DeWalt D28710-XE Instruction Manual page 5

MAXIMUM CUTTING CAPACITY
NOTE: Capacity shown on chart assumes no wheel wear and optimum fence position.
Workpiece Shape:
90° Cutting Angle A = 130 mm A = 120 mm
(5")
45° Cutting Angle A = 115 mm A = 107 mm
(4.5")
Standard Equipment
1 355 mm (14") metal cutting abrasive wheel
1 Wheel wrench
1 Instruction manual
To Carry (Fig. 1)
Fold down unit to position where you can carry the saw. Use the chain lock (A) to lock arm down.
Unlocking (Fig. 1)
To unlock tool and raise head, depress motor arm slightly and unlock the chain lock (A). Motor arm will then pivot
upward.
Material Clamping and Supporting
• Angles are best clamped and cut with both legs resting against base.
• A spacer block slightly narrower than the workpiece can be used to increase wheel utilization (Fig. 2).
• Long workpieces must be supported by a block so it will be level with top of base (Fig. 3). The cut-off end
should be free to fall downward to avoid wheel binding.
DIAMETER OF WORKPIECE
FIG. 2
E
WIDTH OF SPACER BLOCK
A x B
115 mm x 130 mm
(4.75") (4.5" x 5")
102 mm x 194 mm
(4" x 7-5/8")
76 mm x 229 mm
(3" x 9")
115 mm x 107 mm
(4.25") (4.5" x 4.25")
SPACER BLOCK
FIG. 3
BLOCK
Spark Deflector Adjustment (Fig. 1)
To best deflect sparks away from surrounding persons and materials, loosen the screw (B), adjust the spark
deflector (C) and then retighten screw. Do not allow cordset to come into contact with deflector or sparks as
damage to cordset may occur.
Vise Operation (Fig. 4)
The vise (F) has a quick-travel feature. To release the vise when it is clamped tightly, turn the crank (H)
counterclockwise one or two times to remove clamping pressure. Lift vise lever (I) up. Pull crank assembly out as
far as desired. Vise may be pushed forward into work without cranking. Lower vise lever (I) then tighten vise (F)
on work by using crank (H).
A = 137 mm
FIG. 4
(5-3/8")
A = 115 mm
(4.5")
Fence Operation
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. Be sure the trigger
switch is in the OFF position.
The fence (E) can be adjusted two ways: to change desired cutting angle and to change spacing between the
fence and vise.
TO CHANGE THE DESIRED CUTTING ANGLE (FIG. 5, 6)
Use the wrench provided to loosen (do not remove) the two fence bolts (Q). Align the desired angle indicator line
with the slot line (R) in the base (D). Securely tighten both fence bolts before use.
FIG. 5
D
R
E
CUT-OFF END
For more accurate square cuts, disconnect the power supply, loosen the two fence bolts, push arm down until
wheel extends into base. Place a square against the wheel and adjust fence against the square. Securely tighten
both fence bolts before use.
3
E
Q
FORWARD
F
G
Q
F
FIG. 6
R
E
I
H
Q
J