DeWalt DW700 Mode D'emploi page 25

Instructions for use
• Always observe the safety instructions and applicable
regulations. The attention of UK users is drawn to the
"woodworking machines regulations 1974" and any
subsequent amendments.
• Ensure the material to be sawn is firmly secured in place.
• Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool and do not exert side
pressure on the saw blade.
• Avoid overloading.
Prior to operation:
• Install the appropriate saw blade. Do not use excessively worn blades.
The maximum rotation speed of the tool must not exceed that of the
saw blade.
• Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces.
• Allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force.
• Allow the motor to reach full speed before cutting.
• Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles are tight.
Switching ON and OFF (fig. L)
• To turn the saw ON, press the trigger switch (1) while squeezing the
combined lower guard and head lock up release lever (2) as shown
in fig. L.
• To turn the tool OFF, release the switch.
• There is no provision for locking the switch ON.
Quality of cut
The smoothness of any cut depends on a number of variables, e.g. the
material being cut. When smoothest cuts are desired for moulding and
other precision work, a sharp (60 tooth carbide) blade and a slower,
even cutting rate will produce the desired results.
Ensure that the material does not creep while cutting; clamp it
securely in place. Always let the blade come to a full stop
before raising the arm. If small fibres of wood still split out at
the rear of the workpiece, stick a piece of masking tape on the
wood where the cut will be made. Saw through the tape and
carefully remove tape when finished.
Setting the mitre (fig. A1 & M)
The mitre arm can be preset to 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45° left and right.
At the 30° position, there is a reversible insert (60) to give either 30° or 31.6°.
• Loosen the mitre clamping knob (12) and lift the positive stop lever (11)
to release the mitre arm (fig. A1).
• Move the arm to the required angle and lock it using the mitre clamping
knob (12).
• Align the mitre arm (13) by moving the edge of the arm to the required
mark on the scale.
- when moving to the right of 0°: align the left edge of the arm with the
desired setting
- when moving to the left of 0°: align the right edge of the arm with the
desired setting
When mitre cutting, ensure that the off-cut is not wedged
between the blade and the fence, i.e. the off-cut angle is greater
than 90° to avoid that the off-cut is picked up by the blade.
Setting the bevel (fig. A2)
• Loosen the bevel clamp (19) and bevel the head to the left.
• Holding the head, lock the bevel clamp (19) securely.
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Vertical straight cross-cut (fig. A1 & N)
• Loosen the mitre clamping knob (12) and lift the positive stop lever (11)
• Engage the mitre latch at the 0° position and tighten the mitre clamping
• Place the wood to be cut against the fence.
• Take hold of the carrying handle (3) and press the head lock up release
• Press the head down and allow the blade to cut though the workpiece.
• When the head is fully depressed, slowly pull it across to complete the cut.
• After completing the cut, release the switch and the lock up release
Vertical mitre cross-cut (fig. A1 & O)
• Loosen the mitre clamping knob (12) and lift the positive stop lever (11)
• Move the head left or right to the required angle (fig. O).
• If any intermediate angle is required hold the head firmly and lock by
• Always ensure that the mitre clamp knob is locked tightly before
• Proceed as for a vertical straight cross-cut.
Bevel cross-cut (fig. A2 & P)
Bevel angles can be set from 0° to 45° to the left. Bevels up to 45° can be
cut with the mitre arm set between zero and a maximum of 45° mitre
position right or left.
• Loosen the bevel clamp (19) and set the bevel as desired (fig. A2).
• Tighten the bevel clamp (19) firmly.
• Proceed as for a vertical straight cross-cut.
Compound mitre (fig. Q1 & Q2)
This cut is a combination of a mitre and a bevel cut.This is the type of cut
used to make frames or boxes with slanting sides like the one shown in
fig. Q1.
• The chart shown below will assist you in selecting the proper bevel and
• Set your saw to the prescribed angles and make a few trial cuts.
• Practice fitting the cut pieces together.
• Example: To make a 4 sided box with 30 exterior angles
upwards (fig. A1).
knob.
lever (2) to release the head. Press the trigger switch (1) to start the
motor. It is recommended to start the cut near the fence (fig. N).
Allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force.
lever (2) and return the head to its upper rest position.
• For some types of plastic profiles, it is advisable to follow the
sequence in reverse order.
• The lower blade guard is designed to close quickly when the
lever (2) is released. If it does not close within 1 second, have
the saw serviced by a D WALT authorized repair agent.
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upwards (fig. A1).
tightening the mitre clamp knob.
cutting.
When mitring the end of a piece of wood with a small off-cut,
position the wood to ensure that the off-cut is to the side of
the blade with the greater angle to the fence:
- left mitre, off-cut to the right
- right mitre, off-cut to the left.
If the cutting angle varies from cut to cut, check that the bevel
clamp and the mitre clamping knob are securely tightened.
These must be tightened after making any changes in bevel or
mitre.
mitre settings for common compound mitre cuts. To use the chart,
select the desired angle "A" (fig. Q2) of your project and locate that
angle on the appropriate arc in the chart. From that point follow the
chart straight down to find the correct bevel angle and straight across
to find the correct mitre angle.
(angle "A", fig. Q2), use the upper right arc. Find 30 on the arc scale.
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