Package Contents; Specifications; Important Safety Instructions - DeWalt DWS715 Original Instructions Manual

Package Contents

The package contains:
1 Mitre saw
1 6 mm hex wrench
1 Saw blade
1 Dustbag
1 Material clamp
1 Instruction manual
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may have occurred during transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior to operation.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Keep hands away from blade.
Visible radiation. Do not stare into light.
Description (Fig. A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury
could result.
1 Trigger switch 9 Hand indentations
Operating handle Sliding fence
2 10
Mounting holes Bevel lock knob
3 11
Lower guard Dust port
4 12
Miter lock knob Carrying handle
5 13
6 Miter detent latch 14 Fence lock knob
Miter scale Clamp mounting hole
7 15
Miter scale screws 6 mm hex wrench
8 16
Intended Use
Your D WALT DWS715 compound mitre saw has been designed for professional wood
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cutting applications. When using the appropriate saw blades, sawing aluminium profiles and
plastic is also possible.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
This mitre 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.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not intended for use by young children
or infirm persons without supervision.
• 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.

Specifications

Capacity of cut
50° miter left and right
48° bevel left: 3° right
Baseboard vertically against fence
Max. Height 5.5" (140 mm)
Max. Width 1" (25 mm)
0° miter
Max. Height 3-5/8" (92 mm)
Max. Width 7-7/8" (200 mm)
45° miter
Max. Height 3-5/8" (92 mm)
Max. Width 5-1/2" (140 mm)
45° bevel - Left
Max. Height 2-1/2" (64 mm)
17 Head lock knob
Base fence
18
0° bevel stop adjustment
19
screw
0°/45° bevel stop override
20
levers
Clamp
21
Miter detent override
22
switch
Resulting Width 6-1/4" (159 mm)
Resulting Height 2-5/16" (59 mm)
Resulting Width 4-5/16" (110 mm)
Resulting Height 2-5/16" (59 mm)
Resulting Width 6-1/4" (159 mm)
Max. Width 7-7/8" (200 mm)
31.6° miter and 33.9° bevel
Max. Width 6-11/16" (170 mm)
Drive
120 Volt motor
1600 Watts (Max. in)
15 Amp motor
4000 RPM
Cut helical gears with roller and ball bearings
Carbide tooth blade
Automatic electric brake
Unpacking Your Saw
Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make sure that you have received all parts. In
addition to this instruction manual, the carton should contain:
1 DWS715 miter saw
1 D WALT 12" (305 mm) dia. saw blade
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1 6 mm hex wrench
1 Dust bag
1 Miter lock knob
1 Vertical material clamp
1 Instruction manual
COMPONENTS (FIG. A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury
could result.
Refer to Figure A at the beginning of this manual for a complete list of components.
Intended Use
This heavy duty miter saw is designed for professional wood cutting applications.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
This miter 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.
Familiarization (Fig. A, B)
Open the box and lift the saw out by the convenient carrying handle (
The miter lock knob ( ) is not assembled for shipping. Remove the miter lock knob from the
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packaging and screw onto the saw. Refer to Figure A for position.
Place the saw on a smooth, flat surface such as a workbench or strong table.
Examine Figure A to become familiar with the saw and its various parts. The section on
adjustments will refer to these terms and you must know what and where the parts are.

CAUTION: Pinch Hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, keep thumb underneath the handle
when pulling the handle down. The lower guard will move up as the handle is pulled
down which could cause pinching.The handle is placed close to the guard for special cuts.
Press down lightly on the operating handle (
quarter turn. Gently release the downward pressure and allow the arm to rise to its full height.
Use the lock down pin when carrying the saw from one place to another. To lock the arm,
rotate head lock knob a quarter turn and press down on the arm until the arm locks in place.
Always use the carrying handle ( ) to transport the saw or the hand indentations (
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Figure A.
Bench Mounting (Fig. A)
Mounting holes ( 3 ) are provided in all four feet to facilitate bench mounting, as shown in
Figure A. There are round countersunk holes for use with screws and square holes for use
with the miter saw stand "carraige bolt" or M8 (5/16") or maller bolts. Use either hole, it is not
necessary to use both.) Always mount your saw firmly to prevent movement. To enhance the
tool's portability, it can be mounted to a piece of 1/2" (12.7 mm) or thicker plywood which can
then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job sites and reclamped.
nOTE: If you elect to mount your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the mounting
screws don't protrude from the bottom of the wood. The plywood must sit flush on the work
support. When clamping the saw to any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses
where the mounting screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point will surely interfere
with the proper operation of the saw.

CAUTION: To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting surface is not
warped or otherwise uneven. If the saw rocks on the surface place a thin piece of material
under one saw foot until the saw sits firmly on the mounting surface.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Transporting the Saw (Fig. A)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and
disconnect it from the power source before attempting to move it, change
accessories or make any adjustments.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS lock the miter lock
knob ( 5 ) , bevel lock knob ( 11 ) , head lock knob (
transporting saw.

WARNING: The miter lock knob should be used only when carrying or storing the saw.
NEVER use the lock knob for any cutting operation.
Resulting Height 1-5/16" (33 mm)
Resulting Height 2" (51 mm)
13 ) , as shown in Figure B.
2 ) and pull head lock knob ( 17 ) and rotate a
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17 ) , and fence lock knob ( 14 ) before
English
) shown in
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