DeWalt DW872 - Transporting; Proper Hand Position; MAINTENANCE; Optional Accessories

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ENGLISH
• Always set the spark deflectorcorrectly.
• Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces. Never perform
cuts on small workpieces bundledtogether.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.

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.
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WARNING: Do not apply excessive pressure to thetool.
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WARNING: Avoid overloading. Should the tool
become hot, let it run a few minutes under no
loadcondition.
Soft Start Feature
Time Delay Relay (TDR)
The soft start feature allows a slow speed run-up over 300ms to
avoid an initial jerk when starting. This feature is also particularly
useful when the installed fuse value is too low or not of
inertcharacter.
Performing a Cut (Fig. A)
1. Place the material to be cut against the fence
7
and as far
towards the operator as possible. Secure using the material
clamp
6
.
2. Switch on the machine and pull down the main handle
2
to cut the workpiece. Allow the motor to reach full speed
before cutting.
3. Allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force.
4. After completing the cut, switch off the machine and return
the arm to its upper restposition.
Switching On and Off (Fig. A)
The on/off switch
1
is mounted in the main handle
2
.
To run the tool, press the on/off switch
1
.
Keep the on/off switch depressed while performing
theoperation.
To stop the tool, release theswitch.
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WARNING: Do not switch the tool on or off when
underload.
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WARNING: Do not cutmagnesium.
Transporting (Fig. F)
The tool is equipped with a lock-down pin
21
which locks the
tool in closed-down position forcarrying.
1. Lower the guard
4
onto the cutting table
9
and secure the
tool in this position by pushing in the lock-down pin
21
.
2. Transport the tool using the carrying handle
3
.
3. To release the tool, pull out the lock-down pin
21
.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, G)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
2
and the other hand holding the workpiece away from theblade.
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WARNING:
• Never place your hands near the cuttingarea.
• Hold the workpiece tightly to the table and the fence
when cutting. Keep your hands in position until
the switch has been released and the blade has
completelystopped.
• Do not cross yourhands.
• Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain
properbalance.
MAINTENANCE
Your DeWALT power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regularcleaning.
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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.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.
Cleaning
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WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing thisprocedure.
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WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
part of the tool into aliquid.
Optional Accessories
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WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by DeWALT, have not been tested with this product, use
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only DeWALT recommended
accessories should be used with thisproduct.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriateaccessories.