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Question posted by anns28 on December 13th, 2012

How To Get Saw To Back Fence Position?

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Instruction Manual - Page 1

... MOST CASES, A DEWALT REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. DW717 (120 Volt), DW717 (230 Volt) 10" (254 mm) Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw DW717 (120 Volt), DW717 (230 Volt) Scie coulissante à onglet mixte 254 mm (10 po) DW717 (120 Voltios), DW717 (230 Voltios) Sierra ingletadora compuesta deslizante de doble bisel de 254 mm...
Instruction Manual - Page 2

... TO TABLE 8 BEVEL POINTER...8 BEVEL STOP...8 FENCE ADJUSTMENT 8 AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC BRAKE 8 GUARD ACTUATION AND VISIBILITY 8 KERF PLATE ADJUSTMENT 9 RAIL GUIDE ADJUSTMENT 9 MITER LOCK ADJUSTMENT 9 BRUSHES 9 CONTROLS ...9 OPERATION 9 SWITCH...9 CUTTING WITH YOUR SAW 9 CROSSCUTS...10 BEVEL CUTS...10 QUALITY OF CUT ...10 BODY AND HAND POSITION 11 CLAMPING THE WORKPIECE 11 SUPPORT FOR LONG...
Instruction Manual - Page 3

...fence or when your hand and it was designed. • USE RIGHT TOOL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALT TOOL...describe the level of power tools in damp or wet locations or in the "OFF" position before operating product. WARNING... work area. The insulation system is equipped with this tool. This miter saw . Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. •...
Instruction Manual - Page 4

... • NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. The teeth on the blade should point in the blade area when the saw blade. • NEVER LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE "ON" position. Loose or improper blade...that is placed on a miter saw could cause serious injury. • KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away from vibration. Always remember that are against the fence and table. Check the blade to...
Instruction Manual - Page 5

...: NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE TABLE AND AGAINST THE FENCE. Always use with your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may contribute to...the majority of the blade, before servicing or adjusting tool. Electrical Connection Be sure your saw . Laser Guide System: DW7187 Powered by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains ...
Instruction Manual - Page 6

...DW7084 DW7187 DWS7085 SPEED RATING MUST BE AT LEAST 5000 RPM. One DW717 miter saw blade. 3. Width 8.9" (226 mm) Result Width 8.4" (213 mm) Result Height 3.0" (76 mm) 45º...excess of your miter saw blades designed for greater visibility and cutting alignment during operation. Height 2.3" (58 mm) Result Width 11.9" (302 mm) Max. English Crown Molding Fence: DW7084 Used for...
Instruction Manual - Page 7

...prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting surface is placed close to the position of the wood. Remove the blade screw (E), outer blade clamp (F) and blade (G). The ...of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and disconnect it from one saw foot until the saw . The inner blade clamp (I 4. Installing a Blade 1. Unplug the saw or the hand indentations shown in laser...
Instruction Manual - Page 8

... original position and firmly tighten the guard bracket screw to the saw and severe personal injury. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the blade teeth with the square. NOTE: Your miter saw 's fence and blade... the accuracy of serious personal injury, turn off the tool and disconnect it from the power source before activating the saw is perpendicular to move it, change accessories or make ...
Instruction Manual - Page 9

...the tool serviced by an authorized DEWALT service center. Rotate the adjustment screw counterclockwise one of personal injury. In order that the saw blades or for the right, and one each . Adjust the fence to... adjustment instructions. Keep thumb underneath handle when pulling handle down position. The blade guard on and off and check for clearance. The front section of serious personal...
Instruction Manual - Page 10

...allows you to override the common stop control positions your saw . GROOVING STOP (FIG. 4) The grooving stop angles,...position, push the head down for insertion of the rear support housing. and ensure the table will return to the off the tool and disconnect it is snug, then turn counterclockwise one of the levers to approximately 45 º and set screw clockwise gradually while sliding the saw...
Instruction Manual - Page 11

..., toward you , lower the saw head down -back motion with the saw blade at the zero degree position. The saw will cut through the tape and carefully remove tape when finished. To remove the left side fence might have to slide along its rails. The same guidelines apply to a full stop before raising arm. When...
Instruction Manual - Page 12

... fence. WARNING: The clamp foot must be facing toward the front of the miter saw. 3. Never use the fine adjust knob to firmly clamp the workpiece. Once again, position the wood with your DW717....ALWAYS MAKE DRY RUNS (UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS TO CHECK THE PATH OF THE BLADE. Your saw is the perfect tool for mitering corners like the one that is used . For this type of joint, set ...
Instruction Manual - Page 13

... can be cut as shown in the chart. These knobs must be tightened after making any other type tool made. Example: To make a 4 sided box with 26º exterior angles (Angle A, Figure 15),...4.75" (121 mm) HIGH VERTICALLY AGAINST THE FENCE Position material as shown in place as described above. The chart shown on saw to fine tune your saw . Always try cuts on the arc scale. ...
Instruction Manual - Page 14

... on the back of a clamp or fixture to maintain the angle at an angle between the fence and the saw . Certain workpieces, due to their size, shape or surface finish, may require the use of... from your saw table, as shown in Figure 18. Position the material so that : The angles presented for all settings should be tested on the fence and base of molding against fence 2. CUTTING ...
Instruction Manual - Page 15

...tool. To set the saw using 4 three-inch long wood screws through the material using a out-down-and-back motion. Four screws must be performed by squeezing the belt as shown in the base fence ... clear the workpiece, as shown in the vicinity of the tool. NEVER TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE HOLD THE GUARD OPEN WHEN OPERATING THIS SAW. Remove both left to a stable flat surface. Adjust and...
Instruction Manual - Page 16

...backwards 1. Extension cord too light or too long 1. Saw not mounted securely to normal wear or tool abuse. Replace blade, see Page 8. 4. English use... by authorized service center 4. This warranty does not apply to fence with a receipt for work bench Page 6. 2. Stand or ...saw 2. Blade is not square to table 3. Position bowed material as instructed on Page 13. 15
Instruction Manual - Page 17

English SET THIS MITER ANGLE ON SAW TABLE 1 COMPOUND MITER CUT (Position wood with broad flat side on the table and the narrow edge against the fence.) 10 20 30 40 10 20 10 20 30 30 40 6-SIDED BOX 50 40 8-SIDED BOX 60 50 60 70 80 70 80 50 SQUARE BOX 60 70 80 SET THIS BEVEL ANGLE ON SAW 16
Instruction Manual - Page 56

... array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; the array of the tool. DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 (JUN08) Part No. 658046-00 DW717 Copyright © 2008 DEWALT The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power...
Parts Diagram - Page 3

... Number 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 26 28 29 30 33 34 35 Part Number Parts List for DW717 Type 1 Description Qty Required 641494-00SV ARM ASSEMBLY 1 641445-00 BELT COVER 1 330045-14 SCREW,M5 X 16MM 9 146751-00 SHAFT,PIVOT 1 146732-00 SPACER 2 150075...
Parts Diagram - Page 7

... 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 Part Number Parts List for DW717 Type 1 Description Qty Required 330019-22 SCREW 1 659008-00 CABLE CLAMP 1 618213-00 JUMPER 1 641430-00 COVER 1 641411-00 FENCE 1 641474-00 LEFT FENCE 1 641475-00SV RIGHT FENCE 1 147107-02 KNOB 3 098105-03 SCREW 4 391317-05 FIELD CASE 1 396004-00SV...

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