DeWalt DWS782 instruction manual Special Cuts

Special Cuts

NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE TABLE AND AGAINST THE FENCE.

ALUMINUM CUTTING (FIG. 19, 20)

ALWAYS USE THE APPROPRIATE SAW BLADE MADE ESPECIALLY FOR CUTTING ALUMINUM. These are available at your local DEWALT retailer or DEWALT service center. Certain workpieces, due to their size, shape or surface finish, may require the use of a clamp or fixture to prevent movement during the cut. Position the material so that you will be cutting the thinnest cross section, as shown in Figure 19. Figure 20 illustrates the wrong way to cut these extrusions.

Use a stick wax cutting lubricant when cutting aluminum. Apply the stick wax cutting lubricant directly to the saw blade before cutting. Never apply stick wax to a moving blade. The wax, available at most hardware stores and industrial mill supply houses, provides proper lubrication and keeps chips from adhering to the blade.

Be sure to properly secure workpiece.

Refer to Saw Blades under Optional Accessories for correct saw blade.

BOWED MATERIAL (FIG. 21, 22)

When cutting bowed material always position it as shown in Figure 21 and never like that shown in Figure 22. Positioning the material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the blade near the completion of the cut.

CUTTING PLASTIC PIPE OR OTHER ROUND MATERIAL

Plastic pipe can be easily cut with your saw. It should be cut just like wood and CLAMPED OR HELD FIRMLY TO THE FENCE TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING. This is extremely important when making angle cuts.

CUTTING LARGE MATERIAL (FIG. 23)

Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little too large to fit beneath the lower guard. If this occurs, simply place your right thumb on the upper side of the guard and roll the guard up just enough to clear the workpiece, as shown in Figure 23. Avoid doing this as much as possible, but if need be, the saw will operate properly and make the bigger cut.

NEVER TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE HOLD THE GUARD OPEN WHEN OPERATING THIS SAW.

SPECIAL SET-UP FOR WIDE CROSSCUTS (FIG. 24, 25)

Your saw can cut very wide (up to 16.1" FIG. 25 [409 mm]) workpieces when a special

set-up is used. To set the saw up for these workpieces, follow these steps:

1. Remove both left and right sliding fences from the saw and set aside. To remove them, unscrew the fence adjustment knobs several turns and slide each fence outward. Adjust and lock the miter control so that it is at 0º miter.

2. Make a platform using a piece of
1.5" (38 mm) thick particleboard or
similar flat strong 1.5" thick wood to
the dimensions: 14.5" x 26" (368 x
660 mm). The platform must be flat,	BASE FENCE
otherwise the material could move
during cutting and cause injury.

FIG. 19

BLADE

FENCE

CORRECT

FIG. 21

CORRECT

FIG. 23

FIG. 20

English

BLADE

FENCE

INCORRECT

FIG. 22

INCORRECT

FIG. 24

SCREWS

(two each side)

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