Power Supply; Cutting Capacity; Standard Equipment - DeWalt DW871 Instruction Manual

DW871/384765-01-00 2/10/00
• NEVER USE A CIRCULAR SAW BLADE IN THIS CHOP SAW. DO
NOT USE TOOTHED BLADES.
• DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,
GASES OR DUST. Sparks from cutting or motor may ignite dust
and fumes.

Power Supply

Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. 120
volts, "60 Hz" means alternating current (normal 120 volt, 60 Hz
house current).
A voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause a loss of power and
overheating.

Cutting Capacity

The wide vise opening and high pivot point provide cutting capacity
for many large pieces. Use the cutting capacity chart to determine
total maximum size of cuts that can be made with a new wheel.
CAUTION: CERTAIN LARGE, CIRCULAR OR IRREGULARLY
SHAPED OBJECTS MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL HOLDING
MEANS IF THEY CANNOT BE HELD SECURELY IN VISE.
CAUTION: DO NOT CUT MAGNESIUM WITH THIS TOOL.
Maximum Cutting Capacity
NOTE: CAPACITY SHOWN ON CHART ASSUMES NO WHEEL WEAR
AND OPTIMUM FENCE POSITION.
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Standard Equipment

1 14" Metal Cutting Abrasive Wheel. Use only high strength Type 1
organic bonded wheels rated 4,100 rpm or higher.(Aluminum
Oxide)
1 Wheel Wrench
To Carry
Fold down unit to position where you can carry the saw. Push in lock
pin (Figure 1) to lock arm down.
Unlocking
To unlock tool and raise head, depress motor arm slightly and pull
lock pin out. Motor arm will then pivot upward (see Figure 2).
Material Clamping and Supporting
• Angles are best clamped and cut with both legs resting against
base
• A spacer block slightly narrower than the work space
(see Figure 3) can be used to increase wheel utilization.
• Long workpieces must be supported by a block so it will be
level with top of base (see Figure 4). The cut off end should be free
FIG. 1
LOCK PIN
3
FIG. 2
LOCK PIN