DeWalt D27111 Manual page 35

● Remember to lock the saw head in the rear position when
the sliding cuts are fi nished.
Cutting small pieces (fi g. K1 & K2)
The upper part of the left side of the fence (13) and the moveable part of
the right side of the fence (6) can be adjusted to provide maximum
support when cutting small pieces.
● Put the saw blade into vertical position.
● Loosen the plastic knob (58) at least 3 full turns.
● Adjust the left fence as close to the blade as possible.
● Tighten the knob securely.
● Loosen the wingnut (60).
● Adjust the right fence as close to the blade as possible.
● Tighten the wingnut.
Vertical mitre cross-cut (fi g. A1 & R)
● Release the mitre lever (10) and depress the mitre latch (9).
Move the arm left or right to the required angle.
● The mitre latch will automatically locate at 10°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.62° and
45° both left and right, and at 50° left and 60° right. If any
intermediate angle is required hold the head fi rmly and lock by
tightening the mitre lever.
● Always ensure that the mitre lever is locked tightly before cutting.
● Proceed as for a vertical straight cross-cut.
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When mitring the end of a piece of wood with a small off-cut,
position the wood to ensure that the off-cut is to the side of
the blade with the greater angle to the fence:
left mitre, off-cut to the right
right mitre, off-cut to the left.
Bevel cuts (fi g. A1, K1 & S)
Bevel angles can be set from 48° left to 2° right and can be cut with the
mitre arm set between zero and a maximum of 45° mitre position right or
left.
● Loosen the left side fence clamping knob (58) and slide the upper
part of the left side fence (13) to the left as far as it will go.
Loosen the bevel clamp handle (15) and set the bevel as desired.
● Tighten the bevel clamp handle (15) fi rmly.
● Proceed as for a vertical straight cross-cut.
Compound mitre
This cut is a combination of a mitre and a bevel cut.
● Set the bevel angle and subsequently set the mitre angle.
Sawing in the bench mode
● Always use the riving knife.
● Always ensure that the riving knife and blade guard are correctly
aligned.
● Always ensure that the mitre saw is set and locked in 0° mitre.
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Do not cut metal in this mode.
Ripping (fi g. T)
● Set the bevel angle to 0°.
● Adjust the saw blade height. The correct blade position is to have the
tips of three teeth above the top surface of the wood. Ensure that the
saw bench table is securely fi xed at the chosen height.
● Set the parallel fence to the required distance.
● Hold the workpiece fl at on the table and against the fence. Keep the
workpiece approx. 25 mm away from the saw blade.
● Keep both hands away from the path of the saw blade.
● Switch the machine on and allow the saw blade to reach full speed.
● Slowly feed the workpiece underneath the upper blade guard,
keeping it fi rmly pressed against the fence. Allow the teeth to cut,
and do not force the workpiece through the saw blade. The saw
blade speed should be kept constant.
● Remember to use the push stick (73) when close to the blade.
● After completing the cut, switch the machine off, allow the saw blade
to stop and remove the workpiece.
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● Never push or hold the free or cut-off side of the workpiece.
● Always use a push stick when ripping small workpieces.
Optional accessories (fi g. A3 - A6)
Clamping the workpiece (fi g. A3)
● The action of the blade is suffi cient to hold the material fi rmly against
the fence.
● If the material has a tendency to lift or come forward from the fence,
preferably use the optional material clamp (27).
Support for long pieces (fi g. A4)
● Always support long pieces.
● For best results, use the extension work support (28) to extend the
table width of your saw (available from your dealer as an option).
Support long workpieces using any convenient means such as saw-
horses or similar devices to keep the ends from dropping.
Consult your dealer for further information on the appropriate accessories.
Transporting (fi g. B)
● To transport the saw, lower the head and depress the lock down pin
(17).
● Lock the table (19) into lowest position. Lock the rail lock knob with
the saw head in the front position, lock the mitre arm in the utter right
mitre angle, slide the fence (13) completely inward and lock the bevel
lever (15) with the saw head in the vertical position to make the tool
as compact as possible.
● Always use the hand indentations (26) shown in fi g. B to transport
the saw.
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Always transport the machine in saw bench mode with the
upper blade guard fi tted. Never carry the machine by the
guard.
Maintenance
Your D WALT power tool has been designed to operate over a long
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period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory
operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
● If the saw blade does not stop in less than 10 seconds after switching
off, have the machine serviced by an authorised D
agent.
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Prior to maintenance always unplug the tool.
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Cleaning
Keep the ventilation slots clear and regularly clean the housing with
a soft cloth.
● Regularly clean the table top.
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Avoid the use of cleaners or lubricants to maintain the tool. In
particular spray and aerosol cleaners may chemically attack
the plastic lower guard.
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