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OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn off the tool and disconnect it from the
power source before attempting to move it, change
accessories or make any adjustments accept as
written in laser adjustment instructions.
WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users and
bystanders must wear eye protection that conforms to
ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3).
Plug the saw into any household 60 Hz power source.
Refer to the nameplate for voltage. Be sure the cord will
not interfere with your work.
SWITCH
To turn the saw on, depress the trigger switch shown in
Figure 14. 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
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. 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 the miter arm at zero, hold the wood on the table and
firmly against the fence. Turn on the saw by squeezing the
trigger switch shown in Figure 14.
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.
CAUTION: Always use a work clamp to maintain
control and reduce the risk of workpiece damage and
personal injury.
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 zero to 50° left or right. After
selecting the desired miter angle, be sure to tighten the
miter lock lever. Make the cut as described above.
To cut through an existing pencil line on a piece of wood,
match the angle as close as possible. Cut the wood a little
too long and measure from the pencil line to the cut edge
to determine which direction to adjust the miter angle and
recut. This will take some practice, but it is a commonly
used technique.
Always be sure the blade has stopped before removing it
from the kerf. The brake is not a substitute for guards or for
ensuring your own safety by giving the saw your complete
attention.
MITER LOCK ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 15)
The miter lock rod should be adjusted if the table of the
saw can be moved when the miter lock handle is locked
down. To adjust, put the miter lock handle in the up
position. Using a slotted screwdriver, adjust the lock rod in
1/8 clockwise turn increments to increase the lock force.
To ensure the miter lock is functioning properly, re-lock
miter lock handle to a non-detent miter angle.
NOTE: Some models may have a set screw as shown in
Figure 15. Using a 3/32 hex wrench, loosen the set screw
on the pivot pin. Tighten set screw after adjustment is
complete.
Brushes
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn off the tool and disconnect it from the
power source before attempting to move it, change
accessories or make any adjustments accept as
written in laser adjustment instructions.
Inspect carbon brushes regularly by unplugging tool,
removing the motor end cap (Fig. 2), lift the brush spring
and withdraw 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
approximately 1/2" (12.7 mm), the spring will no longer exert
pressure and 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). Always replace the brush inspection cap
after inspection or servicing the brushes.
While “running in” DO NOT TIE, TAPE, OR OTHER WISE
LOCK THE TRIGGER SWITCH ON. HOLD BY HAND
ONLY.
FIG. 14
TRIGGER
SWITCH
HOLE FOR PADLOCK
LEFT SIDE
FENCE
CLAMPING
KNOB
FIG. 13
LEFT SIDE
BEVEL STOP
SCREW
STOP
SCREW
LOCK
NUT
FIG. 12
BEVEL
POINTER
BEVEL
CLAMP
KNOB
FIG. 15
SET SCREW (IF EQUIPPED)
SLOTTED
ADJUSTMENT
ROD