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DW7080
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LOCK
NUTS
DW7084
DW7082
FIG. 1
DW7051
KNOBS
BRACKET
DW7055
Unpacking Your Saw
Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make sure that you have received all parts. In
addition to this instruction manual, the carton should contain:
• One No. DW715 miter saw.
• One D
E
WALT 12" (305 mm) dia. saw blade
• One blade wrench in wrench pocket shown in Figure 2.
• One DW7053 dustbag (some models).
Specifi cations
CAPACITY OF CUT
50° miter left and right
48° bevel left, 3° bevel right
0°
miter
Max. Height 3.5" (89 mm)
Result Width 6.5" (165 mm)
Max.
Width
7.7"
(196 mm)
Result Height 2.6" (66 mm)
45°
miter
Max. Height 3.5" (89 mm)
Result Width 4.7" (120 mm)
Max.
Width
5.5"
(140 mm)
Result Height 2.6" (66 mm)
45° bevel - Left
Max. Height 2.3" (58 mm)
Result Width 6.7" (170 mm)
Max.
Width
7.7"
(196 mm)
Result Height 1.7" (43 mm)
120 Volt Motor
1600 Watts (max in)
15 Amp Motor
4000 RPM
Cut Helical Gears
Roller Bearings
Carbide Blade
Familiarization
Your miter saw is fully assembled in the carton.
FIG. 1A
Open the box and lift the saw out by the
convenient carry
ing handle, as shown in
Figure 1A. Place the saw on a smooth, flat
surface such as a workbench, strong table or
D
E
WALT miter saw stand.
Examine Figure 2 to become familiar with
the saw and its various parts. The section on
adjus tments will refer to these terms and you
must know what and where the parts are.
CAUTION:
Pinch Hazard. To reduce the risk
of injury, keep thumb underneath the handle
when pulling the handle down. The lower guard
will move up as the handle is pulled down which could cause pinching. The handle is placed
close to the guard for special cuts.
Press down lightly on the operating handle and pull out the lock down pin, as shown in Figure 2.
Gently release the 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 and 4.
Bench Mounting
Holes are provided in all four feet to facilitate bench mounting, as shown in Figure 2. (Two
different sized holes are provided to accommodate different sizes of screws. Use either hole,
it is not necessary to use both.) Always mount your saw firmly to a stable surface to prevent
movement. To enhance the tool’s portability, it can be mounted to a piece of 1/2" (12.7 mm)
or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job
sites and reclamped.
NOTE:
If you elect to mount your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the mounting
screws don’t protrude from the bottom of the wood. The plywood must sit flush on the work
support. When clamping the saw to any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses
where the mounting screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point will surely interfere
with the proper operation of the saw.
CAUTION:
To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting surface is not warped
or otherwise uneven. If the saw rocks on the surface place a thin piece of material under one
saw foot until the saw sits firmly on the mounting surface.
