Guard Actuation And Visibility; Miter Lock Adjustment; Brushes; Controls - DeWalt DW716 Guide D'utilisation

FIG. 8
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L
S
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FIG. 9
SCREWS
(two each
side)
FIG. 10
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FIG. 11

GUARD ACTUATION AND VISIBILITY

The blade guard on your saw has been designed to auto-
matically 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 remov-
ing saw blades or for inspection of the saw. NEVER RAISE
THE BLADE GUARD MANUALLY UNLESS THE SAW IS
TURNED OFF.
NOTE: Certain special cuts of large material will require
that you manually raise the guard. See page 13.
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. 11)
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 posi-
tion. Using a 3/32 hex wrench, loosen the set screw (W)
on the pivot pin. Using a slotted screwdriver, adjust the
R
lock rod in 1/8 clockwise turn increments to increase the
lock force. To ensure the miter lock is functioning proper-
ly, re-lock miter lock handle to a non-detent miter angle.
Tighten set screw.

Brushes

DISCONNECT PLUG FROM POWER SUPPLY.
Inspect carbon brushes regularly by unplugging tool,
removing the motor end cap (Fig. 2), lift the brush spring
and withdraw the 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. Carbon brushes have varying symbols
stamped into their sides, and if the brush is worn down to
approximately 1/2 inch, the spring will no longer exert pres-
sure and they must be replaced. Use only identical
D WALT brushes. Use of the correct grade of brush is
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essential for proper operation of electric brake. New brush
assemblies are available at D
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
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on these controls, see the respective sections later in the
manual.
MITER CONTROL (FIG. 5)
The miter lock/adjustment lever and trigger 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).
TRIGGER SWITCH (FIG. 2)
The trigger switch turns your saw on and off. A hole is pro-
vided in the trigger for insertion of a padlock to secure the
saw.
BEVEL LOCK (FIG. 8)
The bevel lock knob (L) allows you to bevel the saw 48˚ left
or right. To loosen the handle and adjust the bevel setting,
turn the handle counterclockwise, the saw head bevels
easily to the left or to the right once the 0˚ bevel override
knob (S) is pulled. To tighten, turn the handle clockwise.
Bevel degree markings are on the bottom front of the saw
arm (Fig. 7, M).
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