DeWalt DW705 User Manual

DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, P.O. Box 158, 626 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074 Printed in U.S.A. (NOV95-CD-8) Form No. 158698-02
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EWALT (1-800-433-9258).
DW705 Copyright 1993, 1995

DeWalt DW705 Specifications

General

Type	Compound Miter Saw
No Load Speed	4, 000 RPM
Voltage	120V
Amperage	15 Amps
Bevel Capacity	0-45 degrees
Blade Diameter	12 in
Arbor Size	5/8 inches

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Tool Safety Precautions

Covers essential safety practices like guard use, clean workspace, proper apparel, and securing work.

Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws

Blade and Motor Safety Rules

Covers blade rotation, sharpness, motor cooling, cutting restrictions, and abrasive wheel use.

Operational Safety Practices

Key practices include keeping hands clear, disconnecting power, clamping work, and using guards.

Installing a New Saw Blade

Cutting the Kerf Plate

Performing Adjustments

Miter Scale Adjustment

Miter Pointer Adjustment

Bevel Stop Adjustment

Cutting With Your Saw

Crosscuts

Bevel Cuts

Body and Hand Position

Clamping the Workpiece

Cutting Compound Miters

Cutting Base Molding

Cutting Vertical Base Molding

Cutting Base Molding Flat

Cutting Crown Molding

Crown Molding: Laying Flat

Alternative Crown Molding Method

Crown Molding: Angled Between Fence and Base

Maintenance

Trouble Shooting Guide

Saw Will Not Start

Diagnoses common reasons why the saw fails to start and their solutions.

Unsatisfactory Cuts

Addresses causes of poor cut quality and provides corrective actions.

Blade Not Reaching Full Speed