DeWalt DW718 User Manual

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DW718 (120 Volt), DW718 (230 Volt) 12" Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
DW718 (120 Volt), DW718 (230 Volt) Scie coulissante a onglet mixte 305 mm (12 po)
DW718 (120 Voltios), DW718 (230 Voltios) Sierra ingletadora compuesta deslizante de
doble bisel de 305 mm (12")

DeWalt DW718 Specifications

General

Type	Compound Miter Saw
Blade Diameter	12 inches
Voltage	120V
Dust Collection	Yes
Amperage	15 Amps
Arbor Size	1 inch
No Load Speed	3600 RPM
Horizontal Capacity (45 degrees)	12 in
Miter Angle Range	0° - 50° left, 0° - 60° right

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Double Insulation

Explains the construction of double insulated tools for user safety.

Polarized Plugs

Details the use of polarized plugs to reduce electric shock risk.

Safety Instructions For All Tools

Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws

Electrical Connection

Accessories

Optional Accessories

Lists and describes optional accessories for the saw.

Unpacking Your Saw

Specifications

Capacity of Cut

Details the cutting capacity of the miter saw at various angles.

Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade

Removing the Blade

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the saw blade.

Transporting the Saw

Adjustments

Miter Scale Adjustment

Miter Pointer Adjustment

Bevel Square to Table Adjustment

Bevel Pointer

Bevel Stop 45° Right and Left Adjustment

Fence Adjustment

Automatic Electric Brake

Guard Actuation and Visibility

Kerf Plate Adjustment

Rail Guide Adjustment

Miter Lock Adjustment

Brushes

Controls

Miter Control

Explains how to set and lock the miter angle.

Trigger Switch

Describes the operation of the power switch.

Miter Latch Override

Details how to override standard miter stop angles.

Bevel Control

Explains how to set and lock the bevel angle.

Operation

Switch

Instructions on turning the saw on and off.

Cutting With Your Saw

Crosscuts

Bevel Cuts

Quality of Cut

Body and Hand Position

Clamping The Workpiece

Support For Long Pieces

Cutting Picture Frames, Shadow Boxes And Other Four-Sided Projects

Cutting Trim Molding And Other Frames

Cutting Compound Miters

Cutting Base Molding

Cutting Crown Molding

Alternative Method For Cutting Crown Molding

Instructions For Cutting Crown Molding Angled Between The Fence And Base Of The Saw For All Cuts

Special Cuts

Aluminum Cutting

Guidelines for safely cutting aluminum with the saw.

Bowed Material

Proper positioning for cutting bowed material.

Cutting Plastic Pipe Or Other Round Material

Instructions for cutting plastic pipe and round materials.

Cutting Large Material

How to cut material that may not fit under the guard.

Special Set-Up For Wide Crosscuts

Procedure for setting up the saw for wide crosscuts.

Removing and Replacing Belt

Maintenance

Service Information

Repairs

Three Year Limited Warranty

Troubleshooting Guide

Saw Will Not Start

Solutions for when the saw fails to start.

Saw Makes Unsatisfactory Cuts

Common causes and fixes for poor cut quality.

Blade Does Not Come Up To Speed

Reasons and solutions for the blade not reaching full speed.

Machine Vibrates Excessively

Troubleshooting steps for excessive vibration.

Does Not Make Accurate Miter Cuts

How to correct inaccurate miter cut settings.

Material Pinches Blade

Solutions for material pinching the saw blade.