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DW718 Mitre Saw

Information and Specification Details

The DW718 mitre saw has been designed for professional cutting of wood, wood products, aluminium and plastics. It is has been designed for sawing operations including cross-cutting, bevelling and mitring with ease of use, accuracy and safety as key design criteria.

Prior to operation


  • Always use the kerf plate. Do not operate the DW718 if the kerf slot is wider than 10 mm.

  • Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles are tight.

  • Secure the workpiece.

  • Install the appropriate saw blade for the DW718 mitre saw. Do not use excessively worn blades. The maximum rotation speed of the tool must not exceed that of the saw blade.

  • Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces.

  • Allow the motor to reach full speed before cutting.

  • Allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force.


The speed control dial can be used to choose the required rpm for the DW718. To set the speed turn the speed control dial to the desired range, which is indicated by a number printed on the dial. Use higher speeds for sawing wood and other soft materials. Use low speeds for sawing metal. Do not cut iron and steel materials, fibre cement or masonry with the DW718 mitre saw.

The specifications for the DW718 mitre saw are shown below.

DW718 Power
Power Input: 1600 Watts
Power Output: 960 Watts

DW718 Blade
Blade Speed: 1900 - 3400 rpm
Blade Diameter: 305 mm
Blade Bore: 30 mm

DW718 Bevel
Bevel Capacity: 48° / 48°

Mitre
Mitre Capacity [right /left]: 50° / 60°

DW718 Cutting Capacities
Cutting Capacity at 90° / 90° (W x H): 50x163 mm
Cutting Capacity at 90° / 90° (W x H): 345x74 mm
Cutting Capacity at 45° / 90° (W x H): 230x94 mm
Cutting Capacity at 45° / 90° (W x H): 242x74 mm
Cutting Capacity at 90° / 45° (W x H): 50x114 mm
Cutting Capacity at 90° / 45° (W x H): 345x52 mm
Maximum Cutting Capacity at 45° / 45°: 242x52 mm

DW718 Depth of Cut
Maximum Depth of Cut (saw): 163 mm

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February 6, 2012
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