DeWalt DW715 - Manual (Page 6)

In our example, the closest degree mark on the miter scale happens to be 25°. Figure V2
shows a setting of 24-1/4° right miter.
For settings that require partial degrees (1/4, 1/2, 3/4°) align the desired vernier mark with the
CLOSEST degree mark on the miter scale, as described below (The plastic vernier plate is
inscribed with marks for 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 1°. Only the 1/2° and the 1° are numerically labeled.)
WHEN MITERING TO THE RIGHT
To increase the miter angle when mitering to the right, move the arm to align the appropriate
vernier mark with the closest mark on the miter scale to the right. To decrease the miter angle
when mitering to the right, move the arm to align the appropriate vernier mark with the closest
mark on the miter scale to the left.
WHEN MITERING TO THE LEFT
To increase the miter angle when mitering to the left, move the arm to align the appropriate
vernier mark with the closest mark on the miter scale to the left. To decrease the miter angle
when mitering to the left, move the arm to align the appropriate vernier mark with the closest
mark on the miter scale to the right.
CUTTING BASE MOLDING
ALWAYS MAKE A DRY RUN WITHOUT POWER BEFORE MAKING ANY CUTS.
Straight 90° cuts:
Position the wood against the fence and hold it in place as shown in Figure 15. Turn on the
saw, allow the blade to reach full speed and lower the arm smoothly through the cut.
CUTTING BASE MOLDING UP TO 1" (25.4 mm) THICK BY UP TO 3-5/8" (91 mm) WIDE
VERTICALLY AGAINST THE FENCE
• Position molding as shown in Figure 15
• All cuts made with the back of the molding against the fence and bottom of the molding
against the base.
INSIDE CORNER: OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side Left side
1. Miter left 45° 1. Miter right at 45°
2. Save left side of cut 2. Save left side of cut
Right side Right side
1. Miter Right 45° 1. Miter left at 45°
2. Save right side of cut 2. Save right side of cut
Material up to 3-5/8" (91 mm) can be cut as described above. For boards [up to 6-3/4" (173 mm)]
several minor concessions must be made:
When cutting a board between 3-5/8" (91 mm) and 6-3/4" (173 mm), the roller on the tip of the
guard will hang up on the workpiece. If this occurs, simply place your right thumb on the upper
side of the guard and roll the guard up just enough to clear the workpiece, as shown in Figure
16. Once you have cleared the workpiece, you can release the guard and it will continue to open
as the cut progresses.
When mitering to the right side of a base molding 3-5/8" (91 mm) standing vertically against the
fence as in Figure 15, the saw can only cut through the board up to 1" (25.4 mm) from the end
of the board. Trying to cut more than an inch will cause the saw’s gear case to interfere with the
workpiece. If you want to cut base molding between 3-5/8" (91 mm) and 6-3/4" (173 mm) verti-
cally follow the directions on this page.
CUTTING BASE MOLDING UP TO 1" (25.4 mm) THICK BY 3-5/8" – 6-3/4” (91 X 173 mm)
WIDE 1" (25.4 mm) VERTICALLY AGAINST THE FENCE
• Position molding as shown in Figure 15
• All cuts made with the back of the molding against the fence
INSIDE CORNER: OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side Left side *
1. Position molding with bottom of molding
against the base of the saw
1. Position molding with bottom of
molding against the base of the saw
2. Miter left 45° 2. Miter right 45°
3. Save left side of cut 3. Save left side of cut
Right side Right side
1. Position molding with top of the molding
resting on the base of the saw
1. Position molding with bottom of the
molding against the base of the saw
2. Miter left 45° 2. Miter left 45°
3. Save left side of cut 3. Save the right side of cut
* NOTE: If the cut must be made somewhere other than 1 " from the end of the molding:
cut off the molding at 90° approx. 1 " (25.4 mm) longer than your final length then make
the miter cut as described above.
CUTTING BASE MOLDING UP TO 1.8" (45 mm) THICK BY UP TO 7-11/16" (195.6 mm)
WIDE LAYING FLAT AND USING THE BEVEL FEATURE
• All cuts made with the saw set at 45° bevel and 0 miter
• All cuts made with back of molding laying flat on the saw as shown in Figure 17.
INSIDE CORNER: OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side Left side
1. Position molding with top of molding
against the fence
1. Position molding with bottom of the
molding against the fence
2. Save left side of cut 2. Save right side of cut
Right side Right side
1. Position molding with bottom of the
molding against the fence
1. Position molding with top of molding
against the fence
2. Save left side of cut 2. Save right side of cut
CUTTING CROWN MOLDING
Your miter saw is better suited to the task of cutting crown molding than any tool made. In
order to fit properly, crown molding must be compound mitered with extreme accuracy.
The two flat surfaces on a given piece of crown molding are at angles that, when added together,
equal exactly 90°. Most, but not all, crown molding has a top rear angle (the section that fits
flat against the ceiling) of 52° and a bottom rear angle (the part that fits flat against the wall)
of 38°.
Your miter saw has special pre-set miter latch points at 31.62° left and right for cutting crown
molding at the proper angle and bevel stop pawl at 33.85° left. There is also a mark on the bevel
scale at 33.85°.
The Bevel Setting/Type of cut chart gives the proper settings for cutting crown molding. (The
numbers for the miter and bevel settings are very precise and are not easy to accurately set
on your saw.) Since most rooms do not have angles of precisely 90°, you will have to fine tune
your settings anyway.
PRETESTING WITH SCRAP MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING LAYING FLAT AND USING THE COM-
POUND FEATURES
1. Molding laying with broad back surface down flat on saw table (Fig. 18).
2. The settings below are for All Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 52° and 38° angles.
BEVEL SETTING TYPE OF CUT
33.85°
LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
1. Top of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
33.85°
RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
1. Bottom of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
33.85°
LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
1. Bottom of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
33.85°
RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
1. Top of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
When setting bevel and miter angles for all compound miters, remember that:
The angles presented for crown moldings are very precise and difficult to set exactly.
Since they can easily shift slightly and very few rooms have exactly square corners, all
settings should be tested on scrap molding.
PRETESTING WITH SCRAP MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING
Place the molding on the table at an angle between the fence and the saw table, as shown
in Figure 18A. Use of the crown molding fence accessory (DW7084) is highly recommended
because of its degree of accuracy and convenience. The crown molding fence accessory is
available for purchase from your local dealer.
The advantage to cutting crown molding using this method is that no bevel cut is required.
Minute changes in the miter angle can be made without affecting the bevel angle. This way,
when corners other than 90° are encountered, the saw can be quickly and easily adjusted for
them. Use the crown molding fence accessory to maintain the angle at which the molding will
be on the wall.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING ANGLED BETWEEN THE FENCE
AND BASE OF THE SAW FOR ALL CUTS:
1. Angle the molding so the bottom of the molding (part which goes against the wall when
installed) is against the fence and the top of the molding is resting on the base of the saw,
as shown in Figure 18A.
2. The angled “flats” on the back of the molding must rest squarely on the fence and base of
the saw.
INSIDE CORNER: OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side Left side
1. Miter right at 45° 1. Miter left at 45°
2. Save right side of cut 2. Save right side of cut
Right side Right side
1. Miter left at 45° 1. Miter right at 45°
2. Save left side of cut 2. Save left side of cut
Special Cuts
NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE TABLE AND
AGAINST THE FENCE.
ALUMINUM CUTTING
ALWAYS USE THE APPROPRIATE SAW BLADE MADE ESPECIALLY FOR CUTTING
ALUMINUM. These are available at your local D
E WALT retailer or D E WALT service center.
Certain workpieces, due to their size, shape or surface finish, may require the use of a clamp or
fixture to prevent movement during the cut. Position the material so that you will be cutting the
thinnest cross section, as shown in Figure 19. Figure 19A illustrates the wrong way to cut these
extrusions. Use a stick wax cutting lubricant when cutting aluminum. Apply the stick wax directly
to the saw blade before cutting. Never apply stick wax to a moving blade.
The wax, available at most hardware stores and industrial mill supply houses, provides proper
lubrication and keeps chips from adhering to the blade.
Be sure to properly secure workpiece.
Refer to Saw Blades under Optional Accessories for correct saw blade.
BOWED MATERIAL
When cutting bowed material always position it as shown in Figure 20 and never like that
shown in Figure 20A. Positioning the material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the blade near
the completion of the cut.
CUTTING PLASTIC PIPE OR OTHER ROUND MATERIAL
Plastic pipe can be easily cut with your saw. It should be cut just like wood and CLAMPED OR
HELD FIRMLY TO THE FENCE TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING. This is extremely important
when making angle cuts.
CUTTING LARGE MATERIAL
Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little too large to fit beneath the blade guard.
If this occurs, simply place your right thumb on the upper side of the guard and roll the guard
up just enough to clear the workpiece, as shown in Figure 16. Avoid doing this as much as
possible, but if need be, the saw will operate properly and make the bigger cut. NEVER TIE,
TAPE, OR OTHERWISE HOLD THE GUARD OPEN WHEN OPERATING THIS SAW.
MAINTENANCE
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. To replace the brushes refer to
Brushes or return the tool to the nearest service center for repair. A list of service center
locations is packed with your tool.
Service Information
Please have the following information available for all service calls:
Model Number ______________________ Serial Number ____________________________
Date and Place of Purchase ____________________________________________________
Repairs
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be
performed by a D
E WALT factory service center, a D E WALT authorized service center or other
qualified service personnel. Always use identical replacement parts.
Three Year Limited Warranty
D E WALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for
three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal
wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit
www.dewalt.com or call 1-800-4-D
E WALT (1-800-433-9258). This warranty does not apply to
accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain
states or provinces.In addition to the warranty, D
E WALT tools are covered by our:
1 YEAR FREE SERVICE
D E WALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use, for free, any time
during the first year after purchase.
90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your D E WALT Power Tool, Laser, or
Nailer for any reason, you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt
for a full refund – no questions asked.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products
sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained either in the
packaging, call the local company or see website for warranty information.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are
missing, call 1-800-4-D
E WALT (1-800-433-9258) for a free replacement.
Patent Notification
Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S.
patents:
6,431,040
6,427,570
5,819,619
D346,173 5,375,495
5,285,708
5,199,343
Other patents pending.