DeWalt DWE550, Original Instructions Manual

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assure that the maximum recommended speed
(rpm) on the saw blade meets or exceeds the
speed (rpm) of the saw.
5. Follow steps 1 through 5 under To Install the
Blade , making sure that the blade will rotate in
the proper direction.
LOWER BLADE GUARD
WARNING: The lower blade guard
is a safety feature which reduces the
risk of serious personal injury. Never
use the saw if the lower guard is
missing, damaged, misassembled or
not working properly. Do not rely on
the lower blade guard to protect you
under all circumstances. Your safety
depends on following all warnings and
precautions as well as proper operation
of the saw. Check lower guard for
proper closing before each use. If the
lower blade guard is missing or not
working properly, have the saw serviced
before using. To assure product safety
and reliability, repair, maintenance and
adjustment should be performed by
an authorized service center or other
qualified service organization, always
using identical replacement parts.
CHECKING THE LOWER GUARD (FIG. 1)
1. Turn tool off and disconnect from power supply.
2. Rotate the lower guard lever (fig. 1, k) from the
fully closed position to the fully open position.
3. Release the lever (k) and observe the guard (i)
return to the fully closed position.
The tool should be serviced by a qualified service
center if it:
• fails to return to the fully closed position,
• moves intermittently or slowly, or
• contacts the blade or any part of the tool in all
angles and depth of cut.
Depth of Cut Adjustment (fi g. 5–7)
1. Raise the depth adjustment lever (p) to loosen.
2. To obtain the correct depth of cut, align the
notch (q) on the depth adjustment strap with
the appropriate mark on the upper blade
guard (l).
3. Tighten the depth adjustment lever
4. For the most efficient cutting action using
a carbide tipped saw blade, set the depth
adjustment so that about one half of a tooth
projects below the surface of the wood to be
cut.
5. A method of checking for the correct cutting
depth is shown in Figure 7. Lay a piece of the
material you plan to cut along the side of the
blade, as shown in the figure, and observe how
much tooth projects beyond the material.
Bevel Angle Adjustment (fi g. 8)
The bevel angle adjustment mechanism (g) can be
adjusted between 0° and 48°.
1. Turn the bevel adjustment knob (f) to loosen.
2. Tilt the foot plate to the desired angle mark on
the pivot bracket (u).
3. Turn the bevel adjustment knob to retighten.
Kerf Indicator (fi g. 9)
The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator (t) for
vertical and bevel cutting. This indicator enables you
to guide the saw along cutting lines penciled on the
material being cut. The indicator lines up with the left
(inner) side of the saw blade, which makes the slot
or "kerf" cut by the moving blade fall to the right of
the indicator. The notches on the base plate indicate
0˚ and 45˚.
Adjustable Cord Protector
(fi g. 10)
The adjustable cord protector (v) allows the cord to
be positioned vertical or parallel to the blade. It is
shipped in the vertical position.
TO OBTAIN THE PARALLEL POSITION (FIG. 10A)
1. Press the cord protector (v) in as indicated by
the arrow.
2. Rotate the cord protector clockwise to the
parallel position.
TO OBTAIN THE VERICAL POSITION (FIG. 10B)
1. Press the cord protector (v) in as indicated by
the arrow.
2. Rotate the cord protector counterclockwise to
the vertical position.
Mounting and Adjusting the Parallel
Fence (fi g. 11)
The parallel fence (w) is used for cutting parallel to
the edge of the workpiece.
MOUNTING
1. Insert parallel fence adjustment knob (x) into the
hole (aa) as shown in Figure 11, keeping the
knob loose to allow the parallel fence to pass.
2. Insert the parallel fence (w) into the base plate
(h) as shown in Figure 11.
3. Tighten the parallel fence adjustment knob (x).