Dust extraction adapter
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Fixed upper blade guard
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Moveable lower blade guard
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13
Guard release lever
Operating handle
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a2
Operating handle
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Trigger switch (mitre saw mode)
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16
Riving knife storage
Push stick storage
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Leg
Foot
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Table locking device
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Saw table retention bracket
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Bevel clamp handle
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BEncH saW MODE
a3
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Bevel clamp handle
Height adjuster
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Bench saw table
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Upper blade guard
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Parallel fence
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Mitre fence (option)
Intended Use
Your D
WALT flip-over saw has been designed to operate as a mitre saw or saw bench to
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perform the four main sawing operations of ripping, cross-cutting, bevelling and mitring
easily, accurately and safely.
This unit is designed for use with a nominal blade diameter 250 mm carbide tip blade for
professional cutting wood, wood products and plastics.
Mitre saw Mode
In mitre saw mode, the sawing machine is used in vertical, mitre or bevel position.
Bench saw Mode
Turned over on its central axis, the sawing machine is used to perform the standard ripping
operation and for sawing wide pieces by manually feeding the workpiece into the blade.
WARNING: Do not use the machine for other purposes as described.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when
inexperienced operators use this tool.
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Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not intended for use by young children
or infirm persons without supervision.
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This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) suffering from
diminished physical, sensory or mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety. Children should never
be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect machine
from power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting
or changing set-ups or when making repairs. Be sure the trigger switch is in the OFF
position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Unpacking
WARNING: When moving the machine, always seek assistance. The machine is too heavy
for one person to handle.
1. Remove the loose packaging material from the box.
2. Lift the machine out of the box.
3. Remove the parts box from the interior of the machine.
4. Remove any remaining packing material from the machine.
Mounting the Legs (Fig. C1)
With the legs mounted, the machine is suitable for stand-alone placement.
1. Turn the machine upside down.
2. Pass a coach bolt
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from the flat side through the holes into each of the legs
3. Place a lock knob
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and washer
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4. Present a leg
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to each of the mounting points
the base. For each leg, make sure that the lock knob and washer locate at the outside of
the open ended slot.
5. Tighten the lock knobs.
6. Turn the machine straight up. Make sure it is level; adjust the leg clamping height
if required.
OPTIOnaL accEssORIEs
For use in mitre saw mode:
a4
Adjustable stand 760 mm (max. height)
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(DE3474)
Support guide rails 1,000 mm (DE3494)
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Support guide rails 500 mm (DE3491)
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Swivelling stop (DE3462)
Length stop for short workpieces (to be
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used with guide rails
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) (DE3460)
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Support with removable stop (DE3495)
Support with stop removed (DE3495)
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Material clamp (DE3461)
a5
Roller support table (DE3497)
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For use in bench saw mode:
a3
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Mitre fence (DE3496)
a6
Extension table (DE3472)
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a7
Single sliding table (DE3471)
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nOT sHOWn
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Double sliding table
FOR UsE In aLL MODEs:
a8
Three way dust extraction kit (DE3500)
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onto the bolts.
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located at the edges on the inside of
Mounting the Machine to the Workbench (Fig. C2)
With the legs removed, the machine is suitable for placement on a workbench. To ensure a
safe operation, the machine has to be fixed to the workbench and mounted with bolts 8 mm
diameter by 80 mm long.
Assembly for Mitre Saw Mode
Mounting the Under-table Guard (Fig. D)
The under-table guard
is fitted to the top of the bench saw table.
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1. Place the two hooks on the left of the guard into the oblong slots on the left of the blade
slot
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.
2. Place the guard flat on the table and press it in the locking grommet.
3. To remove, loosen the grommet with a screwdriver and proceed in reverse order.
Turning the Sawhead and Table Over (Fig. A3, E1, E2)
1. Withhold the saw table with one hand and push the table release lever
(Fig. E1).
2. Push the table downwards at the front and swing it over completely until the motor
assembly is uppermost and the indentation engages in the retaining teeth of the table
locking device
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.
3. The head assembly is held down by a clamp strap at the front and a height adjuster
the rear (Fig. A3).
4. Remove the strap.
5. Rotate the wheel
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counterclockwise whilst holding down the head until the
"U"-shaped bracket
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can be disengaged from its seating (Fig. E2).
6. Swing and push the height adjuster up.
7. Holding the head firmly, allow the spring pressure to take the head upwards into its
rest position.
Mounting the Saw Blade (Fig. A1, A2, F1–F3)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect machine
from power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting
or changing set-ups or when making repairs. Be sure the trigger switch is in the OFF
position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: Be aware the saw blade shall be replaced in the described way only. Only use
saw blades as specified under Technical Data; Cat.no.: DT4321.
WARNING: The teeth of a new blade are very sharp and can be dangerous.
WARNING: Always change blades with the machine in mitre saw mode.
1. Ensure riving knife
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is secured in the upper rest position (Fig. A2).
2. Insert the hex key
through the hole
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Place the blade spanner
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3. The blade locking screw has a left-handed thread, therefore holding the hex key firmly,
turn the spanner clockwise to loosen.
4. Depress the head lock up guard release lever
the lower guard as far as possible.
5. Remove the blade locking screw
6. Make sure the inner flange and both faces of the blade are clean and free of dust.
7. Install the saw blade
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making sure that the teeth at the bottom edge of the blade are pointing toward the back
of the saw (away from the operator).
8. Carefully ease the blade into position and release the lower blade guard.
9. Replace the outer arbor collar.
10. Tighten the blade locking screw
key steady with your other hand.
11. Place the blade spanner and Hex key in their storage position.
WARNING: After mounting or replacing the blade, always check that the blade is fully
covered by the guard. Make sure the blade spanner and hex key have been replaced in
their storage position.
Adjustments for Mitre Saw Mode
WARNING: Be aware the saw blade shall be replaced in the described way only. Only use
saw blades as specified under Technical Data; Cat.no.: DT4321.
Your mitre saw was accurately adjusted at the factory. If readjustment due to shipping and
handling or any other reason is required, follow the steps below to adjust your saw. Once
made, these adjustments should remain accurate.
Checking and Adjusting the Blade to the Fence (Fig. G1, G2, H)
With the head in the vertical position and the bevel clamp handle
locking screw
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in the rotating table location plunger
1. Pull down the head until the blade just enters the saw kerf.
2. Place a square
against the left side
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.
should be 90°.
WARNING: Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth with the square.
3. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Rotate the eccentric adjustment bush
the square (Fig. G1).
b. Tighten the locking screw
in the belt casing into the spindle end (Fig. F1).
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onto the blade locking screw
60
(Fig. F2).
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to release the lower guard
and the outside arbor collar
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onto the shoulder
provided on the inside arbor collar
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60
by turning counterclockwise while holding the hex
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released, slacken the
8
(Fig. G1).
of the fence and blade
7
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until the face of the saw blade is flat against
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.
EnGLIsH
2
to the left
at
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12
, then raise
(Fig. F3).
,
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(Fig. G2). The angle
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