DeWalt DW872 - Intended Use; ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS; Bench Mounting; Removing and Fitting a Cutting Blade

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ENGLISH
Fitting a Mains Plug to 115 V Units
(U.K. and Ireland Only)
• The plug fitted should be comply with BS EN 60309 (BS4343),
16 Amps, earthing contact position4h.
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WARNING: Always ensure that the cable clamp is
correctly and securely fitted to the sheath of thecable.
Using an Extension Cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved 3–core
extension cable suitable for the power input of this tool (see
Technical Data).The minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm
2
; the
maximum length is 30m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cablecompletely.
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Toothed Chopsaw
1 Cutting blade
1 Hex key
1 Vertical clamp
1 Instruction manual
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred duringtransport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior tooperation.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
Wear earprotection.
Wear eyeprotection.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code
26
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2020 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
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WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1
On/off switch
2
Main handle
3
Carrying handle
4
Guard
5
Spindle lock
6
Material clamp
7
Fence
8
Mounting holes
9
Cutting table
10
Hex key
Intended Use
Your professional DeWALT toothed chopsaw has been designed
for the cutting of variously shaped metal materials: water
and gas pipes, angular iron, U-profiles, T-bars, rods, bolts, etc.
Using the appropriate cutting blade, it can cut hot and cold
rolled carbon steel, construction steels according to DIN 1700
(ST33, ST37–2, ST52–3), non-ferrous metals (i.e. aluminum,
brass, copper), stainless steel and synthetic materials (i.e. PVC).
This tool is not intended to be used in cast-iron, brick, tile or
ceramic materials. The tool is never to be used for cutting
magnesiumworkpieces
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
These chopsaws are professional powertools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
thistool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
withoutsupervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (includng
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with thisproduct.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can causeinjury.
Bench Mounting (Fig. A)
Mounting holes
8
have been provided to facilitate
benchmounting.
Removing and Fitting a Cutting Blade
(Fig. A, B1, B2)
1. With the arm in the rest position, use the lip
42
to slide the
guard
4
back. Leave the guard retracted (Fig. B1).
2. Press and hold down the spindle lock
5
(Fig. B2).
3. Rotate the cutting blade until itlocks.
4. Rotate the bolt cover
11
out of the way (Fig. B1).
5. Using the hex key
10
, remove the bolt
12
by turning
counterclockwise and then remove the lock washer
29
, the
flat washer
27
and the retaining flange
28
(Fig.B2).
6. Replace the cutting blade
13
. Make sure that the the
new blade is placed onto the flange
30
in correct
rotationaldirection.
7. Secure the blade with the retaining flange
28
, the flat
washer
27
and lock washer
29
and the bolt
12
.