Assembly And Adjustments - DeWalt DW872 Instructions Manual

8 Mounting holes
9 Cutting table
10 Hex key
Intended Use
Your professional D WALT multicutter has been designed for
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the cutting of variously shaped metal materials: water and gas
pipes, angular iron, U-profiles, T-bars, rods, bolts, etc. Using the
appropriate cutting blade, it can cut hot and cold rolled carbon
steel, construction steels according to DIN 1700 (ST33, ST37–2,
ST52–3), non-ferrous metals (i.e. aluminum, brass, copper),
stainless steel and synthetic materials (i.e. PVC). This tool is not
intended to be used in cast-iron, brick, tile or ceramic materials.
The tool is never to be used for cutting magnesium work pieces
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
These multicutters are professional power tools.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
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intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (includng
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Bench Mounting (Fig. A)
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Mounting holes have been provided to facilitate
bench mounting.
Removing and Fitting a Cutting Blade
(Fig. A, B1, B2)
1. With the arm in the rest position, use the lip
guard 4 back. Leave the guard retracted (Fig. B1).
2. Press and hold down the spindle lock
3. Rotate the cutting blade until it locks.
4. Rotate the bolt cover 11 out of the way (Fig. B1).
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5. Using the hex key , remove the bolt
counterclockwise and then remove the lock washer
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flat washer and the retaining flange
6. Replace the cutting blade
new blade is placed onto the flange
rotational direction.
7. Secure the blade with the retaining flange
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washer and lock washer
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to slide the
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(Fig. B2).
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by turning
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, the
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(Fig. B2).
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. Make sure that the the
30
in correct
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, the flate
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and the bolt .
8. Move the guard back down and release the spindle lock

WARNING: The teeth of a new blade are very sharp and
can be dangerous.
Clamping the Workpiece in Position
(Fig. A, C1–C6)
The tool is equipped with a material clamp
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1. Pull the lever toward the handle
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2. Push the clamp shaft forward until the jaw
touching the workpiece.
3. Press the lever 14 toward the jaw
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the clamp shaft .
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4. Rotate the handle clockwise and clamp the
workpiece securely.
5. To release the workpiece, rotate the
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handle counterclockwise.

WARNING:
• Clamp the workpiece as far towards the operator
as possible.
• Set the clamping position for cutting downstroke as
long as the thickness of the workpiece is not exceeding
the maximum downstroke cutting capacity (Fig. C2).
- The maximum downstroke cutting capacity is
marked by slot
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Continue setting the clamping position as
described below.
• Always attemp to clamp the workpiece in a way to
minimize the number of teeth cutting through the
material (Fig. C4).
• Support long workpieces using a piece of wood
(Fig. C3). Do not clamp the cut off end
Vertical Clamp (Fig. C5, C6)
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The vertical clamp is used for upstroke cutting of wide and
irregular shaped materials (Fig. C5).
1. Insert the vertical clamp in the hole
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until the clamp rests on the workpiece (Fig. C5).
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2. Pull the lever down to clamp the workpiece.
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3. Lift the lever to release the clamp

WARNING: Always use the vertical clamp when
cutting upstroke.
Quick Travel Feature (Fig. C1)
The clamp has a quick travel feature.
• To release the clamp, rotate the handle
turns counterclockwise and pull the lever
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handle .
Setting the Clamping Position (Fig. C1, C6)
The clamping position can be set to match the cutting blade.
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1. Pull the clamp lever toward the handle
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pull out the location pin
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2. Move the fence as required.
English
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(Fig. A).
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(Fig. C1).
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is almost
33 until it engages with
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.
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.
17 in the base (Fig. C6)
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.
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one or two
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toward the
31
(Fig. C1) and
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to release the fence (Fig. C6).
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