DeWalt DW705 manual Dual Range Miter Scale, Vernier Scale, When Mitering to the Right

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FIG. 13

LEFT SIDE

BEVEL STOP

SCREW

LEFT SIDE

FENCE

CLAMPING

KNOBS

FIG. 14

GUIDE GROOVE

ALWAYS￿ADJUST￿FENCE

PROPERLY￿BEFORE￿USE

 

R

ANGEWAY

D

KEEPABLADE

 

FROM

FIG. 15

HOLE FOR PADLOCK

 

TRIGGER

SWITCH

with it.

Example: To make a 4 sided box with 26° exterior angles (Angle A, Figure 19), use the upper right arc. Find 26° on the arc scale. Follow the horizontal intersecting line to either side to get miter angle setting on saw (42°). Likewise, follow the vertical intersecting line to the top or bottom to get the bevel angle setting on the saw (18°). Always try cuts on a few scrap pieces of wood to verify settings on saw.

DUAL RANGE MITER SCALE

The miter scale has two ranges of numbers for convenience, as shown in Figure 20. One scale indicates 0 degrees when the blade is square to the fence. At this position the other scale reads 90 degrees.

The 0 degree scale (larger numbers closer to the front edge) is used when calculating angles. To calculate the proper miter angle, divide 180 degrees by the number of sides of the box or frame. Refer to the chart on page 8 for some examples.

The 90 degree scale (smaller numbers behind the zero degree scale) is used when a corner of your box or frame is measured with a protractor. For example: if you measure the corner of an 8 sided box, the protractor will read 135 degrees. To determine the proper miter setting, divide the measured angle by two. The proper miter setting in this example is 67-1/2 degrees. Set this angle on the 90 degree scale. This is most useful when a corner is at an odd angle.

VERNIER SCALE

Your saw is equipped with a vernier scale for added precision. The vernier scale allows you to accurately set miter angles to the nearest 1/4 degree (15 minutes). To use the vernier scale follow the steps listed below.

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(As an example, let’s assume that the angle you want to miter is 24 1/4 degree right).

1.Turn off miter saw.

2.Set the miter angle to the nearest whole degree desired by aligning the center mark in the vernier scale, shown in figure V1, with the whole degree number etched in the miter scale. Examine Figure V2 closely; the setting shown is 24 degrees right miter.

3.To set the additional 1/4 degree, squeeze the miter arm lock and carefully move the arm to the RIGHT until the 1/4 degree vernier mark aligns with the CLOSEST degree mark on the miter scale. In our example, the closest degree mark on the miter scale happens to be 25 degrees. Figure V2 shows a setting of 24-1/4 degrees right miter.

For settings that require partial degrees (1/4, 1/2, 3/4 degrees) align the desired vernier mark with the CLOSEST degree mark on the miter scale, as described below (The plastic vernier plate is inscribed with marks for 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 1 degrees. Only the 1/2 degree and the 1 degree are numerically labeled.)

WHEN MITERING TO THE RIGHT

To increase the miter angle when mitering to the right, move the arm to align the appropriate vernier mark with the closest mark on the miter scale to the right. To decrease the miter angle when mitering to the right, move the arm to align the appropriate vernier mark with the closest mark on the miter scale to the left.

WHEN MITERING TO THE LEFT

To increase the miter angle when mitering to the left, move the arm to align the appropriate vernier mark with the closest mark on the miter scale to the left. To decrease the miter angle when mitering to the left, move the arm to align the appropriate vernier mark with the closest mark on the miter scale to the right.

CUTTING BASE MOLDING

ALWAYS MAKE A DRY RUN WITHOUT POWER BEFORE MAKING ANY CUTS.

Straight 90 degree cuts :

Position the wood against the fence and clamp it in place as shown in Figure 21. Turn on the saw, allow the blade to reach full speed and lower the arm smoothly through the cut.

CUTTING BASE MOLDING UP TO 3-7/8" HIGH VERTICALLY AGAINST THE FENCE

Position molding as shown in Figure 22

All cuts made with the back of the molding against the fence and bottom of the molding against the base

INSIDE CORNER: Left side

1. Miter left 45°

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Contents English DW705 Copyright 2001 Guide D´UTILISATION Manual DE Instrucciones Table of Contents Safety Instructions For All Tools Important Safety InstructionsDouble Insulation Polarized PlugsAdditional Safety Rules For Miter Saws Optional Accessories SpecificationsElectrical Connection Unpacking Your SawInstalling a New Saw Blade Fig AccessoriesBench Mounting Adjustments Installing Extension KitRear Lower Guard Adjustment Transporting the SawBevel Pointer Fence AdjustmentBevel Stop Turn Off and Unplug the Miter SawOperation BrushesClamping the Workpiece Body and Hand Position see FIGTurn Off and Unplug Saw Support for Long PiecesWhen Mitering to the Left When Mitering to the RightDual Range Miter Scale Vernier ScaleProper CUT Improper CUT Outside CornerMiter Scale Kerf Plate Miter ARM Angle aInside Corner Cutting Crown MoldingAlternative Method for Cutting Crown Molding Bevel Setting Type of CUTRight Special Cuts Never Make ANY CUT Unless the Material is WrongFull Warranty MaintenanceDAY no Risk Satisfaction Guarantee Secured on the Table and Against the FenceBe Sure to Follow Safety Rules and Instructions Trouble Shooting GuideWHAT’S WRONG? What to DO…
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