Is the saw cutting downward or upward?
853460
Blade spins forward, towards the ground, however I have been able to complete cuts pulling both forwards and backwards without any instability or jumping.
853461
Upward at teh front. This saw cuts like a typical wood cutting circular saw. Sounds goo in concept, and maybe it is if you are cutting slabs and utilizing the cutting paltform. I am using this saw to cut random though typically large, field stone. often the blade does not cut deep enough and I cut from both sides. I removed the platform and use it as an angle grinder, but with a diamond saw blade. The rotation provides the advantage of blowing the bulk of teh dust forward and away form the operator, but teh disadvantage is that when it kicks in the cut (remember I am often cutting several inches deep into odd shaped stone), it kick toward the operator, and boy does it kick. I get very bruised shins sometimes. The saw is very heavy, so this provides some stability, and I learned to get used to it and minimize how opten it kicks, but it still gets me once in a while. The saw is holding up nicley, under heavy use it trips a 20 amp breaker, I now use a 30 amp, but I think i would prefer the blade turned the other way for my useage. By the way, for cutting stoen or pavement, get a general purpose blade from Granite City Tool, their general purpose diamond blade is $70, cuts like crazy wet or dry ( i now only mostly cut wet with this saw, for faster cutting and minimal dust, started wit spraying from a hose as I cut, then bought a water feed adaptor also from Granite City) and the blade lasts very well.
853462
It rotates toward the dust collector. Good saw I am using it for concrete cutting. I use a garden sprayer for the blade and vac up wit a shop vac while cutting. I would recommend a very heavy chord with a 20 amp dedicated circuit
853463
Do you need shin guards? Baseball catcher equipment? Or is there some other technique to learn?
853464
Up Cumbersome bad balance if you can afford HILTI get it instead Not good using just a shop vac to catch the dust
2119907
If the saw blade is on the left side, it tilts to the left. (the top of the saw)If you can't make the desired cut by turning the work over or cutting in the opposite direction, you may want a saw with the motor on the left and the blade on the right side. These are generally available in corded and cordless models
1920575
No, the tip is down and the heel is at an up angle. Usually, most of the cutting is done with the tip.
58313
I am not sure, I have not yet had to do this... I will say the longer pieces I've had yo cut because it is a more compact saw with less surface area, you will need table saws or a person to help hold it up.
1605916
I don't know. My husband always adjusted the saw blade and we are no longer together. Sorry.
673611
The three cutting blades on each end go up. The cutting edge should angle down.
1267727
There is a hand crank on the front of the machine. I don't mean to be smart-assed or anything, so please do not take offense, if you have to ask how to raise and lower the blade, you really should read the instructions and thoroughly familiarize yourself with this machine because it could do some serious bodily harm if you don't use it properly. Please read the instructions until you "understand" what you're doing. Make sure you use the riving knife to help prevent kickback (VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION).
918297
sorry I can't help you with this. I don't use the saw much and this problem has not happened to me.
508810
Hi James; I bought this as a gift for my husband. When I asked him he said you have to make the vertical adjustment even with the saw bow. Making the 3 screw holes even. I hope I explained this right.My husband enjoys his saw.
1376042
The DW715 is a single bevel saw, meaning it only tilts one way (ie. if you look at the saw from the front the blade can tilt to about 2:00 or so (I'm being sort of vague because I am not a wood worker, just a guy who works on his own house). The DW716 tilts both ways, ie to the left, about 10:00 and the right about 2:00. I hope this clarifies. If not, hopefully a pro can step in and word it better!
1253763
On each section there's a spring loaded button that goes through a hole in the section above it. Then there's a latch that closes a clamp around the end of the section. You have to extend/retract the sections in the right order, so you'll want to practice with it on the ground until you get the idea. I have NO COMPLAINTS about this saw.
961711
If you look at the illustration (photo), the blade clearly says the cut is when pulling back.
697543
I bought this saw for my husband. I don't know the answer, but I will ask him to answer you.
728005
The handle is located over the motor to give better balance and is made for a right handed person as the additional pictures show. The blade is to the right of the handle so when you are operating the saw the cutoff portion of the work is to the right and the larger portion of the base is on the left. If it were for a left handed person the handle would be on the other side of the saw. Look at the addition pictures and you will see a right handed person operating the saw with his right hand on the handle and operating the trigger with his left hand on the forward portion of the saw for stability. The handle is located over the motor to give better balance and is made for a right handed person as the additional pictures show. The blade is to the right of the handle so when you are operating the saw the cutoff portion of the work is to the right and the larger portion of the base is on the left. If it were for a left handed person the handle would be on the other side of the saw. Look at the addition pictures and you will see a right handed person operating the saw with his right hand on the handle and operating the trigger with his left hand on the forward portion of the saw for... » Read More The handle is located over the motor to give better balance and is made for a right handed person as the additional pictures show. The blade is to the right of the handle so when you are operating the saw the cutoff portion of the work is to the right and the larger portion of the base is on the left. If it were for a left handed person the handle would be on the other side of the saw. Look at the addition pictures and you will see a right handed person operating the saw with his right hand on the handle and operating the trigger with his left hand on the forward portion of the saw for stability. « Show Less
961713
seems so...great tool..so far really does good job. need clearance space wise for the sawing action. it is sharp. glad to have it
1117219
The blade can be used both ways, I hate to give free ads to Amazon... any way this is a great Saw.... I have been a top builder for years... it's great. best of luck
930349
I had to think about this one for awhile. The cutter head will not cut backwards. It only cuts in one direction of rotation. This is because the individual blades are mounted on a individual studs machined onto the axle. The blades are mounted such that the rear of the blade is nestled against a retainer and the cutting edge (front) overhangs the stud so that it can bite into the wood.