Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DW708 DeWalt
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D E WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 Printed in U.S.A. (MAR01-CD-1) Form No. 386762-02 DW708 Copyright © 2001.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL GUIDE D'UTILISA TION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES DW708 Sliding Compound Miter Saw DW708 Scie à onglets mixtes coulissants DW708 Sierra de ángulo compuesto (ingleteadora) corrediza INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.
English D E W AL T… BUIL T JOBSITE TOUGH D E WALT high performance industrial tools are made for America’s toughest industrial and construction applications. The design of every tool in the line – from drills, to sanders, to grinders – is the result of rigorous use on jobsites and throughout the industry.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................2 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES............................................................................................2 DOUBLE INSULATION/POLARIZED PLUG .
English 2 Important Safety Instructions for all tools. WARNING: For your own safety read instruction manual before operating sliding compound miter saw.
3 English • DO-Keep hands out of path of saw blade. • DO-Shut off power, disconnect cord from power source and wait for saw blade to stop before servicing or adjusting tool. • DO-Support long work with an outboard tool rest. • DON’T-Attempt to operate on anything but designated voltage.
Electrical Connection Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. AC ONLY means that your saw will operate on alternating current only. A voltage decrease of 10 percent or more will cause a loss of power and overheating. All D E WALT tools are factory tested.
FIG.3 5 English FIG. 4 CAPACITY OF CUT 50 ° miter left, 60 ° miter right 48 ˚ bevel left and right US Models Non-US Models Miter Bevel Max Max Max Max Height Width Height Width ____ _____ ______ _____ ______ _____ 0 ° 0 ° 4.3" 12" 4.3" 12" 45 L&R ° 0 ° 4.
6 Descript. Teeth of Cut Fine Trim Precision 60-100 Very Molding Ground Smooth Carbide Splinter Free Trim, Framing, Combination 32-60 Smooth Pressure Multi-Purpose Fast Cut Treated Decking Aluminum Non-Ferrous 60-80 — Metal Cutting Negative Rake Teeth Stabilizer Your saw includes one base stabilizer.
7 English Adjustments PERFORM ALL ADJUSTMENTS WITH THE SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW UNPLUGGED. NOTE: Your sliding compound miter saw is fully and accu- rately adjusted at the factory at the time of manufacture. If readjustment due to shipping and handling or any other reason is required, follow the steps below to adjust your saw.
8 in place, and gently move the pointer left or right. Retighten the screw after setting the pointer to 0 ° . Adjusting the bevel stop to 45° left or right NOTE: Adjust the 45 ° bevel angles only after performing the 0 ° bevel angle adjustment. To adjust the left 45 ° bevel angle, loosen the bevel lock handle and tilt the head to the left.
your own safety by giving the saw your complete attention. RAIL GUIDE ADJUSTMENT Periodically check the rails for any play or clearance. The top rail can be adjusted with the two right set screws shown in Figure 17. To reduce clearance, rotate the set screws clock- wise gradually while sliding the saw head back and forth.
10 MAKE DRY RUNS (UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS SO THAT YOU CAN CHECK THE PATH OF THE BLADE. DO NOT CROSS HANDS. Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper balance. As you move the miter arm left and right, follow it and stand slightly to the side of the saw blade.
11 English VERNIER SCALE Your saw is equipped with a vernier scale for added precision. The vernier scale allows you to accurately set miter angles to the nearest 1/4 degree. To use the vernier scale follow these steps. (As an example, assume that the angle you want to miter is 24-1/4 degree right).
12 CUTTING BASE MOLDING UP TO 4-1/4" (108 mm) HIGH VERTICALLY AGAINST THE FENCE Position molding as shown in Figure 26. All cuts made with the back of the molding against the fence and bottom of the molding against the base. INSIDE CORNER: Left side 1.
1. Position molding with top of the molding resting on the base of the saw 2. Miter left 45 ° 3. Save left side of cut OUTSIDE CORNER: Left side 1. Position molding with bottom of molding against the base of the saw 2. Miter right 45 ° 3. Save left side of cut NOTE: If the cut must be made somewhere other than 1" (25.
TABLE 1 COMPOUND MITER CUT (POSITION WOOD WITH BROAD FLAT SIDE ON THE TABLE AND THE NARROW EDGE AGAINST THE FENCE) SET THIS MITER ANGLE ON SAW ANGLE OF SIDE OF BOX (ANGLE A) SQUARE BOX 6-SIDED BOX MIT.
Special Cuts NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE TABLE AND AGAINST THE FENCE. Aluminum Cutting: 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.
16 English To adjust the tension, loosen, but do not remove, the six screws (Figure 39). Then rotate the set screw on the top of the motor plate casting until the proper tension is achieved. Tighten the six screws securely and replace the belt cover. NOTE: Overtightening the belt will cause premature motor failure.
17 English T rouble Shooting Guide BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLE! SAW WILL NOT START WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO… 1. Saw not plugged in 1. Plug in saw. 2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker 3.
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