Assembly; Adjustment; Fitting The Fence Insert; Mounting The Saw Blade - DeWalt DW701 Operator's Manual

Assembly

Prior to assembly always unplug the tool.
The motor and guards are already assembled onto the base.
DE7777, option - dust extraction (fig. B)
The nozzle (16) of the upper fixed blade guard is fitted in the factory.
• Insert the middle dust extraction nozzle (34) as shown.
• Secure the lower dust extraction nozzle (35) using the screws (36).
• Fit the hoses (37) to the nozzles; the longer hose to nozzle (16).
• Connect the hoses to the 3-way connector (38).
• Whenever possible, connect a dust extraction device designed in
accordance with the relevant regulations regarding dust emission.
Fitting the fence insert (fig. A2 & C)
Always use the mitre insert for all cuts!
• Push the saw head (24) down to pull out the lock down button (22) and
raise the saw head (fig. A2).
• Insert the screws (40) and washers (41) into the holes (39) as shown to
mount the fence insert (fig. C).
Cable clamp (fig. D)
• Insert the cable (42) into the cable clamp (43). Allow enough cable for
the saw head travel.
Bench Mounting (fig. E)
Your saw can be mounted on any flat and stable surface.
The recommended work height, however, is 700 to 750 mm.
• Insert the two coach bolts (45) into the two holes (21).
• Always mount your saw firmly to prevent movement.
Mounting the saw blade (fig. A1, F1 & F2)
The teeth of a new blade are very sharp and can be dangerous.
• Press the spindle lock (44) and rotate the blade by hand until you feel
the lock engage. Continue to hold the spindle lock in to keep the blade
from turning (fig. F1).
• Using the 6 mm Allen key, loosen the blade bolt (6) by turning
clockwise. Remove the blade bolt (6), its washer and the outer flange (5)
(fig. A1).
• Press the combined lower guard and head lock up release lever (2) to
raise the lower blade guard (7) and remove the saw blade (45) (fig. F2).
• Install the new saw blade (45) onto the shoulder (46) provided on the
inner flange (47) making sure that the teeth at the bottom edge of the
blade are pointing towards the fence (away from the operator) (fig. F2).
• Replace the outer flange (5), making sure that the location lugs (48) are
engaged correctly, one on each side of the motor.
• Tighten the blade bolt (6) by turning counter-clockwise while holding
the spindle lock (44) engaged with your other hand (fig. F1).
Never press the spindle lock while the blade is rotating.
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Adjustment

Prior to adjustment always unplug the tool.
Your Mitre Saw was accurately adjusted at the factory. If readjustment due to
shipping and handling or any other reason is required, follow the steps below
to adjust your saw. Once made, these adjustments should remain accurate.
Adjusting the traverse bars for constant cutting depth
(fig. A2, F1, G1 & G2)
The blade must run at a constant cutting depth along the full length of the
table and must not touch the fixed table at the rear of the slot or at the
front of the rotating arm. To achieve this, the traverse arms must be
perfectly parallel to the table when the saw head is fully depressed.
• Press the combined lower guard and head lock up release lever (2) (fig. F1).
• Press the saw head fully to the rear position and measure the height
from the rotating table (13) to the bottom of the outer flange (5) (fig. G1).
• Press the unlock symbol of the saw head traverse lock (17) (fig. A2).
• Keeping the saw head fully depressed, pull the head to the end of its
travel.
• Measure the height indicated in figure G1 again. Both values should be
identical.
• If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
• Loosen the locknut (49) in the bracket (50) under the upper dust
extraction nozzle (16) and adjust the screw (51) as required,
proceeding in small steps (fig. G2).
• Tighten the locknut (49).
Always check that the blade does not touch the table at the
rear of the slot or at the front of the rotating arm at 90° vertical
and 45° bevel positions. Do not switch ON before having
checked this!
Checking and adjusting the blade to the fence (fig. A2, H1 - H4)
• Loosen the mitre clamping knob (12) by turning counterclockwise (fig. H1)
• Pull down the head and lock it in this position using the lock down
button (22) (fig. A2).
• Lift the positive stop lever (11) and swing the head until the stop
locates it at 0° mitre position. Do not tighten the clamping knob (12)
(fig. H1).
• Check that the two 0° markings (52) on the scale (14) are just visible
(fig. H2).
• Place a square (53) against the left side of the fence (15) and blade (45)
(fig. H3).
Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth with the square.
• If the saw blade is not exactly at 90° to the fence:
• Loosen the two screws (53) and move the scale/head assembly left or
right until the blade is at 90° to the fence as measured with the square
(fig. H4).
• Lock the mitre clamping knob (12) (fig. H1).
• Tighten the two screws (53) (fig. H4).
Make sure the rear edge of the mitre scale keeps in contact
with the two location lugs (54) at all times.
Checking and adjusting the blade to the table (fig. A2, J1 - J3)
• Ensure that the head is locked in the 0° mitre position.
• Release the bevel clamp handle (19) by pushing it down (fig. A2).
• Press the saw head to the right to ensure it is fully vertical and tighten
the bevel clamp handle (19).
• Place a set square (53) on the table and up against the blade (45) (fig. J1).
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