Optional Accessories; Electrical Safety - DeWalt DW718 Traducido De Las Instrucciones Originales

E N G L I S H
A2
19 Fixed upper blade guard
20 Bevel latch/lever
21 Bevel clamp handle
22 Head lock down pin
23 Blade spanner
24 Hand indentation
25 Bench mounting holes
A3
26 Dustbag

Optional accessories

A4
27 Work support extension
A5
28 Adjustable length stop
A6
29 Work piece clamp
A7
31 LED Worklight System
INTENDED USE
Your D WALT DW718 Mitre Saw has been designed for professional cutting
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wood, wood products and plastics. It performs the sawing operations of
cross-cutting, bevelling and mitring easily, accurately and safely.
This unit is designed for use with a nominal blade diameter 305 mm carbide
tip blade.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or
gases.
These miter saws are professional power tools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required
when inexperienced operators use this tool.
WARNING! Do not use the machine for purposes other than
intended.

Electrical Safety

The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check
that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Your tool is double insulated in accordance with EN 61029;
therefore no earth wire is required.
In case of cord replacement the tool must only be repaired by an
authorized service agent or by qualifi ed electrician.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Fitting a Mains Plug to 115 V Units
(U.K. and Ireland Only)
• The plug fitted should be comply with BS EN 60309 (BS4343),
16 Amps, earthing contact position 4h.
WARNING: Always ensure that the cable clamp is correctly and
securely fitted to the sheath of the cable.
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Using an Extension Cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved 3–core extension cable
suitable for the power input of this tool (see technical data).
The minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
ASSEMBLY
Unpacking (fi g. B)
• Remove the saw from the packing material carefully using the carrying
• Release the rail lock knob (16), and push the saw head back to lock it
• Press down the operating handle (11) and pull out the lock down pin
• Gently release the downward pressure and allow the arm to rise to its
Bench mounting (fi g. C)
• Holes (25) are provided in all four feet to facilitate bench mounting.
• When mounting your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the
• To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting surface is not
Mounting the saw blade (fi g. D1 - D3)
1. With the lower guard held in the raised position, depress the spindle
2. Remove the blade locking screw (37) and the outside arbor collar (38).
3. Install the saw blade (39) onto the blade adaptor (40) seated directly
4. Replace the outer arbor collar (38).
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.
handle (10).
in the rear position.
(22), as shown.
full height.
Two different sized holes are provided to accommodate different sizes
of bolts. Use either hole; it is not necessary to use both. Bolts with a
diameter of 8 mm and 80 mm in length is suggested. Always mount
your saw firmly to prevent movement. To enhance the portability, the tool
can be mounted to a piece of 12.5 mm or thicker plywood which can
then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job sites and
reclamped.
mounting screws do not protrude from the bottom of the wood.
The plywood must sit fl ush on the work support. When clamping the
saw to any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses where
the mounting screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point will
interfere with the proper operation of the saw.
warped or otherwise uneven. If the saw rocks on the surface, place a
thin piece of material under one saw foot until the saw is fi rm on the
mounting surface.
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.
• Never depress the spindle lock button while the blade is under
power or coasting.
• Do not cut light alloy and ferrous metal (containing iron or steel)
or masonry or fibre cement product with this mitre saw.
• Depress the head lock up release lever (12) to release the lower
guard (2),then raise the lower guard as far as possible.
lock button (14) with one hand, then use the supplied blade spanner
(23) in the other hand to loosen the left-hand threaded blade locking
screw (37) by turning clockwise.
WARNING! To use the spindle lock, press the button as shown
and rotate the spindle by hand until you feel the lock engage.
Continue to hold the lock button in to keep the spindle from turning.
against the inside arbor collar (41), making sure that the teeth at the
bottom edge of the blade are pointing toward the back of the saw
(away from the operator).
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