Dewalt DWS715 Instruction Manual - Page 12

English them. Use the crown molding fence accessory to maintain the angle at which the molding will be on the wall. Fig. U Fig. W 34 10 Instructions for Cutting Crown Molding Angled Between the Fence and Base of the Saw for All Cuts 1. Angle the molding so the bottom of the molding (part which goes against the wall when installed) is against the fence and the top of the molding is resting on the base of the saw, as shown in Figure U. 2. The angled "flats" on the back of the molding must rest squarely on the fence and base of the saw. Inside corner Outside corner Left side 1. Miter right 45° 2. Save right side of cut 1. Miter left 45° 2. Save right side of cut Right side 1. Miter left 45° 2. Save left side of cut 1. Miter right 45° 2. Save left side of cut 10 26 WRONG Bowed Material (Fig. X, Y) When cutting bowed material always position it as shown in Figure X and never like that shown in Figure Y. Positioning the material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the blade near the completion of the cut. Fig. X Special Cuts NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE TABLE AND AGAINST THE FENCE. Aluminum Cutting (Fig. A, V, W) ALWAYS USE THE APPROPRIATE SAW BLADE MADE ESPECIALLY FOR CUTTING ALUMINUM. These are available at your local DeWALT retailer or DeWALT service center. Certain workpieces, due to their size, shape or surface finish, may require the use of a clamp or fixture to prevent movement during the cut. Position the material so that you will be cutting the thinnest cross section, as shown in Figure V. Figure W illustrates the wrong way to cut these extrusions. Use a stick wax cutting lubricant when cutting aluminum. Apply the stick wax directly to the saw blade 26 before cutting. Never apply stick wax to a moving blade. The wax, available at most hardware stores and industrial mill supply houses, provides proper Fig. Y lubrication and keeps chips from adhering to the blade. Be sure to properly secure workpiece. Refer to Saw Blades under Accessories for correct saw blade. Fig. V 10 RIGHT 26 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 (Fig. L) Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little too large to fit beneath the lower guard. To clear the guard over the wood, with the motor off and your right hand on the operating handle, place your right thumb outside of the upper portion of the guard and roll the guard up just enough to clear the wood, as shown in Figure L. Release the guard prior to starting the motor. The guard mechanism will function properly during the cut. Only do this when necessary. NEVER TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE HOLD THE GUARD OPEN WHEN OPERATING THIS SAW. MAINTENANCE 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, DO NOT touch the sharp points on the blade with fingers or hands while performing any maintenance. 10