-- Patented Features Provide Accuracy and Best-in-Class Cut Capacity --

May 2008 – DEWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, today announced the launch of its new 10" dual bevel sliding miter saw (DW717). The DW717 is designed with innovative features and patented technologies to provide end users with a high levels of accuracy, capacity, durability, portability, and ease of use. The saw is ideal for trim carpenters, stair builders, installers, woodworkers, deck builders, remodelers, framers, custom builders, and general contractors for several applications, including base and crown molding, casing, cabinet installation, wood flooring, deck and furniture building, shelving, and stair rail installation.

Accuracy
For increased accuracy, DEWALT designed the DW717 with a patented precise miter system, which allows users to make repeatable and accurate miter cuts. A machined base fence support system provides a more rigid fence that helps to ensure the fence remains perpendicular to the blade, promoting more accurate cuts. Additionally, the saw is designed with a stainless steel miter detent plate that has ten positive detents for cutting accuracy and consistency. The detent plate is adjustable and keeps the saw square during transportation.

Capacity
The DW717 offers best-in-class crosscut capacity, allowing users to cut a 2" x 14" piece of material at 0° and 2" x 12" materials at 45°. Additionally, the DW717 has an innovative tall fence and arm design that provides best-in-class vertical capacity, allowing users to cut 6" base molding and 6 ¼" crown molding against the fence. The DW717 also has a bevel capacity of 0° – 48° and a miter capacity of 60° degrees to the left and 51° degrees to the right.

Durability and Portability
For extended power and performance, the DW717 has a 15 amp motor. A two-piece aluminum guard and Lexan® protects against side impact for added jobsite durability. Additionally, the Lexan® increases blade visibility, allowing users to see the blade without a glare. The DW717 10" dual bevel sliding miter saw weighs 51 pounds and is designed with a built-in side handle and a built-in carry handle for increased comfort and portability.

Ease of Use
For added versatility, the new saw is equipped with a cam lock miter handle that quickly locks the saw in place when performing miter cuts. Additionally, DEWALT created a miter detent override system, enabling the user to fine-tune miter adjustments without locking into the standard detents.

The DW717 is also compatible with the Crosscut Positioning System (XPS™), an additional light source attachment that helps to increase productivity and cut alignment.

About DeWALT (www.dewalt.com)
DeWALT is a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools with more than 300 power tool and equipment products as well as 800 power tool accessories, including corded and cordless drills, saws, hammers, grinders, routers, planers, plate joiners, sanders, lasers, generators, compressors and nailers, as well as saw blades, metal and masonry drill bits, abrasives, screw driving accessories and more. DeWALT tools can be found wherever tools are sold, nationally and internationally. With over 1,000 factory owned and authorized locations, DeWALT has one of the most extensive service and repair networks in North America.

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