Dewalt DWS715 Instruction Manual - Page 8

English Fig. H Fig. K 14 Bevel Pointer (Fig. I) If the bevel pointer 29 does not indicate zero, loosen the screw 30 that holds it in place and move the pointer as necessary. Do not remove the steel plate in front of the bevel pointer. This plate prevents wood resin from accumulating on the bevel scale during use. Fig. I 30 29 Automatic Electric Brake Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake which stops the saw blade within 5 seconds of trigger release. This is not adjustable. On occasion, there may be a delay after trigger release to brake engagement. On rare occasions, the brake may not engage at all and the blade will coast to a stop. If a delay or "skipping" occurs, turn the saw on and off 4 or 5 times. If the condition persists, have the tool serviced by an authorized DeWALT service center. Always be sure the blade has stopped before removing it from the kerf plate. The brake is not a substitute for guards or for ensuring your own safety by giving the saw your complete attention. Guard Actuation and Visibility (Fig. L) CAUTION: Pinch Hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, keep thumb underneath the handle when pulling the handle down. The lower guard will move up as the handle is pulled down which could cause pinching. The blade guard on your saw has been designed to automatically raise when the arm is brought down and to lower over the blade when the arm is raised. The guard can be raised by hand when installing or removing saw blades or for inspection of the saw. NEVER RAISE THE BLADE GUARD MANUALLY UN­LESS THE SAW IS TURNED OFF. NOTE: Certain special cuts of large material will require that you manually raise the guard. The front section of the guard is louvered for visibility while cutting. Although the louvers dramatically reduce flying debris, there are openings in the guard and safety glasses should be worn at all times. Refer to Cutting Large Material under Special Cuts. Fig. L Adjusting the Bevel Stop to 45° Left (Fig. A, I, J) NOTE: Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after performing the 0° bevel angle and pointer adjustment. Ensure the 45° bevel override levers 20 are pushed inward to obtain an accurate adjustment. To adjust the left 45° bevel stop, first loosen the bevel lock knob 11 and tilt the head to the left. If the bevel pointer 29 does not indicate exactly 45°, turn the left bevel stop screw until the pointer reads 45°. Fig. J 11 Fence Adjustment (Fig. K) WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and disconnect it from the power source before attempting to move it, change accessories or make any adjustments. In order that the saw can bevel to a full 48° left, the fences can be adjusted to provide clearance. To adjust a fence, loosen the fence lock knob 14 , and slide the fence outward. Make a dry run with the saw turned off and check for clearance. Adjust the fence to be as close to the blade as practical to provide max­imum workpiece support, without interfering with arm up and down movement. Tighten knob securely. When the bevel operations are complete, don't forget to relocate the fence. NOTE: The guide groove of the fences can become clogged with sawdust. If the guide groove becomes clogged, use a stick, low pressure air or a vacuum to clear. Controls Your compound miter saw has several main controls, which will be discussed briefly here. For more information on these controls, see the respective sections later in the manual. Miter Control (Fig. A) The miter lock knob 5 and miter detent latch 6 allow you to miter your saw 50° left and right. To miter the saw, unlock miter lock knob 5 by rotating the knob counterclockwise, squeeze the miter detent latch 6 and set the miter angle desired on the miter scale. Lock miter lock knob by rotating clockwise until tight. Override the miter detent latch by unlocking the miter lock knob and pushing the miter detent override switch 22 downward. To exit the override, push the miter detent override switch upward. Bevel Lock (Fig. J) The bevel lock knob 11 allows you to bevel the saw 48° left and 3° to the right. To loosen the handle and adjust the bevel setting, turn the handle counterc­ lock­wise, the saw head bevels easily to the left. To tighten, turn the handle clockwise. Bevel degree markings are on the bottom front of the saw arm (Fig. H). 0°/45° Bevel Stop Overrides (Fig. A) The bevel stop overrides 20 are held secure with their attachment screw to prevent inadvertent movement. Use the bit on the blade wrench to loosen the attachment screw. This allows the 6