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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, ALLOW SAW TO
RETURN TO THE FULL UP POSITION
AFTER EACH OPERATION. THINK! YOU CAN
PREVENT ACCIDENTS.
Electrical Connection
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate
marking. 120 volts, AC means that your saw will operate on
alternating current only. A voltage decrease of 10percent
or more will cause a loss of power and overheating. All
tools are factory tested. If this tool does not
operate, check the power supply.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by
WALT, have not been tested with this
product, use of such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
,
recommended accessories should be used with
thisproduct.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available for purchase from your local dealer or authorized
service center.
Saw Blades:
ALWAYS USE 10" (254 mm) SAW BLADES WITH 30 mm
(NOTE: Some regions are 25.4mm) ARBOR HOLES. SPEED
RATING MUST BE AT LEAST 4600 RPM. Never use a smaller
diameter blade. It will not be guarded properly. Use crosscut
blades only! Do not use blades designed for ripping,
combination blades or blades with hook angles in excess of
7degrees.
BLADE DESCRIPTIONS
APPLICATION DIAMETER TEETH
Construction Saw Blades (thin kerf with anti-stick rim)
General Purpose 10" (254 mm) 40
Fine Crosscuts 10" (254 mm) 60
Woodworking Saw Blades (provide smooth, clean cuts)
Fine crosscuts 10" (254 mm) 80
Non-ferrous metals 10" (254 mm) 80
Aluminum Cutting Saw Blades (provide smooth, clean cuts)
Fine crosscuts 10" (254 mm) 80/100/120
NOTE: For cutting non-ferrous metals, use only saw blades with TCG
teeth designed for this purpose.
NOTE: More teeth will get better cutting surface quality.
COMPONENTS (FIG. A, C, D, L)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part
of it. Damage or personal injury couldresult.
Refer to Figure A at the beginning of this manual for a
complete list ofcomponents.
INTENDED USE
Your
DW714 Miter Saw has been designed for
professional cutting wood and aluminum, wood products,
aluminum products and plastics. It performs the sawing
operations of cross-cutting, bevelling and mitering easily,
accurately and safely.
This unit is designed for use with a nominal blade diameter
10" (254 mm) carbide tip blade.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
These miter saws are professional power tools. DO NOT
let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is
required when inexperienced operators use thistool.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn off the tool and disconnect it from
the power source before attempting to move it,
change accessories or make any adjustments. An
accidental start-up can causeinjury.
Unpacking Your Saw (Fig. A, C, D1, E1, E2)
Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make
sure that you have received all parts. In addition to this
instruction manual, the carton should contain:
1 DW714 miter saw with blade.
1 Saw blade
1 Dust bag
32
1 Vertical clamp
33
2 Work supports
35
1 Blade wrench
9
Fig. C
32
33
35
1. Remove the saw from the packing material carefully
using the carrying handle (
13
, Fig. D1). Place the
saw on a smooth, flat surface such as a workbench or
strongtable.
Fig. D1
13
2. Use the supplied blade wrench
9
to remove the miter
lock temporary shipping bolt
34
(Fig. D2).