DeWalt D28710, Original Instructions Manual

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EngLIsh
14
Cutting disc
15 Guard
16
Spindle lock
17 Lock-down hook
18
Spark deflector
19 Spark deflector screw
20
Lock-down chain
21 Date code
Intended Use
Your D28710 chop saw has been designed for the cutting of
variously shaped steel materials.
DO nOt
use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
The D28710 chop saw is a professional power tool.
DO nOt let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
•
Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Removing and Fitting a Cutting Disc
(Fig. A, B)
1. With the arm in the rest position, use the lip 22 to slide the
guard 15 back. Leave the guard retracted (Fig. B).
2. Press and hold down the spindle lock 16 (Fig. A).
3. Rotate the cutting disc 14 until it locks.
4. Using the hex key 11 , remove the bolt 23 by turning
counterclockwise and then remove the flat washer 24 and
the retaining flange 25 (Fig. B).
5. Check that the spacer 26 is in place against the flange 27 .
6. Replace the cutting disc 14 . Make sure that the
new disc is placed onto the spacer 26 in the correct
rotational direction.
7. Secure the blade with the retaining flange
25
, the flat
washer 24 and the bolt 23 .
8. Move the guard back down and release the spindle lock
16
.
9. Adjust the cutting depth as necessary.
Adjusting the Cutting Depth (Fig. A)
The cutting depth can be adjusted to meet the wear of the
cutting disc.
1. Make a dry run with the tool switched off and check
for clearance.
2. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Loosen the lock nut
6
a few turns.
b. Turn the depth stop bolt 5 in or out as to achieve the
required cutting depth.
c. Tighten the lock nut 6 .
WARNING:
Always adjust the depth stop to its original
position when replacing the cutting disc.
Clamping the Workpiece in Position
(Fig. A, C)
The tool is equipped with a material clamp 9 (Fig. A).
1. Pull the lever
13
toward the handle
12
(Fig. C1).
2. Push the clamp shaft 28 forward until the jaw 29 is almost
touching the workpiece.
3. Press the lever 13 toward the jaw 29 until it engages with
the clamp shaft 28 .
4. Rotate the handle 12 clockwise and clamp the
workpiece securely.
5. To release the workpiece, rotate the
handle 12 counterclockwise.
WARNING:
• To increase the cutting capacity, place a spacer
block 30 under the workpiece 31 . The spacer block
should be slightly narrower than the workpiece
(Fig. C2).
• Support long workpieces using a piece of wood 32
(Fig. 3C). Do not clamp the cut off end 33 .
Quick Travel Feature (Fig. C1)
The clamp has a quick travel feature.
• To release the clamp, rotate the handle
12 one or two
turns counterclockwise and pull the lever 13 toward the
handle 12 .
Setting the Clamping Position (Fig. C4)
The clamping position can be set to match the cutting disc.
1. Remove the fence bolts 34 using the hex key 11 .
2. Move the fence
8
as required.
3. Re-fit the fence bolts 34 and tighten them to lock the
fence
8
.
Adjusting the Angle of Cut (Fig. D)
The tool can be used for mitre cuts up to 45°.
1. Loosen the fence bolts 34 to release the fence 8 .
2. Set the fence 8 to the required angle. The angle can be
read on the scale 35 .
3. Tighten the fence bolts 34 to lock the fence 8 .
Checking and Adjusting the Mitre Scale
(Fig. A, D)
1. Loosen the fence bolts 34 to release the fence 8 (Fig. D).