DeWalt DWS713 - Troubleshooting Guide; Saw Blades

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Clamp: DW7082
Used for firmly clamping workpiece to the saw fence for precisioncutting.
Dust Bag: DW7053
Included with some models
Equipped with a zipper for easy emptying, the dust bag will capture the majority of the
sawdustproduced.
Crown Molding Fence: DW7084
Used for precision cutting of crownmolding.
Mitre Saw Stands: DWX723, DE7260, DE7033
Provides stable and accurate work platform for mitresaws.
Saw Blades
ALWAYS USE 254mm SAW BLADES WITH 16 mm ARBOUR HOLES. SPEED RATING MUST BE
AT LEAST 5500 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 7degrees.
BLADE DESCRIPTIONS
APPLICATION DIAMETER TEETH
Construction Saw Blades (thin kerf with anti-stick rim)
General Purpose 254 mm 40
Fine Crosscuts 254 mm 60
Woodworking Saw Blades (provide smooth, clean cuts)
Fine crosscuts 254 mm 80
Non-ferrous metals 254 mm 80
NOTE: For cutting non-ferrous metals, use only saw blades with TCG teeth designed for this purpose.
Protecting the Environment
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked with this symbol must not be
disposed of with normal householdwaste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can be recovered or recycled reducing
the demand for raw materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
according to local provisions. Further information is available at www.2helpU.com.
Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE! WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO
Saw will not start Saw not plugged in Plug in saw.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Cord damaged Have cord replaced by authorised service centre.
Brushes worn out Have brushes replaced by authorised service centre or replace them yourself.
Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts Dull blade Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
Blade mounted backwards Turn blade around. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
Gum or pitch on blade Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool or household oven cleaner.
Incorrect blade for work being done Change the blade type. Refer to Saw Blades under Accessories.
Blade does not come up to speed Extension cord too light or too long Replace with adequate size cord. Refer to Additional Safety Rules for Mitre Saws.
Low house current Contact your electric company.
Machine vibrates excessively Saw not mounted securely to stand or work bench Tighten all mounting hardware. Refer to Bench Mounting.
Stand or bench on uneven floor Reposition on flat level surface. Refer to Familiarization.
Damaged saw blade Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
Does not make accurate mitre cuts Mitre scale not adjusted correctly Check and adjust. Refer to Mitre Scale Adjustment under Assembly and Adjustments.
Blade is not square to fence Check and adjust. Refer to Mitre Scale Adjustment under Assembly and Adjustments.
Blade is not perpendicular to table Check and adjust fence. Refer to Bevel Square to Table under Assembly and Adjustments.
Workpiece moving Clamp workpiece securely to fence or glue 120 grit sandpaper to fence with rubber cement.
Material pinches blade Cutting bowed material Refer to Bowed Material under Special Cuts.