Tools, Electric in yellow pages.) The gear case should be wiped clean and 3/4 oz. (20 grams) of grease INDEX LINE placed in the gear case. Cleaning Blowing dust and grit out of the main housing by means of an air hose is recommended and may be done as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around the air vents.
  • Page 11 158674-01/dw870/1166 5/17/02 3:29 PM Page 8 Cradle Mounting (Fig. 9) FIG. 9 Cut two boards 20" long x 2" - 3" high x 4" wide. Place chop saw at desired work location. Place boards tightly along side, and nail to work surface (Fig.
  • Page 12 158674-01/dw870/1166 5/17/02 3:29 PM Page 9 In addition to the warranty, D WALT tools are covered by our: 30 DAY NO RISK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your WALT heavy duty industrial tool, simply return it to the participating seller within 30 days for a full refund.
  • Page 13 158674-01/dw870/1166 5/17/02 3:29 PM Page 10 Other D WALT Heavy Duty Industrial Tools Available From Your Local Dealer DW944K 9.6V Heavy Duty Versa-Clutch Cordless 3/8" Driver/Drill Kit with Keyless Chuck: High performance industrial Versa-Clutch cordless Driver/Drill has two variable speed ranges and reversing to perform well in a wide variety of metals and wood.
  • Page 14 158674-01/dw870/1166 5/17/02 3:29 PM Page 11 Other D WALT Heavy Duty Industrial Tools Available From Your Local Dealer DW100 Heavy Duty 3/8" VSR Drill: High performance industrial quality variable speed reversing drill is designed for long life in heavy-duty professional use.
  • Page 15 158674-01/dw870/1166 5/17/02 3:29 PM Page 12 YOUR POWER TOOLS MAY BE SERVICED AT THE FOLLOWING B&D SERVICE CENTERS. ALABAMA: IOWA: OHIO (CONT’D) Birmingham 35209, 2412 Green Springs Hwy....205-942-0538 Des Moines 50310, 3427 Merle Hay Rd.

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