Cutting Capacity - DeWalt D28715 Original Instructions Manual


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. Be sure the
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. B)

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 main handle
with the other hand guiding the workpiece.
Soft Start Feature
Time Delay relay (TDR)
The soft start feature allows a slow speed run-up over 300
ms to avoid an initial jerk when starting. This feature is also
particularly useful when the installed fuse value is too low or not
of inert character.

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.

CAUTION: Do not cut magnesium with this tool. Damage
to the saw and personal injury may result.
To Carry (Fig. A)
Fold down unit to position where you can carry the saw. Push in
lock pin 1 to lock arm down.
Unlocking (Fig. A)
To unlock tool and raise head, depress motor arm slightly and
pull lock pin 1 out. Motor arm will then pivot upward.
Material Clamping and Supporting (Fig. C, D)
• Angles are best clamped and cut with both legs resting
against base.
• A spacer block 18 slightly narrower than the workpiece
can be used to increase wheel utilization (Fig. C).
• Long workpieces must be supported by a block
be level with top of base (Fig. D). The cut-off end
be free to fall downward to avoid wheel binding.
Spark Deflector Adjustment (Fig. A)
To best deflect sparks away from surrounding persons and
materials, loosen the screw 2 , adjust the spark deflector
then retighten screw.
NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Do not allow cordset to
come into contact with deflector or sparks as damage to
cordset may occur.
Vise Operation (Fig. E)
The vise has a quick travel feature. To release the vise
it is clamped tightly, turn the crank
two times to remove clamping pressure. Lift the vise lever
Pull crank assembly out as far as desired. The vise may be shoved
into work without cranking. Lower vise lever then tighten vise
on work by using crank.
Fence Operation (Fig. E)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit
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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.
The fence 5 requires no tools to adjust. The quick-release clamp
lever 21 unlocks and locks the fence. When the lever is rotated
fully forward, the fence is unlocked. The fence can then be
freely moved forward, backward or rotated to allow for the best
cutting position for a new wheel and as the wheel wears.
Rotating the lever fully to the rear locks the fence in position
selected. If the bottom leg of the lever is not horizontal (parallel
to the base), the fence is not locked. Lever will only lock fence
when there is strong resistance to moving it to rear. If resistance
is light, adjust clamping force by tightening slightly the two
bolts 22 holding the fence to the base. Test by reclamping and
attempt to move fence.
Fence Angle Adjustment (Fig. F)

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.
The angle adjustment indicator
system. Align the desired angle indicator line with the edge of
the slot 24 in base.
For a more accurate square cut
1. Unlock the fence.
2. Push the arm down until the wheel extends into the base.
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3. Place a square
against the square.
19 so it will
4. Lock the fence into position.
20 should
Usage (Fig. A, B)
Refer to Figure B for proper body positioning during use.
To start the tool, depress the trigger switch
off, release the trigger switch. Keep hands and material from
3 and
wheel until it has coasted to a stop.
To prevent unauthorized use of tool, install a standard padlock
(not included) into the padlock hole
8 counterclockwise one or
is part of fence clamping
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25 against the wheel and adjust the fence
13 . To turn the tool
14 located in the trigger.
English
6 when
9 up.
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