Dewalt DW705 12″ Compound Miter Saw (Type 8) User Manual

Dewalt DW705 12″ Compound Miter Saw (Type 8) Instruction Manual Text

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GUIDE D'UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

DW705 (120 Volt), DW705 (220 Volt)
12" Compound Miter Saw


English

Table of Contents
DOUBLE INSULATION/POLARIZED PLUG INSTRUCTIONS ........................................1

OPERATION ......................................................................................................................7

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS ........................1

SWITCH ..............................................................................................................................7

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES ................................1

CUTTING WITH YOUR SAW ............................................................................................7

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ................................2

CROSSCUTS ........................................................................................................................7

UNPACKING YOUR SAW ...................................2

BEVEL CUTS ........................................................................................................................7

FAMILIARIZATION ...................................2

QUALITY OF CUT ................................................................................................................8

SPECIFICATIONS .....................................3

BODY AND HAND POSITION..............................................................................................8

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...............................3

CLAMPING THE WORKPIECE ........................................................................................8

ACCESSORIES..................................................................................................................4

SUPPORT FOR LONG PIECES........................................................................................8

BENCH MOUNTING ....................................4

CUTTING PICTURE FRAMES, SHADOW BOXES
AND OTHER FOUR SIDED PROJECTS ..........................................................................9

INSTALLING THE BLADE ...................................4
CUTTING TRIM MOLDING AND OTHER FRAMES ........................................................9
INSTALLING EXTENSION KIT (some models) ................................................................5
CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS ......................................................................................9
REAR LOWER GUARD ADJUSTMENT ..........................5
DUAL RANGE MITER SCALE ........................................................................................10
TRANSPORTING THE SAW..................................5
VERNIER SCALE................................................................................................................10
ADJUSTMENTS ....................................5
CUTTING BASE MOLDING ............................................................................................10
MITER SCALE ADJUSTMENT .............................5
CUTTING CROWN MOLDING ........................................................................................11
MITER POINTER ADJUSTMENT ............................5
SPECIAL CUTS................................................................................................................12
BEVEL SQUARE TO TABLE ..........................................................................................6
MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................13
BEVEL POINTER............................................................................................................6
REPAIRS ..........................................................................................................................13
BEVEL STOP ..................................................................................................................6
TABLE 1: COMPOUND MITER CUT ..............................................................................13
FENCE ADJUSTMENT ...............................6
WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................13
GUARD ACTUATION AND VISIBILITY ........................6
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................14
AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC BRAKE....................................................................................7
BRUSHES ........................................7

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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury,
including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Double Insulation
Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical
insulation or one double thickness of insulation between you and the tool's electrical system. Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a result,
your tool is equipped with a two prong plug which permits you to use extension cords without concern for maintaining a ground connection.
NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a
possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.
CAUTION: WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
Repair or replace damaged cords.

Polarized Plugs
Polarized plugs (one blade is wider than the other) are used on equipment to reduce the
risk of electric shock. When provided, this plug will fit in the polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

Safety Instructions For All Tools
- KEEP GUARD IN PLACE and in working order.
- REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from spindle before turning tool on.
- KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
- DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet
locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
- KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area.
- MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
- DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
- USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
- WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or
other jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
- ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation
is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety
glasses.
- SECURE WORK. Use clamps or vise when you cannot secure the workpiece on the
table and against the fence by hand or when your hand will be dangerously close to
the blade (within 6”).
- DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
- MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
- DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such as blades,
bits, cutters, etc.

Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws
CAUTION: FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE SAW.
- DO - Protect electric supply line with at least a 15 ampere time-delay fuse or a circuit
breaker.
- DO - Make certain the blade rotates in the correct direction and that the teeth at the
bottom of the blade are pointing to the rear of the miter saw.
- DO - Be sure all clamp handles are tight before starting any operation.
- DO - Be sure all blade and clamp washers are clean and recessed sides of collars are
against blade. Tighten arbor screw securely.
- DO - Keep saw blade sharp.
- DO - Keep motor air slots free of chips and dirt.
- DO - Use blade guards at all times.
- DO - Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
- DO - Shut off power, disconnect cord from power source and wait for saw blade to stop
before servicing or adjusting tool.
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- REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in OFF
position before plugging in.
- USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
- NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
- CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function—check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. Do
not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
- NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave
tool until it comes to a complete stop.
- DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN
GASEOUS OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. Motors in these tools may spark and
ignite fumes.
- EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V
0-25
26-50 51-100 101-150
240V
0-50
51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More
Not more
AWG
Than
Than
0
6
18
16
16
14
6
10
18
16
14
12
10
12
16
16
14
12
12
16
14
12
Not Recommended

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TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258)

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DO - Support long work with an outboard tool rest.
DON'T - Attempt to operate on anything but designated voltage.
DON'T - Operate unless all clamp handles are tight.
DON'T - Use blades larger or smaller than those which are recommended.
DON'T - Wedge anything against fan to hold motor shaft.
DON'T - Force cutting action. (Stalling or partial stalling of motor can cause major
damage. Allow motor to reach full speed before cutting.)
- DON'T - Cut ferrous metals (Those with any iron or steel content) or any masonry.
- DON'T - Use abrasive wheels. The excessive heat and abrasive particles generated by
them will damage the saw.
- DON'T - Allow anyone to stand behind saw.
- DON'T - Apply lubricants to the blade when it's running.
- DON'T - Place either hand in the blade area when the saw is connected to the power
source.
- DON'T - Use blades rated less than 4800 R.P.M.
- DO NOT - Cut small pieces without clamping. Keep hands 6” or more from blade.
- DON'T - Operate saw without guards in place.
- DON'T - Perform any operation freehand.
- DON'T - Reach around or behind saw blade.
- DON'T - Place hands closer than 6 inches from the saw blade.
- DO NOT - Reach underneath the saw unless it is turned off and unplugged. The saw
blade is exposed on the underside of the saw.
- DO NOT - Move either hand from saw or workpiece or raise arm until blade has
stopped.
- DO NOT - Use without Kerf Plate or when kerf slot is wider than 3/8".
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- lead from lead-based paints,
- crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
- arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
- Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash
exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay
on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious
and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
For your convenience and safety, the following warning labels are on your miter saw.
ON MOTOR HOUSING:
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING SAW.
WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.

ON MOVING FENCE:
ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE PROPERLY
BEFORE USE. Clamp small pieces before
cutting. See manual.
ON GUARD:
DANGER – KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE.
ON GUARD RETAINER PLATE:
PROPERLY SECURE BRACKET WITH BOTH SCREWS BEFORE
USE.
ON DETENT PLATE: (2 PLACES)
ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BEFORE USE.
KEEP HANDS 6" FROM PATH OF SAW BLADE.
NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND.
NEVER CROSS ARMS IN FRONT OF BLADE.
THINK! YOU CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS.
DO NOT OPERATE SAW WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE.
NEVER REACH IN BACK OF SAW BLADE.
TURN OFF TOOL, KEEP SAW HEAD DOWN AND WAIT FOR SAW BLADE TO
STOP BEFORE MOVING HANDS, WORKPIECE OR CHANGING SETTINGS.
UNPLUG TOOL BEFORE CHANGING BLADE, MOVING OR SERVICING UNIT.

Electrical Connection
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. 120 volts, AC/DC means
that your saw will operate on alternating or direct current. A voltage decrease of 10 percent
or more will cause a loss of power and overheating. All DEWALT tools are factory tested. If
this tool does not operate, check the power supply.

Unpacking Your Saw
Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make sure that you have received all parts.
In addition to this instruction manual, the carton should contain:
1. One No. DW705 miter saw.
2. One DEWALT 12" dia. saw blade
3. One blade wrench in wrench pocket shown in Figure 2.
4. One DW7053 Dustbag (Some models)
5. One Side Table Extension (Some Models)

Familiarization

FIG. 1

Your miter saw is fully assembled in the carton. Open the box and lift the saw out by the
convenient carrying handle, as shown in
Figure 1.
Place the saw on a smooth, flat surface such
as a workbench or strong table.
Examine Figures 2 and 3 to become familiar
with the saw and its various parts. The following section on adjustments will refer to
these terms and you must know what and
where the parts are.
Press down lightly on the operating handle and pull out the lock down pin, as shown in
Figure 4. Gently release the downward pressure and allow the arm to rise to its full height.
Use the lock down pin when carrying the saw from one place to another. Always use the
carrying handle to transport the saw or the hand indentations shown in Figure 3.
2

Specifications

15 Amp Motor
Cut Helical Gears
with Roller Bearings
Carbide Blade

OPERATING
HANDLE

REAR
LOWER
GUARD

SPINDLE
LOCK
BUTTON

GUARD

MITER
CLAMP
KNOB

Adjustable Length Stop: DW7051
Requires the use of one work support (see above).
It is used to make repetitive cuts of the same length
from 0 to 42" (page 4).
Clamp: DW7052
Used for firmly clamping workpiece to the saw
fence for precision cutting (page 4).
Dust Bag: DW7053
Equipped with a zipper for easy emptying, the dust
bag will capture the majority of the sawdust produced. (Not shown))
Crown Molding Fence: DW7054
Used for precision cutting of crown molding
(page 4).
SAW BLADES: ALWAYS USE 12" SAW BLADES WITH
1" ARBOR HOLES. SPEED RATING MUST BE AT LEAST
4800 RPM.

MITER
CLAMP
KNOB

MITER
LATCH
MITER
SCALE
LEFT SIDE
CLAMPING
KNOB

MITER
LATCH

MITER
SCALE

BENCH
MOUNTING
HOLES

CAT
NO.
DW3128
DW3228
DW7296
DW3123
DW3224
DW3226
DW3229

APPLICATION
Fine Trim
Molding
Fine Trim
Molding
Fine Trim
Molding
Framing,
Decking
Framing,
Decking
Trim, Framing
Decking
Non-Ferrous
Metals

3

BEVEL
STOP

LEFT
SIDE
FENCE

Optional Accessories

Extension, Work Support: DW7050
Used to support long overhanging workpieces, the
work support is user assembled and stores conveniently under the saw table. Your saw table is
designed to accept two work supports; one on each
side (page 4).

CARRYING
HANDLE

REAR
LOWER
GUARD

RIGHT
SIDE
FENCE

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.

TRIGGER
SWITCH

MOTOR
HOUSING

LOCK
DOWN
PIN

BLADE
WRENCH

BRUSH
INSPECTION
CAP

BEVEL
SCALE

HAND
INDENTATION

BLADE
DESC.
Thin Kerf

NO. OF
TEETH
80

TYPE
OF CUT
Smooth,
Splinter Free
Very Smooth,
Splinter Free
Ultra Smooth
Splinter Free

Thick Kerf

80

Thick Kerf

96

Thin Kerf

32

Fast Cut

Thick Kerf

48

All around cutting

Thick Kerf

60

Smooth Cross Cuts

Thick Kerf
special tooth
grind

80

Straight, burr free

DUST
SPOUT

BEVEL CLAMP
KNOB

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DRIVE
120 Volt Motor
2000 Watts
4000 RPM
Automatic Electric Brake

FIG. 3

FIG. 2

CAPACITY OF CUT
48 degree miter left and right
48 degree bevel left: 3 degree right
0 degree miter
Max. Height 3.9"
Result Width 5.9"
Max. Width 7.9"
Result Height 2.5"
45 degree miter
Max. Height 3.9"
Result Width 4.1"
Max. Width 5.5"
Result Height 2.5"
45 degree bevel
Max. Height 2.7"
Result Width 5.9"
Max. Width 7.9"
Result Height 1.7"

Accessories

DW7050

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local service center.
CAUTION: The use of any non-recommended accessory such as dado sets, molding cutters, or abrasive
wheels may be hazardous.
If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please
contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa
Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 or call 1-800-4-DEWALT
(1-800-433-9258).

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DW7052

SELF-TAPPING
STUD

Bench Mounting
Holes are provided in all four feet to facilitate bench mounting, as shown in Figure 2. (Two different sized holes are
provided to accommodate different sizes of screws. Use
either hole, it is not necessary to use both.) Always mount
your saw firmly to prevent movement. To enhance the
tool's portability, it can be mounted to a piece of 1/2" or
thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work
support or moved to other job sites and reclamped.
NOTE: If you elect to mount your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the mounting screws don't protrude
from the bottom of the wood. The plywood must sit flush on
the work support. When clamping the saw to any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses where the mounting screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point
will surely interfere with the proper operation of the saw.
CAUTION: To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure
the mounting surface is not warped or otherwise uneven.
If the saw rocks on the surface place a thin piece of material under one saw foot until the saw sits firmly on the
mounting surface.

LOCKNUTS
(some models)
STOP
WASHER
AND SCREW
CLAMPING BRACKET
END PLATE
(some models)

DW7051
DW7054

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
E
ST FENC
YS ADJU RE USE
BEFO
ALWA
ERLY
PROP

Changing or Installing a New Saw
Blade (Fig. 5, 6)
CAUTION:
- Never depress the spindle lock button while the blade is
under power or coasting.
- Do not cut ferrous metal (containing iron or steel) or
masonry or fiber cement product with this miter saw.

TOP HOLE
(USE IF ON
LEFT SIDE)
KNOBS

BOTTOM
HOLE
(USE IF ON
RIGHT SIDE)

FENCE
ADJUST USE
ALWAYSLY BEFORE
PROPER

Removing the Blade
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Raise the arm to the upper position and raise the lower
guard (A) as far as possible.
3. Loosen, but do not remove guard bracket screw (B)
until the bracket can be raised far enough to access
the blade screw.

BRACKET

4

FIG. 4

WARNING: Do not lift, support, or carry the miter saw
by the extension kit. To do so may cause tipping and loss
of control, leading to personal injury.
NOTE: Before transporting the saw, remove the extension
or telescope it into the base.

LOCK
DOWN
PIN

Rear Lower Guard Adjustment

35

55

Installing a Blade

Check the rear lower guard to ensure that it is located such
that the saw blade is in the center and equidistant from
each side, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. Adjust as necessary by loosening the two screws and moving the guard.
Firmly tighten both screws. Never remove this guard.

50

40

Transporting the Saw

45

1. Unplug the saw.
2. With the arm raised, the lower guard held open and the
pivot plate raised, place the blade on the spindle, onto
the blade adapter [if using a blade with a 1" (25.4mm)
diameter blade hole] and against the inner clamp
washer with the teeth at the bottom of the blade pointing toward the back of the saw.
3. Assemble the outer clamp washer onto the spindle.
4. Install the blade screw and, engaging the spindle lock,
tighten the screw firmly with wrench provided. (Turn
counterclockwise, left-hand threads)
NOTE: When using blades with a 5/8" (15.88mm) diameter blade hole, the blade adapter will not be used and
should be stored in a safe place for future use.
5. Return the guard bracket to its original position and
firmly tighten the guard bracket screw to hold bracket
in place.

WARNING:
- The guard bracket must be returned to
its original position and the screw
tightened before activating the saw.
- Failure to do so may allow the guard
to contact the spinning saw blade
resulting in damage to the saw and
severe personal injury.
Installing Extension Kit
Side Table Extension (Some Models)
BE SURE TO OBSERVE ALL OF THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS IN YOUR MITER SAW INSTRUCTION
MANUAL.
UNPLUG THE MITER SAW BEFORE INSTALLING,
ADJUSTING OR REMOVING THE EXTENSION KIT.
The extension kit can be used on either or both sides of the
saw. The supplied extension kit is factory installed on the
left side:
1. Install the self-tapping stud into the hole underneath
the saw.
2. Install extension tube making sure the clamping bracket will catch the legs.
3. Tighten clamping bracket against the legs.

45

FIG. 5

TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE MITER SAW BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO MOVE IT OR MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS WHAT-SO-EVER!
In order to conveniently carry the miter saw from place to
place, a carrying handle has been included on the top of
the saw arm, as shown in Figure 3. To transport the saw,
lower the arm and depress the lock down pin shown in
Figure 4.

A

Adjustments

B
D

FIG. 6
A

DISTANCE FROM
BLADE MUST BE
EQUAL
F

I

H

E

G
5

PERFORM ALL ADJUSTMENTS WITH THE MITER
SAW UNPLUGGED
NOTE: Your miter saw is fully and accurately adjusted at
the factory at the time of manufacture. If readjustment due
to shipping and handling or any other reason is required,
follow the steps below to adjust your saw.
Once made, these adjustments should remain accurate.
Take a little time now to follow these directions carefully to
maintain the accuracy of which your saw is capable.
MITER SCALE ADJUSTMENT
Place a square against the saw's fence and blade, as
shown in Figure 8. (Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth
with the square. To do so will cause an inaccurate measurement.) Loosen the miter clamp knob (see Fig. 9) and
swing the miter arm until the miter latch locks it at the 0
miter position. Do not tighten the clamp knob. If the saw
blade is not exactly perpendicular to the fence, loosen the
three screws that hold the miter scale to the base (shown
in Fig. 9) and move the scale/miter arm assembly left or
right until the blade is perpendicular to the fence, as measured with the square. Retighten the three screws. Pay no
attention to the reading of the miter pointer at this point.
MITER POINTER ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the miter clamp knob and squeeze the miter latch
to move the miter arm to the zero position, as shown in
Figure 9. With the miter clamp knob loose allow the miter
latch to snap into place as you rotate the miter arm past
zero. Observe the pointer and miter scale through the
viewing opening shown in Figure 10. If the pointer does
not indicate exactly zero, gently pry it left or right using a
flat bladed screwdriver.

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4. Depress the spindle lock button (Fig. 3) while carefully
rotating the saw blade by hand until the lock engages.
5. Keeping the button depressed, use the other hand and
the wrench provided (D) to loosen the blade screw.
(Turn clockwise, left-hand threads)
6. Remove the blade screw (E), outer clamp washer (F),
and blade (G). The 1" (25.4mm) blade adapter (H), if
used, and the inner clamp washer (I), may be left on
the spindle.
NOTE: For blades with a blade hole of 5/8" (15.88mm), the
1" (25.4mm) blade adapter is not used.

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FIG. 7

LOWER
GUARD

BEVEL SQUARE TO TABLE
To align the blade square to the rotary table, lock the arm
in the down position. Place a square against the blade taking care to not have the square on top of a tooth, as shown
in Figure 11. Loosen the Bevel Clamp Knob so that you
can move the Bevel Arm. Move the Bevel Arm as necessary so that the blade is at zero degrees bevel to the table.
If the Bevel Arm needs adjustment, loosen the lock nut on
the right side Bevel Stop as shown in Figure 12, and adjust
the stop screw as necessary. Hold the stop screw in place
and tighten the lock nut.
BEVEL POINTER
If the bevel pointer does not indicate zero, loosen the screw
that holds it in place and move the pointer as necessary.
SUGGESTION: The bevel pointer is quite thick and for
accuracy's sake set the top edge so that it aligns with zero.

FIG. 8

BEVEL STOP
To set the 45 degree bevel stop, first loosen the left side
fence clamping knobs and slide the left side fence as far
as it will go to the left. Move the arm to the left until it stops
on the left bevel stop screw. If the bevel pointer does not
indicate exactly 45 degrees, loosen the left side bevel stop
lock nut and turn the screw downwards. Move the arm to
the left and tighten the bevel clamp knob firmly when the
bevel pointer indicates exactly 45 degrees. Adjust the left
side bevel stop screw upwards until it firmly touches the
bevel stop. Retighten the nut while holding the screw from
turning.
To achieve 3 degree right bevel or 48 degree left bevel, the
stop screws must be adjusted to allow the arm to move to
the desired location. The bevel stops will need readjustment to the zero and 45 degree positions after cuts are
made.

30

60

55

35

50

40

45

45

FIG. 9

45

45

75

50

40

55

35

60

30

65

25

70

20

15

ADJUSTMENT SCREW
(three of these)
MITER LATCH

MITER
SCALE

MITER
CLAMP
KNOB

FENCE ADJUSTMENT
Turn Off and Unplug the Miter Saw
In order that the saw can bevel to a full 48 degrees left, the
left side of the fence can be adjusted to the left to provide
clearance. To adjust the fence, loosen the plastic knob
shown in Figure 13 and slide the fence to the left. Make a
dry run with the saw turned off and check for clearance.
Adjust the fence to be as close to the blade as practical to
provide maximum workpiece support, without interfering
with arm up and down movement. Tighten the knob
securely. When the bevel operations are complete, don't
forget to relocate the fence to the right.
NOTE: The guide groove, shown in Figure 14, of the left
side fence can become clogged with sawdust. If you notice
that it is becoming clogged, use a stick or some low pressure air to clear the guide groove.
GUARD ACTUATION AND VISIBILITY
The blade guard on your saw has been designed to automatically raise when the arm is brought down and to lower
over the blade when the arm is raised.
The guard can be raised by hand when installing or removing saw blades or for inspection of the saw. NEVER RAISE
6

FIG. 10

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FIG. 11

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35

AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC BRAKE (120 VOLT ONLY)
Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade
brake which stops the saw blade within 5 seconds of trigger release. This is not adjustable.
On occasion, there may be a delay after trigger release to
brake engagement. On rare occasions, the brake may not
engage at all and the blade will coast to a stop.
If a delay or “skipping” occurs, turn the saw on and off 4 or
5 times. If the condition persists, have the tool serviced by
an authorized DEWalt service center.
Always be sure the blade has stopped before removing it
from the kerf. The brake is not a substitute for guards or for
ensuring your own safety by giving the saw your complete
attention.

FIG. 12
BEVEL STOP
STOP SCREW

BEVEL POINTER
SCREW
LOCK NUT

FIG. 13

LEFT SIDE
BEVEL
STOP SCREW

Brushes
DISCONNECT PLUG FROM POWER SUPPLY
Inspect carbon brushes regularly by unplugging tool,
removing the brush inspection cap (Figure 3) and withdrawing the brush assembly. Keep brushes clean and sliding freely in their guides. Always replace a used brush in
the same orientation in the holder as it was prior to its
removal. Carbon brushes have varying symbols stamped
into their sides, and if the brush is worn down to the line
closest to the spring, they must be replaced. Use only
identical DEWALT brushes. Use of the correct grade of
brush is essential for proper operation of electric brake.
New brush assemblies are available at DEWALT service
centers. The tool should be allowed to “run in” (run at no
load) for 10 minutes before use to seat new brushes. The
electric brake may be erratic in operation until the brushes
are properly seated (worn in).
While “running in” DO NOT TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE
LOCK THE TRIGGER SWITCH ON. HOLD BY HAND
ONLY.

Operation
Plug the saw into any household 60 Hz power source.
Refer to the nameplate for voltage. Be sure the cord will
not interfere with your work.

CUTTING WITH YOUR SAW
NOTE: Although this saw will cut wood and many non-ferrous materials, we will limit our discussion to the cutting of
wood only. The same guidelines apply to the other
materials. DO NOT CUT FERROUS (IRON AND STEEL)
MATERIALS OR MASONRY WITH THIS SAW. Do not
use any abrasive blades.
CROSSCUTS
Cutting of multiple pieces is not recommended but can be
done safely by ensuring that each piece is held firmly
against the table and fence. A crosscut is made by cutting
wood across the grain at any angle. A straight crosscut is
made with the miter arm at the zero degree position. Set
the miter arm at zero, hold the wood on the table and firmly against the fence. Turn on the saw by squeezing the trigger switch as shown in Figure 15.
When the saw comes up to speed (about 1 second) lower
the arm smoothly and slowly to cut through the wood. Let
the blade come to a full stop before raising arm.
Miter crosscuts are made with the miter arm at some angle
other than zero. This angle is often 45 degrees for making
corners, but can be set anywhere from zero to 48 degrees
left or right. After selecting the desired miter angle, be sure
to tighten the miter clamp knob. Make the cut as described
above.
BEVEL CUTS
A bevel cut is a crosscut made with the saw blade at a
bevel to the wood. In order to set the bevel, loosen the
bevel clamp knob and move the saw to the left as desired.
(It is necessary to move the left side of the fence to allow
clearance). Once the desired bevel angle has been set,
tighten the bevel clamp knob firmly.

LEFT SIDE
CLAMPING
KNOB

FIG. 15
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SWITCH
To turn the saw on, depress the trigger switch as shown in
Figure 15. To turn the tool off, release the switch. There is
no provision for locking the switch on, but a hole is provided in the trigger for insertion of a padlock to lock the saw
off.
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THE BLADE GUARD MANUALLY UNLESS THE SAW IS
TURNED OFF.
NOTE: Certain special cuts will require that you manually
raise the guard. See section on cutting base molding up to
3-7/8" high (page 10).
The front section of the guard is louvered for visibility
while cutting. Although the louvers dramatically reduce
flying debris, they are openings in the guard and safety
glasses should be worn at all times when viewing through
the louvers.

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Bevel angles can be set from 3 degrees right to
48 degrees left and can be cut with the miter arm set
between zero and 48 degrees right or left.

FIG. 16

QUALITY OF CUT
The smoothness of any cut depends on a number of variables.
Things like material being cut, blade type, blade sharpness
and rate of cut all contribute to the quality of the cut.
When smoothest cuts are desired for molding and other
precision work, a sharp (60 tooth carbide) blade and a
slower, even cutting rate will produce the desired results.
Ensure that material does not creep while cutting, clamp it
securely in place. Always let the blade come to a full stop
before raising arm.
If small fibers of wood still split out at the rear of the workpiece, stick a piece of masking tape on the wood where the
cut will be made. Saw through the tape and carefully
remove tape when finished.
For varied cutting applications, refer to the list of recommended saw blades for your saw and select the one that
best fits your needs (page 3).
BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. 16)
Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating
the miter saw will make cutting easier, more accurate and
safer. Never place hands near cutting area. Place hands
no closer than 6" from the blade. Hold the workpiece tightly to the table and the fence when cutting. Keep hands in
position until the trigger has been released and the blade
has completely stopped. ALWAYS MAKE DRY RUNS
(UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS SO THAT YOU
CAN CHECK THE PATH OF THE BLADE. DO NOT
CROSS HANDS, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 16.
Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper balance. As you move the miter arm left and right, follow it and
stand slightly to the side of the saw blade. Sight through
the guard louvers when following a pencil line.
CLAMPING THE WORKPIECE
Turn Off and Unplug Saw
If you cannot secure the workpiece on the table and
against the fence by hand, (irregular shape, etc.) or your
hand would be less than 6” from the blade, a clamp or
other fixture should be used.
For best results us the DW7052 clamp made for use with
your saw. It is available through your local retailer or
DEWALT service center at extra cost.
Other aids such as spring clamps, bar clamps or C-clamps
may be appropriate for certain sizes and shapes of material. Use care in selecting and placing these clamps. Take
time to make a dry run before making the cut. The left
fence will slide from side to side to aid in clamping.
SUPPORT FOR LONG PIECES
Turn Off and Unplug Saw
ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG PIECES
For best results, use the DW7050 extension work support
to extend the table width of your saw. Available from your

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FIG. 17

FIG. 18
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FIG. 19

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CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS
A compound miter is a cut made using a miter angle and a
bevel angle at the same time. This is the type of cut used
to make frames or boxes with slanting sides like the one
shown in Figure 18.
NOTE: If the cutting angle varies from cut to cut, check that
the bevel clamp knob and the miter lock knob are securely tightened. These knobs must be tightened after making
any changes in bevel or miter.
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MITER ARM

CENTER MARK ON VERNIER SCALE ALIGNS WITH
DESIRED WHOLE ANGLE ON MITER SCALE (24 degrees
RIGHT MITER)

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1/4 degrees VERNIER MARK ALIGNS WITH CLOSET WHOLE
DEGREE MARK ON MITER SCALE (24 1/4 degrees RIGHT MITER)

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B.

dealer at extra cost. Support long workpieces using any
convenient means such as sawhorses or similar devices to
keep the ends from dropping.
CUTTING PICTURE FRAMES, SHADOW BOXES AND
OTHER FOUR SIDED PROJECTS
To best understand how to make the items listed here, we
suggest that you try a few simple projects using scrap
wood until you develop a “FEEL” for your saw.
Your saw is the perfect tool for mitering corners like the one
shown in Figure 17. Sketch A in Figure 17 shows a joint
made by using the bevel adjustment to bevel the edges of
the two boards at 45 degrees each to produce a 90 degree
corner. For this joint the miter arm was locked in the zero
position and the bevel adjustment was locked at 45
degrees. The wood was positioned with the broad flat side
against the table and the narrow edge against the fence.
The cut could also be made by mitering right and left with
the broad surface against the fence.
CUTTING TRIM MOLDING AND OTHER FRAMES
Sketch B in Figure 17 shows a joint made by setting the
miter arm at 45 degrees to miter the two boards to form a
90 degree corner. To make this type of joint, set the bevel
adjustment to zero and the miter arm to 45 degrees. Once
again, position the wood with the broad flat side on the
table and the narrow edge against the fence.
The two sketches in Figure 17 are for four side objects
only.
As the number of sides changes, so do the miter and bevel
angles. The chart below gives the proper angles for a variety of shapes.
(The chart assumes that all sides are of equal length.) For
a shape that is not shown in the chart, use the following
formula. 180 degrees divided by the number of sides
equals the miter or bevel angle.
- EXAMPLES NO. SIDES
ANGLE MITER OR BEVEL
4
45 degrees
5
36 degrees
6
30 degrees
7
25.7 degrees
8
22.5 degrees
9
20 degrees
10
18 degrees

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The chart shown on page 12 will assist you in selecting the
proper bevel and miter settings for common compound
miter cuts. To use the chart, select the desired angle “A”
(Figure 19) of your project and locate that angle on the
appropriate arc in the chart. From that point follow the
chart straight down to find the correct bevel angle and
straight across to find the correct miter angle.
Set your saw to the prescribed angles and make a few trial
cuts. Practice fitting the cut pieces together until you develop a feel for this procedure and feel comfortable with it.
Example: To make a 4 sided box with 26 degrees exterior angles
(Angle A, Figure 19), use the upper right arc. Find 26 degrees on
the arc scale. Follow the horizontal intersecting line to
either side to get miter angle setting on saw (42 degrees).
Likewise, follow the vertical intersecting line to the top or
bottom to get the bevel angle setting on the saw (18 degrees).
Always try cuts on a few scrap pieces of wood to verify settings on saw.
DUAL RANGE MITER SCALE
The miter scale has two ranges of numbers for convenience, as shown in Figure 20. One scale indicates 0
degrees when the blade is square to the fence. At this
position the other scale reads 90 degrees.
The 0 degree scale (larger numbers closer to the front
edge) is used when calculating angles. To calculate the
proper miter angle, divide 180 degrees by the number of
sides of the box or frame. Refer to the chart on page 9 for
some examples.
The 90 degree scale (smaller numbers behind the zero
degree scale) is used when a corner of your box or frame
is measured with a protractor. For example: if you measure the corner of an 8 sided box, the protractor will read
135 degrees. To determine the proper miter setting, divide
the measured angle by two. The proper miter setting in this
example is 67-1/2 degrees. Set this angle on the 90
degree scale. This is most useful when a corner is at an
odd angle.
VERNIER SCALE (FIG. V1, V2)
Your saw is equipped with a vernier scale for added precision. The vernier scale allows you to accurately set miter
angles to the nearest 1/4 degree (15 minutes). To use the
vernier scale follow the steps listed below.
(As an example, let's assume that the angle you want to
miter is 24 1/4 degree right).
1. Turn off miter saw.
2. Set the miter angle to the nearest whole degree
desired by aligning the center mark in the vernier
scale, shown in Figure V1, with the whole degree number etched in the miter scale. Examine Figure V2
closely; the setting shown is 24 degrees right miter.
3. To set the additional 1/4 degree, squeeze the miter
arm lock and carefully move the arm to the RIGHT until
the 1/4 degree vernier mark aligns with the CLOSEST
degree mark on the miter scale. In our example, the
closest degree mark on the miter scale happens to be

25 degrees. Figure V2 shows a setting of 24-1/4
degrees right miter.
For settings that require partial degrees (1/4, 1/2, 3/4
degrees) align the desired vernier mark with the CLOSEST degree mark on the miter scale, as described below
(The plastic vernier plate is inscribed with marks for 1/4,
1/2, 3/4 and 1 degrees. Only the 1/2 degree and the 1
degree are numerically labeled.)

FIG. 23

WHEN MITERING TO THE RIGHT
To increase the miter angle when mitering to the right,
move the arm to align the appropriate vernier mark with the
closest mark on the miter scale to the right. To decrease
the miter angle when mitering to the right, move the arm to
align the appropriate vernier mark with the closest mark on
the miter scale to the left.
WHEN MITERING TO THE LEFT
To increase the miter angle when mitering to the left, move
the arm to align the appropriate vernier mark with the closest mark on the miter scale to the left. To decrease the
miter angle when mitering to the left, move the arm to align
the appropriate vernier mark with the closest mark on the
miter scale to the right.

FIG. 24

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CUTTING BASE MOLDING
ALWAYS MAKE A DRY RUN WITHOUT POWER
BEFORE MAKING ANY CUTS.
Straight 90 degree cuts :
Position the wood against the fence and clamp it in
place as shown in Figure 21. Turn on the saw, allow the
blade to reach full speed and lower the arm smoothly
through the cut.
CUTTING BASE MOLDING UP TO 3-7/8" HIGH
VERTICALLY AGAINST THE FENCE
- Position molding as shown in Figure 22
- All cuts made with the back of the molding against the
fence and bottom of the molding against the base
INSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Miter left 45 degrees
2. Save left side of cut
Right side
1. Miter Right 45 degrees
2. Save right side of cut
OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Miter right at 45 degrees
2. Save left side of cut
Right side
1. Miter left at 45 degrees
2. Save right side of cut
Material up to 3.9" (3-7/8)" can be cut as described above.
For wider boards [up to 5.5" (5-1/2")] several minor concessions must be made.

When cutting a board between 3.9" (3-7/8") and 5.5"
(5-1/2") in width the roller on the tip of the guard will hang
up on the workpiece. If this occurs, simply place your right
thumb on the upper side of the guard and roll the guard up
just enough to clear the workpiece, as shown in Figure 25.
Once you have cleared the workpiece, you can release the
guard and it will continue to open as the cut progresses.
When mitering to the right side of a base molding wider
than 3.9" (3-7/8") standing vertically against the fence as in
Figure 22, the saw can only cut through the board up to 1
inch from the end of the board. Trying to cut more than an
inch will cause the saw's gear case to interfere with the
workpiece. If you want to cut base molding between 3-7/8"
and 5-1/2" wide vertically follow the directions on this page.

A THIRD METHOD OF MAKING THE CUT
NECESSARY IS TO MAKE A ZERO DEGREE MITER,
45 DEGREE BEVEL CUT. YOUR SAW CAN CUT A
BEVEL 7-7/8" WIDE.
CUTTING BASE MOLDING LAYING FLAT AND USING
THE BEVEL FEATURE
- All cuts made with the saw set at 45 degrees bevel and 0 miter.

FIG. 27

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CUTTING 3-7/8"– 5-1/2" BASE MOLDING
VERTICALLY AGAINST THE FENCE
- Position molding as shown in Figure 22
- All cuts made with the back of the molding against the
fence
INSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Position molding with bottom of molding against
the base of the saw
2. Miter left 45 degrees
3. Save left side of cut
Right side
1. Position molding with top of the molding resting on
the base of the saw
2. Miter left 45 degrees
3. Save left side of cut
OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Position molding with bottom of molding against
the base of the saw
2. Miter right 45 degrees
3. Save left side of cut
Note: If the cut must be made somewhere other than
1" from the end of the molding: cut off the molding at
90 degrees approx. 1" longer than your final length then make
the miter cut as described above.
Right side
1. Position molding with bottom of the molding
against the base of the saw
2. Miter left 45 degrees
3. Save the right side of cut

FIG. 26

FENCE
TABLE
BLADE

CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON TABLE AND
AGAINST FENCE

FENCE

RIGHT

FIG. 28
FIG. 26A

BOTTOM SIDE
OF MOLDING
TOP SIDE OF
MOLDING

DW 7054 CROWN
MOLDING FENCE
TABLE

FENCE
BLADE

CROWN MOLDING BETWEEN FENCE AND TABLE
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- All cuts made with back of molding laying flat on the
saw as shown in figures 23 and 24.
INSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Position molding with top of molding against the fence
2. Save left side of cut
Right side
1. Position molding with bottom of the molding against
the fence
2. Save left side of cut
OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Position molding with bottom of the molding against
the fence
2. Save right side of cut
Right side
1. Position molding with top of molding against the fence
2. Save right side of cut
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CUTTING CROWN MOLDING
Your miter saw is better suited to the task of cutting
crown molding than any tool made. In order to fit properly, crown molding must be compound mitered with
extreme accuracy.
The two flat surfaces on a given piece of crown molding
are at angles that, when added together, equal exactly 90
degrees. Most, but not all, crown molding has a top rear
angle (the section that fits flat against the ceiling) of 52
degrees and a bottom rear angle (the part that fits flat
against the wall) of 38 degrees.
Your miter saw has special pre-set miter latch points at
31.62 degrees left and right for cutting crown molding at
the proper angle. There is also a mark on the Bevel scale
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The chart on this page gives the proper settings for cutting
crown molding. (The numbers for the miter and bevel settings are very precise and are not easy to accurately set
on your saw.) Since most rooms do not have angles of precisely 90 degrees, you will have to fine tune your settings
anyway.
PRETESTING WITH SCRAP MATERIAL IS
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!

FIG. 29

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING
LAYING FLAT AND USING THE COMPOUND FEATURES
1. Molding laying with broad back surface down flat on
saw table (Fig. 26).
2. The settings below are for All Standard (U.S.) crown
molding with 52 degrees and 38 degrees angles.
BEVEL SETTING

RIGHT

TYPE OF CUT

LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
33.85 degrees
1. Top of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62 degrees
3. Save left end of cut
RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
33.85 degrees
1. Bottom of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62 degrees
3. Save left end of cut
LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
33.85 degrees
1. Bottom of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62 degrees
3. Save right end of cut
RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
33.85 degrees
1. Top of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62 degrees
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
Place the molding on the table at an angle between the
fence and the saw table, as shown in Figure 26A. Use of
the crown molding fence accessory (DW7054) is highly
recommended because of its degree of accuracy and convenience. The crown molding fence accessory is available
at extra cost 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

INSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Miter right at 45 degrees
2. Save the right side of cut
Right side
1. Miter left at 45 degrees
2. Save left side of cut
OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Miter left at 45 degrees
2. Save right side of cut
Right side
1. Miter right at 45 degrees
2. Save left side of cut

Special Cuts
FIG. 30

WRONG

angle can be made without affecting the bevel angle. This
way, when corners other than 90 degrees 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 26A.
2. The angled “flats” on the back of the molding must rest
squarely on the fence and base of the saw.
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NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS
SECURED ON THE TABLE AND AGAINST THE
FENCE.
Aluminum Cutting:
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 27. Figure 28 illustrates the wrong way to cut these
extrusions. Use a stick wax lubricant when cutting
aluminum. Apply the stick wax directly to the saw blade
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 page 3 for
correct saw blade,
Bowed Material:
When cutting bowed material always position it as shown
in Figure 29 and never like that shown in Figure 30.
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
Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little too
large to fit beneath the blade guard. A little extra height can
be gained by rolling the guard up out of the way, as shown
in Figure 25. Avoid doing this as much as possible, but if
need be, the saw will operate properly and make the bigger cut. NEVER TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE HOLD THE
GUARD OPEN WHEN OPERATING THIS SAW.

Maintenance

TABLE 1 COMPOUND MITER CUT
(POSITION WOOD WITH BROAD FLAT SIDE ON THE TABLE AND THE NARROW EDGE AGAINST THE FENCE)

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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. If they ever need replacement follow the instructions on page 7 or return the tool to the nearest service center for repair. Service center locations are
packed with your tool.

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DEWALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to
faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the
date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure
due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit
www.dewalt.com or call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-4339258). This warranty does not apply to accessories or
damage caused where repairs have been made or
attempted by others. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain
states or provinces.

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Three Year Limited Warranty

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To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection
and replacement) should be performed by authorized
service centers or other qualified service organizations,
always using identical replacement parts.

In addition to the warranty, DEWALT tools are covered by
our:

60

50

1 YEAR FREE SERVICE
DEWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts
caused by normal use, for free, any time during the first
year after purchase.

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80
70

90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of
your DEWALT Power Tool, Laser, or Nailer for any reason,
you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase
with a receipt for a full refund – no questions asked.

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RECONDITIONED PRODUCT: Reconditioned product is
covered under the 1 Year Free Service Warranty. The 90
Day Money Back Guarantee and the Three Year Limited
Warranty do not apply to reconditioned product.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-4DEWALT for a free replacement.

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Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE! SAW WILL NOT START
WHAT'S WRONG?
1. Saw not plugged in
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped
3. Cord damaged
4. Brushes worn out

WHAT TO DO.
1. Plug in saw.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
3. Have cord replaced by authorized service center
4. Have brushes replaced by authorized service
center or replace them yourself as instructed on
page 7.

TROUBLE! SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS
WHAT'S WRONG?
1. Dull blade
2. Blade mounted backwards
3. Gum or pitch on blade
4. Incorrect blade for work being done

WHAT TO DO.
1. Replace blade. See page 4 .
2. Turn blade around. See page 4.
3. Remove blade and clean with turpentine and
coarse steel wool or household oven cleaner.
4. Change the blade type. See page 3.

TROUBLE! BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
WHAT'S WRONG?
1. Extension cord too light or too long
2. Low house current

WHAT TO DO.
1. Replace with adequate size cord. See page 1.
2. Contact your electric company

TROUBLE! MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY
WHAT'S WRONG?
1. Saw not mounted securely to stand or work bench
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor
3. Damaged saw blade

WHAT TO DO.
1. Tighten all mounting hardware. See page 4.
2. Reposition on flat level surface. See page 4.
3. Replace blade. See page 4 .

TROUBLE! DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE MITER CUTS
WHAT'S WRONG?
1. Miter scale not adjusted correctly
2. Blade is not square to fence
3. Blade is not perpendicular to table
4. Workpiece moving
TROUBLE! MATERIAL PINCHES BLADE
WHAT'S WRONG?
1. Cutting bowed material

WHAT TO DO.
1. Check and adjust. See page 5.
2. Check and adjust. See page 6.
3. Check and adjust fence. See page 6.
4. Clamp workpiece to fence or glue 120 grit
sandpaper to fence with rubber cement.
WHAT TO DO.
1. Position bowed material as shown on page 12.


DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286
(FEB05)
Form No. 630227-00
DW705
Copyright 2001, 2002, 2005 DEWALT
The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; the “D” shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.