Assembly And Adjustment - DeWalt DW711 Manual

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WArNING: Never use a light socket.
Never connect the live (L) or neutral (N) wires to the earth
pin marked E or
For 115 V units with a power rating exceeding 1500 W, we recommend to
fit a plug to BS4343 standard.
Using an extension Cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved extension cable
suitable for the power input of this machine (see technical data). The
minimum conductor size is 1 mm
Also refer to the table below.
Conductor size (mm ) Cable rating (Amperes)
2
0.75
1.00
1.50
2.50
4.00
Cable length (m)
7.5 15
Voltage Amperes Cable rating (Amperes)
115 0 – 2.0 6 6
2.1 – 3.4 6 6
3.5 – 5.0 6 6
5.1 – 7.0 10 10
7.1 – 12.0 15 15
12.1 – 20.0 20 20
230 0 – 2.0 6 6
2.1 – 3.4 6 6
3.5 – 5.0 6 6
5.1 – 7.0 10 10
7.1 – 12.0 15 15
12.1 – 20.0 20 20
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.

assembly and adjustment

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. An accidental start-up can cause
injury.
moUnTing The UPPer gUard (fig. B)
1. Fasten the guard (30) to the riving knife (31) with the bolt (32).
2. Place the washer and wingnut onto the other end of the bolt and
tighten.
3. Fit the dust spout (33) to the blade guard.
A separate dust kit is available as an option. Refer to Optional Accessories
for more information.
moUnTing and adJUsTing The riP fenCe (fig. C1–C4)
The rip fence consists of a fixed and a sliding fence.
1. Loosen the fence support locking knob (34) which holds the clamping
plate inposition (fig. C1).
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; the maximum length is 30 m.
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6
10
15
20
25
25 30 45 60
6 6 6 10
6 6 6 15
10 15 20 20
15 20 20 25
20 25 25 –
25 – – –
6 6 6 6
6 6 6 6
6 6 10 15
10 10 15 15
15 15 20 20
20 20 25 –
2. Slide the fence onto the front of the table using the U-shaped slot as
the guide (fig. C2, C3).
3. Slide the fence towards the blade and tighten the locking knob.
4. Check that the fence is parallel to the blade.
5. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
6. Loosen the sliding fence locking knob (35) (fig. C1) and slide the sliding
fence backwards in order to obtain full sight on the two holes (36)
(fig. C4) in the top of the fence.
7. Using the small hex key, loosen the two hex screws fastening the fence
to the fence support. Access is gained through the two holes in the top
of the fence.
8. Adjust the fence so that it is parallel to the blade by checking the
distance between the blade and the fence at the front and rear of the
blade.
9. When the adjustment has been carried out, re-tighten the hex screws
and check again that the fence is parallel to the blade.
adJUsTing The saW BenCh TaBLe (fig. a1, B, d)
The table (14) slides up and down manually and is held at the required
height with two locking knobs.
1. Loosen the table locking knobs, both main (37) (fig. D) and additional (3)
(fig. A1), but do not take them off.
2. Set the table to the proper height needed.
3. Tighten the table locking knobs (fig. A1, D).
removing The saW BenCh TaBLe
The table can be removed to gain access to the saw blade.
1. Remove the upper blade guard (30) (fig. B).
2. Loosen the table locking knobs, both main (37) (fig. D) and additional (3)
(fig. A1), but do not take them off.
3. Use the hex key to remove the screw (38) from the rear table column
(fig. D). Take the nut and washer off the other end of the screw.
4. Remove the table.
5. To replace the table, proceed in reverse order.
moUnTing The saW BLade (fig. e1)
WArNING: The teeth of a new blade are very sharp and can
be dangerous.
In order to fit a new saw blade it is necessary to adjust the table into highest
position and raise the saw head to its highest position.
• R etract the lower blade guard (4) by pushing in the release knob (42)
and sliding the guard back. Leave the guard retracted (fig. E1).
WArNING: After mounting or replacing the blade, carry out
a complete movement of the saw head to check that the
moveable lower guard locks into rest position.
adJUsTing The saW BLade (fig. e2)
If the saw blade is wobbling during start up and run down, then adjust as
follows.
1. Loosen the screw for the arbor collar (40) and rotate the blade (43) a
quarter turn.
2. Retighten the screw and check to see if the blade has any wobble.
3. Repeat these steps until the blade wobble has been eliminated.
CheCKing and adJUsTing The BLade To The fenCe (fig. f1–f4)
1. Slacken the mitre latch (8).
2. Place your thumb on the mitre lever (7) and squeeze the mitre latch (8)
to release the mitre arm (9) (fig. F1).
3. Swing the mitre arm until the latch locates it at the 0° mitre position.
4. Pull down the head and lock it in this position using the lock down
button (3) (fig. A1).
5. Check that the two 0° markings (47) on the scale (10) are just visible
(fig. F2).
6. Place a square (48) against the left side of the fence (11) and blade (43)
(fig. F3).
WArNING: Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth with the
square.
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