Electrical Connection; Accessories; Optional Accessories - DeWalt DW715 Instruction Manual

• PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE WORKPIECES. Loss of con#ol of the workpiece
can cause inju_
• NEVER cross arms in front of blade while using tool Always make a dry run (unpowered)
before making a finisl_ cut so that you can check tim patt_ of the blade or severe personal
thjury may result.
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding fl_e sate and proper operation of power tools (Le
a safety video) is available from the Power Too! Institute, t300 Sumner Avenue. Cleveland,
OH 44115-2851 (_,/w.powertoolinstitute.com). information is also available from tie National
Safety Council; 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasc& IL 60t43-3201. Please refer to the American
National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Macl_thes and
the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
J_ WARNING: Do not connect unit to electrical power source until complete instructions are read
and understood.
Ate. W ARNING.* Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI
$12.6 (S& 19) during use, Under some conditions a_d duration of use, noise from this product
may contribute to hearfeg loss.
WARNING: NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL tS SECURED ON THE
TABLE AND AGAINST THE FENCE.
,_, W.ARNING.* Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
constructioo _tivities contafes chemicals known to cause cance_ birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples ot these chemicals are:
, lead from lead-based paints,
• crystallthes/ticafrombricksar_ctcementandothermasonryproductS, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To
teduce _ur exposure to these chemicals: work m a well ventilated area, and work with approved
safeb/ equipment, such as those dust masks that are specialty designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
• Avoid prolon_ contact with dust from power _nding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas
with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth eyes, or lay on the sfen may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
,& WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or di_urae dust. which may cause serious and
permanent respiratoG, or other injuo: Always use NfOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
For your convenien_ and safety_ the following warning labels are on your miter saw.
TORHQ_/N
.t_ WARNING.* FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING SAW.
WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PART&
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION,
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
ON MOVING FENCES: _ A _s_rm_.l_ I
ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE I _ _w_m_ I
PROPERLY BEFORE USE. CLAMP I _ __E_E__*_r_E I
SMALL PIECES BEFORE CUTTING, _m_w___
SEE MANUAL. < _
Ot_ GUARD;
DANGER-KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE,
m_
PROPERLY SECURE BRACKET WITH BOTH SCREWS BEFORE USE. _
ON TABLE: (2 PLACES) _
_WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING MITER SAW. KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH OF
SAW BLADE, DO NOT OPERATE SAW WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE.
CHECK LOWER GUARD FOR PROPER CLOSING BEFORE EACH USE.
ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BEFORE USE. DO NOT
PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND. NEVER REACH IN BACK
OF SAW BLADE. NEVER CROSS ARMS IN FRONT OF BLADE. TURN OFF TOOL
AND WAIT FOR SAW BLADE TO STOP BEFORE MOVING WORKPIECE, CHANGING
SETTINGS OR MOVING HANDS. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE CHANGING BLADE
OR SERVICING. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, RETURN CARRIAGE TO THE FULL
REAR POSITION AFTER EACH CROSSCUT OPERATION. THINK! YOU CAN PREVENT
ACCIDENTS,
ON BASE: (2 PLACES)
Electrical Connection
Be cure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking 120 volts AC means that your
saw will operate on a_temating current The sw_ch is suseptible to failure if direct current is
used. A voltage decrease of 10 percent or more will cause a loss of power and overheating. All
DEWALT tools are factory tested. If this tool does not operate, check the power supply.
Accessories
_WARNtNG.* Since accessories, other than those offered by DEWALT. have not been tested
with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk
of injury, only DEWALT, recommended accessories should be used with this product.
Recomrr_nded acce_ries for use with your tool are available for purchase from your tocai
dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any ec_ssory for your
tool please contact DE'WALT _ndustrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore MD 21286,
can t*800-4-DEWALT (t -800.433-_58) or visit our webslte wv,_.dewalt.com,
OPTIONAL ACCES_RIES (FIG. 1)
The following accessories, designed for your saw, may _ helpful, in some cases, other locally
obtained work supports, length stops, clamps, etc., may be more appropriate= Use care in
selecting and using accessories
Laser Guide System: DW7187
Laser is available at extra cost from DEWALT Service Centers and your home improvement
retailer, Instructions for installation are included with the accessory, Read and follow all
directions for safe installation and use (not shown).
Extension, Work Support: DW7OSO
Used to support _ong overhanging workpieces, the work suppo_ is user assembled,Your
saw table is designed to accept two work supports; one on each side.
Adjustable Length Stop: DW7051
Requires the use of one work support (see drawing), It is used to make repetitive cuts of the
same length from 0 to 42" (107 cm).
Clamp; DW7082
Used fo_ firm@ clamping work.piece to the saw table for precision cutting.
Dust Bag: DWT0_ (Included with some models)
Equipped with a zipper for easy emptying, the dust bag will capture the majority of the
sawdust produced (not shown).
Crown Molding Fence: DW7084
Used for precision cutting of crown molding
Miter Saw LED Worklight System: DW87085
Lighting used for greater visibility and cutting a}ignment during operation. Easy to install
Kerr Plate Blank: DW7055
Used to limit back side tear out of materia_ or as a replacement kerr plate (not shown)
SAW BLADES: ALWAYS USE 12" (305 mm) SAW BLADES WiTH 1 _ (25,4 mm) ARBOR
HOLES, SPEED RATING MUST BE AT LEAST 4800 RPM. Never use a smaller diameter
b_ade, It will not be guarded properly, Use crosscut blades on!y! Do not use blades designed
for ripping, combination b_ades or blades with hook angles in excess of 7.
BLADE DESCRIPTIONS
APPUCATION [ DIAMETER
NOTE: For cutting non-ferrous metals, use only saw blades with
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DW7_0
KNOBS
DW7051
LOCK NUTS
DW7082
DW7084
DWS7085 DW7187
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FIG 2
OPERATING HANDLE
GUARD
MOTOR END CAP
LOCK DOWN
PIN
MOTOR
HOUSING
BEVEL SCALE
BENCH
MOUNTING
HOLES
MITER
SCALE
MITER
OVERRIDE
LEVER
M!TER
OVERRIDE
LEVER
MITER
LOCK LEVER
BENCH MOUNTING
HOLES
TRIGGER
SWITCH
OPERATING
HAND_
CARRY
HAN[
DUSTSPOUT
45 BEVEL STOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
BEVEL
KNOB
0:g45 '' BEVEL
OVERRIDE
LEVERS
0o
BEVEL STOP BEVEL STOP
A 33,85 _"PAWL ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
LOCK DOWN
PiN
LEFT BIDE
FENCE
FENCE LOCK
KNOB
HAND
iNDENTATIONS
BLADE
WRENCH