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MAINTENANCE

DO NOT use lubricants or cleaners (particularly spray or aerosol) in the 

vicinity of the plastic guard. The polycarbonate material used in the guard 

is subject to attack by certain chemicals.
  1.  All bearings are sealed. They are lubricated for life and need no 

further maintenance.

  2.  Periodically clean all dust and wood chips from around AND UNDER 

the base and the rotary table. Even though slots are provided to allow 

debris to pass through, some dust will accumulate.

  3. The brushes are designed to give you several years of use. If they 

ever need replacement follow the instructions on Page 9 or return the 

tool to the nearest service center for repair. Service center locations 

are packed with your tool. 

Service Information

Please have the following information available for all service calls: 
Model Number ________________ Serial Number _________________ 

Date and Place of Purchase __________________________________

Repairs

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and 

adjustments should be performed by a D

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WALT factory service center, 

a D

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WALT authorized service center or other qualified service personnel. 

Always use identical replacement parts.

Guarantee

Applicable to hand held Power Tools, Lasers and Nailers.

Three Year Limited Warranty

D

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WALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or 

workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. Please return the 

complete unit, transportation prepaid, to any D

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WALT Service Centre, or 

any authorised service station. 
For warranty repair information, call (AUS) 1800 654 155 or (NZ) 09 259 

1111.
This warranty does not apply to 

• Accessories 
•   Damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by 

others. 

•   Damage due to misuse, neglect, wear and tear, alteration or 

modification.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights 

under the provisions of the Consumer Guarantee Act 1993 (New Zealand 

only), Trade Practices Act 1974 and State Legislation (Australia only).
In addition to the warranty, D

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WALT tools are covered by our:

FREE ONE YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT

D

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WALT will also maintain the tool for free at any time during the first year 

of purchase. This includes labour, parts and lubrication required to restore 

the product to sound mechanical and/or electrical condition. Normal wear 

parts are not covered in this service. Carbon brushes worn more then 

50% will be replaced.

NOTE: 

Three Year Warranty is not applicable to items deemed as 

consumables. Radial arm saws are covered by a one (1) year warranty 

only. D

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WALT Reserves the right to review its warranty policy prior to 

launch of any new business development products.

30 DAY NO SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

If you are dissatisfied with any D

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WALT power tool, laser or nailer, for any 

reason, simply return it to the point of purchase with your sales receipt 

within 30 days for a replacement unit or a full refund.

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 as instructed on page 7.

 SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS

  1.  Dull blade

  1.  Replace blade, see page 4.

  2.  Blade mounted backwards

  2.  Turn blade around, see page 4.

  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, see page 3.

 BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED

  1.  Extension cord too light or too long

  1.  Replace with adequate size cord, see page 1.

  2.  Low house voltage

  2.  Contact your electric company.

 MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY

  1.  Saw not mounted securely to stand or 

work bench

  1.  Tighten all mounting hardware, see page 4.

  2.  Stand or bench on uneven floor

  2.  Reposition on flat level surface, see page 4.

  3.  Damaged saw blade

  3.  Replace blade, see page 4.

DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE 

 MITER  CUTS

  1.  Miter scale not adjusted correctly

  1.  Check and adjust, see page 6.

  2.  Blade is not square to fence

  2.  Check and adjust, see page 6.

  3.  Blade is not perpendicular to table

  3.  Check and adjust fence, see page 6.

  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.  Position bowed material as shown on page 11.

FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: 

If your warning labels become 

illegible or are missing, call (AUS) 1800 654 155 or (NZ) 09 259 1111 for 

a free replacement.

Patent Notification

Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patents:

6,823,765

6,101,914

5,907,987

5,375,495

6,810,780

6,035,754

5,862,734

5,285,708

6,520,059,

6,032,563

5,582,089

5,199,343

Other patents may be pending.

Summary of Contents for DW717-XE

Page 1: ...DW717 XE 254 mm 10 DOUBLE BEVEL SLIDING COMPOUND MITER SAW INSTRUCTION MANUAL Questions See us on the World Wide Web at www dewalt com ...

Page 2: ... FENCE ADJUSTMENT 6 AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC BRAKE 6 GUARD ACTUATION AND VISIBILITY 6 KERF PLATE ADJUSTMENT 6 RAIL GUIDE ADJUSTMENT 6 MITER LOCK ADJUSTMENT 6 BRUSHES 7 CONTROLS 7 OPERATION 7 SWITCH 7 CUTTING WITH YOUR SAW 7 CROSSCUTS 7 BEVEL CUTS 8 QUALITY OF CUT 8 BODY AND HAND POSITION 8 CLAMPING THE WORKPIECE 8 SUPPORT FOR LONG PIECES 9 CUTTING PICTURE FRAMES SHADOW BOXES AND OTHER FOUR SIDED PROJECT...

Page 3: ...ill be dangerously close to the blade within 6 It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times Loss of balance may cause personal injury MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Poorly maintained tools and mach...

Page 4: ...THIS PLATE WHEN DAMAGED Small chip accumulation under the saw may interfere with the saw blade or may cause instability of workpiece when cutting USE ONLY BLADE CLAMPS specified for this tool to prevent damage to the machine and or serious injury CLEAN THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS of chips and sawdust Clogged motor air slots can cause the machine to overheat damaging the machine and possibly causing a shor...

Page 5: ...obtained work supports length stops clamps etc may be more appropriate Use care in selecting and using accessories Laser Guide System DW7187 Powered by the saw the bright laser line delivers enhanced visibility in low and high light locations Easy to install Miter Saw LED Worklight System DWS7085 Lighting used for greater visibility and cutting alignment during operation Easy to install Extension ...

Page 6: ...he downward pressure and hold the arm allowing it to rise to its full height Use the lock down pin when carrying the saw from one place to another Always use the carrying handle to transport the saw or the hand indentations shown in Figure 2 Bench Mounting Holes are provided in all 4 feet to facilitate bench mounting as shown in Figure 4 Two different sized holes are provided to accommodate differ...

Page 7: ... the saw Failure to do so may allow the guard to contact the spinning saw blade resulting in damage to the saw and severe personal injury Transporting the Saw 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 accept as written in laser adjustment instructions In ord...

Page 8: ... written in laser adjustment instructions In order that the saw can bevel to a full 48º left or right one of the fences can be adjusted to provide clearance To adjust the fences loosen a plastic knob and slide the fence outward Make a dry run with the saw turned off and check for clearance Adjust the fence to be as close to the blade as practical to provide maximum workpiece support without interf...

Page 9: ...tented measurement on the miter scale for example 34º and ensure the table will not rotate Tighten lock nut Brushes 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 accept as written in laser adjustment instructions Inspect carbon brushes regularly by unplugging to...

Page 10: ...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 For varied cutting applications refer to the list of recommended saw blades for your saw and select the one that best fits your needs Page 5 BODY AND HAND POSITION FIG 13A Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the miter saw w...

Page 11: ...mber of sides equals the miter if the material is cut vertically or bevel angle if the material is cut laying flat EXAMPLES NO SIDES ANGLE MITER OR BEVEL 4 45 5 36 6 30 7 25 7 8 22 5 9 20 10 18 CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS A compound miter is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time This is the type of cut used to make frames or boxes with slanting sides like the one shown in F...

Page 12: ...e base of the saw as shown in Figure 18 2 The angled flats on the back of the molding must rest squarely on the fence and base of the saw INSIDE CORNER Left side 1 Miter right at 45 2 Save the right side of cut Right side 1 Miter left at 45 2 Save left side of cut OUTSIDE CORNER Left side 1 Miter left at 45 2 Save right side of cut Right side 1 Miter right at 45 2 Save left side of cut Special Cut...

Page 13: ...are tightened properly otherwise material could loosen and cause injury Ensure the platform is firmly flat on the table against the fence and centered evenly from left to right WARNING Ensure the saw is mounted firmly to a stable flat surface Failure to do so could cause the saw to be unstable and fall causing personal injury 5 Place the workpiece to be cut on top of the platform mounted to the ta...

Page 14: ...d in this service Carbon brushes worn more then 50 will be replaced NOTE Three Year Warranty is not applicable to items deemed as consumables Radial arm saws are covered by a one 1 year warranty only DEWALT Reserves the right to review its warranty policy prior to launch of any new business development products 30 DAY NO SATISFACTION GUARANTEE If you are dissatisfied with any DEWALT power tool las...

Page 15: ... COMPOUND MITER CUT POSITION WOOD WITH BROAD FLAT SIDE ON THE TABLE AND THE NARROW EDGE AGAINST THE FENCE SET THIS MITER ANGLE ON SAW ANGLE OF SIDE OF BOX ANGLE A S Q U A R E B O X 6 S I D E D B O X MITER DEGREE SETTING BEVEL DEGREE SETTING SET THIS BEVEL ANGLE ON SAW 8 S I D E D B O X ...

Page 16: ...land 09 259 1111 MAR08 Part No 658043 00 DW717 XE Copyright 2008 DEWALT The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools the yellow and black color scheme the D shaped air intake grill the array of pyramids on the handgrip the kit box configuration and the array of lozenge shaped humps on the surface of the tool ...

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