DeWalt D28715 Manual page 11

CAUTION: Do not cut magnesium
with this tool. Damage to the saw and
personal injury may result.
To Carry (fi g. 1)
Fold down unit to position where you can carry the
saw. Push in lock pin (a) to lock arm down.
Unlocking (fi g. 1)
To unlock tool and raise head, depress motor arm
slightly and pull lock pin (a) out. Motor arm will then
pivot upward.
Material Clamping and Supporting
(fi g. 3, 4)
• Angles are best clamped and cut with both legs
resting against base.
• A spacer block (r) slightly narrower than the
workpiece (t) can be used to increase wheel
utilization (fig. 3).
• Long workpieces must be supported by a block
(s) so it will be level with top of base (fig. 4). The
cut-off end (t) should be free to fall downward to
avoid wheel binding.
Spark Defl ector Adjustment (fi g. 1)
To best deflect sparks away from surrounding
persons and materials, loosen the screw (b), adjust
the spark deflector (c) and then retighten screw.
NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Do
not allow cordset to come into contact
with deflector or sparks as damage to
cordset may occur.
Vise Operation (fi g. 5)
The vise has a quick travel feature. To release the
vise (f) when it is clamped tightly, turn the crank
(h) counterclockwise one or two times to remove
clamping pressure. Lift the vise lever (i) up. Pull crank
assembly out as far as desired. The vise may be
shoved into work without cranking. Lower vise lever
then tighten vise on work by using crank.
Fence Operation (fi g. 5)
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.
The fence (e) requires no tools to adjust. The quick-
release clamp lever (u) unlocks and locks the fence.
When the lever is rotated fully forward, the fence
is unlocked. The fence can then be freely moved
forward, backward or rotated to allow for the best
cutting position for a new wheel and as the wheel
wears.
Rotating the lever fully to the rear locks the fence
in position selected. If the bottom leg of the lever
is not horizontal (parallel to the base), the fence is
not locked. Lever will only lock fence when there is
strong resistance to moving it to rear. If resistance is
light, adjust clamping force by tightening slightly the
two bolts (v) holding the fence to the base. Test by
reclamping and attempt to move fence.
Fence Angle Adjustment (fi g. 6)
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.
The angle adjustment indicator (w) is part of fence
clamping system. Align the desired angle indicator
line with the edge of the slot (x) in base.
FOR A MORE ACCURATE SQUARE CUT
1. Unlock the fence.
2. Push the arm down until the wheel extends into
the base.
3. Place a square (y) against the wheel (j) and
adjust the fence against the square.
4. Lock the fence into position.
Usage (fi g. 1, 2)
Refer to figure 2 for proper body positioning during
use.
To start the tool, depress the trigger switch (m). To
turn the tool off, release the trigger switch. Keep
hands and material from wheel until it has coasted
to a stop.
To prevent unauthorized use of tool, install a
standard padlock (not included) into the padlock
hole (n) located in the trigger.
Removal and Installation of Wheels
(fi g. 1, 7)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, turn unit off and disconnect
machine from power source before
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