DeWalt Miter Saw DW 718 - Manual (Page 2)

WARNING: Do not connect unit to electrical power source until complete instructions are
read and understood.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI
S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product
may contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING: NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE TABLE
AND AGAINST THE FENCE.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with
soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious
and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
For your convenience and safety, the following warning labels are on your miter saw.
ON MOTOR HOUSING:
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING SAW.
WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL RE PLACE MENT PARTS.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
ON MOVING FENCES:
ALWAYS ADJUST FENCE
PROPERLY BEFORE USE. CLAMP
SMALL PIECES BEFORE
CUTTING. SEE MANUAL.
ON GUARD:
DANGER–KEEP AWAY FROM
BLADE.
ON UPPER GUARD:
PROPERLY SECURE BRACKET WITH BOTH SCREWS BEFORE
USE.
ON TABLE: (2 PLACES)
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING MITER SAW. KEEP HANDS OUT OF PATH OF
SAW BLADE. DO NOT OPERATE SAW WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE.
CHECK LOWER GUARD FOR PROPER CLOSING BEFORE EACH
USE. ALWAYS TIGHTEN ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BEFORE USE. DO NOT PERFORM
ANY OPERATION FREEHAND. NEVER REACH IN BACK OF SAW BLADE. NEVER
CROSS ARMS IN FRONT OF BLADE. TURN OFF TOOL AND WAIT FOR SAW BLADE
TO STOP BEFORE MOVING WORKPIECE, CHANGING SETTINGS OR MOVING
HANDS. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE CHANGING BLADE OR SERVICING. TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, RETURN CARRIAGE TO THE FULL REAR POSITION
AFTER EACH CROSSCUT OPERATION. THINK! YOU CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS.
ON BASE: (2 PLACES)
Electrical Connection
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. 120 volts, AC means that your
saw will operate on alternating current. The switch is suseptible to failure if direct current is
used. A voltage decrease of 10 percent or more will cause a loss of power and overheating. All
D
E WALT tools are factory tested. If this tool does not operate, check the power supply.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by D E WALT, have not been tested
with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk
of injury, only D
E WALT, recommended accessories should be used with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available for purchase from your local
dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory for your
tool, please contact D
E WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286,
call 1-800-4-D E WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt.com.
Optional Accessories (Fig. 1)
The following accessories, designed for your saw, may be helpful. In some cases, other locally
obtained work supports, length stops, clamps, etc., may be more appropriate. Use care in
selecting and using accessories.
Laser Guide System: DW7187
Laser is available at extra cost from D
E WALT Service Centers and your home improvement
retailer. Instructions for installation are included with the accessory. Read and follow all
directions for safe installation and use.
Extension, Work Support: DW7080
Used to support long overhanging workpieces, the work support is user assembled. Your
saw table is designed to accept two work supports; one on each side.
Adjustable Length Stop: DW7051
Requires the use of one work support (see drawing). It is used to make repetitive cuts of
the same length from 0 to 42" (107 cm).
Clamp: DW7082 (similar model included)
Used for firmly clamping workpiece to the saw table for precision cutting.
Dust Bag: DW7053 (Included with some models)
Equipped with a zipper for easy emptying, the dust bag will capture the majority of the
sawdust produced (not shown).
Crown Molding Fence: DW7084
Used for precision cutting of crown molding.
Miter Saw LED Worklight System: DWS7085
Lighting used for greater visibility and cutting alignment during operation. Easy to install.
SAW BLADES: ALWAYS USE 12" (305 mm) SAW BLADES WITH 1" (25.4 mm) ARBOR
HOLES. SPEED RATING MUST BE AT LEAST 4800 RPM. Never use a smaller diameter
blade. It will not be guarded properly. Use crosscut blades only! Do not use blades designed
for ripping, combination blades or blades with hook angles in excess of 7˚.
BLADE DESCRIPTIONS
APPLICATION DIAMETER TEETH
Construction Saw Blades (thin kerf with anti-stick rim)
General Purpose
12" (305 mm) 40
Fine Crosscuts 12" (305 mm) 60
Woodworking Saw Blades (provide smooth, clean cuts)
Fine crosscuts
12" (305 mm) 80
Non-ferrous metals 12" (305 mm) 96
NOTE: For cutting non-ferrous metals, use only saw blades
with TCG teeth designed for this purpose.
Unpacking Your Saw
Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make sure that you have received all parts. In
addition to this instruction manual, the carton should contain:
1. One DW718 miter saw.
2. One D
E WALT 12" (305 mm) diameter saw blade.
3. One blade wrench in wrench pocket shown in Figure 9.
4. One DW7053 Dustbag (some models).
5. One material clamp.
Specifications
CAPACITY OF CUT
50º miter right, 60º miter left
48º bevel left and right
0º miter
Max. Height 3.7" (94 mm) Result Width 12.9" (328 mm)
Max. Width 13.6" (345 mm) Result Height 2.9" (74 mm)
45º miter
Max. Height 3.7" (94 mm) Result Width 9.1" (231 mm)
Max. Width 9.5" (241 mm) Result Height 2.9" (74 mm)
DW7187
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
DW7051
KNOBS
BRACKET
DW7080
LOCKNUTS
(END PLATE)
DW7082
DW7084
A
B
D
FIG. 3
C
FIG. 3A
FIG. 3B
E F
G
I
H
DWS7085