DeWalt DW715 - Manual (Page 2)

• PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE WORKPIECES. Loss of control of the workpiece
can cause injury.
• NEVER cross arms in front of blade while using tool. Always make a dry run (unpowered)
before making a finish cut so that you can check the path of the blade or severe personal
injury may result.
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of power tools (i.e.
a safety video) is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland,
OH 44115-2851 (www.powertoolinstitute.com). Information is also available from the National
Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the American
National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and
the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.
WARNING: Do not connect unit to electrical power source until complete instructions are read
and understood.
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 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 (CCA).
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 those 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
E WALT tools are factory tested. If this tool does not operate, check the power supply.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by D E WALT, have not been tested
with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk
of injury, only D
E WALT, recommended accessories should be used with this product.
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
E WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286,
call 1-800-4-D E WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt.com.
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.
Laser Guide System: DW7187
Laser is available at extra cost from D E WALT Service Centers and your home improvement
retailer. Instructions for installation are included with the accessory. Read and follow all
directions for safe installation and use (not shown).
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.
Miter Saw LED Worklight System: DWS7085
Lighting used for greater visibility and cutting alignment during operation. Easy to install.
Kerf Plate Blank: DW7055
Used to limit back side tear out of material or as a replacement kerf plate (not shown).
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 DIAMETER TEETH
Construction Saw Blades (thin kerf with anti-stick rim)
General Purpose
12" (305 mm) 40
Fine Crosscuts 12" (305 mm) 60
Woodworking Saw Blades (provide smooth, clean cuts)
Fine crosscuts
12" (305 mm) 80
Non-ferrous metals 12" (305 mm) 96
NOTE: For cutting non-ferrous metals, use only saw blades with
TCG teeth designed for this purpose.
DW7080
END
PLATE
LOCK NUTS
DW7084
DW7082
FIG. 1A
OPERATING
HANDLE
TRIGGER
SWITCH
LOCK DOWN
PIN
DUST SPOUT
BEVEL LOCK
KNOB
0°/45° BEVEL
OVERRIDE
LEVERS
BEVEL STOP
A 33,85° PAWL
0°
BEVEL STOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
BLADE
WRENCH
HAND
INDENTATIONS
FENCE LOCK
KNOB
LEFT SIDE
FENCE
CARRY
HANDLE
45° BEVEL STOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
OPERATING HANDLE
LOCK DOWN
PIN
BENCH
MOUNTING
HOLES
BENCH MOUNTING
HOLES MITER
SCALE MITER
LOCK LEVER
BEVEL SCALE
MOTOR
HOUSING
MOTOR END CAP
GUARD
MITER
OVERRIDE
LEVER
MITER
OVERRIDE
LEVER
FIG. 2
FIG. 1
DW7051
KNOBS
BRACKET
DWS7085 DW7187