DeWalt DW714 Original Instructions Manual page 17

ASSEMBLY
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. Be sure
the trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-
up can cause injury.
Unpacking (fig. 1, 2, 4, 5)
1. Remove the saw from the packing material carefully using the
carrying handle (m).
2. Use the supplied blade wrench(i) to remove the mitre lock
temporary shipping bolt( hh ).
3. Mounting the mitre lock knob(e) to the mitre saw arm.
4. Press down the operating handle (a) and pull out the lock down pin
(o), as shown.
5. Gently release the downward pressure and allow the arm to rise to
its full height.
Bench Mounting (fig. 6)
1. Holes (j) are provided in all four feet to facilitate bench mounting.
Two different sized holes are provided to accommodate different
sizes of bolts. Use either hole; it is not necessary to use both.
Bolts with a diameter of 8 mm and 40 mm in length is suggested.
Always mount your saw firmly to prevent movement. To enhance
the portability, the tool can be mounted to a piece of 15 mm or
thinner plywood which can then be clamped to your work support
or moved to other job sites and reclamped.
2. When mounting your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that
the mounting screws do not 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 interfere with the proper operation of the saw.
3. 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 is
firm on the mounting surface.
Mounting the Saw Blade (fig. 9, 10, 11, 12)
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. Be sure
the trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-
up can cause injury.
• Never depress the spindle lock button while the blade is
under power or coasting.
• Do not cut light alloy and ferrous metal (containing iron or
steel) or masonry or fibre cement product with this mitre
saw.
• Depress the head lock up release lever (cc) (if equipped) to
release the lower guard (b),then raise the lower guard as
far as possible.
• Should use the corresponding blade cutting different
materials.
1. With the lower guard held in the raised position loosen the guard
bracket screw (kk) until the guard bracket (ll) raises far enough to
access the blade locking screw (nn).
2. Depress the spindle lock button (x) with one hand and with the
other hand use the wrench (i) provided to loosen the left-hand
threaded blade locking screw (nn) by turning clockwise.
WARNING: To use the spindle lock, press the button as
shown and rotate the spindle by hand until you feel the lock
engage.
Continue to hold the lock button in to keep the spindle from
turning.
3. Remove the blade locking screw (nn) and the outside arbor collar
(pp).
4. Install the saw blade (oo) onto the blade adaptor seated directly
against the inside arbor collar (rr), making sure that the teeth at the
bottom edge of the blade are pointing toward the back of the saw
(away from the operator).
5. Replace the outer arbor collar (pp).
6. Tighten the blade locking screw (nn) carefully by turning counter-
clockwise while holding the spindle lock engaged with your other
hand.
7. Return the guard bracket (ll) to its original position and firmly tighten
the guard bracket screw (kk) to hold bracket in place.
WARNING! Be aware the saw blade shall be replaced in
the described way only. Only use saw blades as specified
under Technical Data.
WARNING! The guard bracket(ll) must be returned to its
original position and the guard bracket screw(kk) tightened
before activating the saw.
WARNING! Failure to do so may allow the guard to
contact the spinning saw blade resulting in damage to the
saw and severe personal injury.
Adjustments
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. Be sure
the trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Your mitre saw was accurately adjusted at the factory. If readjustment
due to shipping and handling or any other reason is required, follow the
steps below to adjust your saw. Once made, these adjustments should
remain accurate.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE MITRE SCALE (FIG. 13, 14, 15)
1. Loosen the mitre lock knob (e), depress the mitre detent (t) to
release the mitre arm. Swing the mitre arm until the latch locates it
at the 0° mitre position. Do not lock mitre lock knob (e).
2. Pull down the head until the blade just enters the saw kerf (s).
3. Place a square (tt) against the left side fence (v) and blade (oo)
(fig. 13).
WARNING: Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth with
the square.
If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
4. Loosen the mitre lock knob (e), depress the mitre detent (t) to
release the mitre arm. Swing the mitre arm until the pointer points
to 0° on the miter scale. Tighten the mitre lock knob (e).
5. Loosen the plastic knob (k) and use the wrench (i) to loosen the
fence stop screw (jj). Remove the left side fence (v).
6. Pull down the head and lock it in the lowered position by pushing in
the lock down pin. Replace the left side fence and place a square
against the left side fence and the blade. With the left side fence
against the square use the wrench (i) to tighten the hex bolts on the
fence in the order from the right side.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE BLADE TO THE TABLE (FIG. 16–21)
1. Loosen the bevel clamp knob (p).
2. Press the mitre arm to the right to ensure it is fully vertical with
the angle position stop (z) located against the vertical position
adjustment stop (bb) and tighten the bevel clamp knob.
3. Pull down the head until the blade just enters the saw kerf (s).
4. Place a set square (tt) on the table and up against the blade (oo)
(fig. 18).
WARNING: Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth with
the square.
If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
5. Loosen the lock nut (ww) a few turns, and while making sure the
stop screw (bb) is firmly in contact with the angle position stop (z),
turn the vertical position adjustment stop screw (bb) in or out until
the blade is at 90º to the table as measured with the square.
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