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your own safety by giving the saw your complete attention.
RAIL GUIDE ADJUSTMENT
Periodically check the rails for any play or clearance. The top
rail can be adjusted with the two right set screws shown in
Figure 17. To reduce clearance, rotate the set screws clock-
wise gradually while sliding the saw head back and forth.
Reduce play while maintaining minimum sliding force.
Brushes
DISCONNECT PLUG FROM POWER SUPPLY
Inspect carbon brushes regularly by unplugging tool,
removing the brush inspection cap (Figure 3) and with-
drawing the brush assembly. Keep brushes clean and
sliding freely in their guides. Always replace a used brush in
the same orientation in the holder as it was prior to its
removal. Carbon brushes have varying symbols stamped
into their sides, and if the brush is worn down to the line
closest to the spring, they must be replaced. Use only
identical D
EWALT brushes. Use of the correct grade of
brush is essential for proper operation of electric brake. New
brush assemblies are available at D
EWALT service centers.
The tool should be allowed to “run in” (run at no load) for 10
minutes before use to seat new brushes. The electric brake
may be erratic in operation until the brushes are properly
seated (worn in).
While “running in” DO NOT TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE
LOCK THE TRIGGER SWITCH ON. HOLD BY HAND
ONLY.
Operation
Plug the saw into 60 Hz power source. Be sure the cord will
not interfere with your work.
SWITCH
To turn the saw on, depress the trigger switch shown in
Figure 18. To turn the tool off, release the switch. There is no
provision for locking the switch on, but a hole is provided in
the trigger for insertion of a padlock to lock the saw off.
CUTTING WITH YOUR SAW
NOTE: Although this saw will cut wood and many non-ferrous
materials, we will limit our discussion to the cutting of wood
only. The same guidelines apply to the other materials. DO
NOT CUT FERROUS (IRON AND STEEL) MATERIALS OR
MASONRY WITH THIS SAW. Do not use any abrasive
blades.
CROSSCUTS
A crosscut is made by cutting wood across the grain at any
angle. A straight crosscut is made with the miter arm at the
zero degree position. Set and lock the miter arm at zero, hold
the wood firmly on the table and against the fence. With the
rail lock knob tightened, turn on the saw by squeezing the
trigger switch shown in Figure 18.
When the saw comes up to speed (about 1 second) lower the
arm smoothly and slowly to cut through the wood. Let the
blade come to a full stop before raising arm.
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When cutting anything larger than a 2x4, use an out-down-
back motion. Pull the saw out, toward you, lower the saw
head down toward the workpiece, and push the saw back to
complete the cut. Do not allow the saw to contact the top of
the workpiece while pulling out. The saw may run toward you,
causing personal injury or damage to the workpiece.
NOTE: The rail lock knob (Figure 4) must be loose to allow
the saw to slide along its rails.
Miter crosscuts are made with the miter arm at some angle
other than zero. This angle is often 45 ˚ for making corners,
but can be set anywhere from 50° left to 60° right. After
selecting the desired miter angle, be sure to lock-down the
miter adjustment/lock handle. Make the cut as described
above.
NOTE: Cutting of multiple pieces is not recommended, but
can be done safely by ensuring that each piece is held firmly
against the table and fence.
BEVEL CUTS
A bevel cut is a crosscut made with the saw blade at a bevel
to the wood. In order to set the bevel, unlock the bevel
adjustment/lock handle and move the saw to the left or right
as desired. Once the desired bevel angle has been set, lock
the bevel adjustment/lock handle firmly.
Bevel angles can be set from 48° left to 48° right and can be
cut with the miter arm set between 50° left and 60° right.
Ensure the fence has been adjusted properly. When cutting
right bevel, right miter compound cuts, it may be necessary to
remove the right adjustable fence.
QUALITY OF CUT
The smoothness of any cut depends on a number of
variables. Things like material being cut, blade type, blade
sharpness and rate of cut all contribute to the quality of the
cut.
When smoothest cuts are desired for molding and other
precision work, a sharp (60 tooth carbide) blade and a slower,
even cutting rate will produce the desired results.
To ensure that 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 fibers 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.
For varied cutting applications, refer to the list of
recommended saw blades for your saw and select the one
that best fits your needs.
BODY AND HAND POSITION (See Figure 19)
Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating
the sliding compound miter saw will make cutting easier,
more accurate and safer. Never place hands near cutting
area. Place hands no closer than 6" (152mm) from the blade.
Hold the workpiece tightly to the table and the fence when
cutting. Keep hands in position until the trigger has been
released and the blade has completely stopped. ALWAYS
FIG. 17
FIG. 18
SET SCREWS
TRIGGER SWITCH
HOLE FOR PADLOCK