Package Contents; Electrical Safety - DeWalt DW718 Operator's Manual

E N G L I S H
• Replace the kerf plate when worn.
• Disconnect the machine from the mains before carrying out any
maintenance work or when changing the blade.
• Never perform any cleaning or maintenance work when the machine is
still running and the head is not in the rest position.
• When possible, always mount the machine to a bench.
• If you use a laser to indicate the cutting line, make sure that the laser is
of class 2 according to EN 60825-1:2001. Do not replace a laser diode
with a different type. If damaged, have the laser repaired by an
authorised repair agent.
• The front section of the guard is louvred for visibility while cutting.
Although the louvres dramatically reduce flying debris, there are
openings in the guard and safety glasses should be worn at all times
when viewing through the louvres.
Residual risks
The following risks are inherent to the use of saws:
- injuries caused by touching the rotating parts
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations and the
implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided.
These are:
- Impairment of hearing.
- Risk of accidents caused by the uncovered parts of the rotating saw blade.
- Risk of injury when changing the blade.
- Risk of squeezing fingers when opening the guards.
- Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when sawing
wood, especially oak, beech and MDF.

Package contents

The package contains:
1 Assembled mitre saw
1 Blade spanner
1 Saw blade
1 Dustbag
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may have
occurred during transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior to
operation.
Description (fig A1 - A7)
Your DW718 mitre saw has been designed for professional cutting of wood,
wood products, aluminium and plastics. It will perform the sawing operations
of cross-cutting, bevelling and mitring easily, accurately and safely.
A1
1 On/off switch
2 Moveable lower blade guard
3 Fence left-hand side
4 Mitre lever
5 Mitre latch
6 Mitre latch override lever
7 Mitre scale
8 Fence right-hand side
9 Kerf plate
10 Carrying handle
11 Operating handle
12 Head lock up release lever
13 Electronic speed control dial
14 Spindle lock
15 Bevel scale
16 Rail lock knob
17 Grooving stop
18 Dust spout
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A2
19 Fixed upper blade guard
20 Bevel latch/lever
21 Bevel clamp handle
22 Head lock down pin
23 Blade spanner
24 Hand indentation
25 Bench mounting holes
A3
26 Dustbag
Optional accessories
A4
27 Work support extension
A5
28 Adjustable length stop
A6
29 Work piece clamp
A7
30 Laser

Electrical safety

The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check
that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Your tool is double insulated in accordance with EN 61029;
therefore no earth wire is required.
Mains plug replacement
(U.K. & Ireland only)
• Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do
this, proceed as instructed below. If you are in doubt, contact an
authorized D WALT repair agent or a qualified electrician.
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• Disconnect the plug from the supply.
• Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a plug with bared copper
conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket outlet.
• Only fit 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs fitted with the correctly
rated fuse (1).
• The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be marked at the connection
points of most good quality plugs. Attach the wires to their respective
points in the plug (see below). Brown is for Live (L) (2) and Blue is for
Neutral (N) (4).
• Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug ensure that the cable
restraint (3) is holding the outer sheath of the cable firmly and that the
two leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws.
Never use a light socket.
Never connect the live (L) or neutral (N) wires to the earth pin
marked E or .
Fitting a mains plug to 115 V units (U.K. & Ireland only)
• The plug should be fitted by a competent person. If you are in doubt,
contact an authorized D WALT repair agent or a qualified electrician.
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