Removing And Replacing The Belt; Maintenance; Warranty - DeWalt DW716 Instruction Manual
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The wax, available at most hardware stores and industrial
mill supply houses, provides proper lubrication and keeps
chips from adhering to the blade.
Be sure to properly secure workpiece. Refer to page 4 for
correct saw blade.
BOWED MATERIAL
When cutting bowed material always position it as shown
in Figure 19 and never like that shown in Figure 19A.
Positioning the material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the
blade near the completion of the cut.
CUTTING PLASTIC PIPE OR OTHER ROUND
MATERIAL
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. This is
extremely important when making angle cuts.
CUTTING LARGE MATERIAL
Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little too
large to fit beneath the blade guard. If this occurs, simply
place your right thumb on the upper side of the guard and
roll the guard up just enough to clear the workpiece, as
shown in Figure 20. 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.
SPECIAL SET-UP FOR WIDE CROSSCUTS
Your saw can cut very wide [up to 10" (406mm)] work-
pieces when a special set up is used. To set the saw up for
these workpieces, follow these steps:
1. Remove both left and right sliding fences from the saw
and set aside. To remove them, unscrew the fence
knobs several turns and slide each fence outward.
Adjust and lock the miter control so that it is at
0 degrees miter.
2. Make a platform using a piece of 1.5 inch (38mm) thick
particleboard or similar flat strong 1.5 inch thick wood
to the dimensions: 10" x 24" (254 x 610mm). The
platform must be flat otherwise the material could
move during cutting and cause injury.
3. Mount the 10" x 24" (254 x 610mm) platform to the saw
using 4 three-inch long wood screws through the holes
in the base fence (Fig. 9). Four screws must be used
to properly secure the material. When the special set
up is used, the platform will be cut into two pieces.
Ensure the screws are tightened properly otherwise
material could loosen and cause injury. Ensure the
platform is firmly flat on the table, against the fence,
and centered evenly from left to right.
WARNING: Ensure the saw is mounted firmly to a
stable flat surface. Failure to do so could cause the saw
to be unstable and fall causing personal injury.
4. Place the workpiece to be cut on top of the platform
mounted to the table. Ensure the workpiece is firmly
against the backfence (Fig. 9).
FIG. 20
FIG. 21
SET SCREW
SCREWS
5. Secure the material before cutting. Cut slowly through
the material. Failure to clamp securely or cut slowly
could result in the material coming loose and causing
injury.
After several cuts are made at various miter angles other
than 0˚, the platform may weaken and not properly support
the work. Install a new, unused platform to the saw after
presetting the desired miter angle.
CAUTION: Continued use of a platform with several
kerfs may cause loss of material control and possible
injury.
Removing and Replacing Belt
The belt is designed to last the life of the tool. However,
abuse of the tool could cause the belt to fail.
If the blade does not turn when the motor is running, the
belt has failed. To inspect or replace the belt, remove the
belt cover screws. Remove the belt cover. Inspect the ribs
of the belt for wear or failure. Check belt tension by squeez-
ing the belt as shown in Figure 21. The belt halves should
almost touch when squeezing firmly with the thumb and
index finger.
To adjust the tension, loosen, but do not remove, the four
Phillips head screws shown. Then rotate the set screw on
the top of the motor plate casting until the proper tension
is achieved. Tighten the four screws securely and replace
the belt cover.
NOTE: Over tightening the belt will cause premature motor
failure.
Maintenance
1. All bearings are sealed. 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.
Repairs
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection
and replacement) should be performed by authorized serv-
ice centers or other qualified service organizations, always
using identical replacement parts.
Three Year Limited Warranty
D
WALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to
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faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the
date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure
due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of war-
ranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit
www.dewalt.com or call 1-800-4-D
WALT (1-800-433-
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9258). This warranty does not apply to accessories or
damage caused where repairs have been made or
attempted by others. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain
states or provinces.
In addition to the warranty, D
WALT tools are covered by
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our:
1 YEAR FREE SERVICE
D
WALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts
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caused by normal use, for free, any time during the first
year after purchase.
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