Prior To Operation; Soft Start Feature - DeWalt DW872-QS Instructions Manual

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Vertical Clamp (Fig. C5, C6)
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The vertical clamp is used for upstroke cutting of wide and
irregular shaped materials (Fig. C5).
1. Insert the vertical clamp in the hole
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until the clamp rests on the workpiece (Fig. C5).
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2. Pull the lever down to clamp the workpiece.
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3. Lift the lever to release the clamp

WARNING: Always use the vertical clamp when
cutting upstroke.
Quick Travel Feature (Fig. C1)
The clamp has a quick travel feature.
• To release the clamp, rotate the handle
turns counterclockwise and pull the lever
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handle .
Setting the Clamping Position (Fig. C1, C6)
The clamping position can be set to match the cutting blade.
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1. Pull the clamp lever
pull out the location pin
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2. Move the fence as required.
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3. Push the clamp lever
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to lock the fence (Fig. C1).

WARNING: If the clamp lever resistance is too light,
slightly tighten the two adjusting bolts on the fence.
Setting the Angle of Cut (Fig. C1, C6)
The tool can be used for mitre cuts up to 45°.
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1. Pull the clamp lever
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the fence (Fig. C1).
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2. Set the fence to the required angle. The angle can be
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read on the scale . Use the edge of the slot
reference (Fig. C6).
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3. Push the clamp lever
to lock the fence (Fig. C1).
4. If additional clamping is required, the angle of cut can be
further fixed in the 90° and 45° cross-cut positions.
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a. Align the fence with slot
order to fix the 90° or 45° cross-cut position (Fig. C6).
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b. Place the pin through the fence into one of the
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holes .
Checking and Adjusting the Mitre Scale
(Fig. C1, D1, D2)
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1. Pull the clamp lever
the fence (Fig. C1).
2. Pull down the arm and lock it in this position by pushing in
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the lock-down pin
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3. Place a square against the fence
the cutting blade creating a perfect 90° (Fig. D1).

WARNING: Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth with
the square.
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4. Push the clamp lever
to lock the fence (Fig. C1).
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in the base (Fig. C6)
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one or two
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toward the
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toward the handle (Fig. C1) and
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to release the fence
back down to the cutting table
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toward the handle to release
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back down to the cutting table
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, slot or slot
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toward the handle to release
(Fig. D2).
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and the left side of
back down to the cutting table
5. Pull out the lock-down pin
upper rest position (Fig. D2).
6. Check that the 0° marking on the scale
edge of the slot
7. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Loosen the screws
b. Align the 0° marking on the scale
the slot
c. Retighten the screws
Adjusting the Spark Deflector (Fig. E)
1. Loosen the screw
2. Set the spark deflector
3. Tighten the screw

Prior to Operation:

• Install the appropriate cutting blade. Only use sharp or
correctly sharpened blades. The maximum rotation speed of
the tool must not exceed that of the cutting blade.
(Fig. C6).
• Make sure the blade rotates in the direction of the arrows on
the accessory and the tool.
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• Secure the workpiece.
• Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles are tight.
• Always set the spark deflector correctly.
• Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces. Never perform
cuts on small workpieces bundled together.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
as a
applicable regulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
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injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.

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WARNING: Do not apply excessive pressure to the tool.

WARNING: Avoid overloading. Should the tool
become hot, let it run a few minutes under no
load condition.

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.
Performing a Cut (Fig. A)

WARNING: Wear gloves. Workpieces are hot and have
sharp edges after the cut.
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and return the arm to its
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(Fig. D1).
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as appropriate.
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aligns with the
with the edge of