DeWalt DW717, Original Instructions Manual

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• Secure the material before cutting. Cut slowly through the material
using a out-down-and-back motion. Failure to clamp securely or cut
slowly could result in the material coming loose and causing injury.
After several cuts are made at various miter angles other than 0º, the
platform may weaken and not properly support the work. Install a new,
unused platform to the saw after presetting the desired miter angle.
WARNING: Continued use of a platform with several kerfs may
cause loss of material control and possible injury.
Dust extraction (fi g. A2 & A3)
• Fit the dustbag (27) onto the dust spout (26).
WARNING! Whenever possible, connect a dust extraction
device designed in accordance with the relevant regulations
regarding dust emission.
Saw blades
To obtain the stated cutting capacities, always use 250 mm saw blades
with 30 mm arbor holes.
Transporting (fi g. A1, A2 & B)
In order to conveniently carry the mitre saw, a carrying handle (10) has
been included on the top of the saw arm.
• To transport the saw, lower the head and depress the lock down pin (22).
• Lock the rail lock knob with the saw head in the front position, lock the
mitre arm in the full left mitre angle, slide the fence (3 & 8) completely
inward and lock the bevel lever (20) with the saw head in the vertical
position to make the tool as compact as possible.
• Always use the carrying handle (10) or the hand indentations (24)
shown in fi g. B to transport the saw.
MAINTENANCE
Your D
E
WALT power tool has been designed to operate over a long period
of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
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.
Be sure the trigger switch
is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
Cleaning
Before use, carefully check the upper blade guard, movable lower blade
guard as well as the dust extraction tube to determine that it will operate
properly. Ensure that chips, dust or workpiece particle cannot lead to
blockage of one of the functions.
In case of workpiece fragments jammed between saw blade and guards
disconnect the machine from the power supply and follow the instructions
given in section
Mounting the Saw Blade . Remove the jammed parts and
reassembling the saw blade.
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing with dry
air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around the air vents.
Wear approved eye protection and approved dust mask when
performing this procedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for
cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals
may weaken the materials used in these parts. Use a cloth
dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a
liquid.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, regularly clean the
table top.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, regularly clean the
dust collection system.
WORKLIGHT CLEANING
• Carefully clean sawdust and debris from worklight lens with a cotton
swab. Dust build-up can block the worklight and prevent it from
accurately indicating the line of cut.
• DO NOT use solvents of any kind; they may damage the lens.
• With blade removed from saw, clean pitch and build-up from blade.
Optional Accessories (fi g. A5, A6)
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by
D
E
WALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such
accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the
risk of injury, only D
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WALT, recommended accessories should
be used with this product.
SAW BLADES: ALWAYS USE 250 mm SAW BLADES WITH 30 mm
ARBOUR HOLES. SPEED RATING MUST BE AT LEAST 4000 RPM.
Never use a smaller diameter blade. It will not be guarded properly.
Use crosscut blades only! Do not use blades designed for ripping,
combination blades or blades with hook angles in excess of 5°.
BLADE DESCRIPTIONS
APPLICATION DIAMETER TEETH
Construction Saw Blades (thin kerf with anti-stick rim)
General Purpose 250 mm 40
Fine Crosscuts 250 mm 60
Woodworking Saw Blades (provide smooth, clean cuts)
Fine crosscuts 250 mm 80
Consult your dealer for further information on the appropriate accessories.
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.
Make this product available for separate collection.
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
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WALT provides a facility for the collection and recycling of D
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WALT
products once they have reached the end of their working life. To take
advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair
agent who will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by
contacting your local D
E
WALT office at the address indicated in this manual.
Alternatively, a list of authorised D
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WALT repair agents and full details
of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at:
www.2helpU.com .
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