Using An Extension Cable; Voltage Drops - DeWalt DW718 Operator's Manual

The wires are coloured according to the following code:
live = brown
neutral = blue
• Do not connect the blue or brown wire to the earth terminal in the plug.
Connect as follows:
brown to terminal marked 'L'
blue to terminal marked 'N'
The plug fitted should comply with BS EN 60309 (BS4343), 32 Amps.
Always ensure that the cable clamp is correctly and securely
fitted to the sheath of the cable.

Using an extension cable

If an extension cable is required, use an approved extension cable suitable
for the power input of this tool (see technical data).
The minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
Also refer to the table below.
Conductor size (mm 2 ) Cable rating (Amperes)
0.75 6
1.00 10
1.50 15
2.50 20
4.00 25
7.5 15
Voltage Amperes Cable rating (Amperes)
115 0 - 2.0 6 6
2.1 - 3.4 6 6
3.5 - 5.0 6 6
5.1 - 7.0 10 10
7.1 - 12.0 15 15
12.1 - 20.0 20 20
230 0 - 2.0 6 6
2.1 - 3.4 6 6
3.5 - 5.0 6 6
5.1 - 7.0 10 10
7.1 - 12.0 15 15
12.1 - 20.0 20 20

Voltage drops

Inrush currents cause short-time voltage drops. Under unfavourable power
supply conditions, other equipment may be affected.
If the system impedance of the power supply is lower than 0.25
disturbances are unlikely to occur.
Assembly
Prior to assembly always unplug the tool.
Unpacking (fig. B)
• Remove the saw from the packing material carefully using the carrying
handle (10).
• Release the rail lock knob (16), and push the saw head back to lock it
in the rear position.
• Press down the operating handle (11) and pull out the lock down pin
(22), as shown.
• Gently release the downward pressure and allow the arm to rise to its
full height.
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Cable length (m)
25 30 45 60
6 6 6 10
6 6 15 15
10 15 20 20
15 20 20 25
20 25 25 -
25 - - -
6 6 6 6
6 6 6 6
6 6 10 15
10 10 15 15
15 15 20 20
20 20 25 -
Bench mounting (fig. C)
• Holes (25) are provided in all four feet to facilitate bench mounting.
Two different sized holes are provided to accommodate different sizes
of bolts. Use either hole; it is not necessary to use both. Always mount
your saw firmly to prevent movement. To enhance the portability, the
tool can be mounted to a piece of 12.5 mm or thicker plywood which
can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job sites
and reclamped.
• When mounting your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the
mounting screws do not protrude from the bottom of the wood.
The plywood must sit flush on the work support. When clamping the
saw to any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses where
the mounting screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point will
interfere with the proper operation of the saw.
• To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting surface is not
warped or otherwise uneven. If the saw rocks on the surface, place a
thin piece of material under one saw foot until the saw is firm on the
mounting surface.
Mounting the saw blade (fig. D1 - D5)
• Depress the head lock up release lever (12) to release the lower guard
(2), then raise the lower guard as far as possible.
• Using the Torx bit (33) in the handgrip end of the supplied blade
spanner (23), loosen the guard bracket screw (34) sufficiently to allow
the angled corner piece (35) to pass between the head of the screw
and the guard. This will allow the guard bracket (36) to be raised
enough to permit access to the blade locking screw (37).
• With the lower guard held in the raised position by the guard bracket
scew (34) depress the spindle lock button (14) with one hand, then use
the supplied blade spanner (23) in the other hand to loosen the left-
hand threaded blade locking screw (37) by turning clockwise.
To use the spindle lock, press the button as shown and rotate
the spindle by hand until you feel the lock engage. Continue to
hold the lock button in to keep the spindle from turning (fig. D4).
• Remove the blade locking screw (37) and the outside arbor collar (38).
• Install the saw blade (39) onto the shoulder (40) provided on the inside
arbor collar (41), making sure that the teeth at the bottom edge of the
blade are pointing toward the back of the saw (away from the operator).
• Replace the outer arbor collar (38).
• Tighten the blade locking screw (37) by turning counter-clockwise while
holding the spindle lock engaged with your other hand.
• Move the guard bracket (36) down until the angled corner piece (35) is
below the head of the guard bracket screw (34).
• Tighten the guard bracket screw.
Never press the spindle lock while the blade is rotating.
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Be sure to hold the guard bracket down and firmly tighten the
guard bracket screw after installing the blade.
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.
Checking and adjusting the blade to the fence (fig. E1 - E4)
• Release the mitre lever (4) and depress the mitre latch (5) to release the
mitre arm (42).
• Swing the mitre arm until the latch locates it at the 0° mitre position.
Do not tighten the lever.
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