Dewalt D28730 Instruction Manual - Page 7

Motor Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. DeWALT tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check power supply. Connecting to a Power Supply Connect this product to a 120V, 15A, polarized receptacle. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. WARNING: Do not change the plug in any way. If the power cord is ever damaged, take the tool to a DeWALT authorized service center for repair or replacement. COMPONENTS (FIG. A) WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result. Refer to Figure A at the beginning of this manual for a complete list of components. Intended Use Your chop saw has been designed for the cutting of variously shaped steel materials.It is designed only for use with reinforced bonded abrasives. Diamond or TCT blades should not be used with this unit. DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases. Your chop saw is a professional power tool. DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool. SPECIFICATIONS Voltage Frequency Amps No-load speed Wheel diameter Wheel thickness Arbor size Net weight D28730 120V~ 60 Hz 15 4000/min (rpm) 14" (355 mm) .12" (3.0 mm) 1" (25.4 mm) 34.1 lbs (15.5 kg) ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury. English Cutting Capacity The wide vise opening and high pivot point provide cutting capacity for many large pieces. Use the cutting capacity chart to determine total maximum size of cuts that can be made with a new wheel. CAUTION: CERTAIN LARGE, CIRCULAR OR IRREGULARLY SHAPED OBJECTS MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL HOLDING MEANS IF THEY CANNOT BE HELD SECURELY IN VISE. CAUTION: DO NOT CUT MAGNESIUM OR WOOD WITH THIS TOOL. Maximum Cutting Capacity NOTE: Capacity shown on chart assumes no wheel wear and optimum fence position. Workpiece Shape A A A B A AA 90° Cutting A = 4-7/8" A = 4-1/2" 4-1/2" x 5-1/8" angle (125 mm) (115 mm) (115 mm x 130 mm) 45° Cutting A = 4-1/2" A = 3-13/16" 3-3/4" x 4-1/8" angle (115 mm) (98 mm) (95 mm x 105 mm) A = 4-3/4" (120 mm) A = 4-1/8" (105 mm) OPERATION WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury. Proper Hand Position (Fig. B) WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden reaction. Proper hand position requires one hand on the operating handle 17 . Fig. B 17 5