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11 12 13 10 1 2 3 14 16 17 18 15 8 4 5 6 7 9 A1 19 21 22 20 23 24 25 A2 3
26 27 A4 A3 29 28 A5 A6 30 16 10 11 A7 24 25 25 25 24 C 4 25 B
12 2 34 35 2 36 37 33 23 D2 D1 2 14 35 36 37 D3 39 2 23 37 38 37 40 41 D4 D5 E1 23 4 5 E2 42 5
45 39 45 43 E3 3 44 45 E4 48 F 47 46 7 G 21 39 43 20 H3 6 3 H2 H1 49 H4 15 50 51 44 51 50
3 8 52 53 54 54 I1 J1 I2 15 50 56 55 J2 55 56 50 15 57 64 56 1 21 13 K L M N 7
O P Q1 Q2 A R2 R1 60 59 17 S 8
ENGLISH MITRE SAW DW718 Congratulations! EC-Declaration of conformity You have chosen a DEWALT tool. Years of experience, thorough product development and innovation make DEWALT one of the most reliable partners for professional power tool users. Technical data Voltage (U.K. & Ireland only) Power input Blade diameter Blade bore Blade body thickness Max. blade speed Max. cross-cut capacity 90° Max. mitre capacity 45° Max. depth of cut 90° Max. depth of bevel cross-cut 45° Mitre (max.
ENGLISH Safety instructions When using stationary power tools, always observe the safety regulations applicable in your country to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read all of this manual carefully before operating the tool. Save this manual for future reference. General 1 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas and benches can cause accidents. 2 Consider work area environment Do not expose the tool to rain. Do not use the tool in damp or wet conditions.
ENGLISH • Replace the kerf plate when worn. • Disconnect the machine from the mains before carrying out any maintenance work or when changing the blade. • Never perform any cleaning or maintenance work when the machine is still running and the head is not in the rest position. • When possible, always mount the machine to a bench. • If you use a laser to indicate the cutting line, make sure that the laser is of class 2 according to EN 60825-1:2001. Do not replace a laser diode with a different type.
ENGLISH The wires are coloured according to the following code: live = brown neutral = blue • Do not connect the blue or brown wire to the earth terminal in the plug. Connect as follows: brown to terminal marked ‘L’ blue to terminal marked ‘N’ The plug fitted should comply with BS EN 60309 (BS4343), 32 Amps. Always ensure that the cable clamp is correctly and securely fitted to the sheath of the cable.
ENGLISH • Pull down the head until the blade just enters the saw kerf (43). • Place a square (44) against the left side of the fence (3) and blade (39) (fig. E3). The guide grooves (54) can become clogged with sawdust. Use a stick or some low pressure air to clear the guide grooves. Checking and adjusting the bevel angle (fig. I1, I2, J1 & J2) Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth with the square.
ENGLISH Do not cut ferrous (iron and steel) materials, fibre cement or masonry with this saw! • Make sure to use the kerf plate. Do not operate the machine if the kerf slot is wider than 10 mm. Bevel cuts (fig. A1, A2 & P) Bevel angles can be set from 48° left to 48° right and can be cut with the mitre arm set between zero and a maximum of 45° mitre position right or left. Switching on and off (fig. L) A hole (58) is provided in the on/ off switch (1) for insertion of a padlock to lock the tool.
ENGLISH Cutting picture frames, shadow boxes & other four sided projects (fig. Q1 & Q2) - Using mitre adjustment The same cut can be made by mitring right and left with the broad surface against the fence. The two sketches (fig. Q1 & Q2) are for four side objects only. As the number of sides changes, so do the mitre and bevel angles. The chart below gives the proper angles for a variety of shapes, assuming that all sides are of equal length.
ENGLISH - Right side • Bottom of the moulding against the fence. • Mitre left. • Save the left side of the cut. Outside corner - Left side • Bottom of the moulding against the fence. • Mitre left. • Save the right side of the cut. - Right side • Top of the moulding against the fence. • Mitre right. • Save the right side of the cut. Grooving (fig. S) Your saw is equipped with a grooving stop (17) and thumbscrew (59) to allow for groove cutting. • Flip the grooving stop (17) towards the front of the saw.
ENGLISH GUARANTEE • 30 DAY NO RISK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE • If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your DEWALT machine, simply return it within 30 days, complete as purchased, to the point of purchase, for a full refund or exchange. Proof of purchase must be produced. • ONE YEAR FREE SERVICE CONTRACT • If you need maintenance or service for your DEWALT machine, in the 12 months following purchase, it will be undertaken free of charge at an authorized DEWALT repair agent.
