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EngLIsh
Basic Saw Cuts
Vertical Straight Cross-Cut (Fig. A, O)
nOTE: Use 216 mm saw blades with 30 mm arbour holes to obtain
the desired cutting capacities.
1. Raise the saw head
23
to its highest position by pushing down on the
saw head
23
and pulling out the lock-down button
21
. Release the
downward pressure and allow the saw head to rise to its full height.
2. Squeeze the mitre latch
12
then move the arm to the 0° position.
3. Release the mitre latch.
4. Always ensure that the mitre latch is locked tightly before cutting.
5. Place the wood to be cut against the sliding fence
15
and secure it
with the material clamp
16
.
6. Take hold of the operating handle and press the guard lock release
lever
2
to release the guard. Press the trigger switch
1
to start the
motor. It is recommended to start the cut near the fence.
7. Depress the head to allow the blade to cut through the timber and
enter the plastic kerf plate
10
.
8. After completing the cut, release the switch and wait for the saw blade
to come to a complete standstill before returning the head to its upper
rest position.
WARNING:
• For some types of plastic profiles, it is advisable to follow the
sequence in reverse order.
9. The lower blade guard is designed to close quickly when the lever
2
is
released. If it does not, have the saw serviced by an authorized
D
e
WALT
repair agent.
Performing a Sliding Cut (Fig. A, B, O)
1. Turn the rail lock knob
17
to loosen.
2. Push down the saw head
23
, pull out the lock down button
21
and let
the saw head rise to it’s highest position.
3. Place the wood to be cut against the sliding fence
15
and secure it
with the material clamp
16
.
4. Lower the saw head then pull it to the end of its travel.
5. Press the guard lock-up release lever
2
to release the guard. Press the
trigger switch
1
to start the motor.
6. Totally depress the head to allow the blade to cut through the timber
and push the head back to complete the cut.
7. After completing the cut, release the switch and wait for the saw blade
to come to a complete standstill before returning the head to its upper
rest position.
WARNING:
Remember to lock the saw head in the rear position when
the sliding cuts are finished.
Vertical Mitre Cross-Cut (Fig. A, P)
1. Squeeze the mitre latch
12
. Move the arm left or right to the
required angle.
2. The mitre latch will automatically locate at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.62°, 45° and
50° both left and right. If any intermediate angle is required hold the
head firmly and lock by fastening the mitre latch.
3. Always ensure that the mitre lock lever is locked tightly before cutting.
4. Proceed as for a vertical straight cross-cut.
WARNING:
When mitring the end of a piece of wood
with a small off-cut, position the wood to ensure that the off-cut is to
the side of the blade with the greater angle to the fence, i.e.:
• left mitre, off-cut to the right
• right mitre, off-cut to the left
Bevel Cross-Cuts (Fig. L, Q)
Bevel angles can be set from 0° to 48° to the left. Bevels up to 45° can be cut
with the mitre arm set between zero and a maximum of 45° mitre position
right or left.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING:
Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
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.
Be sure the trigger switch is in the OFF position. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Ensure the machine is placed to satisfy your ergonomic conditions in terms
of table height and stability. The machine site shall be chosen so that the
operator has a good overview and enough free surrounding space around
the machine that allows handling of the workpiece without any restrictions.
To reduce effects of increased vibration, make sure the environment is not
too cold, the machine and accessory are well maintained and the workpiece
size is suitable for this machine.
Switching On and Off (Fig. A)
A hole
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is provided in the on/off switch
1
for insertion of a padlock to
lock the tool.
1. To run the tool, press the on/off switch
1
.
2. To stop the tool, release the switch.
Use of XPS LED Worklight System (Fig. A, N)
nOTE:
The mitre saw must be connected to a power source.
The XPS LED Worklight System is activated with a push button switch, fitted
on the handle under the guard lock release lever
2
. The XPS LED Worklight
System is independent of the mitre saw’s trigger switch. A failure of XPS has
no effect on the intended operation.
To cut through an existing pencil line on a piece of wood:
1. Push the black plastic lever, then pull down on the operating handle to
bring the saw blade
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close to the wood. The shadow of the blade will
appear on the wood.
2. Align the pencil line with the edge of the blade’s shadow. You may
have to adjust the mitre or bevel angles in order to match the pencil
line exactly.
Speed Control Dial (Fig. A)
DWS771 only
The speed control dial
27
can be used for advance setting of the required
range of speed.
Turn the speed control dial
27
to the desired range, which is indicated by
a number (1–5).
• Use high speeds for sawing soft materials such as wood.
• Use low speeds for sawing hardwood.
Body and Hand Position (Fig. O)
Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the mitre saw
will make cutting easier, more accurate and safer.
WARNING:
• Never place your hands near the cutting area.
• Place your hands no closer than 100 mm from the blade.
• Hold the workpiece tightly to the table and the fence when cutting.
Keep your hands in position until the switch has been released and
the blade has completely stopped.
• Always make dry runs (without power) before finish
cuts so that you can check the path of the blade.
• Do not cross your hands.
• Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper balance.
• As you move the saw arm left and right, follow it and stand slightly
to the side of the saw blade.
