DeWalt DCS781B User Manual

DCS781
12" (305 mm) 60V Double Bevel Sliding Miter Saw
Scie à onglets à glissière double biseau 305mm (12po) 60V
Sierra de Inglete Deslizable de Doble Bisel de 305mm (12") 60V
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Instruction Manual
Guide D’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones

DeWalt DCS781B Specifications

General

Power Source	Battery
Motor	Brushless
Battery Voltage	60V
Bevel Angle Range	0-50 degrees
Weight	56 lbs
Electric Brake	Yes
Tool-Free Bevel Adjustment	Yes
Tool-Free Depth Adjustment	Yes
Blade Size	12 inches
Arbor Size	1 inch
Max Cut Depth at 90 Degrees	6.75 inches
Vertical Capacity Baseboard Against Fence	6.75 inches
Horizontal Capacity Baseboard	14 inches

Summary

Instruction Manual

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Work Area Safety

Safety precautions for the work environment.

Electrical Safety

Guidelines for safe electrical connections and usage.

Personal Safety

Precautions to ensure operator safety during use.

Power Tool Use and Care

Proper methods for using and maintaining the power tool.

Battery Tool Use and Care

Guidelines for safe operation and maintenance of battery tools.

Service

Recommendations for qualified repair and maintenance.

Safety Instructions for Miter Saws

Batteries and Chargers

Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs

Critical safety rules for all battery packs and their use.

Transportation Safety

Precautions for safely transporting battery packs.

Assembly and Adjustments

Specifications

Technical details and capabilities of the miter saw.

Capacity of Cut

Maximum cutting dimensions for miter and bevel angles.

Miter Control (Fig. A)

How to adjust and lock miter angles for precise cuts.

Bench Mounting (Fig. A)

Guidance on securely mounting the saw to a workbench.

Changing or Installing Saw Blade (Fig. A, G)

Procedures for safely replacing the saw blade.

Miter Scale Adjustment (Fig. A, H)

How to calibrate the miter scale for accurate angle settings.

Miter Pointer Adjustment (Fig. A)

Steps to adjust the miter pointer for precise readings.

Bevel Square to Table (Fig. A, I, J)

Bevel Pointer Adjustment (Fig. J)

Adjusting Bevel Stops (Fig. A, J)

Fence Adjustment (Fig. A)

Guard Actuation and Visibility (Fig. A, Z)

Transporting the Saw (Fig. A)

Head Lock Knob (Fig. A)

Features and Controls

Bevel Lock Knob (Fig. A)

Depth Stop (Fig. A)

Automatic Electric Brake

Operation

Installing and Removing Battery Pack (Fig. A)

Procedures for inserting and removing the battery pack.

Body and Hand Position (Fig. M)

Proper stance and hand placement for safe operation.

Trigger Switch (Fig. N)

Dust Extraction (Fig. 0)

Through-Cutting Operations (Fig. A)

Crosscuts (Fig. A, Q)

Bevel Cuts (Fig. A)

Non-Through-Cutting (Grooving and Rabbeting)

Clamping the Workpiece (Fig. A)

Methods for securely holding material during cuts.

Support for Long Pieces

Cutting Picture Frames and Shadow Boxes (Fig. R)

Cutting Trim Molding (Fig. R)

Cutting Crown Molding

Precise techniques for cutting crown molding accurately.

Cutting Crown Molding Laying Flat (Fig. A, U)

Using compound features for flat crown molding cuts.

Alternative Crown Molding Cutting (Fig. V)

Cutting Base Molding (Fig. T)

Cutting Base Molding up to 6.5" Vertically (Fig. L, T)

Special Cuts

Aluminum Cutting (Fig. A, W)

Bowed Material Handling (Fig. X, Y)

Cutting Plastic Pipe and Round Material

Maintenance

Cleaning

Dust Duct Cleaning

Troubleshooting Guide

Saw Will Not Start

Solutions for when the saw fails to power on.

Unsatisfactory Cuts

Troubleshooting common issues causing poor cut quality.

CUTLINE Worklight Flashing

Excessive Machine Vibration

Inaccurate Miter Cuts

Steps to ensure accurate miter angle settings.

Material Pinches Blade

Solutions for when the material binds the saw blade.

Saw Overheated

Batteries Overheated

Blade Mounted Backwards

Gum or Pitch on Blade

Incorrect Blade for Work

Saw Not Mounted Securely

Workpiece Moving During Cut

Techniques to prevent workpiece movement during cutting.

Kerf Plate Worn or Damaged

Miter Pointer Not Adjusted Correctly

Cutting Bowed Material

Proper techniques for cutting warped or bowed wood.

Compatible Battery Packs and Chargers

60V Max* Li-Ion

20V Max* Li-Ion