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Package Contents
The package contains:
1 DHS780 miter saw
1 Saw blade
In bag:
1 Blade wrench
1 Material clamp
1 Dustbag
1 Instruction manual
May include:
1 DCB500
corded power supply
2 54V batteries
1 Dual port charger
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may have occurred duringtransport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior tooperation.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Wear earprotection.
Wear eyeprotection.
Carryingpoint.
Keep hands away fromblade.
Do not stare directly into the lightsource.
Date Code Position (Fig. D)
The date code31 , which also includes the year of manufacture, is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2016 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury
couldresult.
1 Lower guard
2 Head up-lock release lever
3 Operating handle
4 Carrying handle
5 Trigger switch
6 Trigger lock-off button
7 Bench mounting holes
8 Mitre lock handle
9 Mitre release button
10 Mitre detent override lever
11 Kerf plate
12 Mitre scale pointer
13 Mitre scale
14 Mitre scale screws
15 Hand indentations
16 Fence
17 Bevel scale
18 Bevel scale pointer
19 Lock down pin
20 Slide lock lever
21 XPS™ on/off switch
22 Battery packs
23 Rails
24 Rail lock knob
25 Rail adjustment screw
26 Dust port
27 Hex wrench
28 Bevel lock knob
29 Clamp hole
30 Bevel stop override knob
31 Date code (Fig. D)
32 Battery release buttons
33 Wing nut
34 Depth adjustment screw
35 Grooving stop
Intended Use
Your
DHS780 Mitre Saw has been designed for professional cutting of wood, wood
products and plastics. It performs the sawing operations of cross-cutting, bevelling and
mitring easily, accurately and safely.
This unit is designed for use with a nominal blade diameter 305 mm carbide tip blade.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of flammable liquids orgases.
This mitre saw is professional power tools. DO NOT let children come into contact with the
tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use thistool.
WARNING! Do not use the machine for purposes other thanintended.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not intended for use by young children
or infirm persons withoutsupervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) suffering from
diminished physical, sensory or mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety. Children should never
be left alone with thisproduct.
Unpacking (Fig. A, G)
1. Open the box and lift the saw out by the con 4 , as shown in
FigureG.
2. Place the saw on a smooth, flatsurface.
3. Release the rail lock knob24 , and push the saw head back to lock it in the rearposition.
4. Press down lightly on the operating handle3 and pull out the lock down pin19 .
5. Gently release the downward pressure and hold the operating handle, allowing it to rise
to its fullheight.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and remove
the battery packs or power supply before transporting, making any adjustments,
cleaning, repairing, or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can causeinjury.
WARNING: Use only
battery packs, corded power supply andchargers.
Bench Mounting (Fig. A, Z)
Holes7 are provided in all four feet to facilitate bench mounting. Two different-sized holes
are provided to accommodate different sizes of screws or bolts. Use either hole; it is not
necessary to useboth.
Always mount your saw firmly to a stable surface to prevent movement. To enhance the tool’s
portability, it can be mounted to a piece of 12.7 mm or thicker plywood which can then be
clamped to your work support or moved to other job sites andreclamped.
NOTE: If you elect to mount your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the mounting
screws or bolts don’t protrude from the bottom of the wood. The plywood must sit flush on
the work support. When clamping the saw to any work surface, clamp only on the clamping
bosses where the mounting screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point will interfere
with the proper operation of thesaw.
CAUTION: To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting surface is not
warped or otherwise uneven. If the saw rocks on the surface, place a thin piece of material
under one saw foot until the saw sits firmly on the mountingsurface.
Installing and Removing the Battery Packs from the Tool (Fig. C1)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery packs are fullycharged.
To install the battery packs22 into the tool, align the battery packs with the rails on the side
of the motor housing and slide them in until they are firmly seated in the tool and ensure that
they do not disengage. Insert the dust cover39 into the corded power supply receptacle37
in between thebatteries.
NOTICE: Keep the dust cover in place whenever the corded power supply is not
inuse.
To remove the battery packs from the tool, press the battery release button32 and firmly
pull the battery packs out. Insert them into the charger as described in the charger section of
thismanual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. C2)
Some
battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists of three green LED lights that
indicate the level of charge remaining in the batterypack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button. A combination of the three
green LED lights will illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level of charge
in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not illuminate and the battery will
need to berecharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on the battery pack. It does
not indicate tool functionality and is subject to variation based on product components,
temperature and end-userapplication.
Installing and Removing the Corded Power Supply into and from
Tool (Fig. D–F)
Before inserting the corded power supply into your tool, remove the end of the dust cover39
from the tool's corded power supply receptacle37 . Pull the dust cover away from the tool’s
corded power supply receptacle so that it does not interfere with insertion of the corded
power supply. Inspect the corded power supply receptacle for debris. Debris inside the
receptacle can prevent the corded power supply from fully seating. If debris is present, clean it
using low pressure air. Refer to Cleaning the Corded Power SupplyReceptacle .
NOTICE: The corded power supply is for AC power sources only when used with this tool.
Use with DC power sources could result in damage to thetool.
To install the corded power supply into your tool:
1. With the corded power supply unplugged, align its AC connector with the tool's corded
power supply receptacle37 then snap intoplace.
2. Ensure that it is fully seated in the tool and does notdisengage.
3. Attach the dust cover39 to the dust cover holder (40 , Fig.E) in the corded powersupply.
4. Secure the cord clip41 into the tool's cord clip holder (42 , Fig.F). Firmly press the clip
into theholder.
