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DeWalt DWS715 - User Manual

DeWalt DWS715
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1-800-4-DeWALT
Instruction Manual
Guide D’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
Final Page Size: 8.5 x 11in
DWS715
12" (305 mm) Compound Miter Saw
Scie à onglets combinée de 305 mm (12po)
Sierra de Inglete Compuesta de 305 mm (12")

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DeWalt DWS715 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)

Summary

Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Work Area Safety

Precautions for maintaining a safe and hazard-free work environment.

Electrical Safety

Guidelines for safe electrical connections and avoiding shock hazards.

Personal Safety

Advice on staying alert, using PPE, and preventing accidental starts.

Power Tool Use and Care

Best practices for operating, maintaining, and storing power tools safely.

Service Recommendations

Recommendations for qualified repair and use of identical replacement parts.

Safety Instructions for Miter Saws

Workpiece Support and Handling

Emphasizes workpiece support and hand placement to avoid blade contact.

Workpiece Inspection and Preparation

Advises checking for warping, nails, or foreign objects before cutting.

Cutting Techniques and Precautions

Covers single workpiece cutting, support, blade speed, and incomplete cut handling.

Additional Safety Rules for Miter Saws

Pre-Operation Safety Checks

Crucial checks before operating: assembly, tightening parts, and blade usage.

Material and Blade Restrictions

Prohibits cutting specific materials and emphasizes correct blade usage.

Safe Operation Practices

Warns against improper switch use and maintaining safe distance from blade.

Component Inspection and Maintenance

Advises cleaning components and checking for damage before operation.

Electrical Connection

Specifications

Intended Use

Familiarization

CAUTION: Pinch Hazard

Warns about potential pinching of fingers under the handle during operation.

Bench Mounting

Transporting the Saw

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade

Removing the Blade

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

Installing a Blade

Procedure for correctly installing a new saw blade onto the spindle.

Miter Scale Adjustment

Miter Pointer Adjustment

Bevel Square to Table

Bevel Pointer Adjustment

Adjusting the Bevel Stop to 45° Left

Fence Adjustment

Controls

Miter and Bevel Controls

Explains miter lock, detent latch, bevel lock, and stop overrides.

Head Downlock Pin

OPERATION

Body and Hand Position

Provides guidance on proper posture and hand placement for safe operation.

Trigger Switch Operation

Explains the operation of the power switch and safety lock-off.

Dust Extraction

Attaching and Emptying Dust Bag

Instructions for connecting and emptying the sawdust collection bag.

Cutting Techniques

Crosscuts and Bevel Cuts

Guidance on making straight, angled, and beveled cuts on wood.

Quality of Cut

Clamping the Workpiece

Workpiece Clamping and Installation

Details how to clamp workpieces and install the clamp accessory.

Support for Long Pieces

Project Cutting Guides

Picture Frames and Trim Molding

Guides for cutting frames, shadow boxes, and trim molding.

Cutting Compound Miters

Miter Adjustments for Compound Cuts

Instructions for adjusting miter angles for right and left cuts.

Cutting Base Molding

Vertical Base Molding Cuts

Detailed guide for cutting base molding vertically against the fence.

Cutting Crown Molding

Crown Molding Cutting Methods

Techniques for cutting crown molding flat and alternative methods.

Specialized Cutting Instructions

Crown Molding Angled Cuts

Instructions for cutting crown molding angled between fence and base.

Bowed Material Handling

Guidance on positioning bowed material for safe cutting.

Aluminum and Plastic Cutting

Guidelines for cutting aluminum and plastic pipe safely.

Cutting Large Material

Procedure for safely cutting oversized materials that may obstruct the guard.

MAINTENANCE

Accessories

Workholding, Dust Collection, and Cutting Aids

Details on clamps, dust bags, fences, and stands for various tasks.

Saw Blade Selection Guide

Provides guidance on selecting and using appropriate saw blades.

Product Support and Warranty

Repairs, Registration, and Guarantees

Information on repairs, warranty, product registration, and guarantees.

Troubleshooting Guide

Saw Will Not Start

Lists common causes and solutions for a saw that fails to start.

Unsatisfactory Cuts

Addresses issues causing poor cut quality and their remedies.

Blade Speed Issues

Explains why the blade might not reach full speed and how to fix it.

Excessive Vibration

Details causes of excessive vibration and methods for correction.

Miter Cut Inaccuracies

Provides solutions for inaccuracies in miter angle settings.

Material Pinching Blade

Offers advice on preventing material from pinching the saw blade.

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