Dewalt DW716 Instruction Manual - Page 14

English The wax, available at most hardware stores and industrial mill supply houses, provides proper lubrication and keeps chips from adhering to the blade. Be sure to properly secure workpiece. Refer to page 4 for correct saw blade. BOWED MATERIAL When cutting bowed material always position it as shown in Figure 19 and never like that shown in Figure 19A. Positioning the material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the blade near the completion of the cut. CUTTING PLASTIC PIPE OR OTHER ROUND MATERIAL Plastic pipe can be easily cut with your saw. It should be cut just like wood and CLAMPED OR HELD FIRMLY TO THE FENCE TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING. This is extremely important when making angle cuts. CUTTING LARGE MATERIAL Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little too large to fit beneath the blade guard. If this occurs, simply place your right thumb on the upper side of the guard and roll the guard up just enough to clear the workpiece, as shown in Figure 20. Avoid doing this as much as possible, but if need be, the saw will operate properly and make the bigger cut. NEVER TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE HOLD THE GUARD OPEN WHEN OPERATING THIS SAW. SPECIAL SET-UP FOR WIDE CROSSCUTS Your saw can cut very wide [up to 10" (406mm)] workpieces when a special set up is used. To set the saw up for these workpieces, follow these steps: 1. Remove both left and right sliding fences from the saw and set aside. To remove them, unscrew the fence knobs several turns and slide each fence outward. Adjust and lock the miter control so that it is at 0 degrees miter. 2. Make a platform using a piece of 1.5 inch (38mm) thick particleboard or similar flat strong 1.5 inch thick wood to the dimensions: 10" x 24" (254 x 610mm). The platform must be flat otherwise the material could move during cutting and cause injury. 3. Mount the 10" x 24" (254 x 610mm) platform to the saw using 4 three-inch long wood screws through the holes in the base fence (Fig. 9). Four screws must be used to properly secure the material. When the special set up is used, the platform will be cut into two pieces. Ensure the screws are tightened properly otherwise material could loosen and cause injury. Ensure the platform is firmly flat on the table, against the fence, and centered evenly from left to right. WARNING: Ensure the saw is mounted firmly to a stable flat surface. Failure to do so could cause the saw to be unstable and fall causing personal injury. 4. Place the workpiece to be cut on top of the platform mounted to the table. Ensure the workpiece is firmly against the backfence (Fig. 9). FIG. 20 PARLWOPAYERSLAYDBJEUFSOTRFEEUNSCEE FIG. 21 SCREWS SET SCREW 5. Secure the material before cutting. Cut slowly through the material. Failure to clamp securely or cut slowly could result in the material coming loose and causing injury. After several cuts are made at various miter angles other than 0˚, the platform may weaken and not properly support the work. Install a new, unused platform to the saw after presetting the desired miter angle. CAUTION: Continued use of a platform with several kerfs may cause loss of material control and possible injury. 13 Removing and Replacing Belt The belt is designed to last the life of the tool. However, abuse of the tool could cause the belt to fail. If the blade does not turn when the motor is running, the belt has failed. To inspect or replace the belt, remove the belt cover screws. Remove the belt cover. Inspect the ribs of the belt for wear or failure. Check belt tension by squeezing the belt as shown in Figure 21. The belt halves should almost touch when squeezing firmly with the thumb and index finger. To adjust the tension, loosen, but do not remove, the four Phillips head screws shown. Then rotate the set screw on the top of the motor plate casting until the proper tension is achieved. Tighten the four screws securely and replace the belt cover. NOTE: Over tightening the belt will cause premature motor failure. Maintenance 1. All bearings are sealed. They are lubricated for life and need no further maintenance. 2. Periodically clean all dust and wood chips from around AND UNDER the base and the rotary table. Even though slots are provided to allow debris to pass through, some dust will accumulate. 3. The brushes are designed to give you several years of use. If they ever need replacement follow the instructions on page 8 or return the tool to the nearest service center for repair. Service center locations are packed with your tool. Repairs 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. Three Year Limited Warranty DEWALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.dewalt.com or call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-4339258). This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain states or provinces. In addition to the warranty, DEWALT tools are covered by our: 1 YEAR FREE SERVICE DEWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use, for free, any time during the first year after purchase.