Aluminum Cutting; Maintenance; Installing A New Saw Blade; Warranty - DeWalt DW712 Instruction Manual

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Aluminum extrusions such as those used when making alu-
minum screens and storm windows can easily be cut with your
saw. Position the material so that you will be cutting the
thinnest cross section, as shown. The illustration below shows
the wrong way to cut these extrusions. Use a stick wax cutting
lubricant when cutting aluminum. Apply the stick wax directly to
the saw blade before cutting. Never apply stick wax to a mov-
ing blade. 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 5 for
information about using the proper blade.

Maintenance

1. All bearings are sealed ball bearings. They are lubricated
for life and need no further maintenance. Do not use any
lubricant.
2. Periodically clean all dust and wood chips from around the
area of the saw blade inside the guard. Even though slots
are provided to allow debris to pass through, some dust will
accumulate.
CAUTION: Do not use lubricants or cleaners, particular
spray or aerosol cleaners, in the vicinity of the plastic guard.
The polycarbonate material used in the guard is subject to
deterioration by certain chemicals.
3. The brushes are designed to give you several years of use.
If they ever need replacement follow the instructions on
page 6 or return the tool to the nearest service center for
repair.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Changing or Installing a New Saw
Blade
CAUTION:
• Never depress the spindle lock button while the blade is
under power or coasting.
• Do not cut ferrous metal (containing iron or steel) or
masonry or fiber cement product with this miter saw.
Removing the Blade
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Raise the arm to the upper position and raise the lower
guard (T) as far as possible.
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3. Loosen, but do not remove guard bracket screw (U) until
the bracket can be raised far enough to access the blade
screw.
T
4. Depress the spindle lock button (E) while carefully rotating
the saw blade by hand until the lock engages.
5. Keeping the button depressed, use the other hand and the
wrench provided (V) to loosen the blade screw. (Turn
clockwise, left-hand threads)
6. Remove the blade screw (W), outer clamp washer (X), and
blade (Y). The inner clamp washer (Z), may be left on the
spindle.
W
Installing a Blade
E
• The guard bracket must be returned to its
U
V
• Failure to do so may allow the guard to
Repairs
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, mainte-
nance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replace-
ment) should be performed by a D
ter, a D
service personnel. Always use identical replacement parts.
Three Year Limited Warranty
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materials or workmanship for three years from the date of
purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to nor-
mal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage
and warranty repair information, visit www.dewalt.com or call
1-800-4-D
REAR OF SAW
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.
X In addition to the warranty, D
Y
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by normal use, for free, any time during the first year after
purchase.
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your
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return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt
for a full refund – no questions asked.
Z
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1. Unplug the saw.
2. With the arm raised, the lower guard held open and the
pivot plate raised, place the blade on the spindle and
against the inner clamp washer with the teeth at the bottom
of the blade pointing toward the back of the saw.
3. Assemble the outer clamp washer onto the spindle.
4. Install the blade screw and, engaging the spindle lock,
tighten the screw firmly with wrench provided. (Turn coun-
terclockwise, left-hand threads)
5. Return the guard bracket to its original position and firmly
tighten the guard bracket screw to hold bracket in place.
WARNING:
original position and the screw tightened
before activating the saw.
contact the spinning saw blade resulting
in damage to the saw and severe per-
sonal injury.
WALT factory service cen-
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WALT authorized service center or other qualified
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WALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty
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WALT (1-800-433-9258). This warranty does not
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WALT tools are covered by our:
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1 YEAR FREE SERVICE
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