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Bevel stop adjustment (fig. H1 - H4)

Adjusting the bevel stop and pointer to 0° (fig. H1 & H2)

• Place the saw in the 0° bevel position (fig. H1).

• Push the head fully back and tighten the rail lock knob (20) (fig. H2).

• Place a set square (36) on the table and up against the blade (33) (fig. H1).

Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth with the square.

If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:

• Loosen the bevel lever (11) (fig. H2).

• Press the mitre arm to the right, against the 0° bevel stop.

• Adjust the screw (43) until the blade is perpendicular to the base.

• Tighten the lever (11) securely.

• Make sure the bevel pointer (44) indicates exactly 0°.

• If not, loosen the screw (45), set the pointer to 0° and tighten the screw.

Adjusting the bevel stop to 45° left or right (fig. H2 - H4)

First, adjust the 0° bevel angle.

- Left 45° bevel angle

• Loosen the bevel lever (11) and tilt the head to the left (fig. H3).

• If the pointer (44) does not indicate exactly 45°, turn the screw (12)

on the left side until the pointer reads 45° (fig. H2).

- Right 45° bevel angle

• Depress the bevel stop override button (11A) and tilt the head to the

right (fig. H4).

• If the pointer does not indicate exactly 45°, turn the screw (43A) on

the lower right side until the pointer reads 45° (fig. H3).

Adjusting the fence (fig. A1 & J)

The fences (3) and (7) can be adjusted to provide clearance, allowing the

saw to bevel to a full 48°.

• Loosen the fence adjustment knob (23) and slide the fence to the

required position (fig. J).

• Make a dry run with the saw turned OFF and check for clearance.

Adjust the fence to be as close to the blade as practical to provide

maximum workpiece support, without interfering with the up and down

movement of the arm.

• Firmly tighten the fence adjustment knob (23).

• Move the fences back after the cut has been accomplished.

When bevelling to the right, it may be necessary to remove the

right fence (3) (fig. A1)

Rail guide adjustment (fig. K)

• Regularly check the rails for clearance.

• To reduce clearance, gradually rotate the set screws (19) clockwise

while sliding the saw head back and forth.

Instructions for use

Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations.

The attention of UK users is drawn to the “woodworking

machines regulations 1974” and any subsequent amendments.

Prior to operation:

• Make sure the guards have been mounted correctly. The saw blade

guard must be in closed position.

• Make sure the saw blade rotates in the direction of the arrow on the blade.

Switching ON and OFF (fig. L)

• To run the tool, press the ON/OFF-switch (1).

• To stop the tool, release the switch.

• There is no provision for locking the switch ON, but a hole (47) is

provided for insertion of a padlock to lock the saw OFF.

Basic saw cuts (fig. A1, A2, M1 - M3)

Vertical straight cross cut (fig. A1 & A2)

• Loosen the mitre lever (4) and squeeze the mitre latch (5) upwards.

• Engage the mitre latch at the 0° position and tighten the lever (4).

• Place the wood to be cut against the fences (3) and (7).

• Take hold of the operating handle and depress the head lock up

release lever (50) to release the head.

• With the rail lock knob tightened, switch the saw ON.

• Lower the head to allow the blade to cut through the workpiece and

enter the kerf plate (25).

• After completing the cut, release the switch, let the blade come to a full

stop and return the head to its upper rest position.

Workpieces larger than 50 x 100 mm (fig. M1)

The guide rail allows cutting larger workpieces using an out-down-back motion.

• Release the rail lock knob (20).

• Pull the saw towards you, lower the saw into the workpiece and push it

back to complete the cut.

• Proceed as described above.

Vertical mitre cross-cut (fig. M2)

• Loosen the fence clamping knobs and adjust the fences.

• Loosen the mitre lever (4) and squeeze the mitre latch (5) upwards.

Move the head left or right to the required angle.

• Always ensure that the lever (4) is locked tightly before cutting.

• Proceed as for a vertical straight cross-cut.

Bevel cuts (fig. M3, H2 & H4)

• Loosen the fence clamping knobs (23) and adjust the fences (3) and (7).

Loosen the bevel lever (11) and set the required angle.

• Tighten the lever (11) firmly.

• To bevel to the right, depress the bevel stop override button (11A).

Bevelling 48° to the left (fig. H2 & H3)

To set a bevel angle greater than 45°, the bevel stop must be adjusted.

• Loosen the bevel lever (11) and tilt the head to the left.

• Turn the screw (12) until the pointer (44) indicates the desired bevel

angle (up to 48°).

Bevelling 48° to the right (fig. H2 - H4)

To set a bevel angle greater than 45°, the bevel stop must be adjusted.

• Depress the bevel stop override button (11A) and tilt the head to the

right.

• Turn the screw (43A) until the pointer (44) indicates the desired bevel

angle (up to 48°).

Quality of cut

The smoothness of any cut depends on a number of variables, e.g. the

material being cut. When smoothest cuts are desired for moulding and

other precision work, a sharp (60 tooth carbide) blade and a slower,

even cutting rate will produce the desired results.

Ensure that the material does not creep while cutting; clamp it

securely in place. Always let the blade come to a full stop

before raising the arm. If small fibres of wood still split out at

the rear of the workpiece, stick a piece of masking tape on the

wood where the cut will be made. Saw through the tape and

carefully remove tape when finished.

I have a DeWalt dw708 sliding compound miter saw. The bald is stuck in the up position. I am having a major brain fart, and can’t figure out how to unlock it, so it will lower. I’ve looked on line, and people point to an unlocking button on the side, or say there’s a button near the top. No button near the top on mine that I can see, and the button on the right side doesn’t seem to do anything. Help please? Submitted on 8-12-2021 at 01:36
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