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BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. 11)
Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the 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 MAKE DRY RUNS (UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS SO
THAT YOU CAN CHECK THE PATH OF THE BLADE. DO NOT CROSS ARMS, AS SHOWN
IN FIGURE11.
Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper balance. As you move the miter arm
left and right, follow it and stand slightly to the side of the saw blade. Sight through the guard
louvers when following a pencil line.
CLAMPING THE WORKPIECE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power
source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when
making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: A workpiece that is clamped, balanced and secure before a cut may become
unbalanced after a cut is completed. An unbalanced load may tip the saw or anything the
saw is attached to, such as a table or workbench. When making a cut that may become
unbalanced, properly support the workpiece and ensure the saw is firmly bolted to a stable
surface. Personal injury may occur.
WARNING: The clamp foot must remain clamped above the base of the saw whenever
the clamp is used. Always clamp the workpiece to the base of the saw–not to any other part
of the work area. Ensure the clamp foot is not clamped on the edge of the base of the saw.
CAUTION: Always use a work clamp to maintain control and reduce the risk of workpiece
damage and personal injury.
If you cannot secure the workpiece on the table and against the fence by hand, (irregular
shape, etc.) or your hand would be less than 6" (152mm) from the blade, a clamp or other
fixture must be used.
For best results use the DW7082 clamp made for use with your saw. It is available for
purchase at your local retailer or D
EWALT service center.
Other aids such as spring clamps, bar clamps or C-clamps may be appropriate for certain
sizes and shapes of material. Use care in selecting and placing these clamps. Take time to
make a dry run before making the cut. The left or right fence will slide from side to side to aid
in clamping.
TO INSTALL CLAMP (SOLD SEPARATELY)
1. Insert it into the hole behind the fence. The clamp should be facing toward the back of the
miter saw. The groove on the clamp rod should be fully inserted into the base. Ensure this
groove is fully inserted into the base of the miter saw. If the groove is visible, the clamp
will not be secure.
2. Rotate the clamp 180º toward the front of the miter saw.
3. Loosen the knob to adjust the clamp up or down, then use the fine adjust knob to firmly
clamp the workpiece.
NOTE: Place the clamp on the opposite side of the base when beveling. ALWAYS MAKE
DRY RUNS (UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS TO CHECK THE PATH OF THE BLADE.
ENSURE THE CLAMP DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THE ACTION OF THE SAW OR
GUARDS.
SUPPORT FOR LONG PIECES
ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG PIECES.
Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension; as additional support for a
workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic miter saw table or to help feed, support or
pull the workpiece.
For best results, use the DW7080 extension work support or the DWX723, DWX724 or
DWX725B miter saw stand to extend the table width of your saw. These are available from
your dealer at extra cost.
FIG. 12
A
B
PROPER CUT
IMPROPER CUT
IMPROPER CUT
IMPROPER CUT
FIG. 11
PROPER CUT