Manual DeWalt DW718XPS T 2 (page 33 of 136) (English, German, Dutch, Danish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish, Spanish, Norwegian, Finnish)

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Adjusting the bevel clamping system (ﬁ g. K)

If the saw arm can be moved when the bevel clamp handle (21) is locked,

the clamping sytem must be adjusted.

• Remove the screw (56) holding the handle.

• Lift off the handle and turn it 1/8 turn clockwise. Reﬁ t the screw.

• Check that the saw arm does not move when the bevel clamp handle

(21) is locked at a random (not preset) angle.

Rail guide adjustment (ﬁ g. K)

• Regularly check the rails for clearance.

• To reduce clearance, gradually rotate the set screw (57) clockwise

while sliding the saw head back and forth.

Instructions for Use

WARNING: 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:

• Install the appropriate saw blade. Do not use excessively worn blades.

The maximum rotation speed of the tool must not exceed that of the

saw blade.

• Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces.

• Allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force.

• Allow the motor to reach full speed before cutting.

• Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles are tight.

• Secure the workpiece.

• Although this saw will cut wood and many nonferrous materials,

these operating instructions refer to the cutting of wood only.

The same guide-lines apply to the other materials.

Do not cut ferrous (iron and steel) materials, ﬁ bre cement or masonry

with this saw!

• Make sure to use the kerf plate. Do not operate the machine if the kerf

slot is wider than 10 mm.

Switching on and off (ﬁ g. L)

A hole (58) is provided in the on/ off switch (1) for insertion of a padlock to

lock the tool.

• To run the tool, press the on/off switch (1).

• To stop the tool, release the switch.

Setting the variable speed (ﬁ g. L)

The speed control dial (13) can be used for advance setting of the required

range of speed.

• Turn the speed control dial (13) to the desired range, which is indicated

by a number.

• Use high speeds for sawing soft materials such as wood.

Use low speeds for sawing metal.

Basic Saw Cuts

Vertical straight cross cut (ﬁ g. A1, A2 & M)

• Release the mitre lever (4) and depress the mitre latch (5) to release the

mitre arm.

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

• Place the wood to be cut against the fence (3 & 8).

• Take hold of the operating handle (11) and depress the head lock up

release lever (12) to release the head.

• Press the trigger switch (1) to start the motor.

• Depress the head to allow the blade to cut through the timber and

enter the plastic kerf plate (9).

• 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.

Performing a sliding cut (ﬁ g. N)

The guide rail allows cutting larger workpieces from 50 x 100 mm up to

74 x 345 mm using an out-down-back sliding motion.

• Release the rail lock knob (16).

• Pull the saw head towards you and switch the tool on.

• Lower the saw blade into the workpiece and push the head back to

complete the cut.

• Proceed as described above.

WARNING:

• Do not perform sliding cuts on workpieces smaller than 50 x

100 mm.

• Remember to lock the saw head in the rear position when the

sliding cuts are finished.

Mitre cross-cut (ﬁ g. A1, A2 & O)

• Release the mitre lever (4) and depress the mitre latch (5).

• Move the arm left or right to the required angle. The mitre latch will

automatically locate at 10°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.62° and 45° both left and

right, and at 60° left and 50° right. If any intermediate angle is required

hold the head ﬁ rmly and lock by tightening the mitre lever.

• Always ensure that the mitre lever is locked tightly before cutting.

• 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 cuts (ﬁ g. A1, A2 & P)

Bevel angles can be set from 48° left to 48° right and can be cut with the

mitre arm set between zero and a maximum of 45° mitre position right or

left.

Left bevel

• Slide the upper part of the left side fence (3) to the left as far as it will go.

• Loosen the bevel clamp handle (21), lift the bevel latch (20) and set the

bevel as desired.

• The bevel latch automatically locates at 22.5°, 33.85° and 45°. If

any intermediate angle is required, hold the head ﬁ rmly and lock by

tightening the bevel clamp handle (21).

• Proceed as for a vertical straight cross-cut.

Right bevel

• Slide the upper part of the right side fence (8) to the right as far as it will

go.

• Proceed as for a left bevel cut.

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.

WARNING: 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.

Body and hand position

Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the mitre saw

will make cutting easier, more accurate and safer.

• Never place your hands near the cutting area.

• Place your hands no closer than 150 mm from the blade.

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