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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. If
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. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.

Minimum
Volts
120V
240V

Ampere Rating
More
Than
0
6
10
12

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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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Additional

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DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 Joppa Road, Baltimore,
(AUG09)

Part No. N039242

DW718

MD 21286

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.

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.
A 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, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
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
_

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

all.
instructions
listed
below may result
electric shock,
and/or toserious
WARNING:
Read
all instructions
before inoperating
product.fireFailure
follow
injury.

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

Safety

Rules

For Miter

Saws

AWARNING: 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 mitersaw is placed on a secure supporting surface and does not
slip or move during use. If the mobility kit is installed, raise the moveable caster(s) so saw is
in its stationary position.
• FOLLOWALL 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 aft 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 WEDGEANYTHING
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 priorto 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 anypart of your body in line with the path of the saw blade. Personal injury will
OCCUr.

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For All Tools

This miter saw accepts the DEWALT worklight and laser attachments.
_,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 powertools
in damp or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution. Keep your work area
weft-fit to avoid tripping or placing arms, hands, and fingers in danger.
• KEEP CHILDRENAWAY. Aft 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.
• 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 aft times. Loss of balance may
cause personal injury.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean forbestandsafestperformance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Poorly maintained tools and
machines can further damage the tool or machine and/or cause injury.

16
14
14
12
14
12
Not Recommended

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14")
CO0

16
16
16
12

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.

18
18
16
14

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0
0")
f=m
"0

Not More
Than
6
10
12
16

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

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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 ff 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 OF THE 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.
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.
ALWAYS USE THE KERF PLATE AND REPLACE THIS PLATE WHEN DAMAGED. Small
chip accumulation under the saw may interfere with the saw blade or may cause instability
of workpiece when cutting.
USE ONLYBLADE CLAMPS specified for this tool to prevent damage to the machine and/
or serious injury.
CLEAN THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS of chips and sawdust. Clogged motor air slots can cause
the machine to overheat, damaging the machine and possibly causing a short which could
cause serious injury.
KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from the blade to prevent severe cuts. Clamp
aft workpieces that would cause your hand to be within 6" (152 mm) of the saw blade.
NEVER LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE "ON" position. Severe personal injury may result.
TURN OFF THE MACHINE and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before raising
the arm and prior to cleaning the blade area, removing debris in the path of the blade, before
servicing or adjusting tool. A moving blade can cause serious injury.
PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE WORKPIECES. Loss of control of the workpiece
can cause injury.
NEVER cross arms in front of blade while using tool. Always make a dry run (unpowered)
before making a finish cut so that you can check the path of the blade or severe personal
injury may result.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe andproper operation of power tools (i.e. a
safety video) is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH
44115-2851 (www.powertoofinstitute.com).
Information is also available from the National
Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the American
National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and
the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.

_WARNING;
_ not corleect
read and understood

unit to eHcthcal

power so,dice wntit complete #_stlucUons are

_WAJ_NING: Always wear prop_
personal hearing protection
that cr_nforms to ANSI
S t2.6 (83.19) dc_rtng _e. Unde_ some conditions aed duration of use eo_se #ore th_s product
may con#lbute to headng to_s,
_WARNING:
tVE_ER MAKE ANY CC_ UNLESS THE MA_RtA£
iS SECUR&T, Ot'_ THE TABLE
AND A_GAtNST ?HE _'NCE
_WAJrtNING: Sort_ dust cleated by power sanding, sewblg, _'_dthg, d#t_eg, _d ethel
coestroet_
_e#v#_3 _ontair?s ehemicaH b_wn to c_se C_loeg bi._ defer;Is o_ other
_ep_ucti_
harm. SoR_ excepts
of g'm_ c&emtc_
_'e;
. _ad from Had-booed pa_e_s_
* cry_f_l_r_ sifTca fff)m bricks _d cement _d othe_ marry
p_ducfs, _d
a_'seeic _d eh_c_m_umfrom chemicd_y-f_e_ted _m_r
(CCA).

{_ND

RLATE_
\
t.OCKNUTB

Y_Jr esk from these e_po_#_e retie& depending on how open ;,_ do this type of work.
To _e_uce y_ur e)_osu_e to these cl_emica&,
_
_ e _# ventilated ate_ and work with
a_/oved
_._et_y equipment, such _ t/_)_, dust mas_ th_ _e s_c_#y
de_ign_ to f#ter _.*t
mlc_oScopie pa,_fi_s.
A_,oid prolonged coeta_l_ with dt_t from _
sanding, _ing,
gdnding, dd#Mg_ and
eth_ const_ti_n
_f_#iea;
Wear p_ofeefi_e
¢I¢_h#_t and wash exposed are_a4_ wHh
at_ water. Allowing dust to g_ Mto your mo_Cth_ eye_, or lay on the skin may
promote
_fJot_
of ha_ul
¢hemicals,
_WARNING:
Use of _
toot cae _nerate and_o_ dHbur_
dust; wh ch may cause serious
a_ pem_'_ent
_esp,%-atery Or other iniu__ A_wak_ u_ N_OSN?OSH_'l appro_.ed _e_.eo_zato_y
p_otecftc# appropriate for the dust expiate.
Dbec_ particles sway #Ore face a_d _
For }_ur convenience And safety, the fo_b'w_g warning labels _'e _ your miter sa_
ON.

!Ng_
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY_ READ
SAW.

_&WARNINe
OPERATfNG

INSTRUCTION

WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT
ALWAYS WEJ_J;tEYE PROTECTION_
NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE iN DAMP LOCATION_,

DV_I

MAJ_VUAL BEFORE

PARTS.

KNOBS

ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE
PROPERLY BEFORE USE_ CLAMP
SMALL PIECES BEFORE
CUTTING. SEE MANUAL.
ON GUARD;
DANGER=KEEP
BLADE_
ON

AWAY FROM

8_;
SECURE

PROPERLY

BRACKET

WITH BOTH SCREWS

BEFORE

ON TAB_; _ PLAC{S)
_ WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFE_
READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING MITER _W,
KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH OF
_W
BLADE. DO PlOT OPERATE SAW WITH_
GUARDS IN _E,
CHECK LOWER GUARD FOR PROPER CLOSING BEFORE EACH
_E, ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT
KI'IOBS BEFORE USE, DO NOT PERFORM
AllEY OPERATION FREEHANd. NEVTJ_RREACH IN BACK OF SAW BLADE_ NEVER
CROSS ARMS IN FRONT OF BLADE, TURN OFF TOOL AND WAtT FOR _W
BLADE
TO STOP BEFORE MOVING
VVC_RKPIECE, CHANGtN_G SETTINGS _
_VING
HANDS, DISCONNECT
POWER BEFORE CHANGING B_E
OR S_,/ICING,
TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF II'_UURY, RETURN CARRIAGE TO THE FULL REAR P_ION
AFTER EACH CRO_C_
OPERATION. THtNK_ YOU CAN PREVENT ACCIC%_TS,

ON _A_E:

DW71_

(2 P_CES)

Elec#_ical

DWS7085

Connection

Be _
your _w_
s_p_ _r_
with _e nameplate merki_,
120 vo_ AC m_e
that your
_w will oper_e on a_ma_inG ou_
The sw_h _ su_ptib_e _ _i_u_ if dk_t
cu_er_
_
A wffage des_e
of 10 pe_en_ e_mo_ wi_ ca_
_ tose of pov,,_ _d ovet_eati_g. _l
DEWA&T t_ls are f_to_
tested. _f t_e _®1 d_ee _ opera_e_ _k
the _ow_ eup_y_
Accessories
_,WARNING: S_hce asee_odes, othe_ than t_
effe_
by DEWALT, have _:_t _ew tes_'ed
with this pz_ct,
use of _ue_ _es
with thie trot cou_ _ #_acd_:_us: _3 _edoce fP_ dsk
d ir_)u,,_ oe_y DEWALT, ite¢_mme_ied aseesso_be &_k;l
be use_3wiff'_ th_ p,_uc£
Recommended aco_,¢_
for use w_h your too_ are a'_ai_ab_efor purchase from your foca
d_a!_ or autbofiz_
serv}ce oe_e_: Jfyou n_d assistaece m ioo_ir@ any actuary
for your
toc4_ piece contact D_¢#At,T Industrial Tool Co,, 701 East _p_a _ad
Ba_t mote. MD 212_>,
cal_ 1*£©0-4-DgWALT (1 800o43%_258} Of visit our web_te www,dewa_bcom,
Opti_al

Accessories

(F_g,

DWT(_4

obfaned work _pports_
;en91h stopm clamp4_. _c
se_ec%ng aed using aocessoi'_
La_r G_de System:
DW7187

may _

mo_

approp_e

Use c.3_e n

Laser _s_vaitaMe at ex#a co_.l from DPTVALTSePAce Cente_ and your ho_Y_ improvement
retai_er: _neh_4ctior_s for insta_tet©n are intruded with the aceer_o_
P_d ar_ follow e_
direstione for safe inste_lstionand use
E_i_
We_k Su_
DWTeS0
U_
to euppor_ _ong overhangieg wodk#eces the wo_ s_p_
_3:w _bJe is _$_gned to accept two weA sup_ds
one o_ _ch
Adj_st_._e L_tgth Stop: DW7_I

FiG

_euser assemb4ed. Your
side,

_u_
the use of one wo_ s_ppo_ {see drawing / It _e _
to n'_dke re _et_t_vecuts of
the &'_me te_£_h from 0 to 42 _{107 ern)
1_/7082 (stmiPar mode{ i_cl_de_
U_
for firmly ctampieg workp_ce _ t_ _w table for _r_isioo ¢_i_g,
Du_ _g_ DW7053 _l_uded
wil_ e_e
mode{s)

CI_

Equippe/4 wRh a zipper for easy empty_g_
_wdue_ pr_uoe_
(_ot s_ewn),
Crown Molding Fence: OW7084

the dust bag wil_ captu_

the raajorffy c4 the

U_d tot ptec_ion curling of C_,_n molding
Miter Saw LED Wo,'tdigh_ Sysf_m; 0WS7085
L ght;ng u_J for grater vr_bi_ity aed catting a_tgnmeet dudng operstlo_ E_sy to ns'ta}_
SAW BLADES; ALWAYS US_ 12_ G05mrel
SAW B_DES
WfTH 1_ 254 am/ ARBOR
HOLES. SPEED RATING MUST BE AT LEAST 4800 RPM, Neve_ use e _m_er diameter
blade it willnot be guerd_ p_pe4y
Uee crosaout biadea only! Do not _se b_ad_ de'_gned
for flC_prig, cornbinatloe btadee or bt_dee wi_h hook an@lee in execs of T
]

BLADE DESCRi_IONS

NOTE; For cutting
with TOG feet _
Unpacking

Your

nomfer_us
m_Is,
ose on_ _w b[ad_
to! th!s pa!]:K>_ .........................................................................

Saw

Check the contents o_ your miter sm_ ca_ofl to make sure _ha_ you have _cetved
addifioe to this ins'tructbn _T_nUaL the ¢a_on dnould COntain:
t. One DW718 rarer s_w,
2 One DEWA_T 12_ (_5

Fgure g,

_ec#_cati_s
CAPAC_

RG, gO

am) diemeter saw #_ade

3 One b_e wrench n w_seh pocket shown/n
4 One DWTOe3 Dustbag (_me models).
5 One nvsterial o_mp,

_1 parts, _n

OF C_T

50'_ miter _,
e_ miter 1_
4_ _beve_ ieft _'_d right
d _miter
M_
M_

Height 8,P (94 am)
W_dth 18,6' (345 am)

PeeuR Width !2,9" (328 am}
Result Height 2.9 _(74 am}

M_
M_.

Heigf_ &7" (94 am}
W_dth 9.5 _{241 am)

R.s_Jlt Width 91" (231 am)
_uff
He.hi 29* (74 am)

45'_ m_tet

F
%_r\

45P beret - Left
FiG 4
RAiL LOCK
KNOB
RAIL SET
SCREW

k-¢3_ H_t
2,4" (61 ms9
box, Width 1&6" (_45 ram)

UFTING
HANDLF

MOTOR
HOUS}NG

45'_bocci - Rider
Max. H_ht t 7' (48 nm)
Re_
W_h 12,9' _328 ram}
Max+ Width 136" (345 ram)
Reset Height 11" (28 ram}
Your _w _s cobble
of sut_ieg bs_ard
moldings 08"/20
rsm) thick by 65* {165 ram) taI_
on a 4@' right or Io_ m_e_

ADJUSTMENT
MOTOR
ENDCAP

Ree@t Width 12,9 _ (328 ram)
Result Height 19" (48 ram)

_TE: Voar _w
Refer to _pecial
ce m_er
4_ reiter

BEVEl LOPK
HANDLE

is cs_#;4÷ of e_ting the fo_towing once a special setup p_'oc_ure
Cut&
height 1.5 (38 ram} w_th 16,1 (409 ram}
he_g_ 1.5/38 ram} w_dth 11 7 (297 turn}

_stolbwed

DRIVE
t2_ Volt M_es

DEVEL LATCH
LEVER

1_
Wa_s In
3@90 RPM

15 Amp M_or
©ut He_ica_ Gears

MuRi-g BuR
Autonratb Beetfio Brake

_ib_ _dngs
Carbide Bl_e

Familiarization
Your miter _s_ _ foley as_mb_
s the carton Open the box and _ the _aw o_
core'en_en_ camying ha_J_ as shown in F_ure £
_ace the saw on a smootb_ _tat sudase such as a work&_sh
or _ng
table
:ERF

by the

E×_mlne Figaro 4 to become faali_isr with the saw a_d its vado_ p_s T_ _ttsn
on ad_u_
tmeets will refer to tha_ te[_
and you mu_ know what and whore the p_dS are,
_£AUTIOI_
Pioch Hr_md_ 'R_ zsduce the risk d ie/u_ k_eep thumb _r_meath
Lee _'dfe
when put#_g the h_dte down, The lower _wd
wJ#£_ve up as the handle is _#ed _an
which could sa_e plnch#'_g. The handle _ pdac_.J ¢_se to the _azd for _ecid cuts.
Pros dowe iightly o_ the or_ing
ha_
and pail out the look do_n #n C_ntty relessa #_e
des, mwae_t p[_sure ar_ _ld the a_m aIbwing _ to r_sato _t5fut_ height Ut_ the lock dawn pin
wh_ cath/ing tP_ saw from one pl_e to a_otheL AM,aye u_ the aarryi_
handle to tran_rt
the saw or #_e hs_d indeetatio_s shows b F_ure 4.

Bench Mounting
Hote_ a_e p_'ov_
in _! 4 f_t to fa¢iI_ate _h
mountir_g se ahawn n F_.)U_÷4, _wo d#
te_
s_z_J h_
are p_vid_
ta ac¢om_d_e
different s_zos _ _&
Use _her ho_ it
n_ _._sasy
to use _th i A_sys n_a_
your _w _rmty _ a _ble
surf,_e _ prevent
reevemedt_ _ enh_¢e the _ot's _abil_
_ oa_ _ moaet_ to a pi_e of 1_'_ 017 ram/or
thicker p;y_d
wh_h can t_e _ sbm_
to your wo_ sup_
or mou_ to ether _b sit_
and r_larn_d,
NOTE." if you eI_t to _unt
your saw _o a p_o
ot p_ood
make sal_ th_ the mouet!ng
sSreWS do_t protrude f_m the _ttom of the wood The plywood mast s_ fla_ on the work
supporL Wh_ clampin 9 the _w to aey WoA _dace,
o_an'lp odty On #_e c_mpag
bce_
where the _er_ing
scow hote_ a_e bcat_
C_ampi#g at any other _nt will surely nterbre
with the proper e_ratloe
of the saw,
_CAUTION:
7b ptoveet bindtsg sod ieaccu_ac/¢ be sure _le mounting _Hase _sr_f we_
or
otherw@e #eeve_ _, ff t_ sew _ka on the s_ffaeo place e _dn p_ce of esateda/or_et o_ saw,
f_f unht _e _w slts ficm4/ o_ f_e mouebng sulfa&

MITER
SCALE

/
DLADE
WRENCH

FENCE
D_JUSTMENT
KNOD
(usa esch s_de}

BENCH

MOUNTING

HOLES

OPERATING

TRI_
SW_TCH

IMPORTANT

HAND[_

Changing
SEL_ COVER

or Installing

STOP

BEVEL LATCH
PLATES

DUST

SR@JT

_NDENTAT{ON

FiG

Blade (Fig, 3)

Never depress the _ind_e lock butt@_ while the blade _ ueder p_wes or eoa_ing,
DO _Ot C_t _er_ous _etat (cc_deing b;_e et stee_ e_ ma_sov_@'O_fiber aeraer_t pt_d_et
with tbLs r_dter _3w.
Removing

GROOVING

INS_UCTIONS

_ WARNING; To reduce th_ #ttk of _erlo_ personal in}ury_turn _ the tool and dLsc_nr_sot
from the power _u_
before _ttet_tit_
to _ve
it_ charge
_z_o_
or _ake any
adju,stn'_ts
accept as written in I_er ad_st_t_t
it_ttuctier_
_ CAUTION:

RNLS

TRUMB_REW

_FETY
a New _w

the

Blade

1_un_lu9 the _w_
2 P_i_ the arm to the upf_r _e_os and rai_ the lower guard (A_ as far as _esiMe
3 Loo_n_ but do r¢_t remove guard braek_ _w
(D} unti! the bracket can be raised fal
enough to access the b_ade screw Lower guard Wli _ema_n raised due to the _bn
of
the guard b_ket
_rew
4. Dep*ese th_ spindle bsk button (C) wMle carefub/rater
sg the saw btade _ _d
unti! the
lock eegages
5, Keeping the buttoe depre_ed,
use the other haad and the wreash p_ev d_ (D_to too_n
the bisde _raw (Turn cbokwisa
ksft heed thr_da,}
6 Remove the blade ÷cry, rE} outer cbmp w_hor (F}, blade/G} and btade adapter (H} {f
u_d
The inr_er clamp weeher (f, _y be bft on the spindle,
I_)TE: For blades sdth a blade hole of 5/8" (15,_ ram} the 1" (25,4 ram} blade adapte¢ (H}
ia not u_,
Ins_lling
a Blade
1__plug
the s_w_
2, W_h the am_ _d_
the bwer gua_ ho_ open and the guard b_ket
_,
piaso the
_d_
en _he _is_ie_ o_ the biade a_pter
_ u_g e _ade w_b a 1" _&4mm} _meter
_ade ho_ s_ aga_n_ the inner b_de c_mp w_ the teeth _ the bottom of the bl_e
_Jeti#g toward the back of the saw
3 _sembb
the outer Ldade stamp onto the s#dnd_e,
4, _nstal_the bbde _r_
sad esgaging the spied e bek, bghten t_ _rew ffrm_y with wrensh
presid_
(Turnsounte_lockwi_
left:hand th_ads,}
NOTE: When usir_ blades with a 5/8 _ (t&88 ram} d a_ter
b_a ho_e, the bla_ adapter wi_/
eet be used and strand bo stored hi s safe p_e
for f_ture use,
5 _tum
the guard b_ke_ to _S onginat _s_tioe asd firmb' tig/len the guard b_acket _re_
to ho}d brasket in p_aee

i_ WARNING:
*
*

The

guard

and

the

Failure
saw

bracket
screw

to do

blade

must

tightened
so may

_ulting

returned

before

allow

in damage

activating

guard
to the

to
saw

its

orig_al

the
con_ct
and

position

saw.
the
severe

spinning
pe_onal

iniury.

FiG

l_ran_orting
the
Saw
J_WARNING: To reduce the _
ef _eHetla _t
tn_ry, turn _ the tool and d_rJ_nne_
from the power _z_ree before afte_F_t#_g to move #_ehar_e a_ce_e_e_
or make any
edj_tn_nts
_¢_e_t as w_en
in laser ad_tt_nt
Jr_ructien&
_WARNING:
Te t_duee
the risk Of _tiou_
I_reonal
injury, _WAYS
took the ta# _oek
_ob, mites lock heed_e bevel k_ck h&nd_e, _<_k dowe pirl and fence adjastn_eet _eobs before
#a*l_erting
_3Wr
}n order to corweruently carry the m_er saw from pl_e to plase, a c_'qAP+g tie,die has been
includ_
on the top ot the saw arm and hand indeeb_ions _ethe ba_ es shews Is Figure 4

7
M_TER
LATCH

_iW3a#RNIN_ To _
_he ri_k Of _
_ol
injury_ turn off the teal and d_unect
it ft_m the power _
before attet_fir_
to tlr_ve it, ehattge a¢¢_o_
Or make any
edjuMrnent_
a_pt
_ W_
in laser adj_
insttu_ion&
NOTE: Your miter saw ia fu_ end _curately
adisated _ the faetory _ the tree of maeb_aeture
_f readjt_tment d_e to shipping and handllr_ or any other r_aeen _a_qeirad, follow the sdeps
_low to adiudt your s_,,
MITER PATCH
OVERRIDE

F_G

ADJUSTMENT
_REW

Once alade thee ediustmedte shouId i_main accurate Take a t_ttle time sow to follow these
direct@ca earefu_iy to mca_ain the aesu_ay of wh_h your sew is saddle.

MITER LOCK
H_dDLE

BE_2EL LATCH
PLatE

RIGHT 45 _ BEVEL
IATCN pLATE

RIGHT 4,5"
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
E_R_W

MITER SCALE ADJUSTMENT (FI&
_sce e squaro against the saws fettoe sod biade _ shown (De not toush the tips of the b_ade
t_h
wFrh the square To do so will cause an Inaccueate measurement}
Loo_n the le_er {ock
haed_ and sw#_g the m#er arm udtJi the rotter latch tucks _t at the 0 miter po_tion, Do not
t©hten the ©ok haadb If the _
blade is eat exactly _rpend{cular
tO the feeee_ loswer gu_d wig _e
up as the h_e_d_e is pulled down
wb)eh eOSJd es_dsepinchlh*g_
The bisde guard on your saw has been d_ign _] to automatics@ raise when the arm ia brought
down and to ewer ever the b_ade whes the arm _arai_,
FIG

13A

RG13B

The guard cae be _ised _ hand w_
d the _w
NEVER RAISE THE BL_E
_R

to_at_tng Or remevm_g _w blades or for _nspectbn
GUA_
MJ@4UALLY UNLESS THE SAW _S TURNED

HOTE; Ce_t_ specia_ sots o f _a_e matenal wit _aRe
to C_ir_
La_Je Materiel under Special C_a

th_ you man_a_y _

the gaa_

Refer

The front seofbs of the guard is baverad for v a_bil_ty white cutting A_thougb the bavera
dramat}oa_ y r_Juce fty_g debda they are epeeiags _nthe guard sod _fety gJasses ahoutd
be worn m a[_ tirr_a wbes vi_Ang through the louver,
IzJ_RF PI=ATE ADJUSTMENT
TO adjust the ked p_etes_ bosch the _raws hotd_ng the ksri p_etes in #ace Adiu_
ked pt_
are ae cl_e as #a>sstbJe without i_tededr_# _.,_TIthe bbdda o_sv_ite#t.

so that the

RAK GUIDE A_USTMENT

PROPE_

CUT

IMPROPER

Pehedicatly ch_k the _aile
for asy pl_y or o_arsnce The dght r_ can be a@ust_d w_h the _t
_raw shewn n Piga_ 4. To re@. ce clearance use a 4 mm hex wrench and ro:_e the se_t_srew
cbckwk_
grad#a_ whte diding the saw P÷ad beck and f_h
R_oce
p_y whib maintaining
m_imum s_tde force.

CUT

MITER LOCK AOJUSTMENT
F_G

RG 14

,,,_

T_ rarer bck ro_ sh4_id be a_$asted tfthe tabb of the _w ca_ be rnou_ when the m_er bck
is bck_
down. To adju_ the m_er _oak head,e, pot the miter bck hat,die in the up, sebek_d
_tio_
_ng
s 13 mm ope_ end w_noh bo_n the bak nut on the mite_ _k rod (Fig I0},
Us}ng a a/ott_ se_e'wddveL t ghten the miter i_k _ed by toming _ clockwise as shown _n
Figa_ !0 Turn the bck _d U_I _ ie snug; rhea tam soasteral_ar_kw_ ose turn, To enaura the
m_er bck h#d_e is tuectio# ng _'xopedy, _ook
the m_er bck to _ nomd_enteq
me-_urement
on the m_ter _ala _ for exampb, _o _ and _sare the _b_e wil! not rotate. Tightec lock nut

FIG 15

Brushes
ANGLE_

FfG

FIG

i_ WARNING: To _
the _
of _d_
per_oeal tej_ry_ turn o_f the to_ and dL_anr_
t
from the power so_;,tce before attempting to move it_ ¢han_
a_
or make any
adj_et_ta
eccept es settee to la_er edj_ment
tn$'ttu_'_
lse_t
@a_
bashes r_a_arty by aoplugging tooi, re_u ng the motor eed cap (Fig, 4) lift
the brush _rtng a_d wRhdraw the bradh a_embiy
Keep brushes cJer.m _md sliding freely n
their guides Always rep4ace a us_ bru_ ia the _me onen_tion a the ho_d_' as it w_ pber to
its removal Cs_on bpJs}'_ h_e ua_/ir_g symbols _amped mto their aides and f the brash is
worn down to approxirnateFy 1_* (12.7 ran'l/the apdng w_l ne bS{_r exert pPessui_ sad tL_y
must be replaced, U_ only _@'tticaJ DEWALT bru_s
Use of the correcff grade of brash is
_ti_
for proper epe_le_ of electric brake, New brush a_rnbiies
are evaHsb_e _ D_V_.T
_rvlce cente_
The too_ should be aitowed _o run W/_n
at no bed) for 10 ainu€as before
u_ to _
sew b_uah_ The _ectdc bn_ke _ay be erratic in obee_ioe ant4 the _ushea are
pro_dy
seated/Worn in) Arrays rep_ase the bash Snsp_on
asp after inspection or sortieing
the bruah_
Whiie "iT_Jnnfngin DO NOT TIE TAPE OR OTHERWISE LOCK THE TRIGGER SW_TGH ON,
HOLD BY HAND ONLY

TABLE

Controls
Yoar cornpou_]
miter _v ha_ severat ma_n controls, wh_h wl_ibe d ecUs_
bhetb _here Fsr
mo_ Momratbn os these controls, see the _spectlwe _tions
ear_ er in the m_aa_
CR/DWN

MOL_NG
FLAT ON
AND AGAINST
FENCE

CROWN
MOLDING
FENCE A_D

'T#_LE

BEIWEEN
TABLE

MITER CONTROl_
The
and
and
bck

(FIG, 2)

miter adia_ment/bck
hand_ an_ detent tnggef a_!ows yon to m_er yo_r _w to 60 ieft
_2 _dght 'To miter the saw, _Ift
the mi_ adjusfroent 4oak h_die, pa_ the m_er _stch bu_on
_ the _ the mR@_ang_ des_rad On the miter _a_
Push down on the bck handle to
the sew table inplaca

TRIGGEFI SWITCH
FiG

TP_, tugger swRch (Fig 4) turns year _w
asertion of a p_loCk to _Ure the s.aw,

on and oft A ho_e is proad_

in tl_

tdgger for

MITER LATCH OVERRIDE (FIG, 7)
'T_ miter _oh overrkJe albws your _w to everode the eommon stop angJ_ To ov_rtde the
comroon stop ang_
push the miter tatoh button and flip the miter iatch overdde lever to the
vert ksat portion
BEVEL CONTROL
(FIG. € 8}
The beveJ bteh _vers and b_et took handb ellew you to t_el the _w to 48'_ left and right,
Your s_a_ h_ two _vet latch levara, one on eithe_ s_e of the rear suppo_ hoaai_
Ony one
nee_ds to be used to r'nov_ the be,._eito e_her d}rerAlonTtle bevel _k handle is oe top d the
_r
support housisg To b_e the sew Iso_ the bevel bck _nofe
aft one of the _vsra to
appre_mately
45/_ sad s_ the _vel an@e d_@_d on the _.'el eca_ Two bevei scales are
provided forcoeaenience.
L_k the beve_ bck huddle to iock the _e_ in place, The _'_eveJ_atch
tevers cue be _fted vert ca]{y to override the coromos _op _ngl_a.
The bevel lock handle is dee_gned to _eve a _irstted rotatioo arr_sent, The hendb cue be
r_rieeted
to cort_peaset_ for _:_rrnal wes_ "The _et
bck handle s_uM be teerienled _ the
bevel of the sew caa be moved when the bevel _k handJe is t_ghtened To adjust the bevel
lock handle _emove _e _rev¢ {n the center of the ban@e. Carefu!_y pry Off the ha#d_e using
a frat b_d_
screwdriver R_rient and instal/the handle such that it w_tf hold the beve4 when
r_ghteoed fnsta!l ned tighten _ew,

BLADE

RIGHT

\
FENCE

FiG 22

_|L
LOCK KNOB (RG. @
The r_,_il
took knbe, a_lows you to ©ck the sew he_ _rmty ta ke_ It from d_ing
is neces_s D, when making certain outsor when t_ansport ng the _w

on the rails, Th_

GROOVING ST_
(FIG. 4)
The g_sving stop albws tot groove cutting F@png t_ lever t_asard the _roat of the saw and
edjusti_g the thumbe¢_w
_flang_ tie depth of the groev'e cuL Plippiog the _ever towa_x_ the
i_ of the aa_ by_a_
the g_o_ng stop,
H_D
DC4&tNLOCK PIN (FIG, 4)
"Tolock _e _w h_a_ Inthe down pss_bn p_
the head down pa_ the p_n in and release
the sew h_d. This w_ll _d the saw he_ _fely down for rnevk_g the _w from p_e to pi_e,
To _'etea_ press the saw h_
down asd pul{ the pm out

OPERATION
WRO_

_WARNING:
To reduce the tick of _o*ts
_onaf
injury, turn _ the thol and d_one_t
from the power _
before attstr_ting
to _se
it_ change _
or make arty
ad_me_ta
acee_t _ wdtten in ta_er adj#_trne_
In_m_;_r_

_WARNING:
that conforms
Plug the saw
sure the cord
SWITCH

Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders must wear eye protection
to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3).
into any household 60 Hz power source. Refer to the nameplate for voltage. Be
will not interfere with your work.

FIG. 23

FIG. 24

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.
cu'n'ING WITH YOUR SAW
If the slide feature is not used, ensure the saw head is pushed back as far as possible and
the rail lock knob is tightened. This will prevent the saw from sliding along its rails as the
workpiece is engaged.
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. 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.
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 and lock the miter arm at zero, hold the
wood firmly on the table and against the fence. With the rail lock knob tightened, turn on the
saw by squeezing the trigger switch shown in Figure 4.
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.
When cutting anything larger than a 2 x 8 (51 x 203 mm [ 2 x 6 (51 x 152) at 45 ° miter] use an
out-down-back motion with the rail lock knob loosened. Pull the saw out, toward you, lower
the saw head down toward the workpiece, and slowly push the saw back to complete the cut.
Do not allow the saw to contact the top of the workpiece while pulling out. The saw may run
toward you, possibly causing personal injury or damage to the workpiece.
NOTE: To provide greater crosscut capacity with reduced stroke the blade on the DW718
extends deeper into the table. As a result a greater lifting force on the workpiece may be experienced during the cut.
/& CAUTION: Always use a work clamp to maintain control and reduce the risk of workpiece
damage and personal injur_.
NOTE: The rail lock knob shown in Figure 4 must be loose to allow the saw to slide along its
rails.
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. Make the cut
as described above.
When cutting wider workpieces wider than a 2 x 6 that are shorter in length, always place the
longer side against the fence (Fig. 12).
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 an angle to the wood. In order to set the
bevel, loosen the bevel lock handle, lift the bevel latch lever, Figure 4, and move the saw to the
left or right as desired. (It is necessary to move the fence to allow clearance). Once the desired
bevel angle has been set, tighten the bevel clamp handle firmly.
Bevel angles can be set from 48 ° right to 48° left and can be cut with the miter arm set between
50 ° right or 60° 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 fence adjustment knob 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. 13A)
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 ram) 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 13B.
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
_,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.
AWARNING: 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 inju_
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 ram) from the blade, a clamp or other fixture must
be used.
For best results use the DW7082 clamp made for use with your saw. Another type of clamp
may be supplied with your DW718. To purchase the DW7082 contact 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
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.
i_ 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.
i_ 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
AWARNING: 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.

SCREWS
(TWO EACH

FIG. 25

FIG. 26

SCREWS

SET SCREW

BACK FENCE

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.
cu'n'ING 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 15 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.
cu'n'ING TRIM MOLDING AND OTHER FRAMES
Sketch B in Figure 15 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 15 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

- EXAMPLESANGLE 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).
cu'n'ING 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 16.
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" (Fig. 16) 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 ° exterior angles (Angle A, Fig. 16), 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.
cu'n'ING 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 11. Turn on the
saw, allow the blade to reach full speed and lower the arm smoothly through the cut.
cu'n'ING BASE MOLDING UP TO 6.5" (165 mm) HIGH VERTICALLY AGAINST THE
FENCE
Position material as shown in Figure 11.
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 °
2. Save left side of cut
Right side
1. Miter Right 45 °
2. Save right side of cut

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

Material up to 6.5" (159 mm) can be cut as described above.
CU'R'ING 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 cu'n'ING CROWN MOLDING LAYING FLAT AND USING THE
COMPOUND FEATURES
1. Molding laying with broad back surface down flat on saw table (Fig. 17).
2. The settings below are for All Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 52 ° and 38 ° angles.
BEVEL SE'n'ING
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

BEVEL SE'n'ING

TYPE 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

33.85 ° Right

33.85 ° Left

_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. 25).
5. Secure the material before cutting. Cut slowly through the material using a out-down-andback motion. 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.

Removing

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 cu'n'ING

CROWN MOLDING

Place the molding on the table at an angle between the fence and the saw table, as shown
in Figure 18. Use of the crown molding fence accessory (DW7084) is highly recommended
because of its degree of accuracy and convenience. The crown molding fence accessory is
available for purchase from your local dealer.
The advantage to cutting crown molding using this method is that no bevel cut is required.
Minute changes in the miter angle can be made without affecting the bevel angle. This way,
when corners other than 90 ° are encountered, the saw can be quickly and easily adjusted for
them. Use the crown molding fence accessory to maintain the angle at which the molding will
be on the wall.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR cu'n'ING 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 18.
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 at 45 °
2. Save right side of cut
Right side
1. Miter left at 45 °
2. Save left side of cut

Special

Replacing

Belt

MAINTENANCE
DO NOT use lubricants or cleaners (particularly spray or aerosol) in the vicinity of the
plastic guard. The polycarbonate material used in the guard is subject to attack by certain
chemicals.
1. All bearings are sealed. They are lubricated for life and need no further maintenance.
2. Periodically clean all dust and wood chips from around AND UNDER the base and the
rotary table. Even though slots are provided to allow debris to pass through, some dust will
accumulate.
3. The brushes are designed to give you several years of use. If they ever need replacement
follow the instructions under Brushes or return the tool to the nearest service center for
repair. Service center locations are packed with your tool.

Service

Information

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

Repairs

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

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be
performed by a DEWALT factory service center, a DEWALT authorized service center or other
qualified service personnel. Always use identical replacement parts.

Three

Cuts

NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL
AGAINST THE FENCE.

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 26. 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.

IS SECURED ON THE TABLE AND

ALUMINUM CUTTING
ALWAYS USE THE APPROPRIATE SAW BLADE MADE ESPECIALLY FOR CU-FI-ING
ALUMINUM. These are available at your local DEWALT retailer or DEWALT service center.
Certain workpieces, due to their size, shape or surface finish, may require the use of a clamp
or fixture to prevent movement during the cut. Position the material so that you will be cutting
the thinnest cross section, as shown in Figure 19. Figure 20 illustrates the wrong way to cut
these extrusions. Use a stick wax cutting lubricant when cutting aluminum. Apply the stick wax
cutting lubricant 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 Saw Blades under OptionalAccessories
for correct saw blade.
BOWED MATERIAL
When cutting bowed material always position it as shown in Figure 21 and never like that
shown in Figure 22. Positioning the material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the blade near the
completion of the cut.

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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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.
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Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little too large to fit beneath the blade guard.
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 23. 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.
SPECIAL SET-UP FOR WIDE CROSSCUTS
Your saw can cut very wide [up to 16" (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" (38 mm) thick particleboard or similar flat strong
1.5" thick wood to the dimensions: 14.5" x 26" (368 x 660 mm). The platform must be flat
otherwise the material could move during cutting and cause injury.
3. Mount the 14.5" x 26" (368 x 600 mm) platform to the saw using four 3" (76.2 mm) long
wood screws through the holes in the base fence (Fig. 24). 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.

Patent

Notification

Manufactured

under one or more of the following U.S. patents:
6,823,765

6,101,914

5,907,987

5,375,495

6,810,780

6,035,754

5,862,734

5,285,708

6,520,059,

6,032,563

5,582,089

5,199,343

Other patents may be pending.

Troubleshooting

Guide

BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE!
Saw will not start

WHAT'S WRONG?

WHAT TO DO

1. Saw not plugged

...................
li Plug in saw,

2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped
:&Cord

2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

damaged

& Havecord

4. Brushes worn out
Saw makes
unsatisfactory

replaced by authorized service center.

4. Have brushes replaced by authorized service center or replace them yourself. Refer to Brushes.

! i Du!! blade
cuts

1; Rep!ace b!adel Refer to Changing

2. Blade mounted backwards

orlnstalling a New Saw Blade.

2. Turn blade around. Refer to Changing

3, Gum or pitch On blade&

or Installing

a New Saw Blade.

Remove b!ade and C!ean with turpentine and Coarse stee! woo! or houSehold oven cleaner

4. Incorrect blade for work being done

4. Change the blade type. Refer to Saw Blades.

2. Low house current

2. Contact your electric company.

Blade does not come up to
speed

Machine

vibrates excessively

!. Saw not mounted securely to stand or work
bench
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor
3. Damaged saw blade

Does not make accurate
miter cuts

Material

pinches blade

Tighten all mounting

hardwarel Refer to Bench Mounting.

2. Reposition on flat level surface. Refer to Familiarization.
3.

Replace bladel Refei to Changing or lnstalling a New Saw Blade.

1. Miter scale not adjusted correctly

1. Check and adjust. Refer to Miter Scale Adjustment

3. Blade is not perpendicular

3. Check and adjust fence. Refer to Bevel Square to Table Adjustment

to table

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4. Workpiece moving

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.

TABLE 1: COMPOUND MITER CUT
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