Dewalt DW712 Instruction Manual - Page 4

English IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) Important Safety Instructions for All Tools WARNING: For your own safety, read the instruction manual before operating the sliding compound miter saw. Failure to heed these warnings may result in personal injury and serious damage to the saw. When servicing this tool, use only identical replacement parts. Have damaged cords replaced by an authorized service center. DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical insulation or one double thickness of insulation between you and the tool's electrical system. Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a result, your tool is equipped with a two prong plug which permits you to use extension cords without concern for maintaining a ground connection. NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool. POLARIZED PLUGS To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment 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 into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: • KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. • REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. • KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries. • DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet loca- tions, or expose them to rain or snow. Keep work area well lighted. Always operate tool in a well-ventilated area free of combustible materials, gasoline or solvent vapors. If sparks come in contact with flammable vapors, they may ignite, causing fire or explosion. • KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area. • MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. • DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. • USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. • USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. Minimum Gage for Cord Sets Volts 120V 0-25 240V 0-50 Ampere Rating More Not more Than Than 0- 6 18 6 - 10 18 10 - 12 16 12 - 16 14 Total Length of Cord in Feet 26-50 51-100 101-150 51-100 101-200 201-300 AWG 16 16 14 16 14 12 16 14 12 12 Not Recommended • WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Air vents often cover moving parts and should also be avoided. • ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses. • SECURE WORK. Use clamps or vise when you cannot secure the workpiece on the table and against the fence by hand or when your hand will be dangerously close to the blade (within 6"). • DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. • MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. • DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, clamps, extensions, and the like. • REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in. • USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons. • NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted. • CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. • NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. Additional Safety Instructions for Sliding Compound Miter Saws • Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. • Keep hands out of path of saw blade. NEVER CUT A PIECE WHERE HAND WOULD BE CLOSER THAN 6" (152 mm) TO THE BLADE. • Do not operate saw without guards in place. • Do not perform any operation freehand, that is without holding or clamping the workpiece against the fence and saw table. • Never reach in back of saw blade. • Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings. • Disconnect power before changing blade or servicing. • Blade adjustment is to be made only with the power off and the blade stopped. • Never use saw without kerf plate. 2