Controls; Operation; Switch; Cutting With Your Saw - DeWalt DW715 Guide D'utilisation

FIG. 8
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N
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FIG. 9
V
FIG. 10
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U
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to its removal. Carbon brushes have varying symbols
stamped into their sides, and if the brush is worn down to
approximately 1/2 inch, the spring will no longer exert
pressure and they must be replaced. Use only identical
D WALT brushes. Use of the correct grade of brush is
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essential for proper operation of electric brake. New brush
assemblies are available at D
tool should be allowed to "run in" (run at no load) for 10
minutes before use to seat new brushes. The electric
brake may be erratic in operation until the brushes are
properly seated (worn in). Always replace the brush
inspection cap after inspection or servicing the brushes.
While "running in" DO NOT TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE
LOCK THE TRIGGER SWITCH ON. HOLD BY HAND
ONLY.

Controls

Your compound miter saw has several main controls,
which will be discussed briefly here. For more information
on these controls, see the respective sections later in the
manual.
MITER CONTROL (FIG. 5)
The miter lock/adjustment lever and trigger allows you to
miter your saw 50˚ left and right. To miter the saw, unlock
miter lock lever (J) by pulling upward, squeeze the detent
trigger (K) and set the miter angle desired on the miter
scale. Lock miter lock handle by pressing downward.
Override the detent trigger by rotating knob (Fig. 9, V).
TRIGGER SWITCH (FIG. 2)
The trigger switch turns your saw on and off. A hole is
provided in the trigger for insertion of a padlock to secure
the saw.
BEVEL LOCK (FIG. 8)
The bevel lock knob (L) allows you to bevel the saw 48˚ left
or right. To loosen the handle and adjust the bevel setting,
turn the handle counterclockwise, the saw head bevels
easily to the left. To tighten, turn the handle clockwise.
Bevel degree markings are on the bottom front of the saw
arm (Fig. 7, M).
0˚/45˚ BEVEL STOP OVERRIDES (FIG. 8)
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The bevel stop overrides (N) are held secure with their
attachment screw to prevent inadvertent movement. Use
the bit on the blade wrench to loosen the attachment
screw. This allows the slides, to be pulled outward and the
saw head to pivot past the 0˚/45˚ mark. Be sure to retight-
en the attachment screw when finished.
33.85˚ BEVEL STOPS (FIG. 8)
The pawl (P) is used to stop the saw head bevel setting at
33.85˚. This setting is used primarily for cutting crown
moldings laid flat on the table.
HEAD DOWNLOCK PIN (FIG. 8)
To lock the saw head in the down position, push the head
down, push the pin (U) in and release the saw head. This
will hold the saw head safely down for moving the saw
from place to place. To release, press the saw head down
and pull the pin out.

Operation

Plug the saw into any household 60 Hz power source.
Refer to the nameplate for voltage. Be sure the cord will
not interfere with your work.
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SWITCH

To turn the saw on, depress the trigger switch. To turn the
tool off, release the switch. Allow the blade to spin up to full
operating rpm before making the cut. Release the trigger
switch and allow the brake to stop the blade before raising
the saw head. There is no provision for locking the switch
on, but a hole is provided in the trigger for insertion of a
padlock to lock the saw off.

CUTTING WITH YOUR SAW

NOTE: Although this saw will cut wood and many non-
ferrous materials, we will limit our discussion to the cutting
of wood only. The same guidelines apply to the other mate-
rials. DO NOT CUT FERROUS (IRON AND STEEL)
MATERIALS OR MASONRY WITH THIS SAW. Do not
use any abrasive blades.

CROSSCUTS

Cutting of multiple pieces is not recommended but can be
done safely by ensuring that each piece is held firmly
against the table and fence. A crosscut is made by cutting
wood across the grain at any angle. A straight crosscut is
made with the miter arm at the zero degree position. Set
the miter arm at zero, hold the wood on the table and
firmly against the fence. Turn on the saw by squeezing
the trigger.
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