DeWalt DWS780, Original Instructions Manual

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1 Material clamp
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred during transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior
to operation.
Description (fi g. 1A–8)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Fig. 1A
a. Lower guard
b. Head up-lock release lever
c. Operating handle
d. Carrying handle
e. Motor housing
f. Motor end cap
g. Rail lock knob
h. Rail set screw adjustment
i. Date code
j. Rails
k. Bevel scale
l. Lock down pin
m. Fence adjustment knob
n. Fence
o. Base fence
p. Hand indentation
q. Table
r. Bench mounting holes
s. Mitre scale
t. Dust duct inlet
u. Mitre lock handle
v. Mitre latch button
w. Kerf plate
Fig. 1B
x. Trigger switch
y. XPS
TM
on/off switch
z. Wing nut
aa. Depth adjustment screw
bb. Grooving stop
cc. Blade wrench
dd. Base
ee. Bevel lock knob
ff. 0° bevel stop
gg. Belt cover
hh. Electronic speed control dial
Optional accessories
Fig. 2
ii. DE7080-XJ Extension work support
Fig. 3
jj. DE7051-XJ Adjustable length stop
Fig. 4
kk. DE7082-XJ Workpiece clamp
Fig. 5
ll. DE7084-XJ Crown molding fence
Fig. 6
mm. DE7053-XJ Dustbag
Fig. 7
nn. DE7023-XJ / DE7033-XJ Leg stand
Fig. 8
oo. DE7025-XJ Clamp brackets
INTENDED USE
Your D
E
WALT DWS780 Mitre Saw has been designed for professional
cutting of wood, wood products and plastics. It performs the sawing
operations of cross-cutting, bevelling and mitring easily, accurately and
safely.
This unit is designed for use with a nominal blade diameter 305 mm
carbide tip blade.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
These mitre saws are professional power tools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is
required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
WARNING! Do not use the machine for purposes other
than intended.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including children)
suffering from diminished physical, sensory or mental abilities; lack
of experience, knowledge or skills unless they are supervised by
a person responsible for their safety. Children should never be left
alone with this product.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always
check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate.
Your D
E
WALT tool is double insulated in accordance with
EN 61029; therefore no earth wire is required.
WARNING: 115 V units have to be operated via a fail-safe
isolating transformer with an earth screen between the
primary and secondary winding.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a specially
prepared cord available through the D
E
WALT service organisation.
Mains Plug Replacement (U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be made to the earth
terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Fitting a Mains Plug to 115 V Units
(U.K. and Ireland Only)
• The plug fitted should be comply with BS EN 60309 (BS4343),
16 Amps, earthing contact position 4h.
WARNING: Always ensure that the cable clamp is correctly
and securely fitted to the sheath of the cable.
Using an Extension Cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved 3–core extension
cable suitable for the power input of this tool (see
Technical Data ).The
minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm 2 ; the maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.