DeWalt DW705 manual

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    English[...]

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    D E WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 Printed in U.S.A. (FEB02-CD-1) Form No. 386782-01 DW705 Copyright 2001, 2002[...]

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    DW705 (120 V olt)/DW705 (220 V olt) 12" Compound Miter Saw Scie à lnglets 300 mm (12 po) Sierra de àngulo compuesto 300 mm (12") INSTRUCTION MANUAL GUIDE D´UTILISA TION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO. Before re[...]

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    English T able of Contents DOUBLE INSULATION/POLARIZED PLUG INSTRUCTIONS ....................................1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS ......…………………………………………1 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES ........……………………………………………………….2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ........…………………[...]

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    English Important Safety Instructions WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Double Insulation Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical insulation[...]

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    English • DO NOT - Move either hand from saw or workpiece or raise arm until blade has stopped. • DO NOT - Use without Kerf Plate or when kerf slot is wider than 3/8". CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. WARNING:[...]

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    English 3 Electrical Connection Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. 120 volts, AC/DC means that your saw will operate on alternating or direct current. A voltage decrease of 10 percent or more will cause a loss of power and overheating. All D E WALT tools are factory tested. If this tool does not operate, check the power su[...]

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    English FIG. 3 45 55 40 3 5 5 0 4 5 FIG. 4 LOCK DOWN PIN Accessories Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local service center. CAUTION: The use of any non-recommended accessory such as dado sets, molding cutters, or abrasive wheels may be hazardous. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, p[...]

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    5 English ALWA YSADJUST FENCE PROP ERLYBEFOR EUSE DW7050 DW7051 SELF-TAPPING STUD LOCKNUTS END PLATE CLAMPING BRACKET STOP WASHER AND SCREW KNOBS BOTTOM HOLE (USE IF ON RIGHT SIDE) BRACKET TOP HOLE (USE IF ON LEFT SIDE) As shown in Figure 6 the inner clamp washer is installed first, then the blade adapter. The blade adapter is designed [...]

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    6 English Stop as shown in Figure 12, and adjust the stop screw as necessary. Hold the stop screw in place and tighten the lock nut. BEVEL POINTER If the bevel pointer does not indicate zero, loosen the screw that holds it in place and move the pointer as necessary. SUGGESTION: The bevel pointer is quite thick and for accuracy’s sake set the top [...]

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    7 English 45 45 40 50 3 5 55 30 6 0 25 65 2 0 7 0 1 5 7 5 45 45 40 50 35 55 30 6 0 0 5 15 20 25 30 35 10 15 20 25 30 35 22.5 31.62 22.5 31.62 75 70 65 60 55 75 70 65 60 55 85 9 0 80 1 1 2 1 1 2 FIG. 9 MITER CLAMP KNOB FIG. 10 MITER SCALE POINTER FIG. 8 MITER SCALE ADJUSTMENT SCREW (three of these) MITER LATCH The front section of the guard is louve[...]

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    8 English FIG. 11B STOP SCREW LOCK NUT FIG. 12 BEVEL POINTER SCREW BEVEL STOP FIG. 11A BEVEL HOUSING one that best fits your needs. (Page 3) BODY AND HAND POSITION (SEE FIG. 16) 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 n[...]

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    9 English ALWAYSADJUSTFENCE PROPERLYBEFOREUSE D ANGE R K EE P A WA Y F R OM BL AD E FIG. 14 FIG. 15 TRIGGER SWITCH GUIDE GROOVE HOLE FOR PADLOCK LEFT SIDE FENCE CLAMPING KNOBS FIG. 13 LEFT SIDE BEVEL STOP SCREW with it. Example: To make a 4 sided box with 26° exterior angles (Angle A, Figure 19), use the upper right arc. Find 26° on t[...]

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    10 English ALWAYSA DJUSTFENCE PROPERLYBEFOREUS E D A N GER K EE P AW A Y F RO M BL ADE D A N G E R K E E P A W A Y F R O M B L A D E IMPROPER CUT IMPROPER CUT PROPER CUT 2. Save left side of cut Right side 1. Miter Right 45° 2. Save right side of cut OUTSIDE CORNER: Left side 1. Miter right at 45° 2. Save left side of cut Right side 1[...]

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    11 English FIG. 17 FIG. 18 FIG. 19 A. B. ANGLE “A” 0 5 15 20 25 30 35 10 15 20 25 30 22.5 31.62 22.5 31.62 75 70 65 60 55 75 70 65 60 85 9 0 80 1 1 2 1 1 2 FIG. 20 MITER SCALE FIG. 21 V1 V2 MITER ARM CENTER MARK ON VERNIER SCALE ALIGNS WITH DESIRED WHOLE ANGLE ON MITER SCALE (24° RIGHT MITER) 1/4° VERNIER MARK ALIGNS WITH CLOSET WHOLE DEGREE [...]

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    12 English FIG. 23 FIG. 24 accurately set on your saw.) Since most rooms do not have angles of precisely 90 degrees, you will have to fine tune your settings anyway. PRETESTING WITH SCRAP MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING LAYING FLAT AND USING THE COMPOUND FEATURES 1. Molding laying with broad back surface down[...]

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    13 English This way, when corners other than 90 degrees are encountered, the saw can be quickly and easily adjusted for them. Use the crown molding fence accessory to maintain the angle at which the molding will be on the wall. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING ANGLED BETWEEN THE FENCE AND BASE OF THE SAW FOR ALL CUTS: 1. Angle the molding so [...]

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    14 English Important To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement) should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts. Full W arranty D E WALT heavy duty industrial tools are warranted for on[...]

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    15 English Tr ouble Shooting Guide BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLE! SAW WILL NOT START WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO… 1. Saw not plugged in 1. Plug in saw. 2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker 3. Cord damaged 3. Have cord replaced by authorized service center 4. Brushes worn out 4 [...]