DeWalt DW717 Unpacking Your Saw, Specifications, Bench Mounting, Familiarization

Unpacking Your Saw

Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make sure that you have received all parts. In addition to this instruction manual, the carton should contain:

1.One DW717 miter saw.

2.One DEWALT 10" (254 mm) diameter saw blade.

3.One blade wrench in wrench pocket shown in Figures 4 and 9.

4.One DW7053 Dustbag (some models).

5.One material clamp.

Specifications

CAPACITY OF CUT
51º miter right, 60º miter left
48º bevel left and right
0º miter
Max. Height 89 mm (3.5")	Result Width 302 mm (11.9")
Max. Width 320 mm (12.6")	Result Height 76 mm (3.0")
45º miter
Max. Height 89 mm (3.5")	Result Width 213 mm (8.4")

Bench Mounting

Holes are provided in all 4 feet to facilitate bench mounting, as shown in Figure 4. (Two different sized holes are provided to accommodate different sizes of screws. Use either hole, it is not necessary to use both.) Always mount your saw firmly to a stable surface to prevent movement. To enhance the tool’s portability, it can be mounted to a piece of 12.7 mm (1/2") or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job sites and reclamped.

NOTE: If you elect to mount your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the mounting screws don’t protrude from the bottom of the wood. The plywood must sit flush 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 surely interfere with the proper operation of the saw.

CAUTION: To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting surface is not warped or otherwise uneven. If the saw rocks on the surface place a thin piece of material under one saw foot until the saw sits firmly on the mounting surface.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade (Fig. 3)

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 accept as written in laser adjustment instructions.

Max. Width 226 mm (8.9")	Result Height 76 mm (3.0")
45º bevel - Left
Max. Height 58 mm (2.3")	Result Width 302 mm (11.9")
Max. Width 320 mm (12.6"))	Result Height 50 mm (2.0")
45º bevel - Right
Max. Height 30 mm (1.2")	Result Width 302 mm (11.9")
Max. Width 320 mm (12.6")	Result Height 22 mm (0.9")

Your saw is capable of cutting baseboard moldings 20 mm (0.8") thick by 120 mm (4.75") tall.

NOTE: Your saw is capable of cutting the following once a special setup procedure is followed (see Special Cuts).

0º miter	height 38 mm (1.5")	width 391 mm (15.4")
45º miter	height 38 mm (1.5")	width 287 mm (11.3")
DRIVE		FIG. 1
230 Volt Motor	Automatic Electric Brake
1600 Watts In	Cut Helical Gears
4000 RPM	Roller Bearings
Multi-V Belt	Carbide Blade

Familiarization

Your miter saw is fully assembled in the carton. Open the box and lift the saw out by the convenient carrying handle, as shown in Figure 1.

Place the saw on a smooth, flat surface such as a workbench or strong table. FIG. 2

Examine the two figures on Page 7 to become familiar with the saw and its various parts. The section on adjustments will refer to these terms and you must know what and where the parts are.

CAUTION:

•Never depress the spindle lock button while the blade is under power or coasting.

•Do not cut ferrous metal (containing iron or steel) or masonry or fiber cement product with this miter saw.

Removing the Blade

1.Unplug the saw.

2.Raise the arm to the upper position and raise the lower guard (A) as far as possible.

3.Loosen, but do not remove guard bracket screw (B) until the bracket can be raised far enough to access the blade screw. Lower guard will remain raised due to the position of the guard bracket screw.

FIG. 3A

C

FIG. 3

FIG. 3B

E F

A

B

D

G

CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Keep thumb underneath handle when pulling handle down otherwise thumb may be pinched between handle and moving lower guard. The handle is placed close to the guard for special cuts.

Press down lightly on the operating handle and pull out the lock down pin. Gently release the downward pressure and hold the arm allowing it to rise to its full height. Use the lock down pin when carrying the saw from one place to another. Always use the carrying handle to transport the saw or the hand indentations shown in Figure. 2.

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