DeWALT D28715R User Manual

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INSTR
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GUIDE D'UTILISA
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MANU
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WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286
(AUG08)        Part No. N014387        D28715        Copyright © 2006, 2008 D
E
WALT
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WALT power tools: the yellow and black 
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configuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.
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Defi nitions: Safety Guidelines 
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each 
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these 
symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, 
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:  Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a 
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result 
in property damage.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed 
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
•  KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
•  REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that 
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
  KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
•  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.
•  KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work 
area.
•  MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing 
starter keys.
•  DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was 
designed.
•  USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not 
designed.
•  USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good 
condition. When using and extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry 
the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage 
resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to 
use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next 
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Ampere Rating
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
120V
25 (7.6)
50 (15.2)
100 (30.5)
150 (45.7)
240V
50 (15.2)
100 (30.5)
200 (61.0)
300 (91.4)
More
Than
Not More 
Than
AWG
0
6
18
16
16
14
6
10
18
16
14
12
10
12
16
16
14
12
12
16
14
12
Not Recommended
•  WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, rings, bracelets, or 
other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. 
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Air vents often cover moving parts 
and should also be avoided.
  ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES which meet the ANSI Z87.1 requirements. Also 
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have 
impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.
 SECURE 
WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand 
and it frees both hands to operate tool.
• DON’T 
OVERREACH. 
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• MAINTAIN 
TOOLS 
WITH 
CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest 
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
• DISCONNECT 
TOOLS 
before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, 
bits, cutters, and the like.
•  REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off 
position before plugging in.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction manual for 
recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury 
to persons.
  NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the 
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
•  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, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect 
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or 
replaced.
•  NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave 
tool until it comes to a complete stop.
•  REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
•  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: 
a. This equipment may have a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) 
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit, contact a 
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. 
b.  The tool may be equipped with a 3-prong grounding type plug. This plug is to be 
used in a grounded outlet only. If the plug does not fit, contact a qualified electrician 
to install the proper outlet. 
c.  Do not alter the plug in any way.
Additional Safety Rules for Chop Saw
•  Always wear proper eye and respiratory protection. 
•  Before using, inspect the cutting wheel for cracks or flaws. If such a crack or flaw 
is evident, discard the wheel. The wheel should also be inspected whenever you 
think the tool may have been dropped. Flaws may cause wheel breakage.
•  When starting the tool with a new or replacement wheel or if you are unsure of 
the condition of the wheel, hold the tool in a well protected area and let it run for 
one minute.
 If the wheel has an undetected crack or flaw, it should burst in less than 
one minute. Never start the tool with a person in line with the wheel. This includes the 
operator. 
•  In operation, avoid bouncing the wheel or giving it rough treatment. If this occurs, 
stop the tool and inspect the wheel for cracks or flaws.
•  NEVER have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade. Personal 
injury will occur.
•  Clean your chop saw periodically following the procedure in this manual.
•  Do not remove wheel guards or base.
•  ALWAYS USE THE VISE OR SPECIAL FIXTURE TO CLAMP WORK SECURELY. 
Other aids such as spring, bar, or C-clamps may be appropriate for certain sizes and 
shapes of workpiece. Use care in selecting and placing these clamps and make a dry 
run before making a cut. 
•  Use only 14" type 1 wheels rated at 4100 rpm or higher.
•  Allow cut off parts to cool before handling.
•  Do not attempt to cut wood or plastic with this tool.
•  NEVER CUT MAGNESIUM WITH THIS TOOL.
•  Use chop saw in a well-ventilated area.
•  Turn chop saw off before removing any pieces from the base.
•  DO NOT CUT ELECTRICALLY LIVE MATERIAL.
•  Do not use circular saw blades or any other toothed blades with this tool. Serious 
injury may result.
•  DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, GASES OR DUST. 
Sparks or hot chips from cutting or arcing motor brushes may ignite combustible 
materials.
•  Do not use the side of the abrasive wheel as a deburring grinder. This will substantially 
weaken the wheel creating an unsafe condition. The wheel may come apart.
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.
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.
WARNING: ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety 
glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS wear certified 
safety equipment:
  •  ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
  •  ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection
  •  NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions 
and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
CAUTION: Spark deflector will get hot. Avoid touching or adjusting while hot. Keep 
cordset and materials away from spark deflector.
•  The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their 
definitions are as follows:
V .................. volts A 
.................. amperes
Hz ................ hertz W 
................. watts
min .............. minutes 
 ................. alternating  current
 ................ direct current 
no ................ no load speed
 ................. Class I Construction 
 ................. earthing  terminal
 ....................
(grounded) 
 ................. safety alert symbol
 ................. Class II Construction 
.../min ........... revolutions or reciprocation  
 ....................
(double insulated) 
 .....................
per minute
BPM ............ beats per minute
For your convenience and safety, the following warnings are on your Heavy-Duty 14" 
(355 mm) Chop Saw:
 
  FOR SAFE OPERATION READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
 
   DO NOT USE TOOTHED BLADES.
 
   USE ONLY REINFORCED WHEELS RATED 4100 RPM OR HIGHER. 
 
   WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. 
 
  
 ALWAYS: WEAR EYE PROTECTION, USE GUARDS, CLAMP WORK IN VISE, 
USE PROPER RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
 
   DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
Features (Fig. 1, 7)
 A. Lock pin 
J. Wheel
  B. Spark deflector screw 
K. Spark guard
  C. Spark deflector 
L. Wheel lock lever
 D. Base 
M. Trigger switch
 E. Fence 
N. Padlock hole
  F. Vise 
O. Extra blade bolt
 G. 8mm Allen wrench 
P. Extra blade bolt washer
  H. Crank 
Q. Quick-Change blade clamp 
 I. 
Vise 
lever
Power Supply 
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. 120 volts, “60 Hz” means 
alternating current (normal 120 volt, 60 Hz house current).
A voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause a loss of power and overheating.
Cutting Capacity
The wide vise opening and high pivot point provide cutting capacity for many large pieces. 
Use the cutting capacity chart to determine total maximum size of cuts that can be made 
with a new wheel.