DeWalt D27111, Original Instructions Manual

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The moveable part of the right side of the fence can be adjusted to provide
maximum support of the workpiece near the blade, while allowing the saw
to bevel to a full 45° left. The sliding distance is limited by stops in both
directions. To adjust the fence (6):
• Loosen the wingnut (60) to release the fence (6).
• Slide the fence to the left.
• Make a dry run with the saw switched off and check for clearance.
Adjust the fence to be as close to the blade as practical to provide
maximum workpiece support, without interfering with the up and down
movement of the arm.
• Tighten the wingnut (60) to secure the fence in place.
Checking and adjusting the bevel angle (fig. J1, J5 & K1)
• Loosen the left side fence clamping knob (58) and slide the upper part of
the left side fence to the left as far as it will go.
• Loosen the bevel clamp handle (15) and move the saw head to the left.
This is the 45° bevel position.
• If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
• Turn the stopscrew (61) in or out as necessary until the pointer (56)
indicates 45°.
WARNING: While performing this adjustment, it is advisable to
take the weight of the saw head by holding it. This will make it
easier to turn the adjustment screw.
Rail guide adjustment (fig. L)
• Regularly check the rails for clearance.
• To reduce clearance, gradually rotate the set screw (62) clockwise while
sliding the saw head back and forth.
Adjustments for saw bench mode
Changing from mitre saw to saw bench mode (fig. A1 & A2)
• Lock the table (19) into highest position.
• Put the blade into 0° cross-cut position with the mitre lever (10) secured
(fig. A1).
• Lock the rail lock knob (18) with the saw head in the rear position.
• Press the head lock-up release lever (3) to lower the head and depress
the lock down pin (17).
• Fit the parallel fence (22) as described below.
Adjusting the riving knife (fig. M1 & M2)
The correct position is for the top of the riving knife (20) to be no more than
2 mm below the highest tooth of the blade and the body of the radius to be
a maximum of 5 mm from the tips of the saw blade teeth (fig. M1).
• Loosen the bolts (63) which allows the riving knife to move up and down
(fig. M2).
• Slide the knife either up or down until the correct position is attained.
• Retighten the bolts (63) firmly.
Mounting and adjusting the parallel fence (fig. N1 - N4)
• Slide the bracket (64) on from the right (fig. N1). The clamping plate
engages behind the front edge of the table.
• Slide the fence (22) up against the blade.
• Push the lever (65) down to secure the fence in place.
• Check that the fence is parallel to the blade.
• If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
• Loosen the adjustment knob (66) fastening the fence bracket to the
fence support (fig. N2).
• Adjust the fence so that it is parallel to the blade by checking the
distance between the blade and the fence at the front and rear of the
blade.
• When the adjustment has been carried out, re-tighten the adjustment
knob and check again that the fence is parallel to the blade.
• Check that the pointer (67) indicates zero on the scale (fig. N3). If the
pointer does not indicate exactly zero, loosen the screw (68), move the
pointer to read 0 and tighten the screw.
The fence is reversible: the workpiece can be guided along the 52 mm
or along the 8 mm face to allow the use of a push stick when ripping thin
workpieces (fig. N4).
• To set for 8 mm, loosen the adjustment knob (66) and slide the fence
(22) out of the clamping support (70).
• Turn the fence and re-engage the clamping support in the slot as shown
(fig. N4).
• To use with the full height of 52 mm, slide the fence into the clamping
support with the wide face in the vertical position (fig. N1).
WARNING:
• Use the 8 mm profile for ripping low workpieces to allow
access between the blade and the fence for the push stick.
• The rear end of the fence should be level with the front of the
riving knife.
Adjusting the saw bench table (fig. A1, A2)
The table (19) slides up and down manually and is held at the required
height with two locking knobs.
• Loosen the table locking knobs, both main (16) and additional (4), but do
not take them off.
• Set the table to the proper height needed.
• Tighten the table locking knobs. First tighten the main knob (16), then
secure the table in position with the additional knob (4).
Changing from saw bench to mitre saw mode (fig. A1 & A2)
• Lock the table (19) into highest position.
• Press down the operating handle (2) and pull out the lock down pin (17),
as shown.
• Gently release the downward pressure and allow the head to rise to its
full height.
Prior to Operation
• Install the appropriate saw blade. 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 blade to cut freely. Do not force.
• Allow the motor to reach full speed before cutting.
• Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles are tight.
• Secure the workpiece.
• Although this saw will cut wood and many nonferrous materials, these
operating instructions refer to the cutting of wood only. The same
guidelines apply to the other materials. Do not cut ferrous (iron and
steel) materials or masonry with this saw! Do not use any abrasive
discs!
• When cutting non-ferrous materials, always use a suitable D
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saw blade with a rake angle of -5°. Make sure to secure the material in
position using a material clamp.
• Make sure to use the kerf plate. Do not operate the machine if the kerf
slot is wider than 10 mm.
• Ensure the material to be sawn is firmly secured in place.
• Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool and do not exert side pressure
on the saw blade.
• Avoid overloading.
• Always remove the dust from the machine after use to ensure the lower
guard operates properly.
• When sawing wood and wood products, always connect a dust
extraction device designed in accordance with the relevant regulations
regarding dust emission.