DeWalt DW718 Manual page 32

E N G L I S H
• Pull down the head until the blade just enters the saw kerf (43).
• Place a square (44) against the left side of the fence (3) and blade (39)
(fig. E3).
Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth with the square.
• If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
• Loosen the screws (45) and move the scale/mitre arm assembly left or
right until the blade is at 90° to the fence as measured with the square.
• Retighten the screws (45). Pay no attention to the reading of the mitre
pointer at this point.
Adjusting the mitre pointer (fig. E1, E2 & F)
• Release the mitre lever (4) and depress the mitre latch (5) to release the
mitre arm (42).
• Move the mitre arm to set the mitre pointer (46) to the zero position,
as shown in fig. F.
• With the mitre lever loose, allow the mitre latch to snap into place as
you rotate the mitre arm past zero.
• Observe the pointer (46) and mitre scale (7). If the pointer does not
indicate exactly zero, loosen the screw (47), move the pointer to read
0° and tighten the screw.
Mitre lock/detent rod adjustment (fig. G)
If the base of the saw can be moved while the mitre lever (4) is locked,
the mitre lock/detent rod (48) must be adjusted.
• Unlock the mitre lever (4).
• Fully tighten the mitre lock/detent rod (48) using a screwdriver.
Then loosen the rod a quarter of a turn.
• Check that the table does not move when the lever (4) is locked at
a random (not preset) angle.
Checking and adjusting the blade to the table (fig. H1 - H4)
• Loosen the bevel clamp handle (21) and lift the bevel latch (20) to
release the saw arm.
• Move the saw arm until the latch locates it at the 0° bevel position.
Do not tighten the handle.
• Pull down the head until the blade just enters the saw kerf (43).
• Place a set square (44) on the table and up against the blade (39) (fig. H2).
Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth with the square.
• If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
• Loosen the nut (49) and move the saw arm assembly left or right until
the blade is at 90° to the table as measured with the square.
Retighten the nut (49).
• If the bevel pointer (50) does not indicate zero on the bevel scale (15),
loosen the screw (51) that secures the pointer and move the pointer as
necessary. Repeat as for the bevel pointer located on the opposite side.
Adjusting the fence (fig. I1 & I2)
The upper part of the fence can be adjusted to provide clearance, allowing
the saw to bevel to a full 48° both left and right. To adjust the left fence (3):
• Loosen the plastic knob (52) and slide the fence to the left.
• Make a dry run with the saw switched off and check for clearance.
Adjust the fence to be as close to the blade as practical to provide
maximum workpiece support, without interfering with the up and down
movement of the arm.
• Tighten the knob securely.
To adjust the right fence (8):
• Loosen the plastic knob (53) and slide the fence to the right.
• Proceed as for adjusting the left fence.
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The guide grooves (54) can become clogged with sawdust.
Use a stick or some low pressure air to clear the guide grooves.
Checking and adjusting the bevel angle (fig. I1, I2, J1 & J2)
Checking and adjusting the left bevel angle
• Loosen the left side fence clamping knob (52) and slide the upper part
of the left side fence to the left as far as it will go.
• Loosen the bevel clamp handle (21) and lift the bevel latch (20) to
release the saw arm.
• Move the saw arm to the left until the latch locates it at the 45° bevel
position. Do not tighten the handle.
• Check that the bevel indicator (50) indicates 45° on the bevel scale (15)
(fig. J1).
• If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
• Loosen the nut (55) and turn the stopscrew (56) in or out as necessary
until the pointer (50) indicates 45°. Retighten the nut (55).
• To achieve a 50° bevel, turn the screw on the angle position stop out
to allow the saw arm to move as necessary.
Checking and adjusting the right bevel angle
• Loosen the right side fence clamping knob (53) and slide the upper
part of the right side fence to the left as far as it will go.
• Loosen the bevel clamp handle (21) and lift the bevel latch (20) to
release the saw arm.
• Move the saw arm to the right until the latch locates it at the 45° bevel
position. Do not tighten the handle.
• Check that the bevel indicator (50) indicates 45° on the bevel scale (15)
(fig. J2).
• If adjustment is required, proceed as for adjusting the left bevel angle.
Adjusting the bevel clamping system (fig. K)
If the saw arm can be moved when the bevel clamp handle (21) is locked,
the clamping sytem must be adjusted.
• Remove the screw (56) holding the handle.
• Lift off the handle and turn it 1/8 turn clockwise. Refit the screw.
• Check that the saw arm does not move when the bevel clamp handle
(21) is locked at a random (not preset) angle.
Rail guide adjustment (fig. K)
• Regularly check the rails for clearance.
• To reduce clearance, gradually rotate the set screw (57) clockwise
while sliding the saw head back and forth.
Instructions for use
Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations.
The attention of UK users is drawn to the "woodworking machines
regulations 1974" and any subsequent amendments.
Prior to operation:
• Install the appropriate saw blade. Do not use excessively worn blades.
The maximum rotation speed of the tool must not exceed that of the
saw blade.
• 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 same guide-lines apply to the other materials.