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Measuring System Calibration (Fig.4)
The DW730 allows you to use a standard tape measure to easily
and accurately measure work to be cut. To ensure optimum accu-
racy, the unit must be calibrated prior to use.
a. Slide the work stop to approximately 3 feet from the miter saw
blade. Lock the work stop in place.
b. Position the miter saw blade at 90 degrees and lock the tool
mount in place by tightening the two black knobs.
c. Using a standard 3/4” wide, 12’ or 16’ tape measure, measure
the distance between the right edge of the work stop and the left
set of a saw blade tooth. For optimum accuracy, it is vital to
remember this measurement exactly.
d. Mount the tape measure in the work stop by sliding the belt clip
over the lip inside the work stop. Pull the end of the tape out and
flip the black tape clip down.
e. Pull the tape out, routing it under the black work support horn.
FIG. 4
SIGHT LINES
TAPE MEASURE
PLASTIC CLAMP
SCREW
WORK SUPPORT
WORK STOP
TAPE
MEASURE
(NOT
INCLUDED)
TAPE CLAMP
TAPE CLIP
English
A
B
Fold the tape back so the end is underneath and slide the top of
the tape into the tape clamp underneath the plastic clamp screw.
Route the end of the tape measure back through the tape clamp
so it rests on the rail between the two tracks. (Fig. 4)
f. Pull the tape measure out of the work stop until you read the mea-
surement obtained in step c. Line this measurement up exactly
at the right edge of the black tape clip(Fig. 4)(A). Since you have
not moved the saw or the work stop, you can calibrate the tape
measure to the edge of the tape clip and use that point as your
reference. This is where you will set the desired work length when
using the DW730. When you have positioned the tape at the
proper mark, tighten the plastic clamp screw. Your DW730
should now be calibrated.
g. If you choose to verify the calibration, loosen the work stop and
slide it to a specific measure; for example, 40.0”. Now, cut a piece
of scrap wood and measure. The length should be exactly the
same as the work stop reading. If it is not, re-calibrate the DW730
by starting at step “a” above.
h. After completion of work with the DW730, you may wish to
remove your saw and tape measure. Before doing so, record the
reading at the left edge of the tape clamp (Fig. 4)(B). You may
choose to make a mark on the tape measure, or use a pencil and
write the measurement down on the tool mount next to the tape
clamp. The next time you set up the DW730, simply mount the
tape measure in the work stop as before, and clamp the tape in
the tape clamp at the calibration setting. As long as the saw is still
mounted in the same location, the DW730 will again be calibrat-
ed.
Stowage
a. Remove the tape measure by loosening the plastic clamp screw
and sliding the tape from the work stop.
b. Loosen the black knobs on the tool mount and slide the saw off
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