Electrical Connection; Unpacking Your Saw; Familiarization; Specifications - DeWalt DW703 Instruction Manual

• DO NOT - Use blades rated less than 5500 R.P.M.
• DO NOT - Cut small pieces without clamping. Keep hands 6" or more from blade.
• DO NOT - Operate saw without guards in place.
• DO NOT - Perform any operation freehand.
• DO NOT - Reach around or behind saw blade.
• DO NOT - Place hands closer than 6 inches from the saw blade.
• DO NOT - Reach underneath the saw unless it is turned off and unplugged. The saw blade
is exposed on the underside of the saw.
• DO NOT - Move either hand from saw or workpiece or raise arm until blade has stopped.
• DO NOT - Use without Kerf Plate or when kerf slot is wider than 7/16".
• DO NOT - Use lubricants or cleaners (particularly spray or aerosol) in the vicinity of the plastic
guard. The polycarbonate material used in the guard is subject to attack by certain chemicals.
CAUTION: Do not connect unit to electrical power source until complete instructions are
read and understood.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash
exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or
lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
For your convenience and safety, the following warning labels are on your miter saw.
ON MOTOR HOUSING:
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING SAW.
WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
ON MOVING FENCE:
ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE PROPERLY BEFORE
USE. Clamp small pieces before cutting. See
manual.
ON GUARD:
DANGER – KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE.
ON UPPER GUARD: PROPERLY SECURE BRACKET WITH BOTH
SCREWS BEFORE USE.
ON DETENT PLATE: (2 PLACES)
ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BEFORE USE.
KEEP HANDS 6" FROM PATH OF SAW BLADE. NEVER
PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND. NEVER CROSS ARMS
IN FRONT OF BLADE. THINK! YOU CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS.
DO NOT OPERATE SAW WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE.
NEVER REACH IN BACK OF SAW BLADE. TURN OFF TOOL, KEEP SAW HEAD
DOWN AND WAIT FOR SAW BLADE TO STOP BEFORE MOVING HANDS,
WORKPIECE OR CHANGING SETTINGS. UNPLUG TOOL BEFORE CHANGING
BLADE, MOVING OR SERVICING UNIT.

Electrical Connection

Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. 120 volts, AC means that
your saw will operate on alternating current only. A voltage decrease of 10 percent or
more will cause a loss of power and overheating. All D
this tool does not operate, check the power supply.

Unpacking Your Saw

Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make sure that you have received all
parts. In addition to this instruction manual, the carton should contain:
1. One No. DW703 miter saw with blade.
2. One blade wrench in wrench pocket shown in Fig. 4.
3. One No. DW7053 Dust Bag.

Familiarization

Your miter saw is fully assembled in the carton. Open the box and lift the saw out by the
convenient carrying handle, as shown in Figure 1.
Place the saw on a smooth, flat surface such as a workbench or strong table.
Examine Figures 2 & 3 to become familiar with the saw and its various parts. The section
on adjustments will refer to these terms and you must know what and where the parts are.
Press down lightly on the operating handle and pull out the lock down pin, as shown in
Figure 4. Gently release the downward pressure and allow the arm to rise to its full height.
Use the lock down pin when carrying the saw from one place to another. Always use the
carrying handle to transport the saw or the hand indentations shown in Figure 3.

Specifications

CAPACITY OF CUT
50 degree miter left and right
48 degree bevel left: 3 degree right
0 degree miter
Max. Height 3.5" Result Width 3.5"
Max. Width 6.1" Result Height .75"
45 degree miter
Max. Height 3.5" Result Width 2.4"
Max. Width 4.2" Result Height .8"
45 degree bevel
Max. Height 2.3" Result Width 3.4"
Max. Width 6.1" Result Height .75"
31.62 degree miter and 33.85 bevel
Max. Width 5.25" Result Height .8"
DRIVE
120 Volt Motor
2200 Watts 15 Amp Motor
5000 RPM Cut Helical Gears with Roller and Ball Bearings
Carbide Blade Automatic Electric Brake

Optional Accessories

The following accessories, designed for your saw, may be helpful. In some cases, other
locally obtained work supports, length stops, clamps, etc., may be more appropriate. Use
care in selecting and using accessories.
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