DeWalt DW715 Instruction Manual page 40

WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to
ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from
this product may contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING: NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE
TABLE AND AGAINST THE FENCE.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash
exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay
on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious
and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
For your convenience and safety, the following warning labels are on your miter saw.
ON MOTOR HOUSING:
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING SAW.
WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL RE PLACE MENT PARTS.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
ON MOVING FENCES:
ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE PROPERLY
BEFORE USE. CLAMP SMALL
PIECES BEFORE CUTTING. SEE
MANUAL.
ON GUARD: DANGER–KEEP AWAY
FROM BLADE.
ON UPPER GUARD:
PROPERLY SECURE BRACKET WITH BOTH SCREWS BEFORE USE.
ON TABLE: (2 PLACES)
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MITER SAW. KEEP HANDS OUT
OF PATH OF SAW BLADE. DO NOT OPERATE SAW WITHOUT
GUARDS IN PLACE. CHECK LOWER GUARD FOR PROPER
CLOSING BEFORE EACH USE. ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT
KNOBS BEFORE USE. DO NOT PERFORM ANY OPERATION
FREEHAND. NEVER REACH IN BACK OF SAW BLADE. NEVER
CROSS ARMS IN FRONT OF BLADE. TURN OFF TOOL AND
WAIT FOR SAW BLADE TO STOP BEFORE MOVING WORKPIECE,
CHANGING SETTINGS OR MOVING HANDS. DISCONNECT
POWER BEFORE CHANGING BLADE OR SERVICING. TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, RETURN CARRIAGE TO THE
FULL REAR POSITION AFTER EACH CROSSCUT OPERATION.
THINK! YOU CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS.
ON BASE: (2 PLACES)
Electrical Connection
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. 120 volts, AC means that your
saw will operate on alternating current. The switch is suseptible to failure if direct current is
used. A voltage decrease of 10 percent or more will cause a loss of power and overheating.
All D WALT tools are factory tested. If this tool does not operate, check the power supply.
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Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by D
with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the
risk of injury, only D WALT, recommended accessories should be used with this product.
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Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available for purchase from your local
dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory for your
tool, please contact D WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286,
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call 1-800-4-D WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt.com.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (FIG. 1)
The following accessories, designed for your saw, may be helpful. In some cases, other locally
obtained work supports, length stops, clamps, etc., may be more appropriate. Use care in
selecting and using accessories.
Extension, Work Support: DW7080
Used to support long overhanging workpieces, the work support is user assembled.Your
saw table is designed to accept two work supports; one on each side.
Adjustable Length Stop: DW7051
Requires the use of one work support (see drawing). It is used to make repetitive cuts of
the same length from 0 to 42" (107 cm).
Clamp: DW7082
Used for firmly clamping workpiece to the saw table for precision cutting.
Dust Bag: DW7053 (Included with some models)
Equipped with a zipper for easy emptying, the dust bag will capture the majority of the
sawdust produced (not shown).
Crown Molding Fence: DW7084
Used for precision cutting of crown molding.
Kerf Plate Blank: DW7055
Miter Saw Stands: DWX723, DWX724, DWX725B (not shown)
Provides stable and accurate work platform for miter saws.
SAW BLADES: ALWAYS USE 12" (305 mm) SAW BLADES WITH 1" (25.4 mm) ARBOR
HOLES. SPEED RATING MUST BE AT LEAST 4800 RPM. Never use a smaller diameter
blade. It will not be guarded properly. Use crosscut blades only! Do not use blades designed
for ripping, combination blades or blades with hook angles in excess of 7˚.
BLADE DESCRIPTIONS
APPLICATION
Construction Saw Blades (thin kerf with anti-stick rim)
General Purpose
Fine Crosscuts
Woodworking Saw Blades (provide smooth, clean cuts)
Fine crosscuts
Non-ferrous metals
NOTE: For cutting non-ferrous metals, use only saw blades with
TCG teeth designed for this purpose.
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WALT, have not been tested
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DIAMETER TEETH
12" (305 mm) 40
12" (305 mm) 60
12" (305 mm) 80
12" (305 mm) 96