Intended Use; Cutting Capacity - DeWalt D28730 Instructions Manual

Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Bore diameter.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code 18 , which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into the housing.
Example:
2018 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A, E)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Lock pin
1
Spark deflector screw
2
Spark deflector
3
Base
4
Fence
5
Vise
6
8 mm Hex key
7
Crank
8
Vise lever
9

Intended Use

Your D28730 chop saw has been designed for the cutting of
variously shaped steel materials.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
The D28730 chop saw is a professional power tool.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
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.

Cutting Capacity

The wide vise opening and high pivot point provide cutting
capacity for many large pieces. Use the cutting capacity chart to
determine total maximum size of cuts that can be made with a
new wheel.

CAUTION: CERTAIN LARGE, CIRCULAR OR
IRREGULARLY SHAPED OBJECTS MAY REQUIRE
ADDITIONAL HOLDING MEANS IF THEY CANNOT BE
HELD SECURELY IN VISE.
Wheel
10
Guard
11
Spindle lock
12
Fence bolts
13
Trigger switch
14
Padlock hole
15
Mounting holes
16
Operating handle
17
Date code
18

CAUTION: DO NOT CUT MAGNESIUM WITH
THIS TOOL.
Maximum Cutting Capacity
nOTE: Capacity shown on chart assumes no wheel wear and
optimum fence position.
Workpiece
Shape
90° Cutting angle A = 130 mm A = 120 mm
45° Cutting angle A = 115 mm A = 102 mm
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
To Carry (Fig. A)
Fold down unit to position where you can carry the saw. Push in
lock pin to lock arm down.
1
Unlocking (Fig. A)
To unlock tool and raise head, depress motor arm slightly and
pull lock pin out. Motor arm will then pivot upward.
1
Mounting (Fig. D, F)

CAUTION: Tool must be supported on stable, level,
non-skid surface to prevent unexpected movement
when operating.
1. Drill holes through the work surface that align the base of
the chop saw.
2. Insert two M10 bolts down through the mounting holes
in the base and through holes in mounting surface. The
approximate length of the screws should be the thickness of
the mounting surface plus 102 mm.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the operating
handle 17 , with the other hand guiding the workpiece.
Spark Deflector Adjustment (Fig. A)
To best deflect sparks away from surrounding persons and
materials, loosen the spark deflector screw
deflector 3 and then retighten screw. Do not allow cordset to
come into contact with deflector or sparks as damage to cordset
may occur.
English
115 mm x 130 mm A = 135 mm
110 mm x 102 mm A = 110 mm
16
2 , adjust the spark
7