Electrical Connection; Accessories - DeWalt DW718 Instruction Manual

• DON'T - Wedge anything against fan to hold motor shaft.
• DON'T- Force cutting action. (Stalling orpartial stalling of motor can cause major dam-
age. Allow motor to reach full speed before cutting.)
• DON'T - Cut ferrous metals (Those with any iron or steel content) or any masonry.
• DON'T- Use abrasive wheels. The excessive heat and abrasive particles generated by
them will damage the saw.
• DON'T - Allow anyone to stand behind saw.
• DON'T - Apply lubricants to the blade when it's running.
• DON'T - Place either hand in the blade area when the saw is connected to the power
source.
• DON'T - Use blades rated less than 4800 R.P.M.
• DO NOT - Cut small pieces without clamping. Keep hands 6" or more from blade.
• DON'T - Operate saw without guards in place.
• DON'T- Perform any operation freehand.
• DON'T - Reach around or behind saw blade.
• DON'T - 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 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 cer-
tain chemicals.
• Never use without kerf plate, and replace when kerf plate is damaged because small
chip accumulation under saw may interfere with saw blade or may cause instability of
workpiece when cutting.
_ 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.
A WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause seri-
ous and permanent respiratory or other injury Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respi-
ratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and
body.
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.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
ON MOVING FENCES:
ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE PROPERLY
BEFORE USE. Clamp small pieces
before cutting. See manual
ON GUARD: DANGER- KEEPAWAY
FROM BLADE.
i _ ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE PROPERLYBEFOREUSE.
CLAMP SMALL PIECESBEFORECUTTING. SEE MANUAL
AJUSTE LA GUiA DEBIDAMENTE ANTES DE UTILIZAR LA
DERRAMiENTA. ASEGURE LAG PIEZAS PEQUENAS ANTES DE
CURTARLAS. CONSULTE EL MANUAL.
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PETiTS ODJETS AVANT DE LESSCiER. CONSULTER LEGUIDE
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ON UPPER GUARD: PROPERLY SECURE BRACKET WITH BOTH
SCREWS BEFORE USE.
ON TABLE: (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.
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DO NOT OPERATE SAW WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE.
TURN OFF TOOL, KEEP SAW HEAD DOWN AND WAIT FOR SAW 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. The switch is suseptible to failure if direct cur-
rent is used. Avoltage decrease of 10 percent or more will cause a loss of power and over-
heating. All DEWALT tools are factory tested. If this tool does not operate, check the power
supply.
Accessories
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your
local service center.
CAUTION: The use of any non-recommended accessory may be hazardous. Dado
sets, molding cutters or abrasive wheels should not be used on your miter saw.
If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact DEWALT Industrial Tool
Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286, call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258)
or visit our website www.dewalt.com.
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.
Laser Guide System: DW7187
Laser is available at extra cost from DEWALT Service Centers and your home
improvement retailer. Instructions for installation are included with the accessory. Read
and follow all directions for safe installation and use.
Extension, Work Support: DW7080
Used to support long overhanging workpieces, the work support is user assembled.
Your saw table is designed to accept two work supports; one on each side.