Bevel Pointer; Bevel Stop; Fence Adjustment; Automatic Electric Brake - DeWalt DW718 Instruction Manual

RAIL SET SCREW
ADJUSTMENT
RAIL LOCK
KNOB
BEVEL LOCK
HANDLE
MOTOR
ENDCAP
BEVEL LATCH
LEVER
(one each side)
BEVEL SCALE
(one each side)
LOCK DOWN
PIN
BLADE
WRENCH
FENCE
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
(one each side)
BENCH MOUNTING HOLES
BEVEL POINTER (FIG. 8)
If the bevel pointers do not indicate zero, loosen each screw that holds each bevel pointer in place and move
them as necessary.
BEVEL STOP 45˚ RIGHT AND LEFT ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 8)
Your saw has two 45 degree bevel adjustments, one for the right, and one for the left. The procedure is the
same for each.
To align the 45 degree stops, lock the arm in the down position. Place a speed square against the blade and table
taking care to not have the square not touch a blade tooth. Loosen the bevel lock lever and ensure the bevel latch
has firmly snapped into place at 45 degrees. If the saw blade is not 45 degrees to the table, loosen the nut which
holds the 45 bevel latch plate to the table. Rotate the adjustment screw counterclockwise one or two turns so that
the blade is less than 45 degrees to the table. Turn the adjustment screw clockwise until the blade is 45 degrees
to the table. Tighten the lock nut.
FENCE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 9)
Turn Off and Unplug the Miter Saw.
In order that the saw can bevel to a full 48 degrees left or right, one of the fences can be adjusted to provide clear-
ance. To adjust the fences, loosen a plastic knob and slide the fence outward. Make a dry run with the saw turned
off and check for clearance. Adjust the fence to be as close to the blade as practical to provide maximum work-
piece support, without interfering with arm up and down movement. Tighten knob securely. When the bevel
operations are complete, don't forget to relocate the fence.
LIFTING
HANDLE
MOTOR
HOUSING
TABLE
MITER
SCALE
MITER LATCH
OVERRIDE
FIG. 4
TRIGGER
SWITCH
BLADE
GUARD
FENCE
KERF
PLATE
MITER LATCH
BUTTON
MITER LOCK
HANDLE
NOTE: The guide groove of the fences can become clogged with sawdust. If you notice that it is becoming
clogged, use a stick or some low pressure air to clear the guide groove.

AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC BRAKE

Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake which stops the saw blade within 5 seconds of
trigger release. This is not adjustable.
On occasion, there may be a delay after trigger release to brake engagement. On rare occasions, the brake may
not engage at all and the blade will coast to a stop.
If a delay or "skipping" occurs, turn the saw on and off 4 or 5 times. If the condition persists, have the tool
serviced by an authorized D
Always be sure the blade has stopped before removing it from the kerf. The brake is not a substitute for guards
or for ensuring your own safety by giving the saw your complete attention.

GUARD ACTUATION AND VISIBILITY

The blade guard on your saw has been designed to automatically raise when the arm is brought down and to
lower over the blade when the arm is raised.
The guard can be raised by hand when installing or removing saw blades or for inspection of the saw. NEVER
RAISE THE BLADE GUARD MANUALLY UNLESS THE SAW IS TURNED OFF.
NOTE: Certain special cuts of large material will require that you manually raise the guard. See page 11.
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OPERATING HANDLE
BELT COVER
RAILS
THUMBSCREW
GROOVING STOP
BEVEL LATCH
PLATES
DUST SPOUT
HAND
INDENTATION