Instruction manual

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For your convenience and safety, the following warning labels are on your mitre saw.
ON MOTOR HOUSING:
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING SAW.
WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT
PARTS.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
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)
ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BEFORE USE.
KEEP HANDS 6" FROM PATH OF SAW BLADE.
NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND.
NEVER CROSS ARMS IN FRONT OF BLADE.
THINK! YOU CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS.
DO NOT OPERATE SAW WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE.
TURN OFF TOOL, KEEP SAW HEAD DOWN AND WAIT FOR SAW TO STOP BEFORE MOVING HANDS,
WORKPIECE OR CHANGING SETTINGS.
UNPLUG TOOL BEFORE CHANGING BLADE, MOVING OR SERVICING UNIT.
Electrical Connection
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. 230 V AC means your tool will operate on alternating current. As little as 10% lower voltage
can cause loss of power and can result in overheating. All DEWALT tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate,
check the power supply. Your DEWALT tool is double insulated, therefore no earth wire is required.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this appliance.
• Replacement of the supply cord. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised DEWALT Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by DEWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of
such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only DEWALT recommended accessories
should be used with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local service center. If you need
any assistance in locating any accessory, please contact Stanley Black & Decker, 82 Taryn Drive, Epping, VIC 3076
Australia or call 1800 338 002 or (NZ) 0800 339 258.
Optional Accessories
SAW BLADES: ALWAYS USE 216 mm (8.5") SAW BLADES WITH 30 mm (5/8") ARBOR HOLES. SPEED RATING MUST
BE AT LEAST 6500 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 5˚.
Type of blade Blade dimensions (diameter x bore x no. of teeth) Usage
DT4222 series 40 216 x 30 x 24 For general purpose, ripping and
cross-cutting of wood and plastics
DT4320 series 60 216 x 30 x 48 ATB for fine cutting of
manmade and natural wood
DT4350 series 60 216 x 30 x 60 TCG for extra fine cutting of
manmade and natural wood
Package Contents
Check the contents of your mitre saw carton to make sure that you have received all parts. In addition to this instruction
manual, the carton should contain:
1 Partly assembled machine
2 Hex key 4/6 mm
1 216 mm (8.5") TCT saw blade
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
Specifications
CAPACITY OF CUT
50º mitre right and left
48º bevel left
Compound mitre 45º bevel
0º mitre Max. Height 60 mm (2.36") Result Width 270 mm (10.6")
45º mitre Max. Height 60 mm (2.36") Result Width 190 mm (7.5")
45º bevel - Left Max. Height 48 mm (1.9") Result Width 270 mm (10.6")
DRIVE
230 Volt Motor Automatic Electric Brake
1800 Watts In Cut Helical Gears
6000 RPM Roller Bearings
Multi-V Belt Carbide Blade
Description (Fig. 1-6, 9)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result.
INTENDED USE
Your cross-cut mitre saw has been designed for professional cutting of wood, wood products and plastics. It will perform
the sawing operations of cross-cutting, bevelling and mitring easily, accurately and safely.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
This cross-cut mitre saw is a professional power tool. DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is
required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
A. On/off switch
B. Guard lock up release lever
C. Carrying handle
D. Fixed upper guard
E. Outer flange
F. Blade bolt
G. Lower blade guard
H. Saw blade
I. Sliding fence lock knob
J. Fixed table
K. kerf plate
L. Mitre arm
M. Mitre latch
N. Rotating table/Mitre arm
O. Mitre scale
P. Sliding fence
Q. Dust extraction nozzle (optional accessory)
R. Traverse lock
S. Guard lock up hook
T. Bevel clamp handle