DeWalt DW872 Manual page 27

Always ensure that the cable clamp is
correctly and securely fitted to the
sheath of the cable.
Using an extension cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved
extension cable suitable for the power input of this
tool (see technical data). The minimum conductor
size is 1.5 mm2.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely. Also refer to the table below.
Conductor size (mm2) Cable rating (Amperes)
0.75 6
1.00 10
1.50 15
2.50 20
4.00 25
7.5
Voltage Amperes Cable rating (Amperes)
115 0 - 2.0 6
2.1 - 3.4 6
3.5 - 5.0 6
5.1 - 7.0 10
7.1 - 12.0 15
12.1 - 20.0 20
230 0 - 2.0 6
2.1 - 3.4 6
3.5 - 5.0 6
5.1 - 7.0 10
7.1 - 12.0 15
12.1 - 20.0 20
Assembly and adjustment
Prior to assembly and adjustment always
unplug the tool.
Bench mounting (fig. A)
Mounting holes (8) have been provided to facilitate
bench mounting.
Removing and fitting a cutting blade (fig. B1 & B2)
• With the arm in the rest position, use the lip (11)
to slide the guard (4) back. Leave the guard
retracted (fig. B1).
• Press and hold down the spindle lock (5) (fig. B2).
• Rotate the cutting blade until it locks.
DW872.P65
Cable length (m)
15 25 30 45 60
6 6 6 6 10
6 6 6 15 15
6 10 15 20 20
10 15 20 20 25
15 20 25 25 -
20 25 - - -
6 6 6 6 6
6 6 6 6 6
6 6 6 10 15
10 10 10 15 15
15 15 15 20 20
20 20 20 25 -
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• Rotate the bolt cover (12) out of the way (fig. B1).
• Using the Allen key (10), remove the bolt (13) by
turning counterclockwise and then remove the
lock washer (14), the flat washer (15) and the
retaining flange (16) (fig. B2).
• Replace the cutting blade (17). Make sure that
the new blade is placed onto the flange (18) in
the correct rotational direction.
• Secure the blade with the retaining flange (16),
the flat washer (15) and lock washer (14) and the
bolt (13).
• Move the guard back down and release the
spindle lock (5).
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 (6) (fig. A).
• Pull the lever (19) toward the handle (20) (fig. C1).
• Push the clamp shaft (21) forward until the jaw (22)
is almost touching the workpiece.
• Press the lever (19) toward the jaw (22) until it
engages with the clamp shaft (21).
• Rotate the handle (20) clockwise and clamp the
workpiece securely.
• To release the workpiece, rotate the handle (20)
counterclockwise.
• 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 (31).
- Continue setting the clamping position
as described below.
• Always attempt 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 (23) (fig. C3). Do not clamp the
cut off end (24).
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