DeWalt DHS716 Instruction Manual page 15

corded power supply. Inspect the corded power supply receptacle for debris. Debris inside
the receptacle can prevent the corded power supply from fully seating. If debris is present,
clean it using low pressure air. Refer to Cleaning the Corded Power Supply Receptacle.
NOTICE: The corded power supply is for AC power sources only when used with this
tool. Use with DC power sources could result in damage to the tool.
To install the corded power supply into your tool:
1. With the corded power supply unplugged, align
its AC connector with the tool's corded power
supply receptacle (AN) then snap into place.
2. Ensure that it is fully seated in the tool and does
not disengage.
3. Attach the dust cover (AO) to the dust cover
holder (AP, Fig. 17) in the corded power supply.
4. With the tool turned off, plug the corded power
supply into a standard 120V household electric
power outlet. Do not attempt to use the corded
power supply on any other voltage.
5. Use the tool according to the tool instructions,
making sure the cord is located so that it will
not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
To remove the corded power supply from the
tool, first unplug the corded power supply from
the outlet, then press the release button (AM) and
firmly pull the corded power supply out of the tool.
Firmly press the end of the dust cover (AO) into
the tool's corded power supply receptacle (AN).
FIG. 17
AP
Trigger Switch (Fig. 18)
To turn the saw on, push the lock-off switch (C) to the left, then depress the trigger switch
(B). The saw will run while the switch is depressed. Allow the blade to spin up to full operating
speed before making the cut. To turn the saw off, release the switch. Allow the blade to stop
before raising the saw head. There is no provision for locking the switch on. A hole (AQ) is
provided in the trigger for insertion of a padlock to lock the switch off.
Always be sure the blade has stopped before removing it from the kerf.
Body and Hand Position (Fig. 19A, 19B, 20)
Proper positioning of your body and hands is crucial when operating the miter saw. Never
place hands inside the cutting area between the two red lines on the base (Fig. 19B) while
the blade is turning. Clamp or hold the workpiece tightly to the table and the fence when
cutting. Keep both hands in position until the trigger has been released and the blade has
completely stopped. ALWAYS MAKE DRY RUNS (UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS SO
THAT YOU CAN CHECK THE PATH OF THE BLADE. DO NOT CROSS HANDS, AS SHOWN
IN FIGURE 20.
FIG. 16
AM
AO
AN
FIG. 18
AQ
C
B
FIG. 19A
PROPER CUT
FIG. 20
PROPER CUT
13
FIG. 19B
IMPROPER CUT
IMPROPER CUT
IMPROPER CUT