Operation - DeWalt DW715 Instruction Manual

GUARD ACTUATION AND VISIBILITY
i_CAUTION: Pinch Hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, keep thumb underneath the handle
when pulling the handle down. The lower guard will move up as the handle is pulled down
which could cause pinching.
The blade guard on your saw has been designed to automatically raise when the arm is
brought down and to lower over the blade when the arm is raised.
The guard can be raised by hand when installing or removing saw blades or for inspection of
the saw. NEVER RAISE THE BLADE GUARD MANUALLY UNLESS THE SAW IS TURNED
OFF.
NOTE: Certain special cuts of large material will require that you manually raise the guard.
The front section of the guard is Iouvered for visibility while cutting. Although the louvers
dramatically reduce flying debris, there are openings in the guard and safety glasses should
be worn at all times when viewing through the louvers. Refer to Cutting Large Material
under Special Cuts.
MITER LOCK ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 10)
The miter lock rod should be adjusted if the table of the saw can be moved when the miter
lock handle is locked down. To adjust, put the miter lock handle in the up position. Using
a slotted screwdriver, adjust the lock rod in 1/8 clockwise turn increments to increase the
lock force. To ensure the miter lock is functioning properly, re-lock miter lock handle to a
non-detent miter angle.
FIG.9 FIG.10
K
V
Brushes (Fig. 2)
J_WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and
disconnect ff from the power source before attempting to move it, change
accessories or make any adjustments.
Inspect carbon brushes regularly by unplugging the tool, removing the motor end cap
(Fig. 2) and removing the brush cap that holds the spring-loaded brush assembly. Keep
brushes clean and sliding freely in their guides. Always replace a used brush in the same
orientation in the holder as it was prior to its removal. Ifthe brush is worn down to approximately
1/2" (12.7 mm), the spring will no longer exert pressure and they must be replaced. Use only
identical DEWALT brushes. Use of the correct grade of brush is essential for proper operation
of electric brake. New brush assemblies are available at DEWALT service centers. The 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, 9)
The miter lock lever (J) and miter latch (K) allows you to miter your saw 50 ° left and right. To
miter the saw, unlock miter lock lever (J) by pulling upward, squeeze the miter latch (K) and
set the miter angle desired on the miter scale. Lock miter lock handle by pressing downward.
Override the miter latch by rotating knob (V, Fig. 9).
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. 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 (M, Fig. 8).
0°/45 ° BEVEL STOP OVERRIDES (FIG. 8)
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
retighten 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
_WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and
disconnect it from the power source before attempting to move it, change
accessories or make any adjustments.
_WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders must wear eye
protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3).
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.
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.
cu'n'ING 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 materials.
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.