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Protecting the Environment
Separate collection. This product must not be disposed of with normal household
waste.
Should you find one day that your D
E
WALT product needs replacement, or if it is of no further
use to you, do not dispose of it with household waste.
Separate collection of used products and packaging allows materials to be recycled
and used again. Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent environmental pollution
and reduces the demand for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of electrical products from the household,
at municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
D
E
WALT provides a facility for the collection and recycling of D
E
WALT products once they
have reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service please return your
product to any authorized service center that will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorized service center by contacting your local
D
E
WALT office. Alternatively, a service center listing is included in the packaging of this product.
SPECIFICATIONS
DW715-B3
Voltage
120V~
Frequency
50-60 Hz
Power
1600 W
Speed
4000/min
Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE!
WHAT’S WRONG?
WHAT TO DO
Saw will not start
1. Saw not plugged in
1. Plug in saw.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
3. Cord damaged
3. Have cord replaced by authorized service center.
4. Brushes worn out
4. Have brushes replaced by authorized service center or replace them yourself. Refer to
Brushes.
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts
1. Dull blade
1. Replace blade. Refer to
Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
2. Blade mounted backwards
2. Turn blade around. Refer to
Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
3. Gum or pitch on blade
3. Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool or household oven cleaner.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done
4. Change the blade type. Refer to
Saw Blades
under
Accessories.
Blade does not come
up to speed
1. Extension cord too light or too long
1. Replace with adequate size cord. Refer to
Use Proper Extension Cord
under
Important Safety
Instructions.
2. Low house current
2. Contact your electric company.
Machine vibrates
excessively
1. Saw not mounted securely to stand
or work bench
1.
Tighten all mounting hardware. Refer to
Bench Mounting.
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor
2. Reposition on flat level surface. Refer to
Familiarization.
3. Damaged saw blade
3. Replace blade. Refer to
Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
Does not make accurate
miter cuts
1. Miter scale not adjusted correctly
1. Check and adjust. Refer to
Miter Scale Adjustment
under
Adjustments.
2. Blade is not square to fence
2. Check and adjust. Refer to
Miter Scale Adjustment
under
Adjustments.
3. Blade is not perpendicular to table
3. Check and adjust fence. Refer to
Bevel Square to Table Adjustment
under
Adjustments.
4. Workpiece moving
4. Clamp workpiece securely to fence or glue 120 grit sandpaper to fence with rubber cement.
Material pinches blade
1. Cutting bowed material
1. Refer to
Bowed Material
under
Special Cuts.
