Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS DOUBLE INSULATION ....................................................................................................................................2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS .................................................................................................
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; Double Insulation
2 Important Safety Instructions WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Double Insulation Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with ...
Page 5 - CAPACITY OF CUT; Cut Helical Gears; Familiarization
4 Unpacking Your Saw Check the contents of your miter saw car ton to make sure that you have received all par ts. In addition to this instruction manual, the car ton should contain: 1. One No. DW715 miter saw. 2. One D E WALT 305mm (12") dia. saw blade 3. One blade wrench in wrench pocket shown ...
Page 6 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; • Do not cut ferrous metal (containing iron or steel) or masonry or; Removing the Blade
5 FIG. 2 GUARD MITER LOCK LEVER MITER SCALE BENCH MOUNTING HOLES LOCK DOWN PIN OPERATING HANDLE BENCH MOUNTING HOLES BEVEL SCALE TRIGGER SWITCH OPERATING HANDLE LEFT SIDE FENCE FENCE LOCK KNOB MOTOR HOUSING 0˚/45˚ BEVEL OVERRIDE LEVERS DUST SPOUT MOTOR END CAP LOCK DOWN PIN BEVEL STOP 33.85˚ PAWL CA...
Page 7 - Installing a Blade; • The guard bracket must be returned to its; Transporting the Saw
6 4. Depress the spindle lock button (C) while carefully rotating the saw blade by hand until the lock engages. 5. Keeping the button depressed, use the other hand and the wrench provided (D) to loosen the blade screw. (Turn clockwise, left-handthreads) 6. Remove the blade screw (E), outer clamp was...
Page 8 - WALT; Brushes; WALT brushes. Use of the correct grade of brush is essential; Controls; Although this saw will cut wood and many non-ferrous materials,
7 AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC BRAKE Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric blade brake which stopsthe saw blade within 5 seconds of trigger release. This is not adjustable.On occasion, there may be a delay after trigger release to brake engagement. On rare occasions, the brake may not engage at all ...
Page 9 - TURN OFF AND UNPLUG SAW; TO INSTALL CLAMP; adjust knob to firmly clamp the workpiece.; SUPPORT FOR LONG PIECES; Turn Off and Unplug Saw
8 Miter crosscuts are made with the miter arm at some angle other thanzero. This angle is often 45 degrees for making corners, but can be setanywhere from zero to 50 degrees left or right. After selecting the desiredmiter angle, be sure to lock miter lock lever. Make the cut as describedabove. BEVEL...
Page 11 - NOTE
FIG. 15 FIG. 17 ALWA YS A DJUS T FEN CE PROP ERLY BEFO RE U SE FIG. 16 10 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 91mm (3-5/8") can be cut as described above. For boards[up to 173mm (6-3/4"...
Page 13 - Special Cuts; Maintenance
FIG. 21 FIG. 21A RIGHT WRONG 12 Special Cuts NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THETABLE AND AGAINST THE FENCE. ALUMINUM CUTTING ALWAYS USE THE APPROPRIATE SAW BLADE MADE ESPECIALLY FORCUTTING ALUMINUM. Cer tain workpieces, due to their size, shape orsur face finish, may require th...
Page 15 - Troubleshooting Guide
14 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 in 1. Plug in saw. 2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker 3. Cord damaged 3. Have cord replaced by authorized s...