DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 NOV02-CD-1 Form No. 395465 DW702, DW703 Copyright 2000, 2003 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. IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR DEWALT PURCHASE, Before returning this product call CALL 1-800-4 DEWALT. IN MOST CASES, A DEWALT REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL. 1-800-4-DEWALT YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO THE SUCCESS OF DEWALT'S QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Questions? See us in the World Wide Web at www.dewalt.com INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA INSTRUCTION MANUAL DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO. GUIDE D´UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES DW703 (120 Volt) 10" Compound Miter Saw Scie à lnglets 254 mm (10 po) Sierra de àngulo compuesto 254 mm (10") Table of Contents DOUBLE INSULATION/POLARIZED PLUG INSTRUCTIONS ....................................1 OPERATION ........……………………………………………………………………………6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS ......…………………………………………1 SWITCH ................................................................................................................6 English ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES ........……………………………………………………….1 CUTTING WITH YOUR SAW ................................................................................6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ........…………………………………………………………2 CROSSCUTS ................................................................................................................6 UNPACKING YOUR SAW ..........……………………………………………………………2 BEVEL CUTS ................................................................................................................6 FAMILIARIZATION ......………………………………………………………………………2 QUALITY OF CUT ........................................................................................................6 SPECIFICATIONS........………………………………………………………………………2 BODY AND HAND POSITION......................................................................................7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ......……………………………………………………………2 CLAMPING THE WORKPIECE..............................................................................7 STABILIZER ..................................................................................................................4 SUPPORT FOR LONG PIECES ............................................................................7 ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................4 CUTTING PICTURE FRAMES, SHADOW BOXES AND OTHER FOUR SIDED PROJECTS ..............................................................7 BENCH MOUNTING ........……………………………………………………………………4 CUTTING TRIM MOLDING AND OTHER FRAMES..............................................7 INSTALLING A NEW SAW BLADE ..........…………………………………………………4 CUTTING COMPOUND MITERS ..........................................................................7 TRANSPORTING THE SAW..........…………………………………………………………5 MITER SCALE........................................................................................................8 ADJUSTMENTS ......…………………………………………………………………………5 VERNIER SCALE..........................................................................................................8 MITER SCALE ADJUSTMENT ..………………………………………………………5 WHEN MITERING TO THE RIGHT........................................................................8 MITER POINTER ADJUSTMENT ..……………………………………………………5 WHEN MITERING TO THE LEFT ..........................................................................8 BEVEL SQUARE TO TABLE ................................................................................5 CUTTING BASE MOLDING ..................................................................................8 BEVEL POINTER ..................................................................................................5 CUTTING CROWN MOLDING ..............................................................................9 BEVEL STOP ........................................................................................................5 SPECIAL CUTS ..........................................................................................................12 FENCE ADJUSTMENT …………………………………………………………………5 MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................12 GUARD ACTUATION AND VISIBILITY ………………………………………………6 REPAIRS ....................................................................................................................12 AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC BRAKE................................................................................6 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................12 BRUSHES ........………………………………………………………………………………6 COMPOUND MITER CUT REFERENCE CHART ......................................................13 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................................................................................14 Important Safety Instructions • CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function—check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, English WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. Do not use tool if READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS switch does not turn it on and off. • NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool Double Insulation until it comes to a complete stop. Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical • DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS insulation or one double thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. Motors in these tools may spark and ignite fumes. system. Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a • EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an result, your tool is equipped with a two prong plug which permits you to use extension extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. cords without concern for maintaining a ground connection. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and operating this tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool. number, the heavier the cord. CAUTION: WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Minimum Gage for Cord Sets Repair or replace damaged cords. Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet 120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 Polarized Plugs 240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300 Polarized plugs (one blade is wider than the other) are used on equipment to reduce the risk Ampere Rating of electric shock. When provided, this plug will fit in the polarized outlet only one way. If the More Not more AWG plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified Than Than electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. 0-6 18 16 16 14 6 - 10 18 16 14 12 Safety Instructions For All Tools 10 - 12 16 16 14 12 • KEEP GUARD IN PLACE and in working order. 12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended • REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys Additional Safety Rules For Miter Saws and adjusting wrenches are removed from spindle before turning tool on. CAUTION: FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL • KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE SAW. • DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. • DO - Protect electric supply line with at least a 15 ampere time-delay fuse or a circuit breaker. • KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area. • DO - Make certain the blade rotates in the correct direction and that the teeth at the bottom • MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter of the blade are pointing to the rear of the miter saw. keys. • DO - Be sure all clamp handles are tight before starting any operation. • DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was • DO - Be sure all blade and clamp washers are clean and recessed sides of collars are designed. against blade. Tighten arbor screw securely. • USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. • DO - Keep saw blade sharp.