DeWalt DW711 Original Instructions Manual page 25

a. Loosen the sliding fence locking knob
backwards in order to obtain full sight on the two holes
the fence.
b. Using the small hex key, loosen the two hex screws fastening the fence to the fence
support. Access is gained through the two holes in the top of the fence.
c. Adjust the fence so that it is parallel to the blade by checking the distance between the
blade and the fence at the front and rear of the blade.
d. When the adjustment has been carried out, re-tighten the hex screws and check again
that the fence is parallel to the blade.
Adjusting The Saw Bench Table (Fig. A2, B, D)
The table slides up and down manually and is held at the required height with two
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locking knobs.
1. Loosen the table locking knobs, both main
not take them off.
2. Set the table to the proper height needed.
3. Tighten the table locking knobs (Fig. A1, D).
Removing The Saw Bench Table (Fig. A1, B, D)
The table can be removed to gain access to the saw blade.
1. Remove the upper blade guard 16 (Fig. B).
2. Loosen the table locking knobs, both main
not take them off.
3. Use the hex key to remove the screw 38
and washer off the other end of the screw.
4. Remove the table.
5. To replace the table, proceed in reverse order.
Mounting The Saw Blade (Fig. E1–E5)

WARNING: The teeth of a new blade are very sharp and can be dangerous.
In order to fit a new saw blade it is necessary to adjust the table into highest position and raise
the saw head to its highest position.
1. Retract the lower guard 4 by pushing the release knob
back. Leave the guard retracted.
2. Using the spanner 39 , place the two holes on the outside of the outer flange
3. Using the 6 mm hex key, turn the blade bolt
bolt and its outside flange.
4. Remove the saw blade 43 .
5. Install the new saw blade onto the shoulder
that the teeth at the bottom edge of the saw blade are pointing towards the fence (away
from the operator).
6. Reinstall the outer flange 40 , making sure that the location lugs
correctly, one on each side of the spindle.
7. Tighten the blade bolt 41 by turning counterclockwise.
8. Move the lower guard down.
9. After mounting or replacing the saw blade, carry out a complete movement of the saw
head, checking that the movable lower guard locks in its rest position.

WARNING: The saw blade MUST be replaced as described in this section. ONLY use
saw blades as specified under Technical Data. We suggest DT4375. NEVER fit other
saw blades.
Adjusting The Saw Blade (Fig. E2)
If the saw blade is wobbling during start up and run down, then adjust as follows.
1. Loosen the screw for the arbor collar 40
2. Retighten the screw and check to see if the blade has any wobble.
3. Repeat these steps until the blade wobble has been eliminated.
Mounting And Removing The Fixed Lower Guard (Fig. I1, I2)
When the unit is being used as a saw bench, the fixed lower guard
(Fig. I2).
1. Set the saw head to the vertical position.
2. Loosen locking knob 60 on left side of fence
shown (Fig. I1).
3. Slide the guard 18 over the rotating table/mitre arm
screw align with threaded bushing in head (Fig. I2).
4. Depress the head lock up release lever
the head lock down screw 20 .
5. To remove the guard, proceed in reverse order.
Storing The Fixed Lower Guard (Fig. Q1, Q2)
When the unit is being used in mitre saw mode, the fixed lower guard
the table .
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1. Remove fixed lower guard, refer to Mounting and Removing the fixed lower guard.
2. Squeeze the fixed lower guard and guide the storage legs
18
front of the table 21 .
3. Push fixed lower guard until the storage legs
fixed lower guard in storage position.
(Fig. C1) and slide the sliding fence
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36 (Fig. C4) in the top of
37 (Fig. D) and additional 3 (Fig. A1), but do
37 (Fig. D) and additional 3 (Fig. A1), but do
from the rear table column (Fig. D). Take the nut
42 in and sliding the lower guard
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41 clockwise to loosen. Remove the blade
44 on the inner flange 45 (Fig. E3). Ensure
46 (Fig. E4) are engaged
and rotate the blade 43 a quarter turn.
18 should always be used
11 and move fence to new position as
9 until threads of head lock down
and press down on the head while tightening
2
18 can be stored on
into the slots
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61 snap onto the table. Figure Q2 shows the
4. To remove the guard, squeeze the fixed lower guard and lift guard from table.
Checking And Adjusting The Blade To The Fence (Fig. F1–F4)
1. Slacken the mitre latch
8
2. Place your thumb on the mitre lever
arm 9 (Fig. F1).
3. Swing the mitre arm until the latch locates it at the 0° mitre position.
4. Check that the two 0° markings
5. 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.
If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Loosen the screws
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blade is at 90° to the fence as measured with the square (Fig. F4).
b. Retighten the screws 49
Checking And Adjusting The Blade To The Table (Fig. G1–G4)
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 on the table and up against the blade
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WARNING: Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth with the square.
If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Loosen the bevel clamp handle
stop screw in or out (Fig. G3) until the blade is at 90° to the table as measured with
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the square (Fig. G2).
b. If the bevel pointer 51
screws 53 that secure the scale and move the scale as necessary (Fig. G4).
Checking And Adjusting The Bevel Angle (Fig. H1, H2)
The bevel override knob 54
or 48° as required (Fig. H1).
- Left = 45°
- Right = 48°
(Fig. E2).
1. Make sure the override knob
2. Loosen the bevel clamp handle
bevel position.
3. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Turn the stopscrew 55
(Fig. H2).

WARNING: While performing this adjustment, it is advisable to take the weight of the
saw head by holding it. This will make it easier to turn the adjustment screw.
Adjusting The Riving Knife (Fig. A2, J1, J2)
The correct position is for the top of the riving knife
highest tooth of the blade and the body of the radius knife to be a maximum of 5 mm from
the tips of the saw blade teeth (Fig. J1)
1. Adjust the saw bench table to the lower position.
2. Loosen the hex screw
57
move up and down (Fig. J2).
3. Rotate the bracket and slide the knife either up or down until the correct position
is attained.
4. Retighten the screw 57 firmly.
5. Replace the table.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect machine from
power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or changing
set-ups or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

WARNING:
• Ensure the machine is placed to satisfy 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 allow
handling of the workpiece without any restrictions.
• To reduce effects of vibration make sure the environment temperature is not too
cold, machine and accessory is well maintained and the workpiece size is suitable for
this machine.
• Ensure the material to be sawn is firmly secured in place.
• Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool and do not exert side pressure on the
saw blade.
on the
• Avoid overloading.
• Always remove the dust from the machine after using to ensure the lower guard
operates properly.
.
7 and squeeze the mitre latch
47 on the scale 10 are just visible (Fig. F2).
and blade
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and move the scale/mitre arm assembly left or right until the
.
12 (Fig. G1).
(Fig. G2).
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12 (Fig. G1) and turn the vertical position adjustment
does not indicate zero on the bevel scale
allows the max. bevel angle to be set at 45°
54 is located in the left position.
12 and move the saw head to the left. This is the 45°
in or out as necessary until the pointer 51
15 to be no more than 2 mm below the
which allows both the bracket to rotate and the riving knife to
EngLIsh
8 to release the mitre
(Fig. F3).
52 , loosen the
indicates 45°
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