Electrical Connection; Accessories; Blade Descriptions; Unpacking Your Saw - DeWalt DW717-XE Instruction Manual

• INSPECT BLADE FOR CRACKS or other damage prior to operation. A cracked or damaged blade can come
apart and pieces can be thrown at high speeds, causing serious injury. Replace cracked or damaged blades
immediately.
• CLEAN THE BLADE AND BLADE CLAMPS prior to operation. Cleaning the blade and blade clamps allows
you to check for any damage to the blade or blade clamps. A cracked or damaged blade or blade clamp can
come apart and pieces can be thrown at high speeds, causing serious injury.
• 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.
• ALWAYS USE THE KERF PLATE AND REPLACE THIS PLATE WHEN DAMAGED. Small chip accumulation
under the saw may interfere with the saw blade or may cause instability of workpiece when cutting.
• USE ONLY BLADE CLAMPS specified for this tool to prevent damage to the machine and/or serious injury.
• CLEAN THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS of chips and sawdust. Clogged motor air slots can cause the machine to
overheat, damaging the machine and possibly causing a short which could cause serious injury.
• KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the blade to prevent severe cuts. Clamp all workpieces that
would cause your hand to be within 152.4 mm (6") of the saw blade.
• NEVER LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE "ON" position. Severe personal injury may result.
• TURN OFF THE MACHINE and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before raising the arm and prior to
cleaning the blade area, removing debris in the path of the blade, before servicing or adjusting tool. A moving
blade can cause serious injury.
• PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE WORKPIECES. Loss of control of the workpiece can cause injury.
• NEVER cross arms in front of blade while using tool. Always make a dry run (unpowered) before making a
finish cut so that you can check the path of the blade or severe personal injury may result.
CAUTION: Do not connect unit to electrical power source until complete instructions are read and understood.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to AS/NZS1270 during use.
Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING: NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE TABLE AND AGAINST THE
FENCE.
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 timber.
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.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent
respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory 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 mitre 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 – KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE.
ON UPPER GUARD: PROPERLY SECURE BRACKET WITH BOTH SCREWS BEFORE USE.
ON TABLE: (2 PLACES)
ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BEFORE USE.
KEEP HANDS 152.4 MM (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.
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

The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check that the power
supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. 230 V AC means your tool will operate on alternating
current. As little as 10% lower voltage can cause loss of power and can result in overheating. All D
are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check the power supply. Your D
therefore no earth wire is required.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this appliance.
• Replacement of the supply cord. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
an authorised D WALT Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
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Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by D
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only D
accessories should be used with this product.
If you need any assistance in locating any accessory, please contact: Stanley Black & Decker,
82 Taryn Drive, Epping, VIC 3076 Australia or call 1800 338 002 (Aust) or 0800 339 258 (NZ).
SAW BLADES: ALWAYS USE 254 mm (10") SAW BLADES WITH 16 mm (5/8") ARBOR HOLES. SPEED RATING
MUST BE AT LEAST 5500 RPM. Never use a smaller diameter blade. It will not be guarded properly. Use crosscut
blades only! Do not use blades designed for ripping, combination blades or blades with hook angles in excess
of 5˚.
APPLICATION
Construction Saw Blades (thin kerf with anti-stick rim)
General Purpose
Fine Crosscuts
NOTE: Thin kerf 60T blades without noise damping may ring under no load
conditions.
Woodworking Saw Blades (provide smooth, clean cuts)
Fine crosscuts
Non-ferrous metals
NOTE: For cutting non-ferrous metals, use only saw blades designed for this
purpose.

Unpacking Your Saw

Check the contents of your mitre saw carton to make sure that you have received all parts. In addition to this
instruction manual, the carton should contain:
1. One DW717 mitre saw.
2. One D WALT 10" (254 mm) diameter saw blade.
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3. One blade wrench in wrench pocket.
4. One material clamp.

Specifications

CAPACITY OF CUT
Your saw is capable of cutting baseboard moldings 20 mm (0.8") thick by 120 mm (4.75") tall.
NOTE: Your saw is capable of cutting the following once a special setup procedure is followed (see Special Cuts).
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WALT tool is double insulated,
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WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
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WALT, recommended
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BLADE DESCRIPTIONS

DIAMETER TEETH
254 mm (10") 40
254 mm (10") 60
254 mm (10") 80
254 mm (10") 80
WALT tools
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