Electrical Safety; Using An Extension Cable; Mains Plug Replacement - DeWalt DW717XPS Original Instructions Manual

3 Fence left-hand side
4 Mitre lever
5 Mitre latch
6 XPS TM on/off switch
7 Mitre scale
8 Fence right-hand side
9 Kerf plate
10 Carrying handle
11 Operating handle
12 Head lock up release lever
13 Date code
14 Spindle lock
15 Bevel scale
16 Rail lock knob
17 Grooving stop
A2
18 Slide stop
19 Fixed upper blade guard
20 Bevel latch/lever
21 Bevel clamp handle
22 Head lock down pin
23 Wrench
24 Hand indentation
25 Bench mounting holes
26 Dust spout
A3
27 Dustbag
A4
28 LED Worklight System
Optional accessories
A5
29 Work support extension
A6
30 Work piece clamp
INTENDED USE
Your D WALT DW717 Mitre Saw has been designed for professional cutting
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wood, wood products and plastics. It performs the sawing operations of
cross-cutting, bevelling and mitring easily, accurately and safely.
This unit is designed for use with a nominal blade diameter 250 mm carbide
tip blade.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or
gases.
These miter saws are professional power tools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required
when inexperienced operators use this tool.
WARNING! Do not use the machine for purposes other than
intended.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including children)
suffering from diminished physical, sensory or mental abilities; lack of
experience, knowledge or skills unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should never be left alone with this
product.

Electrical Safety

The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check
that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Your tool is double insulated in accordance with EN 61029;
therefore no earth wire is required.
WARNING: 115 V units have to be operated via a fail-safe
isolating transformer with an earth screen between the primary
and secondary winding.
In case of cord replacement the tool must only be repaired by an authorized
service agent or by qualified electrician.

Mains Plug Replacement

(U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Fitting a Mains Plug to 115 V Units
(U.K. and Ireland Only)
• The plug fitted should be comply with BS EN 60309 (BS4343),
16 Amps, earthing contact position 4h.
WARNING: Always ensure that the cable clamp is correctly and
securely fitted to the sheath of the cable.

Using an Extension Cable

If an extension cable is required, use an approved 3–core extension cable
suitable for the power input of this tool (see Technical Data).The minimum
conductor size is 1.5 mm 2 ; the maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and
disconnect machine from power source before installing
and removing accessories, before adjusting or changing
set-ups or when making repairs. Be sure the trigger switch
is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Unpacking (fi g. A1, B)
• Remove the saw from the packing material carefully using the carrying
handle (10).
• Release the rail lock knob (16), and push the saw head back to lock it
in the rear position.
• Press down the operating handle (11) and pull out the lock down pin
(22), as shown.
• Gently release the downward pressure and allow the arm to rise to its
full height.
Bench mounting (fi g. C)
• Holes (25) are provided in all four feet to facilitate bench mounting.
Two different sized holes are provided to accommodate different sizes
of bolts. Use either hole; it is not necessary to use both. Bolts with a
diameter of 8 mm and 80 mm in length is suggested. Always mount
your saw firmly to prevent movement. To enhance the portability, the tool
can be mounted to a piece of 12.5 mm or thicker plywood which can
then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job sites and
reclamped.
• When mounting your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the
mounting screws do not protrude from the bottom of the wood.
The plywood must sit fl ush on the work support. When clamping the
saw to any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses where
the mounting screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point will
interfere with the proper operation of the saw.
• To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting surface is not
warped or otherwise uneven. If the saw rocks on the surface, place a
thin piece of material under one saw foot until the saw is fi rm on the
mounting surface.
Mounting the saw blade (fi g. D1–D4)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and
disconnect machine from power source before installing
and removing accessories, before adjusting or changing
set-ups or when making repairs. Be sure the trigger switch
is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
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