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DeWalt DHS790 Instruction Manual

DeWalt DHS790 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
Guide D'utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
DHS790
12" (305 mm) 120V Max* Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Scie coulissante à onglet mixte 305 mm (12 po), 120 V max*
Sierra Ingletadora Compuesta Deslizante de Doble Bisel de 305 mm (12") de 120 V Máx*
If you have questions or comments, contact us.
Pour toute question ou tout commentaire, nous contacter.
Si tiene dudas o comentarios, contáctenos.
1-800-4-D
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Guide D’utilisation Manual de instrucciones DHS790 12" (305 mm) 120V Max* Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw Scie coulissante à onglet mixte 305 mm (12 po), 120 V max* Sierra Ingletadora Compuesta Deslizante de Doble Bisel de 305 mm (12") de 120 V Máx* If you have questions or comments, contact us.
  • Page 2 English English (original instructions) Français (traduction de la notice d’instructions originale) Español (traducido de las instrucciones originales) Fig. A...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    English Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or property damage. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 4 English GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS g ) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications performed.
  • Page 5 English l ) Provide adequate support such as table extensions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece blade or blade clamp can come apart and pieces can be thrown at high speeds, causing serious injury. that is wider or longer than the table top. Workpieces longer or wider than the miter saw table can tip if not securely supported.
  • Page 6 English ON MOTOR HOUSING: Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL. WEAR EYE WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions for the battery pack, PROTEXCTION AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. charger and power tool.
  • Page 7 For more information regarding fuel gauge battery packs, please call 1-800-4-D WALT (1-800- and property damage. 433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt.com. NOTICE: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the The RBRC® Seal charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature, such as, but not limited to, grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool, aluminum foil or any buildup of The RBRC®...
  • Page 8 These chargers are designed to be wall mountable or to sit upright on a table or work surface.  If 1 DHS790 miter saw wall mounting, locate the charger within reach of an electrical outlet, and away from a corner or WALT 12"...
  • Page 9: Mounting Holes

    English Transporting the Saw (Fig. A, H) 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 WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and remove saw foot until the saw sits firmly on the mounting surface.
  • Page 10: Kerf Plate

    English Fig. H Fig. J Slide Lock Lever (Fig. K) The slide lock lever   43  places the saw in a position to maximize cutting of base molding when cut vertically as shown. Fig. K 45° Bevel Override (Fig. H) There are two 45° bevel override levers   30 ...
  • Page 11: Miter Scale

    English nOTE: For blades with a blade hole of 5/8" (15.88 mm), the 1" (25.4 mm) blade adapter is Miter Scale Adjustment (Fig. G, O) not used. Unlock the miter lock lever   6  , press the miter release button   7  and swing the miter arm until Installing a Blade (Fig.
  • Page 12: Fence

    English Bevel Pointers (Fig. I) Fig. R If the bevel pointer   16  does not indicate zero, loosen the screw   37 that holds it in place and move the pointer as necessary. Ensure the 0° bevel is correct and the bevel pointers are set before adjusting any other bevel angle screws.
  • Page 13 English Fig. T Fig. U Body and Hand Position (Fig. W, X) Proper positioning of your body and hands is crucial when operating the miter saw. Never place hands inside the cutting area between the two red lines on the base while the blade is turning. Clamp or hold the workpiece tightly to the table and the fence when cutting.
  • Page 14 English Non-Through-Cutting (Grooving and Rabbeting) Fig. Y Instructions in the Crosscuts, Bevel Cuts and Cutting Compound Miters sections are for cuts made through the full thickness of the material. The saw can also perform non-through cuts to form grooves or rabbets in the material. Groove Cut (Fig.
  • Page 15 English Fig. Z Fig. AA Fig. CC Cutting Trim Molding And Other Frames (Fig. AA) Sketch 2 in Figure AA shows a joint made by setting the miter arm at 45º to miter the two boards to form a 90º corner. To make this type of joint, set the bevel adjustment to zero and the miter arm to 45º.
  • Page 16 English Fig. DD Fig. FF Fence Table Blade Fence Crown molding flat on table and against fence CORRECT PRETESTING WITH SCRAP MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! Alternative Method for Cutting Crown Molding (Fig. EE) Fig. GG Place the molding on the table at an angle between the fence and the saw table, as shown in Figure EE.
  • Page 17 WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call 1–800–4-D WALT • All bearings are sealed. They are lubricated for life and need no further maintenance. (1–800–433–9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com. • Periodically clean all dust and wood chips from around AND UNDER the base and the Optional Accessories rotary table.
  • Page 18 WALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use, for free, any time during the first year after purchase. 2 YEARs FREE sERViCE On DEWAlT BATTERY PACKs DC9071, DC9091, DC9096, DC9182, DC9280, DC9360, DCB120, DCB127, DCB201, DCB203BT, DCB207, DCB361...
  • Page 19 English TABLE 1: COMPOUND MITER CUT (POSITION WOOD WITH BROAD FLAT SIDE ON THE TABLE AND THE NARROW EDGE AGAINST THE FENCE) SET THIS BEVEL ANGLE ON SAW...