Removing And Replacing The Belt; Maintenance; Service Information; Warranty - DeWalt DW718 Instruction Manual

1. Remove both left a ndright s liding fences f rom thesaw
andsetaside. Toremove t hem, u nscrew t hefence
knobs s everal turnsandslideeach fenceoutward.
Adjust a ndlockthe miter c ontrol so thatit is at 0
degrees miter.
2. Make a platform using a piece of 1.5inch(38mm)
thick particleboard orsimilar flatstrong 1.5inch thick
wood tothedimensions: 14.5" x 26"(368 x 660 mm).
The platform must b eflatotherwise thematerial could
move during c utting a nd cause i njury.
3. Mount t he 14.5" x 26" platform to the sawusing
4three-inch long wood screws t hrough t he holes in
thebase fence (Fig. 2 4). F our s crews must beused to
properly secure t hematerial. When t hespecial setup
isused, theplatform w ill b ecutinto twopieces. Ensure
thescrews a retightened properly otherwise material
could loosen a nd cause injury. Ensure t heplatform is
firmly f latonthe table, against the fence, and centered
evenly from lefttoright.
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. 25).
5. Secure the material before cutting. Cut slowly through
the material using a out-down-and-back motion.
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.
A CAUTION: Continued use of a platform with sev-
eral 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
squeezing the belt as shown in Figure 26. 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.
FIG. 24
FIG. 25
FIG. 26
SCREWS
(two each side)
SCREWS
BACK FENCE
14
SET SCREW
Maintenance
DO NOT use lubricants or cleaners (particularly spray or
aerosol) in the vicinity of the plastic guard. The polycarbon-
ate material used in the guard is subject to attack by certain
chemicals.
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 9 or return the tool to the nearest
service center for repair. Service center locations are
packed with your tool.
Service Information
Please have the following information available for all
service calls:
Model Number Serial Number
Date and Place of Purchase
Repairs
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment should be performed by a
DEWALT factory service center, a DEWALT authorized
service center or other qualified service personnel. Always
use identical replacement parts.
Three Year Limited Warranty
DEWALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to
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-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258).
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, DEWALT tools are covered by
our:
1 YEAR FREE SERVICE
DEWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts
caused by normal use, for free, any time during the first
year after purchase.
90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of
your DEWALT Power Tool, Laser, or Nailer for any reason,
you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase
with a receipt for a full refund - no questions asked.