Installing The Blade; Transporting The Saw; Adjustments - DeWalt DW718 Instruction Manual

RAIL SET
SCREW
ADJUSTMENT
RAIL LOCK
MOTOR
KNOB
HOUSING
BEVEL
LOCK
HANDLE
MOTOR
ENDCAP
BEVEL LATCH
LEVER
(one each side)
BEVEL SCALE
(one each
side)
LOCK DOWN
PIN
BLADE
WRENCH
FENCE
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
(one each side)
BENCH MOUNTING HOLES
Installing a Blade
1. Unplug the saw.
2. With the arm raised, the lower guard held open and the pivot plate raised, place the
blade on the spindle, onto the blade adapter [if using a blade with a 1" (25.4 mm)
diameter blade hole] and against the inner clamp washer with the teeth at the bottom
of the blade pointing toward the back of the saw.
3. Assemble the outer clamp washer onto the spindle.
4. Install the blade screw and, engaging the spindle lock, tighten the screw firmly with
wrench provided. (Turn counterclockwise, left-hand threads.)
NOTE: When using blades with a 5/8" (15.88 mm) diameter blade hole, the blade adapter
will not be used and should be stored in a safe place for future use.
5. Return the guard bracket to its original position and firmly tighten the guard bracket
screw to hold bracket in place.
WARNING:
• The guard bracket must be returned to its original position
and the screw tightened before activating the saw.
LIFTING
HANDLE
KERF
PLATE
MITER LATCH
TABLE
MITER
SCALE
MITER LATCH
MITER LOCK
OVERRIDE
HANDLE
FIG. 4
TRIGGER
SWITCH
BLADE
GUARD
FENCE
BUTTON
• Failure to do so may allow the guard to contact the spin-
ning saw blade resulting in damage to the saw and severe
personal injury.

Transporting the Saw

WARNING: Turn off tool and disconnect from power source before attempting to move
it, changing accessories or making any adjustments accept as written in laser adjustment
instructions.
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 and hand indentations in the base, as shown in
Figure 4.

Adjustments

WARNING: Turn off tool and disconnect from power source before attempting to move
it, changing accessories or making any adjustments accept as written in laser adjustment
instructions.
NOTE: Your miter saw is fully and accurately adjusted at the factory at the time of manu-
facture. If readjustment due to shipping and handling or any other reason is required, follow
the steps below to adjust your saw.
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OPERATING HANDLE
BELT COVER
RAILS
THUMBSCREW
GROOVING
STOP
BEVEL LATCH
PLATES
DUST SPOUT
HAND
INDENTATION