Use and Care Manual

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For your convenience and safety, the following warning labels are on your miter saw.
ON MOTOR HOUSING:
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ
INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MITER SAW.
WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL RE PLACE MENT PARTS.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
ALWAYS USE PROPER EYE AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST
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. CLAMP SMALL PIECES BEFORE CUTTING.
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. REMOVE
BATTERY PACK BEFORE ADJUSTING, 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 source agrees with the nameplate marking. 120 volts, AC means that
your saw will operate on alternating current. Do not operate with DC power. 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.
This miter saw operates on either two 60V battery packs or by using the D
e
WALT corded
power supply.
Using the Corded Power Supply
The D
e
WALT corded power supply is designed to
Fig. 1
provide power for D
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WALT 120V Max* FLEXVOLT
TM
cordless tools. Insert the corded power supply into the
miter saw battery slot (refer to Installing and
Removing the Corded Power Supply into and
from Tool) and plug the power supply into an AC
outlet. The power supply will act as the power source
to the tool. Your D
e
WALT corded power supply should
only be used with standard household 120 VAC, 60
Hz power or a 120VAC 60Hz generator.
The corded power supply is suitable for use with both
grounded and double insulated 120V AC tools. When the power supply is utilized with a
grounded tool, the tool inlet will be equipped with a ground prong that allows the ground path
from the tool to connect to the power supply. When the power supply is used with this double
insulated miter saw, no ground connection is made from the tool to the power supply as no
ground connection is required.
Additional Specific Usage Instructions
The corded power supply may become warm to the touch during use. This is a normal
condition and does not indicate a problem.
IMPORTANT. The power supply is not user serviceable. There are no user serviceable parts
inside the power supply.
Servicing at an authorized service center is required to avoid damage to static sensitive
internal components.
Batteries and Chargers
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using the battery pack and
charger, read the safety instructions below and then follow charging procedures outlined.
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the catalog number andvoltage.
Your tool uses a D
e
WALT charger. Be sure to read all safety instructions before using
your charger. Consult the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers and
batterypacks.
Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions for the battery pack, charger and
power tool. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
• Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the
battery pack from the charger may ignite the dust orfumes.
• Never force the battery pack into the charger. Do not modify the battery pack
in any way to fit into a non-compatible charger as battery pack may rupture
causing serious personal injury. Consult the chart at the end of this manual for
compatibility of batteries andchargers.
• Charge the battery packs only in designated D
e
WALTchargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or otherliquids.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the
temperature may reach or exceed 104°F (40°C) (such as outside sheds or
metal buildings in summer). For best life store battery packs in a cool, drylocation.
NOTE: Do not store the battery packs in a tool with the trigger switch locked
on. Never tape the trigger switch in the ONposition.