DeWalt DW716XPS instruction manual Brushes Fig, Controls

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The blade guard on your saw has been designed to automatically raise when the arm is brought down and to lower over the blade when the arm is raised.

The guard can be raised by hand when installing or removing saw blades or for inspection of the saw. NEVER RAISE THE BLADE GUARD MANUALLY UNLESS THE SAW IS TURNED

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NOTE: Certain special cuts of large material will require that you manually raise the guard. Refer to Cutting Large Material under Special Cuts.

The front section of the guard is louvered for visibility while cutting. Although the louvers dramatically reduce flying debris, they are openings in the guard and safety glasses should be worn at all times when viewing through the louvers.

MITER LOCK ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 9)

The miter lock rod should be adjusted if the table of the saw can be moved when the miter lock handle is locked down. To adjust, put the miter lock handle in the up position. Using a slotted screwdriver, adjust the lock rod in 1/8 clockwise turn increments to increase the lock force. To ensure the miter lock is functioning properly, re-lock miter lock handle to a non-detent miter angle.

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ADJUSTING THE BEVEL STOP TO 33.9º (FIG. 8)

NOTE: Adjust the 33.9º bevel angles only after performing the 0º bevel angle and pointer adjustment.

To set the 33.9º bevel angle, flip out the stop pawls (P). Loosen the bevel lock knob (L) and tilt the head to the left. If the pointer does not indicate exactly 33.9º, turn the screw contacting the pawl until the pointer reads 33.9º.

To adjust the right 33.9º bevel angle, flip out the stop pawl. Loosen the bevel lock knob (L) and pull the bevel stop override button (S) to override the 0º bevel stop. When the saw is fully to the right, if the pointer does not indicate exactly 33.9º, turn the screw contacting the pawl until the pointer indicates 33.9º.

FENCE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 8)

In order that the saw can bevel to a full 48° left or right, the fences can be adjusted to provide clearance. To adjust a fence, loosen the plastic knob (Figure 8, R), and slide the fence outward. Make a dry run with the saw turned off and check for clearance. Adjust the fence to be as close to the blade as practical to provide maximum workpiece support, without interfering with arm up and down movement. Tighten knob securely. When the bevel operations are complete, don’t forget to relocate the fence.

NOTE: The guide groove of the fences can become clogged with sawdust. If the guide groove becomes clogged, use a stick, low pressure air or a vacuum to clear.

AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC BRAKE (FIG. 2)

Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake which stops the saw blade within 5 seconds of trigger release. This is not adjustable.

On occasion, there may be a delay after trigger release to brake engagement. On rare occasions, the brake may not engage at all and the blade will coast to a stop.

If a delay or “skipping” occurs, turn the saw on and off 4 or 5 times. If the condition persists, have the tool serviced by an authorized DEWALT service center.

Always be sure the blade has stopped before removing it from the kerf plate. The brake is not a substitute for guards. Ensure your own safety by giving the saw your complete attention.

GUARD ACTUATION AND VISIBILITY

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.

Brushes (Fig. 2)

Inspect carbon brushes regularly by unplugging the tool, removing the motor end cap (Fig. 2) and removing the brush cap that holds the spring-loaded brush assembly. Keep brushes clean and sliding freely in their guides. Always replace a used brush in the same orientation in the holder as it was prior to its removal. If the brush is worn down to approximately 1/2" (12.7 mm), the spring will no longer exert pressure and they must be replaced. Use only identical DEWALT brushes. Use of the correct grade of brush is essential for proper operation of electric brake. New brush assemblies are available at DEWALT service centers. The tool should be allowed to “run in” (run at no load) for 10 minutes before use to seat new brushes. The electric brake may be erratic in operation until the brushes are properly seated (worn in). Always replace the brush inspection cap after inspection or servicing the brushes.

While “running in” DO NOT TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE LOCK THE TRIGGER SWITCH ON.

HOLD BY HAND ONLY.

Controls

Your compound miter saw has several main controls, which will be discussed briefly here. For more information on these controls, see the respective sections later in the manual.

MITER CONTROL (FIG. 5, 10)

The miter lock lever (J) and miter latch (K) allows you to miter your saw 50° left and right. To miter the saw, unlock miter lock lever (J) by pulling upward, squeeze the detent trigger

(K)and set the miter angle desired on the miter scale. Lock miter lock handle by pressing downward. Override the detent trigger by rotating knob (Fig. 10, V).

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