Operation Manual

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8 Kerf plate
9 Carrying handle
10 Operating handle
11 Head lock up release lever
12 Electronic speed control dial (DW716E)
13 Spindle lock
14 Bevel clamp handle
15 Bevel scale
16 Dust spout
A2
17 Fixed upper blade guard
18 Head lock down pin
19 Vertical position adjustment stop
20 Right-hand bevel lock override pin
21 Blade spanner
22 Hand indentation
23 Bench mounting holes
A3
24 Dustbag
Optional Accessories
A4
25 Work support extension
A5
26 Adjustable length stop
A6
27 Work piece clamp
A7
62 LED Worklight System
INTENDED USE
Your DEWALT DW716 Mitre Saw has been designed for professional cutting
wood, wood products and plastics. It performs the sawing operations of
cross-cutting, bevelling and mitring easily, accurately and safely.
This unit is designed for use with a nominal blade diameter 216 mm carbide
tip blade.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or
gases.
These miter saws are professional power tools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required
when inexperienced operators use this tool.
WARNING! Do not use the machine for purposes other than
intended.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Fitting a mains plug to 115 V units (U.K. & Ireland only)
• The plug should be fi tted by a competent person. If you are in doubt,
contact an authorized D
EWALT repair agent or a qualifi ed electrician.
• The plug fi tted should comply with BS EN 60309 (BS4343), 16 Amps,
earthing contact position 4th.
WARNING: Always ensure that the cable clamp is correctly and
securely fitted to the sheath of the cable.
Using an Extension Cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved 3–core extension cable
suitable for the power input of this tool (see technical data).
The minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm
2
. When using a cable reel, always
unwind the cable completely.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and
disconnect machine from power source before installing
and removing accessories, before adjusting or changing
set-ups or when making repairs. Be sure the trigger switch
is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Unpacking (fig. B)
• Remove the saw from the packing material carefully using the carrying
handle (9).
• Press down the operating handle (10) and pull out the lock down pin
(18), as shown.
• Gently release the downward pressure and allow the arm to rise to its
full height.
Bench Mounting (fig. C)
• Holes (23) are provided in all four feet to facilitate bench mounting.
Two different sized holes are provided to accommodate different sizes
of bolts. Use either hole; it is not necessary to use both. Bolts with a
diameter of 8 mm and 80 mm in length is suggested. Always mount
your saw firmly to prevent movement. To enhance the portability, the
tool can be mounted to a piece of 12.5 mm or thicker plywood which
can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job sites
and reclamped.
• When mounting your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the
mounting screws do not protrude from the bottom of the wood.
The plywood must sit flush on the work support. When clamping the
saw to any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses where
the mounting screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point will
interfere with the proper operation of the saw.
• To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting surface is not
warped or otherwise uneven. If the saw rocks on the surface, place a
thin piece of material under one saw foot until the saw is firm on the
mounting surface.
Mounting the Saw Blade (fig. D1–D3)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and
disconnect machine from power source before installing
and removing accessories, before adjusting or changing
set-ups or when making repairs. Be sure the trigger switch
is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: Never depress the spindle lock button while the
blade is under power or coasting.
WARNING: Do not cut ferrous metal (containing iron or steel) or
masonry or fiber cement product with this mitre saw.
• With the lower guard held in the raised position, depress the spindle
lock button (13) with one hand, then use the supplied blade spanner
(21) in the other hand to loosen the left-hand threaded blade locking
screw (33) by turning clockwise.
WARNING! To use the spindle lock, press the button as shown
and rotate the spindle by hand until you feel the lock engage.
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