• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing Definitions: Safety Guidelines starter keys. The unauthorized start-up of a machine by a child or visitor may result in The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read injury.
• CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part • ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME TO FULL SPEED prior to starting cut. Starting the that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly cut too soon may cause damage to the machine or blade and/or serious injury.
WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD filter out microscopic particles. 21286, call 1-800-4-D WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt.com. • Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by D WALT, have not been drilling, and other construction activities.
Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make sure that you have received all parts. In addition to this instruction manual, the carton should contain: 1. One DW717 miter saw. 2. One D WALT 10" (254 mm) diameter saw blade.
45º bevel - Right IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Max. Height 1.2" (30 mm) Result Width 11.9" (302 mm) Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade (Fig. 3) Max. Width 12.6" (320 mm) Result Height 0.9" (22 mm) 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 Your saw is capable of cutting baseboard moldings 0.8"...
MITER MITER POINTER ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 6) FIG. 5 FIG. 6 FIG. 9 POINTER Loosen the miter lock handle to move the miter arm to FENCE KNOB (one each side) the zero position. With the miter lock handle loose allow the miter latch to snap into place as you rotate the miter arm to zero.
pry off the handle using a flat bladed screwdriver. Reorient KERF PLATE ADJUSTMENT identical D WALT brushes. Use of the correct grade of and install the handle such that it will hold the bevel when brush is essential for proper operation of electric brake. To adjust the kerf plates, loosen the screws holding the tightened.
CUTTING WITH YOUR SAW FIG. 11 FIG. 13A If the slide feature is not used, ensure the saw head is pushed back as far as possible and the rail lock knob is tightened. This will prevent the saw from sliding along its rails as the workpiece is engaged.
Another type of clamp may be supplied with material is cut laying flat). firmly bolted to a stable surface. your DW717. To purchase the DW7082 contact your local WARNING: The clamp foot must remain clamped above - EXAMPLES - retailer or D WALT service center.
CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS FIG. 17 FIG. 19 A compound miter is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time. This is the type of cut used to make frames or boxes with slanting sides like the one shown in Figure 16.
INSIDE CORNER: FIG. 21 BEVEL SETTING TYPE OF CUT Left side LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER: 1. Miter right at 45° 1. Top of molding against fence 33.85° Left 2. Save the right side of cut 2. Miter table set right 31.62° Right side 3.
FIG. 24 CUTTING LARGE MATERIAL CAUTION: Continued use of a platform with sev- Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little too eral kerfs may cause loss of material control and possible large to fit beneath the blade guard. If this occurs, simply injury.
Patent Notification Troubleshooting Guide Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS patents: TROUBLE! WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO 6,823,765 6,101,914 5,907,987 5,375,495 SAW WILL NOT START 1. Saw not plugged in 1.
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