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Fig. X
RIGHT
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Fig. Y
WRONG
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Refer to
Saw Blades
under
Accessories
for correct saw blade.
Bowed Material (Fig. Z, AA)
When cutting bowed material always position it as shown in Figure Z and never like that shown
in Figure AA. Positioning the material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the blade near the
completion of the cut.
Fig. Z
Fig. AA
Cutting Plastic Pipe or Other Round Material
Plastic pipe can be easily cut with your saw. It should be cut just like wood and
ClAMPED OR
hElD FiRMlY TO ThE FEnCE TO KEEP iT FROM ROlling
. This is extremely important when
making angle cuts.
Cutting Large Material (Fig. L)
Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little too large to fit beneath the lower guard.
To clear the guard over the wood, with the motor off and your right hand on the operating
handle, place your right thumb outside of the upper portion of the guard and roll the guard
up just enough to clear the wood, as shown in Figure L. Release the guard prior to starting the
motor. The guard mechanism will function properly during the cut. Only do this when necessary.
NEVER TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE HOLD THE GUARD OPEN WHEN OPERATING THIS SAW.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect
it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, DO NOT touch the sharp points on
the blade with fingers or hands while performing any 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. To replace the brushes, return the
tool to the nearest service center for repair. A list of service center locations is packed with
your tool.
Cleaning
WARNING:
Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week.
To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection 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 plastic 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.
Accessories
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
e
WALT
recommended accessories should be used with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer
or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact
D
e
WALT
Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call 1-800-4-
D
e
WALT
(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com.
Optional Accessories
The following accessories, designed for your saw, may be helpful. Use care in selecting and
using accessories.
Clamp: DW7090
Used for firmly clamping workpiece to the saw fence for precision cutting.
Dust Bag: DW7053
included with some models
Equipped with a zipper for easy emptying, the dust bag will capture the majority of the
sawdust produced.
Crown Molding Fence: DW7084
Used for precision cutting of crown molding.
Miter saw stands: DWX723, DWX724, DWX725B, DWX726
Provides stable and accurate work platform for miter saws.
saw Blades
ALWAYS USE 12" (305 mm) SAW BLADES WITH 1" (25.4 mm) ARBOR HOLES. SPEED RATING
MUST BE AT LEAST 4800 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 7˚.
BLADE DESCRIPTIONS
APPLICATION
DIAMETER
TEETH
Construction Saw Blades
(maximum thin kerf with anti-stick rim)
General Purpose
12" (305 mm)
40
Fine Crosscuts
12" (305 mm)
60
Woodworking Saw Blades
(provide smooth, clean cuts)
Fine crosscuts
12" (305 mm)
80
Non-ferrous metals
12" (305 mm)
96
NOTE:
For cutting non-ferrous metals, use only saw blades with TCG teeth designed for this purpose.
