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DeWalt DW708 Instruction Manual

Sliding compound miter saw
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  • Page 2 WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 Printed in U.S.A. (MAR01-CD-1) Form No. 386762-02 DW708 Copyright © 2001...
  • Page 3 IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR DEWALT PURCHASE, CALL 1-800-4 DEWALT. Before returning this product call IN MOST CASES, A DEWALT REPRESENTIVE CAN RESOLVE YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. 1-800-4-D WALT IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL.
  • Page 4 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY D WALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) This product is covered under U.S. Patent No. 5,199,343 and other patents pending. WALT… BUILT JOBSITE TOUGH WALT high performance industrial tools are made for America’s toughest industrial and construction applications.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................2 SWITCH ........................9 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES....................2 CUTTING WITH YOUR SAW ..................9 DOUBLE INSULATION/POLARIZED PLUG..............2 CROSSCUTS........................9 EXTENSION CORDS ....................2 BEVEL CUTS ........................9 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION....................4 QUALITY OF CUT ......................9 UNPACKING YOUR SAW ....................4 BODY AND HAND POSITION ..................9 FAMILIARIZATION .......................4 CLAMPING THE WORKPIECE ..................10 CONTROLS ........................4...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions for all tools. • WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. WARNING: For your own safety read instruction manual before operating sliding compound Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
  • Page 7 • DO-Keep hands out of path of saw blade. • ON MOVING FENCE: • DO-Shut off power, disconnect cord from power source and wait for saw blade to stop before servicing or adjusting tool. ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE PROPERLY BEFORE USE. CLAMP SMALL PIECES •...

  • Page 8: Electrical Connection

    When the 0° (middle) bevel stop pin is engaged, 1. One No. DW708 sliding compound miter saw. the saw will stop at 0° when brought up from the left. To move 2.

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    FIG.3 OPERATING HANDLE CAPACITY OF CUT 50° miter left, 60° miter right BRUSH INSPECTION CAP 48˚ bevel left and right US Models Non-US Models Miter Bevel Height Width Height Width ____ _____ ______ _____ ______ _____ 0° 0° 4.3" 12" 4.3"...

  • Page 10: Bench Mounting

    Descript. Teeth of Cut FIG. 5 FIG. 7 Fine Trim Precision 60-100 Very Molding Ground Smooth Carbide Splinter Free Trim, Framing, Combination 32-60 Smooth Pressure Multi-Purpose Fast Cut LOCK Treated DOWN Decking Aluminum Non-Ferrous 60-80 — Metal Cutting Negative Rake Teeth Stabilizer Your saw includes one base stabilizer.

  • Page 11: Adjustments

    FIG.9 FIG. 11 Adjustments PERFORM ALL ADJUSTMENTS WITH THE SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW UNPLUGGED. NOTE: Your sliding compound miter saw is fully and accu- rately adjusted at the factory at the time of manufacture. If readjustment due to shipping and handling or any other reason is required, follow the steps below to adjust your saw.

  • Page 12: Fence Adjustment

    in place, and gently move the pointer left or right. Retighten the screw after setting the pointer to 0°. Adjusting the bevel stop to 45° left or right NOTE: Adjust the 45° bevel angles only after performing the 0° bevel angle adjustment. To adjust the left 45°...

  • Page 13: Rail Guide Adjustment

    FIG. 17 your own safety by giving the saw your complete attention. When cutting anything larger than a 2x4, use an out-down- back motion. Pull the saw out, toward you, lower the saw RAIL GUIDE ADJUSTMENT head down toward the workpiece, and push the saw back to Periodically check the rails for any play or clearance.

  • Page 14: Clamping The Workpiece

    MAKE DRY RUNS (UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS FIG. 19 SO THAT YOU CAN CHECK THE PATH OF THE BLADE. DO NOT CROSS HANDS. Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper balance. As you move the miter arm left and right, follow it and stand slightly to the side of the saw blade.

  • Page 15: Cutting Compound Miters

    FIG. 20 VERNIER SCALE Your saw is equipped with a vernier scale for added precision. The vernier scale allows you to accurately set miter angles to the nearest 1/4 degree. To use the vernier scale follow these steps. (As an example, assume that the angle you want to miter is 24-1/4 degree right).

  • Page 16: Cutting Base Molding

    CUTTING BASE MOLDING UP TO 4-1/4" (108 mm) FIG. 26 FIG. 28 HIGH VERTICALLY AGAINST THE FENCE Position molding as shown in Figure 26. All cuts made with the back of the molding against the fence and bottom of the molding against the base. INSIDE CORNER: Left side 1.

  • Page 17: Cutting Crown Molding

    FIG. 30 1. Position molding with top of the molding resting on the (the section that fits flat against the ceiling) of 52 degrees base of the saw and a bottom rear angle (the part that fits flat against the wall) of 38 degrees.
  • Page 18 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLD- TABLE 1 COMPOUND MITER CUT (POSITION WOOD WITH BROAD FLAT SIDE ON THE TABLE ING LAYING FLAT AND USING THE COMPOUND AND THE NARROW EDGE AGAINST THE FENCE) FEATURES 1. Molding laying with broad back surface down flat on saw table (See Figure 30) 2.

  • Page 19: Special Cuts

    Special Cuts UNPLUG THE SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW FIG. 33 NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS DO NOT CUT FERROUS METAL (THAT WITH AN IRON SECURED ON THE TABLE AND AGAINST THE FENCE. OR STEEL CONTENT) OR MASONRY WITH THIS Aluminum Cutting: SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    To adjust the tension, loosen, but do not remove, the six screws (Figure 39). Then rotate the set screw on the top of THUMBSCREW the motor plate casting until the proper tension is achieved. Tighten the six screws securely and replace the belt cover. NOTE: Overtightening the belt will cause premature motor GROOVING LEVER failure.

  • Page 21: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Trouble Shooting Guide BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLE! SAW WILL NOT START WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO… 1. Saw not plugged in 1. Plug in saw. 2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker 3.

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