FIG. 1
DW7080
LOCKNUTS
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DW7082
DW7084
Extension Work Support: DW7080
Used to support long overhanging workpieces, the work support is user assembled. Your
saw base is designed to accept two work supports, one on each side.
Adjustable Length Stop: DW7051
Requires the use of one Extension Work Support (DW7080) (refer to Figure 1). It is used
to make repetitive cuts of the same length from 0 to 42" (107 cm).
Clamp: DW7082 (similar model included)
Used for firmly clamping workpiece to the saw table for precision cutting.
Dust Bag: DW7053 (included with some models)
Equipped with a zipper for easy emptying, the dust bag will capture the majority of the
sawdust produced.
Crown Molding Fence: DW7084
Used for precision cutting of crown molding.
SAW BLADES: ALWAYS USE 12" (305 mm) SAW BLADES WITH EITHER 1" (25.4 mm) OR
5/8" (15.88 mm) ARBOR HOLES. SPEED RATING MUST BE AT LEAST 4800 RPM. Never
DW7051
BRACKET
KNOBS
DW7053
use a smaller diameter blade. It will not be guarded properly. Use crosscut blades only!
Do not use blades designed for ripping, combination blades or blades with hook angles in
excess of 7°.
BLADE DESCRIPTIONS
APPLICATION
Construction Saw Blades (thin kerf with anti-stick rim)
General Purpose
Fine Crosscuts
Woodworking Saw Blades (provide smooth, clean cuts)
Fine crosscuts
Non-ferrous metals
NOTE: For cutting non-ferrous metals, use only saw blades with
TCG (Triple Chip Grind) teeth designed for this purpose.
Unpacking Your Saw
Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make sure that you have received all parts.
In addition to this instruction manual, the carton should contain:
1 DWS780 miter saw
1 D
WALT 12" (305 mm) diameter saw blade
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In bag:
1 Blade wrench
1 DW7053 dustbag
1 Material clamp
Specifications
CAPACITY OF CUT
50º miter left, 60º miter right,
49º bevel left and right
ANGLE
MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF CUT
Height
4.4" (112 mm)
0° miter
Width
13.75" (349 mm)
Height
4.4" (112 mm)
45° miter
Width
9.6" (244 mm)
Height
3.1" (79 mm)
45º bevel – left
Width
13.75" (349 mm)
Height
2.2" (56 mm)
45º bevel – right
Width
13.75" (349 mm)
Your saw is capable of cutting baseboard moldings held vertically 0.8" (20 mm) thick by 6.75"
(171 mm) tall on a 45º right or left miter, when using the slide lock lever (Fig. 7).
NOTE: Your saw is capable of cutting the following once a special setup procedure is
followed. Refer to Special Cuts.
0° miter
Height 1.5" (38 mm)
45º miter
Height 1.5" (38 mm)
4
DIAMETER
TEETH
12" (305 mm)
40
12" (305 mm)
60
12" (305 mm)
80
12" (305 mm)
96
RESULT
Width
9.1" (231 mm)
Height
3.0" (76 mm)
Width
5.8" (147 mm)
Height
3.0" (76 mm)
Width
11.4" (290 mm)
Height
1.7" (43 mm)
Width
11.4" (290 mm)
Height
1.1" (28 mm)
Width 16.1" (409 mm)
Width 11.7" (297 mm)