DeWalt DWS771 Original Instructions Manual page 32

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Blade bolt
5
Lower blade guard
6
Saw blade
7
Sliding fence lock knob
8
Fixed table
9
Kerf plate
10
Mitre arm
11
12 Mitre latch
Rotating table
13
Mitre scale
14
Sliding fence
15
16 Material clamp
Rail lock knob
17
Bevel clamp handle
18
Intended Use
Your D WALT cross-cut mitre saw has been designed for professional
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cutting wood, wood products and plastics. When using the appropriate
saw blades, sawing aluminium is also possible. It performs the sawing
operations of cross-cutting, bevelling and mitring easily, accurately
and safely.
This unit is designed for use with a nominal blade diameter 216 mm carbide
tip blade.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of flammable liquids
or gases.
These miter saws are professional power tools.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is
required when inexperienced operators use this tool.

WARNING! Do not use the machine for purposes other than intended.
• 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.
ASSEMBLY

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.
Unpacking
The motor and guards are already assembled onto the base.
Cable Clamp (Fig. C)
Verify the cable 26 runs through the cable clamp
for the saw head to travel, then tighten the clamp by means of the screw.
Bench Mounting (Fig. B)
1. Holes 20 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 80 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 12.5 mm or thicker 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.
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Bevel scale
19
Bench mounting holes
20
Lock down button
21
Rails
22
Saw head
23
Hex keys (Fig. C)
24
Cable clamp
25
26 Cable
Speed control dial
27
(DWS771 only)
Padlock hole
28
Bevel override lever
29
Base extension handles
30
31 Dust extraction port
Date code
32
25 . Allow enough cable
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.
Assembling the Base Extensions (Fig. V)

WARNING: Base extensions must be assembled to both sides of
the saw's base before using the saw.

WARNING: Be sure to adjust the base extensions using the
mounting slots so they are level with the saw's base.
1. Locate the holes above the hand indentations on the side of the base.
2. Using a hex wrench, attach the screw
the base extension 30 , and into the holes on the base.
3. Ensure the extension is secure by pulling on the extension to verify
no movement.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 on the other side.
nOTE: Make sure the extensions are level with the work surface so that the
workpiece rests evenly. A straight workpiece should have no gap between it
and the base extensions.
Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade (Fig. A, C–E)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, wear gloves when handling
the saw blade.

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.
Removing the Blade
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Insert the 6 mm hex key into the opposite location of the blade
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shaft and hold it (Fig. D).
3. Loosen the blade bolt by turning clockwise. Remove the blade bolt
5
and the outer flange 4 .
4. Press the lower guard lock release lever
guard 6 and remove the saw blade
Installing a Blade
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Install the new saw blade onto the shoulder provided on the inner
flange 33 making sure that the teeth at the bottom edge of the blade
are pointing towards the fence (away from the operator).
3. Replace the outer flange 4 , making sure that the location lugs
engaged correctly, one on each side of the motor shaft.
4. Tighten the blade bolt 5 by turning counterclockwise while holding
the 6 mm hex key 24 engaged with your other hand (Fig. D).

WARNING: Be aware the saw blade shall be replaced in the described
way only. Only use saw blades as specified under Technical Data;
Cat. no.: DT4320 is suggested.
Transporting the Saw (Fig. A, B)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS lock the rail lock knob, mitre latch, bevel clamp handle, lock
down button and fence lock knobs before transporting the saw. Never
use guards for transporting or lifting up.
46 through the nut 47 , through
to raise the lower blade
2
7 .
34 are