DeWalt Official Miter Saw Manual for DW716 Models - DW716 Tips and Instructions

FIG. 3 FIG. 3A

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C	Dust Bag: DW7053 (Included with some models)
	Equipped with a zipper for easy emptying, the dust bag will capture the majority of the
	sawdust produced (not shown).
	Crown Molding Fence: DW7084
	Used for precision cutting of crown molding.
	Kerf Plate Blank: DW7055
	Used to limit back side tear out of material or as a replacement kerf plate (not shown).
	Miter Saw LED Worklight System: DWS7085
	Lighting used for greater visibility and cutting alignment during operation. Easy to install.
	SAW BLADES: ALWAYS USE 12" (305 mm) SAW BLADES WITH 1" (25.4 mm) ARBOR
	HOLES. SPEED RATING MUST BE AT LEAST 4800 RPM. Never use a smaller diameter
	blade. It will not be guarded properly. Use crosscut blades only! Do not use blades designed
	for ripping, combination blades or blades with hook angles in excess of 7º.

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BLADE DESCRIPTIONS

APPLICATION	DIAMETER	TEETH
Construction Saw Blades (thin kerf with anti-stick rim)
General Purpose	12" (305 mm)	40
Fine Crosscuts	12" (305 mm)	60
Woodworking Saw Blades (provide smooth, clean cuts)
Fine crosscuts	12" (305 mm)	80
Non-ferrous metals	12" (305 mm)	96

NOTE: For cutting non-ferrous metals, use only saw blades with

TCG teeth designed for this purpose.

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 No. DW716 miter saw.

2.One DEWALT 12" (305 mm) dia. saw blade

3.One blade wrench in wrench pocket shown in Figure 2.

4.One DW7053 dustbag (some models).

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POINTER

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ADJUSTMENT

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Specifications

CAPACITY OF CUT

50º miter left and right 48º bevel left and right

0º miter

Max. Height 3.6" (91.5 mm) Result Width 7.2" (183 mm) Max. Width 7.9:" (200.7 mm) Result Height 2.9" (73.7mm)

45º miter
Max. Height 3.6" (91.5 mm)	Result Width 4.9" (125 mm)
Max. Width 5.5” (140 mm)	Result Height 2.9" (73.7 mm)
45º bevel - Left
Max. Height 2.3" (58.4 mm)	Result Width 7.4" (188 mm)
Max. Width 7.9" (200.7 mm)	Result Height 1.9" (48.3 mm)
45º bevel - Right
Max. Width 7.9" (200.7 mm)	Result Height 1.1" (28 mm)
Max. Height 1.6" (40.6 mm)	Result Width 7.1" (180.3 mm)

Your saw is capable of cutting baseboard moldings 0.9" (22.9 mm) thick by 6" (152 mm) tall on a 45º right or left miter.

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

0º miter	height 1.5" (38.1 mm)
	width 10" (255 mm)
45º miter	height 1.5" (38.1 mm)
	width 7.5" (190.5 mm)

DRIVE
120 Volt Motor
1675 Watts (max in)	15 Amp Motor
3600 RPM	Cut Helical Gears
Multi-V Belt	Roller Bearings
Automatic Electric Brake	Carbide Blade

Familiarization

Your miter saw is fully assembled in the carton. Open the box and lift the saw out by the con- venient carrying handle, as shown in Figure 1A. Place the saw on a smooth, flat surface such as a workbench or strong table. Examine Figure 2 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: 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 handle is placed close to the guard for special cuts.

Press down lightly on the operating handle and pull out the lock down pin, as shown in Figure 2. Gently release the downward pressure and hold the arm allowing it to rise to its full height. Use the

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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 and 4.

Bench Mounting

Holes are provided in all four feet to facilitate bench mounting, as shown in Figure 2. (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 1/2" (12.7 mm) 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.

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SCREWS (two each side)

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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.

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.

4.Depress the spindle lock button (C) while carefully rotating the saw blade by hand until the lock engages.

5.Keeping the button depressed, use the other hand and the wrench provided (D) to loosen the blade screw. (Turn clockwise, left-hand threads.)

6.Remove the blade screw (E), outer blade clamp (F), and blade (G). The 1" (25.4mm) blade adapter (H), if used, and the inner blade clamp (I), may be left on the spindle.

NOTE: For blades with a blade hole of 5/8" (15.88 mm), the 1" (25.4 mm) blade adapter is not used.