Prior To Operation; Instructions For Use - DeWalt DCS778 Manual

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WARNING: Always check that the blade does not touch the table at
the rear of the slot or at the front of the rotating arm at 90° vertical
and 45° bevel positions. Do not switch on before having checked this!
Adjusting the Fence (Fig. I)
Turn the sliding fence lock knob
sliding fence 16 to a position that avoids the blade cuts it,then tighten the
fence lock knob by turning clockwise.
Checking and Adjusting the Blade to the Fence
(Fig. B, J, K)
1. Slacken the mitre latch 13 .
2. Place your thumb on the mitre arm
to release the rotating table/mitre arm
3. Swing the mitre arm until the latch locates it at the 0° mitre position.
4. Pull down the head and lock it in this position using the lock down
button .
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5. Check that the two 0° markings
just visible.
6. Place a square against the left side of the fence
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WARNING: Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth with the square.
7. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Loosen the screws 42 and move the scale/mitre arm assembly left
or right until the blade is at 90° to the fence as measured with the
square (Fig. J).
b. Retighten the screws
42
Checking and Adjusting the Blade to the Table
(Fig. L–N)
1. Loosen the bevel clamp handle
2. Press the saw head to the right to ensure it is fully vertical and tighten
the bevel clamp handle.
3. Place a set square 41 on the table and up against the blade

WARNING: Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth with the square.
4. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Loosen the bevel clamp handle
adjustment stop screw 43
table as measured with the square.
b. If the bevel pointer 44 does not indicate zero on the bevel scale
loosen the screws 45 that secure the scale and move the scale
as necessary.
Checking and Adjusting the Bevel Angle (Fig. A, L, N)
The bevel override allows the max. bevel angle to be set at 45° or 48°
as required.
• Left = 45°
• Right = 48°
1. Make sure the override knob
2. Loosen the bevel clamp handle
3. This is the 45° bevel position.
4. If adjustment is required, turn the stopscrew
until the pointer 44 indicates 45°.

WARNING: The guide grooves can become clogged with sawdust. Use
a stick or some low pressure air to clear the guide grooves.

Prior to Operation


WARNING:
• Install the appropriate saw blade. Do not use excessively worn
blades. The maximum rotation speed of the tool must not exceed
that of thesaw blade.
12
9 anti-clockwise to loosen. Move the
and squeeze the mitre latch
12
14 .
on the mitre scale are
40 15
and blade
16
.
19 (Fig. L).
19 and turn the vertical position
in or out until the blade is at 90° to the
46 is located in the left position.
19 and move the saw head to the left.
47 in or out as necessary
• Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces.
• Allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force.
• Allow the motor to reach full speed before cutting.
• Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles are tight.
• Secure the workpiece.
• Although this saw will cut wood and many nonferrous
materials,these operating instructions refer to the cutting of wood
only. The sameguide-lines apply to the other materials. Do not cut
ferrous (iron and steel) materials or masonry with this saw! Do not
use any abrasive discs!
• Make sure to use the kerf plate. Do not operate the machine if the
kerf slot is wider than 10 mm.
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• Placing the workpiece on a piece of wood will increase the
capacities to 300 mm.
OPERATION

Instructions for Use


WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn
tool off and disconnect battery pack before making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
The attention of UK users is drawn to the "woodworking machines regulations
1974" and any subsequent amendments.
Ensure the machine is placed to satisfy your ergonomic conditions in terms
of table height and stability. The machine site shall be chosen so that the
operator has a good overview and enough free surrounding space around
the machine that allows handling of the workpiece without any restrictions.
To reduce effects of increased vibration, make sure the environment is not
too cold, the machine and accessory are well maintained and the workpiece
size is suitable for this machine.
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Switching On and Off (Fig. A)
The lock off switch
flipped in order for the saw to turn on.
1. To run the tool, flip the lock off switch
switch .
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2. To stop the tool, release the trigger switch. The lock off switch will
re-engage automatically.
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Use of XPS™ LED Worklight System (Fig. A, R)
nOTE: The mitre saw must be connected to a power source.
The XPS™ LED Worklight System is activated by engaging the trigger or
pressing the XPS button
To cut through an existing pencil line on a piece of wood:
1. With the XPS light on, pull down on the operating handle
the saw blade
appear on the wood.
2. Align the pencil line with the edge of the blade's shadow. You may
have to adjust the mitre or bevel angles in order to match the pencil
line exactly.
Your saw is equipped with a battery fault feature. The XPS™ worklight
begins to flash when the battery is near the end of its useful charge, or
when the battery is too hot. Charge the battery prior to continuing cutting
applications. Refer to Charging A Battery for battery charging instructions.
located on the the on/off trigger switch
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and press the on/off trigger
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close to the wood. The shadow of the blade will
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must be
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to bring
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