DeWalt DWS715-B3 Original Instructions

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Protecting the Environment
Separate collection. Products marked with this symbol must not be disposed of with
normal householdwaste.
Products contain materials that can be recovered or recycled reducing the demand
for raw materials. Please recycle electrical products according to local provisions.
Further information is available at www.2helpU.com.
The following accessories, designed for your saw, may be helpful. In some cases, other locally
obtained work supports, length stops, clamps, etc., may be more appropriate. Use care in
selecting and usingaccessories.
Adjustable Length Stop: DW7051
Requires the use of one work support. It is used to make repetitive cuts of the same length
from 0 to 107cm.
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 305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 305 mm 40
Fine Crosscuts 305 mm 60
Woodworking Saw Blades (provide smooth, clean cuts)
Fine crosscuts 305 mm 80
Non-ferrous metals 305 mm 80
NOTE: For cutting non-ferrous metals, use only saw blades with TCG teeth designed for this purpose.
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.
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.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.
DO NOT use lubricants or cleaners (particularly spray or aerosol) in the vicinity of the plastic
guard. The polycarbonate material used in the guard is subject to attack by certainchemicals.
1. All bearings are sealed. They are lubricated for life and need no furthermaintenance.
2. Periodically clean all dust and wood chips from around AND UNDER the base and the
rotary table. Even though slots are provided to allow debris to pass through, some dust
willaccumulate.
3. The brushes are designed to give you several years of use. To replace the brushes, return
the tool to the nearest service centre for repair. A list of service centre locations is packed
with yourtool.
BEVEL SETTING TYPE OF CUT
33.9°
RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER
1. Bottom of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.6°
3. Save left end of cut
33.9°
LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER
1. Bottom of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.6°
3. Save right end of cut
33.9°
RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER
1. Top of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.6°
3. Save right end of cut
When setting bevel and miter angles for all compound miters, remember that:
The angles presented for crown moldings are very precise and difficult to set exactly. Since
they can easily shift slightly and very few rooms have exactly square corners, all settings should
be tested on scrapmolding.
PRETESTING WITH SCRAP MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
Alternative Method for Cutting Crown Molding (Fig. U)
Place the molding on the table at an angle between the sliding fence (
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) and the saw
table (
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) , as shown in FigureU. Use of the crown molding fence accessory (DW7084) is highly
recommended because of its degree of accuracy and convenience. The crown molding fence
accessory is available for purchase from your localdealer.
The advantage to cutting crown molding using this method is that no bevel cut is required.
Minute changes in the miter angle can be made without affecting the bevel angle. This way,
when corners other than 90° are encountered, the saw can be quickly and easily adjusted for
them. Use the crown molding fence accessory to maintain the angle at which the molding will
be on thewall.
Instructions for Cutting Crown Molding Angled Between the Fence and
Base of the Saw for All Cuts
1. Angle the molding so the bottom of the molding (part which goes against the wall when
installed) is against the fence and the top of the molding is resting on the base of the saw,
as shown in FigureU.
2. The angled “flats” on the back of the molding must rest squarely on the fence and base of
thesaw.
Inside corner Outside corner
Left side
1. Miter right 45°
2. Save right side of cut
1. Miter left 45°
2. Save right side of cut
Right side
1. Miter left 45°
2. Save left side of cut
1. Miter right 45°
2. Save left side of cut
Special Cuts
NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE TABLE AND AGAINST
THEFENCE.
Aluminum Cutting (Fig. A, V, W)
ALWAYS USE THE APPROPRIATE SAW BLADE MADE ESPECIALLY FOR CUTTING ALUMINUM.
These are available at your local
DeWALT
retailer or
DeWALT
service center. Certain workpieces,
due to their size, shape or surface finish, may require the use of a clamp or fixture to prevent
movement during the cut. Position the material so that you will be cutting the thinnest cross
section, as shown in FigureV. FigureW illustrates the wrong way to cut these extrusions. Use
a stick wax cutting lubricant when cutting aluminum. Apply the stick wax directly to the saw
blade (
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) before cutting. Never apply stick wax to a movingblade.
The wax, available at most hardware stores and industrial mill supply houses, provides proper
lubrication and keeps chips from adhering to theblade.
Be sure to properly secureworkpiece.
Refer to Saw Blades under Accessories for correct sawblade.
Bowed Material (Fig. X, Y)
When cutting bowed material always position it as shown in FigureX and never like that
shown in Figure Y. Positioning the material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the blade near the
completion of thecut.
Cutting Plastic Pipe or Other Round Material
Plastic pipe can be easily cut with your saw. It should be cut just like wood and CLAMPED
OR HELD FIRMLY TO THE FENCE TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING. This is extremely important
when making anglecuts.
Cutting Large Material (Fig. L)
Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little too large to fit beneath the lower
guard. To clear the guard over the wood, with the motor off and your right hand on the
operating handle, place your right thumb outside of the upper portion of the guard and roll
the guard up just enough to clear the wood, as shown in Figure L. Release the guard prior to
starting the motor. The guard mechanism will function properly during the cut. Only do this
when necessary. NEVER TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE HOLD THE GUARD OPEN WHEN OPERATING
THISSAW.
MAINTENANCE
Your 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.

DeWalt DWS715-B3 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DWS715-B3
Category	Saw
Language	English