Maintenance - DeWalt DW716XPS Instruction Manual

WARNING: Ensure the saw is mounted firmly to a stable
flat surface. Failure to do so could cause the saw to be
unstable and fall causing personal injury.
4. Place the workpiece to be cut on top of the platform
mounted to the table. Ensure the workpiece is firmly
against the backfence (Fig. 22).
5. Secure the material before cutting. Cut slowly through
the material. Failure to clamp securely or cut slowly could
result in the material coming loose and causing injury.
After several cuts are made at various miter angles other
than 0º, the platform may weaken and not properly support
the work. Install a new, unused platform to the saw after
presetting the desired miter angle.
CAUTION: Continued use of a platform with several kerfs
may cause loss of material control and possible injury.
Removing and Replacing Belt
The belt is designed to last the life of the tool. However,
abuse of the tool could cause the belt to fail.
If the blade does not turn when the motor is running, the
belt has failed. To inspect or replace the belt, remove the belt
cover screws. Remove the belt cover. Inspect the ribs of the
belt for wear or failure. Check belt tension by squeezing the
belt as shown in Figure 23. The belt halves should almost
touch when squeezing firmly with the thumb and index finger.
To adjust the tension, loosen, but do not remove, the four
Phillips head screws shown. Then rotate the set screw on
the top of the motor plate casting until the proper tension is
achieved. Tighten the four screws securely and replace the
belt cover.
NOTE: Over tightening the belt will cause premature motor
failure.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off
and disconnect it from power source before installing
and removing accessories, before adjusting or when
making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
DO NOT use lubricants or cleaners (particularly spray or
aerosol) in the vicinity of the plastic guard. The polycarbonate
material used in the guard is subject to attack by certain
chemicals.
1. All bearings are sealed. They are lubricated for life and
need no further maintenance.
2. Periodically clean all dust and wood chips from around
AND UNDER the base and the rotary table. Even though
slots are provided to allow debris to pass through, some
dust will accumulate.
3. The brushes are designed to give you several years
of use. If they ever need replacement follow the
instructions under Brushes or return the tool to the
nearest service center for repair.
FIG. 21
FIG. 22
SCREWS
(two each
side)
SET
SCREW
FIG. 23
SCREWS
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Worklight Cleaning
For the best worklight performance, perform the following
maintenance regularly.
• Carefully clean sawdust and debris from worklight lens
with a cotton swab.
• DO NOT use solvents of any kind, they may damage the
lens.
• Dust build-up can block the worklight and prevent it from
accurately indicating the line of cut.
• Follow miter saw's instruction manual to remove and
install blade.
• With blade removed from saw, clean pitch and build-
up from blade. Pitch and debris can interfere with the
worklight and prevent it from accurately indicating the
line of cut.
Service Information
Please have the following information available for all service
calls:
Model Number _________________________ Type ______
Serial Number ______________________________________
Date and Place of Purchase __________________________
Repairs
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection
and replacement) should be performed by authorized service
centers or other qualified service organizations, always using
identical replacement parts.
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