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ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY
EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
• ANSI $12.6 ($3.19) hearing protection
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection
SECURE THE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece on the table
and against the fence or when your hand will be dangerously close to the blade within 6"
(152 mm). It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tooL
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Loss of balance may
cause personal injury.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Poorly maintained tools and
machines can further damage the tool or machine and/or cause injury.
TURN THE MACHINE "OFF'; AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER
SOURCE before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set-ups,
when making repairs or changing locations. An accidental start-up can cause injury. Do not
touch the plug's metal prongs when unplugging or plugging in the cord.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure that the switch is in the
"OFF" position before plugging in the power cord.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition, ff
your product is equipped with a cordset, use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding-type plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. 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, ff in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.

Eo
0

Ampere Rating

More
Than
0
6
10
12

Definitions:

Safety

Guidelines

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the
manual and pay attention to these symbols.
_ DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
_ WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
_, CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, ff not avoided, may
result in property damage.
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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALT TOOL,
CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DEWALT
(1-800-433-9258)

IMPORTANT
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SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

always
be followed
to reduce
risk tools,
of fire,
electric
and personal
ARNING:
When using
electric
basic
safetyshock,
precautions
should injury,
including the following:

READ
Double

ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

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.
Z&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

This miter saw accepts the DEWALT worklight and laser attachments.
A WARNING: To reduce the risk of eye injury, ALWAYS use eye protection when operating
the miter saw.
• 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. Tools, scrap pieces,
and other debris can be thrown at high speed, causing injury.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
• DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. The use of power tools
in damp or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution. Keep your work area
well-lit to avoid tripping or placing arms, hands, and fingers in danger.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area. Your
shop is a potentially dangerous environment.
• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter
keys. The unauthorized start-up of a machine by a child or visitor may result in injury.
• 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.
Using the incorrect tool or attachment may result in personal injury.
• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair. Air vents may cover moving parts and should also be
avoided.

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Not Recommended

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Use only accessories that are recommended
by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may be
hazardous when used on another tool 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.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until
it comes to a complete stop. Serious injury can result.
DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS
OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. Motors in these tools may spark and ignite fumes.
STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND USE COMMON SENSE. DO NOT
USE THE MACHINE WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS
or ALCOHOL. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in injury.

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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.

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DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286
Part No. N039235
DW716
Copyright © 2005, 2008, 2009 DEWALT

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CHECK FOR 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.

(AUG09)

6
10
12
16

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Not More
Than

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
120V
25 (7.6)
50 (15.2)
100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)
240V
50 (15.2)
100 (30.5)
200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)
AWG

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Additional

Safety

Rules

For Miter

Saws

_WARNING: Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your saw) to replace safety
rules. Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
• DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according
to the instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury.
• OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not
thoroughly familiar with the operation of this machine. Knowledge is safety.
• STABILITY. Make sure the miter saw is placed on a secure supporting surface and does not
slip or move during use. ff the mobility kit is installed, raise the moveable caster(s) so saw is
in its stationary position.
• FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections to prevent shock
or electrocution. Protect electric supply line with at least a 15 ampere time-delay fuse or a
circuit breaker."
• MAKE CERTAIN the blade rotates in the correct direction. The teeth on the blade should
point in the direction of rotation as marked on the saw.
• TIGHTEN ALL CLAMP HANDLES, knobs and levers prior to operation. Loose clamps can
cause parts or the workpiece to be thrown at high speeds.
• BE SURE all blade and blade clamps are clean, recessed sides of blade clamps are against
blade and arbor screw is tightened securely. Loose or improper blade clamping may result in
damage to the saw and possible personal injury.
• ALWAYS USE A SHARP BLADE. Check the blade to see if it runs true and is free from
vibration. A dull or a vibrating blade can cause damage to the machine and/or serious
injury."
• DO NOT OPERATE ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED VOLTAGE for the
saw. Overheating, damage to the tool and personal injury may occur.
• DO NOT WEDGE ANYTHING AGAINST THE FAN to hold the motor shaft. Damage to tool
and possible personal injury may occur.
• DO NOT force cutting action. Stalling or partial stalling of motor can cause damage. To the
machine or blade and/or serious injury.
• ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME TO FULL SPEED prior to starting cut. Starting the cut too
soon may cause damage to the machine or blade and/or serious injury."
• NEVER CUT FERROUS METALS (Those with any iron or steel content) or masonry. Either
of these can cause the carbide tips to fly off the blade at high speeds causing serious injury.
• DO NOT USE ABRASIVE WHEELS. The excessive heat and abrasive particles generated
by them may damage the saw and cause personal injury.
• NEVER have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade. Personal injury will
occur.
• NEVER apply blade lubricant to a running blade. Applying lubricant could cause your hand to
move into the blade resulting in serious injury.
• DO NOTplace either hand in the blade area when the saw is connected to the power source.
Inadvertent blade activation may result in serious injury.
• DO NOT PERFORM FREE-HAND OPERATIONS (workpiece not supported by table and
fence). Hold the work firmly against the fence and table. Free-hand operations on a miter saw
could cause the workpiece to be thrown at high speeds, causing serious injury.
• NEVER REACH AROUND or behind the saw blade. A blade can cause serious injury.
• DO NOT reach underneath the saw unless it is unplugged and turned off. Contact with saw
blade may cause personal injury.
• SECURE THE MACHINE TO A STABLE SUPPORTING SURFACE. Vibration can possibly
cause the machine to slide, walk, or tip over, causing serious injury.
• USE ONLY CROSSCUT SAW BLADES recommended for miter saws. For best results, do
not use carbide tipped blades with hook angles in excess of 7 degrees. Do not use blades
with deep gullets. These can deflect and contact the guard, and can cause damage to the
machine and/or serious injury.
• USE ONLY BLADES OFTHE CORRECT SIZE AND TYPE specified for this tool to prevent
damage to the machine and/or serious injury.
• INSPECT BLADE FOR CRACKS or other damage prior to operation. A cracked or damaged
blade can come apart and pieces can be thrown at high speeds, causing serious injury.
Replace cracked or damaged blades immediately.
• CLEAN THE BLADE AND BLADE CLAMPS prior to operation. Cleaning the blade and
blade clamps allows you to check for any damage to the blade or blade clamps. A cracked
or damaged blade or blade clamp can come apart and pieces can be thrown at high speeds,
causing serious injury.

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DO NOT use lubricants
or cleaners
(par#cular_
spray or aerosol) in the vicinity of the
plastic guard. The polycarbonate
material used in the guard is subject to attack _;v certain
chemicals,
ALWAYS

USE THE KERF

chip accumulation
under
workplece when cutting.

PLATE

AND

REPLACE

the saw may interlere

CLAMPS

specified

THIS PLATE

with the saw blade

for this toot to prevent

WHEN

DAMAGED*

Smalt

or may cause instability

damage

FiG

to the machir_e

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USE ONLY BLADE
or esdous injury.

a_'_d/

CLEAN THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS of chips and sawdust, (_".logged n}otor air slots: can cause
the machine to over'heat, damaging
the machete and possibly causing a short which could
cause serious injur_

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KEEP ARMS,
all wot'kpleces

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NEVER

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TURN OFF THE MACHINE
and allow the blade to cotT_ to a cofftplete
the e#m and prior to cleaning the blade area, removing debris in the path
sep/icthg or adjusting tool, A moving blade can cause serious injury,

HANDS, AND FINGERS
away from the blade to prevent severe cot& Clamp
that would cause your hand to be within 6" (I52 ram) of the saw btade;

LOCK

THE SWITCH

IN THE"ON'posittan.

LONG

Severe

OR WIDE WORKPIECES.

personal

injury

may result.

stop before raising
ot the blade, before

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PROPERLY
SUPPORT
can cause injuq/,

Loss of control

of the werkplece

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NEVER cross arms in front of blade while using tool Always make a dry run (unpowered)
before tt_akJrtg a finish cut so that you can check the path of the blade or severe perecr_al
#Vury may result.

DW7051
HOLE
(USE FOR
DW716)

KNOBS

BRACKET

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ADBITlONALtNFORMATlONregard#_gthesafeandproperoperatiooofpowertoots(i.e.
a safety video) is available from the Power 7bet Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue. Cleveland,
OH 441 t 52851 (www._,_rtoolinstitute.com),
#}fofmatton is also available from the National
Safety Council, t f21 Spring Lake Drive, ltasca, IL 60 t 43-320 l, Please refer to the Ameticen
Nadonal Standards Institute ANSI 0t. 1 Safety Requirements
for Woodworking
Machines end
the LLS. Department
of Labor OSHA f91B.213 Regulations.
_ WARNING: Do not connect unit to elec#icat power" source until _plete
instructions
ate read
and understood,
&WARNING:

Always

wear

proper

personal

hearing

protection

that

c
BEVEL STOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW

BEVEL STOP
3385 ° PAWLS

BLADE
WRENCH

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Dust Bag: DW7053

(Ind_d

with

some models)

Equipped w_h a zipper for easy emptying,
sawdust produced (not shown)_
Crown

Molding

Fence:

Used for precision
Kerr PI_

Blank:

the dust bag will capture

et the

DW7084

catIing

of crown molding,

DW7055

Used to lim_t back side tear oat of materiai
Miter Saw

the maier_y

LED Worldight

System:

or as a replacement

ked p_ate (not shown)=

DW87085

Lighting used for greater visibil_y and cutting alignrcent during operation_ Easy to install.
SAW BLADES:
ALWAYS
USE 12" (305 mm) SAW BLADES
WITH 1° (254 ram) ARBOR
HOLES
SPEED
RATING MUST BE AT LEAST 4800 RPM, Never use a smaller diameter
blade it will not be guarded
property_ Use crosscut
for ripping
combinabon
blades or blades with hook
[

BLADE

_PMCATION

blades
angles

on{y! Do not use b{edes designed
in ex_ss
of 7'*,

DESCRIPTIONS

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"] -'TEETH

Unpacking

Your

Saw

Che_ the conte_s o1 _u_ mi_r saw ¢a_an to make s_
that you have received
_ditien
to th_ in_ra_©n
manual the ca_on should contain:
t One No DW716 miter saw.
2

One DEWALT

One blade wrench

all parts, fn

t2 _ (305 ram) din, saw blade

4. One DW7053

in wrench

dustbag

_cket

(some

shown

in Figure 2.

_©dels}.

Specifications
FIG,

CAPACITY

OF CUT

59 '_miter left and right
48" bevel left and right
0" m_er
Max Height 3,6" (9!5 mm)
Max, Width 7,9" (200,7 mm)

Resu_Width72"
(183 mm)
Result Height 2,9 ° (73,7mm)

45 ° m_er
Max, Height&8"

(915

Max, W_dth 85'

ram)

R_u_tWidth4

(140 ram}

9 ° (125 ram)

Resuff Height

2,9" (73,7 ram)

45 '_ bevel - Left
M_,

He_ht

2,3" (5&4

Max. Width 7.9'

(200.7

mm)

Resu_tWidth7,4"

turn)

Resuff Height

(!88

mm)

1.9" (48.3 ram)

45" bevel - Right
Max, W_dth 7.9 _ (20-0,7 ram)
Max: Height !.6!' (40.6 ram)
Your saw is sapab_e of catting
45" right or left m_ter.

FIG. 7

RG. 6

R_uit Height t, 1* (28 ram}
Result Width 7.1 _ (!80.3 ram)

NOTE: Your sew is capable
(see Special Cuts},

PO_NTER

0_ miter

baseboard
d cutting

_ldinge

0,9" (22,9 ram) thick by 6" (182 ram) tat_ on a

the fol_owing once a special

set.up

procedure

is fo_lowed

height 15" (38,1 ram}
wi_h 10" (255 ram)
height 15" (38,1 mm)
width 7,5" (190,5 mm)

45 '_m_er
DRIVE
120 Volt Motor
1675 Watts
3600 RPM

(max in)

M_ti-V Belt
Automatic
Electric
POINTER
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW

FIG.

15 Amp Motor
Cut Helical Gears
Roller Bearings
Carbide Blade

Brake

Familiarization
Your miter sew is futly aesemb_ed in the carton Open the box and
venient carrying I_andte as shown in Figure tA, Place the saw on a
a workbench
or strong table Examine Figure 2 to become familiar
part& The section on adjustments
wil_ refer to these terms and you
the parts are,

lift the saw out by the con°
smooth
flat surface such as
with the sew and i_ various
must k_ow what and where

_CAUTION:
P_nch Hazard. To reduce the #sk ot injut_ keep thumb underneath
when pairing the handle dewn, The tower guard will move up _s the handte is pu#ed
could cause pinching, The handle is placed close to the guard for special cuts,

the handle
down which

Prees down lightly on the operati_
hand_ and pull out the lock do'_
pin as shown in Figure 2,
Gently re_eese the downward pressure and ho_d the arm a_Iowing it to rise to its full hetght, Use the
Io_ down pin when carrying the saw from one place to another, A_ways sae the sarryfng handle
to transport the saw or the hand indehtaflons shown in Figure 2 and 4,

Bench

F_G_9

Mounting

Holes are provided in all four feet to facilitate bench mounting,
as shown [n Figure 2_ (Two
d_erent sized hates are provided to a_mmodate
diflerent sizes of screws, Use either hate,
it is not necessary
to use both,) Always mount your saw firmly to a stable surface to prevent
moaeme_t, To enhance the tooYs portabi!ity, it can be mounted to a piece of 1/2" (!27 ram) or
thicker' plywood which can then be clamped to you_" work support or moved to other job sites
and reciamped,

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N

FIG, 10

NOTE: If you elect to _unt
your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the mou nting _rews
dont protrude from the bottom d the wood. The p}ywood must sit flush on the work support.
When clamping
the sew to any w_:>rksurface, clamp only on the clamping
bo_es
where the
mounting screw holes are located, Clamping at any other point witt sure[y interfere with the
proper operation of the sere,
ACAUTION;
7_3prevent binding and thasec_ra_
be sure the mounting surface is not v_tped or
othew#se
uneven, If the saw rocks on the surface place a thin piece of material under one saw
foot unti_ the saw sits thinly on #_e moun#ng surface.

Changing
,_ WARNING:

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

or Installing

a New

To reduce

the risk of serious

INSTRUCTIONS
Saw

personal

Blade

it from the power source before attempting
to move it, change
adjustments
accept as written
in laser adjustment
instructions,
_ CAUTION:
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3)
or make

any

Never depress the spindle Iouk bu_ton while the b]ade is under power or c_sting.
Do not cut ferrous rne_l (containing
i_'on or steel) ormasonty
or fibe_ cement product
this miter saw.

with

Removing
1, Unplug

the

accessories

Blade

the sew.

2, Raise the arm to the upper

FIG11

(Fig.

Injury, turn eft the too/ and disconnect

passion

and raise the _o_r

guard

(A) as tar as posaib_e,

3. Loosen, but de not remove guard bracket screw (B} unti! the bracket can be raised far
enough to access the blade screw_ Lower guard will re_in
raised due to the passion of the
guard bracket esraw,
4_ Depress the spindle
lock engages,

bck

bL_en

rotating

the saw

blade by hand until the

& Keeping the butlon 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 blade c_amp (F), and blade (G), The 1" (2&4ram) btade
adapter (H), if use& and the inner bIade clamp (I), may be left on the spindle.
NOTE: For btades with abtade
not used

hole of ,5/8_ (15,88 mm}, the t" (25.4 ram) blade adapter

F_G.!2

FiG.

12A

Installing

a Blade

1_ Unptug the sew
£ With the arm [atsed_ the lower guard held open and the guard bracket raised_ place the
blade on the spindle, onto the b}ade adapter [if using a blade with a 1" (25,4 ram} diameter
blade hole] and against the inner blade clamp with the teeth at the bottom of the blade
pointing toward the back of the sew
3 Assemble the outer blade clamp onto the spindle
4. Install the blade screw and, engaging the spindle lock, tighten the screw firmiy
provided. (Turn counterclockwise,
lefT-hand threads,}
NOTE: When using

biades with a 5/8" (15.88 ram} diameter

with wrench

blade hole_ the blade adapter

be used and ahou_d be stored in a safe place for future use.
5. Return the guard bracket to its origina_ position and firmly
to hold bracket in place.

tighten

the guard

wilt not

bracket

screw

_ WARNING:

PROPER
CUT
FIGt3
A

iMPROPER

• The guard bracket must be returned to its original position
and the screw b'ghtened before activating the saw.
° Failure to do so may aflow the guard to contact the spinning
saw blade resulting in damage to the saw and severe personal
injur,_

CUT

Transporting
A WARNING:

the

To reduce

Saw

the risk of serious

personal

injury,

turn off the tool and disconnect

it from the power source before attempting
to move it, change accessories
or make any
adjustments
accept as written in laser adjustment
instructions.
_WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS lock the miter to_
handle; bevel tsek handle, lock dsem pin and fence adjustment
knobs Paefote t,'ansporting
sa_,z

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15

In order

to oonvenie_ly

included

on the top of the sew arm and hand indentations

carry the

miter saw from

place to place,

a carrying

handle

has been

in the base, as shown in Figuras

2, 4,

Adjustments
_ WARNING:

To reduce

the risk of serious

personal

injury,

turn off the tool and disconnect

it from the power source before attempting
to move it, change
adjustments
accept as written in L_eer adjustment
instructions.

FIG_V1

ANGLE "A"
FiG

KERF
PLATE

accessories

or make

any

NOTE: Your m4ter sew is ta_ly and accurately adjusted at the factor! at the time of manufacture.
tf readjuet_nt
due to shipping and handling or any other reason is required
followthe
ste_
below to adiust your saw,
Once made, these adjustments
should remain accurate, Take a Igtle time now to foliow these
directions carefully to maintain the accuracy ot which your saw is capable.
MITER

SCALE

ADJUSTMENT

(FIG. 5)

Place a square against the saw's fence and blade (Do not touch the tips of the blede teeth with
the square. To do so will cause an inaccurate
measurement)
Unlock m_ter Isek _ever (J} and
awing the miter arm ur_it the miter Iatch locks it at the 0 miter position
Do not lock miter Ioc_
lever (J} if the saw blade is not exactly perpendicular
to the fence Ioosan the three screws that
hold the miter scale to the base and move the _te
left or right until the blade is perpendicular
to the fence, as measured
with the square, Refighten the three screw& Pay no attention to the
reading of the miter pointer at this tirre,
MITER

ANGLE
1/4 _ VERNIER
MARK
AUGNS
W_TH
CLOSEST
WHOLE
DEGREE
MARK
ON

CENTER MARK ON VERNIER SCALE
ALIGNS WiTH DESIRED WHOLE
ANGLE ON MITER SCALE
(24 _>RIGHT MITER)

MITER

SCALE

(24

!/4 <_ RIGHT

MITER}

POINTER

ADJUSTMENT

(FIG. 5, 6)

_;a uniock I_ the miter I_k lever (J) up and squeeze the triter latch (K} to move the miter arm
to the zero position. W_h the m_er lock lever un_seked atlow the miter latch to snap ir4o p_ac-e
as you rotate the miter arm to zero, Observe the pointer and miter scale through the viewing
opening shown in Figure 6, If the pointer do_
not indicate exactly zero, Iocean the screw
holding the pointer in place, reposition the pointer and t_ghten the screw
BEVEL

SQUARE

TO TABLE

(FIG. 7)

To align the blade square to the rotary tabIe_ fesk the arm in the down position, Place a _uare
against the blade taking care to not have the square on top of a tooth, Loosen the bevel lock
knob (L} and ensure the arm is firmly against the 0'_bevel stop, Move the 0 ° beve_ stop adjusting
screw (T) as nec, eseary so that the blede is at 0_ bevel to the table
BEVEL POINTER (FIG, 7)
if the bevel pointer (M) does not indicate zero, loosen the screw that holds it in place and
move the pointer as necessary. Do not remove the etee! plate in front of the bevel pointer. This
plate prevents wood resin from ascumuIating
on the bev_i soa_e during use.
ADJUSTING

THE

BEVEL

NOTE: Adjust the
adjustment,
Ensure
adjustment,

STOP TO 45" LE_

OR RIGHT

45 _' be'_l
angles only after
the 45 ° bevel override le#ers

(FIG, 8)

performing
the (7_ bevel angle
(N) are pushed inward to obtain

and pointer
an accurate

To adjust the dght 45 ° bevel angle, loosen the bevel lesk knob (L) and pull the be_'el stop override
knob (S} to override the 0 '_bevel stop When the sew is fu_i'y to the right_ _ the pointer does not
indicate exactly 45 ° turn the right bevel stop screw (O) until the pointer indicates 45 _.
To adjust the left 45 ° bowel stop, first Ioceen the bevel lock knob (L) and tilt the head to the ]eft,
if the poioter does not indicate exactly 45% turn the left bevel stop screw until the pointer reads
45",

FIG t7

F_G 17A

BEVEL

NOTE: Adjust
adjustmeot,

3&85 ° bevei

SiDE
oFTOP
MOLDING

DW7084
CROWN
MOLDING
FENCE

MOLDING FLAT ON TABLE AND
AGAINST FENCE

FENCE

///
TABLE

FiG, 18

CROWN

STOP

TO 33.85 _ (FIG, 8)
angles

only otter performing

the

0 _ bevel

angle

and pointer

To adjust the right 33,85 ° bethel angle flip out the stop pawI Loosen the bevel lock kneb (L) and
pulI the bevel stop override button (S) to overBde the 0_' bevel stop When the saw is fully to the
r_ght if the pointer does not indicate exactly 33,85 _, turn the screw' contacting the pawl until the
pointer ind_ates 33,85%

MOLDING BETWEEN
AND TABLE

FIG. 18A

FENCE

ADJUSTM_T

_WARN/NG:
To reduce
the
dleco_'_nect it from the power
or make

CROWN

the

To set the 33.85 '_ bevel angle, flip out the stop pawls (P), Loosen the bevel lock knob (L} and tilt
the head to the left. ff the pointer does not indicate exactly 33.85 °, turn the screw contacting the
pawl until the pointer reads 33,85 _,

BOTTOM SiDE

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

ADJUSTIt',_3_ THE

any adjustments

risk of serious
personal
soutane before attempting

as written

in laser

injury,
to move

adjustment

turn off the tool and
it, change accessories
instructions,

in order that the saw can be_
to a tut148
left or r_ght the fences can be adiusted to provide
clearance. To adjust a fence, loosen the _:4astie knob (Figure 8, R} and elide the fence outward.
Make a dry run with the sew turned df and check for clearance, Adjust the fence to be es close
to the blade as practica! to provide maximum workptece support
without interfering with arm
up and dovm movement. Tighten knob securely. When the beve_ operations
are complete, don't
forget to relosa:te the fence.
NOTE: The guide groove of the fences can become clogged with sawdu_, If you notk_e that it is
becoming clogged, use a etick or some low pressure air to clear the guide groove,
AUTOMATIC

ELECTRIC

Your saw is equipped

BRAKE

with an automatic

electric

blade brake

which

stops the saw b_ade within

5 seconds of trigger release, This is not adjustable,
On occasion, there may be a delay after trigger rele_
to brake engagement
the brake may not engage at all and the blade witl coast to a stop,
If a delay or 'skipping'
occurs, turn the saw on and off 4 or 5 times,
the tool serviced by an authorized
D_WALT service center:
FENCE

P_G 20
FIG, 19A

RIGHT

if the cotillion

_rsiste,

have

Ahvays be sure the blade has stopped before removing it from the keg The brake is not
substitute for guards. Ensure your own safety by grving the saw your complete
affection.

FENCE

FIG,

On rare occasions,

SET
SCREW

FiG 21
SCREWS

WRONG

GUARD ACTUATION AND VISIBILITY
A CAUTION: Pinch Hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, keep thumb underneath the handle
when pulling the handle down. The lower guard will move up as the handle is pulled down which
could cause pinching.
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 orfor inspection of the
saw. NEVER RAISE THE BLADE GUARD MANUALLY UNLESS THE SAW IS TURNED OFF.
NOTE: Certain special cuts of large material will require that you manually raise the guard.
Refer to Cutting Large Material under Special Cuts.
The front section of the guard is Iouvered 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.
MITER LOCK ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 11)
The miter lock rod should be adjusted if the table of the saw can be moved when the miter
lock handle is locked down. To adjust, put the miter lock handle in the up position. Using a
slotted screwdriver, adjust the lock rod in 1/8 clockwise turn increments to increase the lock
force.To ensure the miter lock is functioning properly, re-lock miter lock handle to a non-detent
miter angle.

Brushes
i_,WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and disconnect
it from the power source before attempting to move it, change accessories or make any
adjustments accept as written in laser adjustment instructions.
Inspect carbon brushes regularly by unplugging tool, removing the motor end cap (Fig. 2), lift
the brush spring and withdraw 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 approximately 1/2" (12.7 mm), the spring will no longer exert pressure and 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). Always replace the brush inspection cap after inspection or servicing
the brushes.
While "running in" DO NOT TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE
HOLD BY HAND ONLY.

LOCK THE TRIGGER SWITCH ON.

Controls
Your compound miter saw has several main controls, which will be discussed briefly here. For
more information on these controls, see the respective sections later in the manual.
MITER CONTROL (FIG. 5)
The miter lock/adjustment lever and trigger allows you to miter your saw 50° left and right. To
miter the saw, unlock miter lock lever (J) by pulling upward, squeeze the detent trigger (K) and
set the miter angle desired on the miter scale. Lock miter lock handle by pressing downward.
Override the detent trigger by rotating knob (Fig. 10, V).
TRIGGER SWITCH (FIG. 2)
The trigger switch turns your saw on and off. A hole is provided in the trigger for insertion of a
padlock to secure the saw.
BEVEL LOCK (FIG. 8)
The bevel lock knob (L) allows you to bevel the saw 48 ° left or right. To loosen the handle and
adjust the bevel setting, turn the handle counterclockwise, the saw head bevels easily to the left
or to the right once the 0° bevel override knob (S) is pulled. To tighten, turn the handle clockwise.
Bevel degree markings are on the bottom front of the saw arm (Fig. 7, M).
0° BEVEL OVERRIDE (FIG. 8)
The bevel stop override (S) allows you to bevel the saw to the right past the 0° mark.
The saw will automatically stop at 0° when brought up from the left. To move past 0° to the right,
pull the bevel stop knob. The stop knob can be locked out by pulling the knob out and rotating
it 180°.
45° BEVEL STOP OVERRIDES (FIG. 8)
The bevel stop overrides (N) are held secure with their attachment screw to prevent inadvertent
movement. Use the bit on the blade wrench to loosen the attachment screw. This allows the
slides, to be pulled outward and the saw head to pivot past the 45° mark. Be sure to retighten
the attachment screw when finished.
33.85 ° BEVEL STOPS (FIG. 8)
The two pawls (P) are used to stop the saw head bevel setting at 33.85 °. This setting is used
primarily for cutting crown moldings laid flat on the table.
HEAD DOWNLOCK PIN (FIG. 8)
To lock the saw head in the down position, push the head down, push the pin (U) in and release
the saw head. This will hold the saw head safely down for moving the saw from place to place.
To release, press the saw head down and pull the pin out.

OPERATION
_ WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and disconnect
it from the power source before attempting to move it, change accessories or make any
adjustments accept as written in laser adjustment instructions.
WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders must wear eye protection
that conforms to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3).
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.
SWITCH
To turn the saw on, depress the trigger switch. To turn the tool off, release the switch. Allow the
blade to spin up to full operating rpm before making the cut. Release the trigger switch and allow
the brake to stop the blade before raising the saw head. 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.
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.
_&CAUTION: Always use a work clamp to maintain control and reduce the risk of workpiece
damage and personal injury.
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°
for making corners, but can be set anywhere from zero to 50 ° left or right. After selecting the desired
miter angle, be sure to lock miter lock lever. Make the cut as described above.
To cut through an existing pencil line on a piece of wood, match the angle as close as possible.
Cut the wood a little too long and measure from the pencil line to the cut edge to determine
which direction to adjust the miter angle and recut. This will take some practice, but it is a
commonly used technique.
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 fence to allow clearance). Once the desired bevel angle has been set, tighten the
bevel clamp knob firmly.
Bevel angles can be set from 48 ° right to 48 ° left and can be cut with the miter arm set between
zero and 50 ° right or left. At some extreme angles, the right or left side fence might have to be
removed. To remove the left or right fence, unscrew the knobs several turns and slide the fence
out.
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. Refer to Saw Blades under OptionalAccessories.
BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. 12)
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" (152 mm) 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 12A.
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
A WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and disconnect
it from the power source before attempting to move it, change accessories or make any
adjustments accept as written in laser adjustment instructions.
_,WARNING: A workpiece that is clamped, balanced and secure before a cut may become
unbalanced after a cut is completed. An unbalanced load may tip the saw or anything the saw
is attached to, such as a table or workbench. When making a cut that may become unbalanced,
properly support the workpiece and ensure the saw is firmly bolted to a stable surface. Personal
injury may occur.
_,WARNING: The clamp foot must remain clamped above the base of the saw whenever the
clamp is used. Always clamp the workpiece to the base of the saw-not to any other part of the
work area. Ensure the clamp foot is not clamped on the edge of the base of the saw.
_, CAUTION: Always use a work clamp to maintain control and reduce the risk of workpiece
damage and personal injury,
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" (152 mm) from the blade, a clamp or other fixture must
be used.
For best results use the DW7082 clamp made for use with your saw. It is available for purchase
at your local retailer or DEWALT service center.
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 or right fence will slide from side to side to aid in clamping.
TO INSTALL CLAMP (SOLD SEPARATELY)
1. Insert it into the hole behind the fence. The clamp should be facing toward the back of the
miter saw. The groove on the clamp rod should be fully inserted into the base. Ensure this
groove is fully inserted into the base of the miter saw. If the groove is visible, the clamp will
not be secure.
2. Rotate the clamp 180° toward the front of the miter saw.
3. Loosen the knob to adjust the clamp up or down, then use the fine adjust knob to firmly
clamp the workpiece.
NOTE: Place the clamp on the opposite side of the base when beveling. ALWAYS MAKE DRY
RUNS (UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS TO CHECK THE PATH OF THE BLADE.
ENSURE THE CLAMP DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THE ACTION OF THE SAW OR
GUARDS.
A WARNING: A workpiece that is clamped, balanced and secure before a cut may become
unbalanced after a cut is completed. An unbalanced load may tip the saw or anything the saw
is attached to, such as a table or workbench. When making a cut that may become unbalanced,
properly support the workpiece and ensure the saw is firmly bolted to a stable surface.
A WARNING: The clamp foot must remain clamped above the base of the saw whenever the
clamp is used. Always clamp the workpiece to the base of the saw-not to any other part of the
work area. Ensure the clamp foot is not clamped on the edge of the base of the saw.
SUPPORT FOR LONG PIECES
_&WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and disconnect it from the power source before attempting to move it, change accessories or make
any adjustments accept as written in laser adjustment instructions.
ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG PIECES.
Never use another person as a substitute for a table extension; as additional support for a
workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic miter saw table or to help feed, support or pull
the workpiece.
For best results, use the DW7080 extension work support to extend the table width of your saw.
Available from your 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 14. Sketch A in
Figure 13 shows a joint made by using the bevel adjustment to bevel the edges of the two boards
at 45 ° each to produce a 90 ° corner. For this joint the miter arm was locked in the zero position
and the bevel adjustment was locked at 45 °. 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 13 shows a joint made by setting the miter arm at 45 ° to miter the two boards
to form a 90 ° corner. To make this type of joint, set the bevel adjustment to zero and the miter
arm to 45° . 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 13 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.
NO. SIDES
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

- EXAMPLES ANGLE MITER OR BEVEL
45 °
36 °
30 °
25.7 °
22.5 °
20 °
18 °

(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 ° divided by the number of sides equals the miter (if the material
is cut vertically) or bevel angle (if the material is cut laying flat).
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 15.
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.
The chart (Table 1) 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 15) 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 four-sided box with 26 ° exterior angles (Angle A, Figure 15), use the upper
right arc. Find 26 ° on the arc scale. Follow the horizontal intersecting line to either side to get
miter angle setting on saw (42°). Likewise, follow the vertical intersecting line to the top or bottom
to get the bevel angle setting on the saw (18°). Always try cuts on a few scrap pieces of wood to
verify settings on saw.

VERNIER
SCALE
ALUMINUM CUTTING
Yoursawisequipped
witha vernier
scaleforaddedprecision.
Thevernier
scaleallows
youto ALWAYS USE THE APPROPRIATE SAW BLADE MADE ESPECIALLY FOR CUTTING
accurately
setmiterangles
tothenearest
1/4°.Tousethevernier
scalefollowthestepslisted ALUMINUM. These are available at your local DEWALT retailer or DEWALT service center.
below.
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
(Asanexample,
let'sassume
thattheangleyouwanttomiteris24-1/4
° right).
the thinnest cross section, as shown in Figure 18. Figure 18A illustrates the wrong way to cut
1.Turnoffmitersaw.
extrusions. Use a stick wax cutting lubricant when cutting aluminum. Apply the stick wax
2.Setthemiterangletothenearest
wholedegree
desired
byaligning
thecenter
markinthe these
directly
to the saw blade before cutting. Never apply stick wax to a moving blade.
vernier
scale,showninFigure
V1,withthewholedegree
number
etched
inthemiterscale.
The wax, available at most hardware stores and industrial mill supply houses, provides proper
Examine
Figure
V2closely;
thesetting
shown
is24°rightmiter.
3.Tosettheadditional
1/4%
squeeze
themiterarmlockandcarefully
movethearmtothe lubrication and keeps chips from adhering to the blade.
RIGHT
untilthe1/4°vernier
markaligns
withtheCLOSEST
degree
markonthemiterscale. Be sure to properly secure workpiece.
for correct saw blade.
Inourexample,
theclosest
degree
markonthemiterscalehappens
tobe25°.Figure
V2 Refer to Saw Blades under OptionalAccessories
shows
asetting
of24-1/4
°rightmiter.
BOWED MATERIAL
Forsettings
thatrequire
partialdegrees
(1/4,1/2,3/4°) alignthedesired
vernier
markwiththe When cutting bowed material always position it as shown in Figure 19 and never like that
CLOSEST
degree
markonthemiterscale,asdescribed
below(Theplasticvernierplateis shown in Figure 19A. Positioning the material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the blade near the
inscribed
withmarks
for1/4,1/2,3/4and1°.Onlythe1/2°andthe1°arenumerically
labeled.) completion of the cut.
WHEN
MITERING
TOTHERIGHT
CUTTING PLASTIC PIPE OR OTHER ROUND MATERIAL
Toincrease
themiteranglewhenmitering
totheright,movethearmtoaligntheappropriatePlastic pipe can be easily cut with your saw. It should be cut just like wood and CLAMPED OR
vernier
markwiththeclosest
markonthemiterscaletotheright.Todecrease
themiterangle HELD FIRMLY TO THE FENCE TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING. This is extremely important
whenmitering
totheright,movethearmtoaligntheappropriate
verniermarkwiththeclosest when making angle cuts.
markonthemiterscaletotheleft.
CUTTING LARGE MATERIAL
WHEN
MITERING
TOTHELEFT
Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little too large to fit beneath the blade guard.
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.
CUTTING BASE MOLDING
ALWAYS MAKE A DRY RUN WITHOUT POWER BEFORE MAKING ANY CUTS.

Straight 90 ° cuts:
Position the wood against the fence and hold it in place as shown in Figure 16. Turn on the
saw, allow the blade to reach full speed and lower the arm smoothly through the cut.
CUTTING BASE MOLDING UP TO 6" (152 MM)VERTICALLY AGAINST THE FENCE
Position material as shown in Figure 16.
All cuts made with the back of the molding against the fence and bottom of the molding against
the base.
INSIDE CORNER:
OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side
Left side
1. Miter left 45
1. Miter right at 45 °
2. Save left side of cut
2. Save left side of cut
Right side
1. Miter Right 45 °
2. Save right side of cut

Right side
1. Miter left at 45 °
2. Save right side of cut

Material up to 6" (152 mm) can be cut as described above.
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 °. Most, but not all, crown molding has a top rear angle (the section that fits
flat against the ceiling) of 52 ° and a bottom rear angle (the part that fits flat against the wall)
of 38 °.
Your miter saw has special pre-set miter latch points at 31.62 ° left and right for cutting crown
molding at the proper angle and bevel stop pawls at 33.85 ° left and right. There is also a mark
on the bevel scale at 33.85 °.
The chart below 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° , you will have to fine tune your
settings anyway.
PRETESTING WITH SCRAP MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING LAYING FLAT AND USING THE
COMPOUND FEATURES:
1. Molding laying with broad back surface down flat on saw table (Figure 17).
2. The settings below are for All Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 52 ° and 38 ° angles.
BEVEL SETTING
33.85 ° Left

33.85 ° Right

33.85 ° Left

TYPE OF CUT
LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
1. Top of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62 °
3. Save left end of cut
RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
1. Top of molding against fence.
2. Miter table set at left 31.62 °
3. Save right end of cut
LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
1. Top of molding against fence.
2. Miter table set at left 31.62 °
3. Save left end of cut
RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
1. Top of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62 °
3. Save right end of cut

Replacing

Belt

MAINTENANCE

Infor

mation

Repairs
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.

Three

Year

Limited

Warranty

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 (1-800-433-9258). 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.
In addition to the warranty, DEWALT tools are covered by our:
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.
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.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products
sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained either in the
packaging, call the local company or see website for warranty information.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are
missing, call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) for a free replacement.

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Cuts
IS SECURED

and

The belt is designed to last the life of the tool. However, abuse of the tool could cause the belt
to fail.
If the blade does not turn when the motor is running, the belt has failed. To inspect or replace the
belt, remove the belt cover screws. Remove the belt cover. Inspect the ribs of the belt for wear or
failure. Check belt tension by squeezing the belt as shown in Figure 21. The belt halves should
almost touch when squeezing firmly with the thumb and index finger.
To adjust the tension, loosen, but do not remove, the four Phillips head screws shown. Then
rotate the set screw on the top of the motor plate casting until the proper tension is achieved.
Tighten the four screws securely and replace the belt cover.
NOTE: Over tightening the belt will cause premature motor failure.

Service

2. Save right side of cut
Right side
1. Miter right at 45 °
2. Save left side of cut

THE MATERIAL

Removing

Please have the following information available for all service calls:
Model Number
Serial Number
Date and Place of Purchase

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 17A.
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
Left side
1. Miter left at 45 °
1. Miter right 45

NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS
AND AGAINST THE FENCE.

Your saw can cut very wide [up to 10" (406 mm)] workpieces when a special set up is used. To
set the saw up for these workpieces, follow these steps:
1. Remove both left and right sliding fences from the saw and set aside. To remove them,
unscrew the fence knobs several turns and slide each fence outward. Adjust and lock the
miter control so that it is at 0° miter.
2. Make a platform using a piece of 1.5 inch (38 mm) thick particleboard or similar flat strong
1.5" (38 mm) thick wood to the dimensions: 10" x 24" (254 x 610 mm). The platform must be
flat otherwise the material could move during cutting and cause injury.
3. Mount the 10" x 24" (254 x 610 mm) platform to the saw using 4 three-inch (76 mm) long
wood screws through the holes in the base fence (Fig. 9). Four screws must be used to
properly secure the material. When the special set up is used, the platform will be cut into
two pieces. Ensure the screws are tightened properly otherwise material could loosen and
cause injury. Ensure the platform is firmly flat on the table, against the fence, and centered
evenly from left to right.
A WARNING: Ensure the saw is mounted firmly to a stable flat surface. Failure to do so could
cause the saw to be unstable and fall causing personal injury.
4. Place the workpiece to be cut on top of the platform mounted to the table. Ensure the
workpiece is firmly against the backfence (Fig. 9).
5. Secure the material before cutting. Cut slowly through the material. Failure to clamp securely
or cut slowly could result in the material coming loose and causing injury.
After several cuts are made at various miter angles other than 0°, the platform may weaken
and not properly support the work. Install a new, unused platform to the saw after presetting the
desired miter angle.
CAUTION: Continued use of a platform with several kerfs may cause loss of material control
and possible injury.

3. The brushes are designed to give you several years of use. If they ever need replacement
follow the instructions or return the tool to the nearest service center for repair. Service
center locations are packed with your tool.

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 17A. 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.

Special

SPECIAL SET-UP FOR WIDE CROSSCUTS

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.

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!

2. Save right side of cut
Right side
1. Miter left 45 °
2. Save left side of cut

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 20. 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.

THE TABLE

Patent

Notification

Manufactured under one or more of
the following U.S. patents:
6,431,040
5,582,089
6,427,570
5,375,495
D454,577
5,285,708
5,819,619
5,199,343
Other patents pending.

Troubleshooting

Guide

BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE!

WHAT'S WRONG?

Saw will not start

Saw makes
unsatisfactory

cuts

WHAT TO DO

11Saw not plugged in

11 Plug in saw.

2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped
31 cord damaged
31

2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Have cord replaced by authorized service centerl

4. Brushes worn out
1. Dull blade

4. Have brushes replaced by authorized service center or replace them yourself. Refer to Brushes.
1. Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.

2. Blade mounted backwards
31 Gum or pitch on blade

2. Turn blade around. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
3. RemOVe blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool or h0Usehold oven cleaner.

4. Incorrect blade for work being done

4. Change the blade type. Refer to SawBlades.

2. Low house current

2. Contact your electric company.

1. Saw not mounted securely to stand or
workbench

t: Tighten all mounting hardware, Refer to Bench Mounting.

2. Stand or bench on uneven floor
3. Damaged saw blade

2. Reposition on flat level surface. Refer to Familiarization.
3. Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.

1. Miter scale not adjusted correctly
2. Miter pointer not adjusted Correctly

1. Check and adjust. Refer to Miter Scale Adjustment under Adjustments.
2. Check and adjust. Refer to Miter Pointer Adjustment under Adjustments.

3. Workpiece is not perpendicular to table
4. workpiece moving
.........

3. Check and adjust fence. Refer to Fence Adjustment under Adjustments.
4. clamp workpiece securely to fence or glue 120 grit sandpaper to fence with rUbber cement.

1. Cutting bowed material

1. Refer to Bowed Material under Special Cuts.

Blade does not come up
to speed
Machine vibrates excessively

Does not make accurate
miter cuts

Material pinches

blade

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