DeWalt DWE7491-XE, Instruction Manual, Page: 8 / 12

WARNING:
• Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations.
• Ensure the machine is placed to satisfy ergonomic conditions in terms of table height and stability. The
machine site shall be chosen so that the operator has a good overview and enough free surrounding space
around the machine that allow handling of the workpiece without any restrictions.
• 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.
• Never place either hand in the blade area when the saw is connected to the electrical power source.
• Never use your saw for freehand cuts!
• Do not saw warped, bowed or cupped workpieces. There must be at least one straight, smooth side to go
against the rip fence or mitre fence.
• Always support long workpieces to prevent kickback.
• Do not remove any cut-offs from the blade area while the blade is running.
Switching On and Off (Fig. 14)
The on/off switch (H) of your saw bench offers multiple advantages:
• No-volt release function: should the power be shut off for any reason, the
switch has to be deliberately reactivated.
• To switch the machine on, press the green start button.
• To switch the machine off, press the red stop button.
Rip Fence Operation (Fig. 15–17)
RAIL LOCK LEVER
The rail lock lever (E) locks the fence in place preventing movement during cutting. To lock the rail lever, push it
down and toward the rear of the saw. To unlock, pull it up and toward the front of the saw.
NOTE: When ripping, always lock the rail lock lever.
FIG. 15
AA
BB
WORK SUPPORT EXTENSION /NARROW RIPPING FENCE
Your table saw is equipped with a work support extension to support
work that extends beyond the saw table.
To use the narrow ripping fence in the work support position, rotate
it from its stored position as shown in Figure 15, and slide the pins
into the lower sets of slots (aa) on both ends of the fence.
To use the narrow ripping fence in the narrow ripping position, snap
the pins into the upper sets of slots (bb) on both ends of the fence.
This feature will allow 51 mm (2”) of extra clearance to the blade.
Refer to Figure 16.
NOTE: Retract the work support extension or adjust to narrow rip fence position whenever working over the table.
FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
The fine adjustment knob (D) allows smaller adjustments when setting the fence. Before adjusting, be sure the rail
lock lever is in its up or unlocked, position.
FIG. 14
H
FIG. 16
FIG. 17
D
E
RIP SCALE POINTER
The rip scale pointer will need to be adjusted for proper performance of the rip fence if the user switches between
thick and thin kerf blades. The rip scale pointer only reads correctly for position 1 (zero to 61 cm), however for
position 1 with narrow rip fence in use add 5.08 cm. See Adjusting the Rip Scale under Assembly .
BASIC SAW CUTS
Ripping (Fig. 1, 2, 18 & 19)
WARNING: Sharp edges.
1. Set the blade to 0°.
2. Lock the rip fence latch (R) (fig. 1).
3. Raise the blade until it is about 3 mm higher than the top of the workpiece. Adjust the height of the upper
blade guard as necessary.
4. Adjust the position of the fence, refer to Rip Fence Operation .
5. Hold the workpiece flat on the table and against the fence. Keep the workpiece away from the blade.
6. Keep both hands away from the path of the blade (fig. 18).
7. Switch the machine on and allow the blade to reach full speed.
8. Slowly feed the workpiece underneath the guard, keeping it firmly pressed against the rip fence. Allow the
teeth to cut, and do not force the workpiece through the blade. The blade speed should be kept constant.
9. Always use a push stick (U) when working close to the blade (fig. 19).
10. After completing the cut, switch the machine off, allow the blade to stop and remove the workpiece.
FIG. 18 FIG. 19
u
WARNING:
• Never push or hold the “free” or cut-off-side of the workpiece.
• Do not cut excessively small workpieces.
• Always use a push stick when ripping small workpieces.
Bevel Cuts (Fig 1)
1. Set the required bevel angle, by rotating lever (g) by pushing it up and to the right.
2. Set to desired angle, rotate lever by pushing down and to the left to lock in place.
3. Proceed as for ripping.
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