DeWalt DWS520, Original Instructions Manual

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold
securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the front
handle (h), with the other hand on the main handle
(c).
Switching On and Off (fi g. 1)
Press the on/off switch to turn the plunge saw on.
Guiding the Tool
(fi g. 5, 6)
WARNING:
• ALWAYS secure the workpiece in
such a manner that it cannot move
while sawing.
• ALWAYS push the machine forwards.
NEVER pull the machine backwards
towards you.
• ALWAYS use the plunge saw with
both hands. Put one hand on the
main handle (c) and the second hand
on the front handle (h) as shown in
figure 5.
• ALWAYS use the clamp to hold the
rail to the workpiece as shown in
figure 6.
• Make sure the cord is not in the path
of the saw.
• Use proper hand position to guide the saw
properly.
• The cutting indicator (t) displays the cutting line
for 0° and 47° cuts (without guide rail).
• The blade position indicator (y) shows the blade
position for full plunge.
• For optimum results, clamp the workpiece
bottom up.
CUTTING
1. Place the machine with the front part of the saw
base on the workpiece.
2. Press the on/off switch to turn the saw on.
3. Push the plunge switch (a) forward, press the
saw down to set cutting depth and push it
forward into cutting direction.
PLUNGE CUTS
WARNING: To avoid kickbacks,
the following in-structions MUST be
observed when plunge cutting:
• Place the machine onto the guide rail
and release the anti-kickback knob (u)
by turning it anti-clockwise.
• Turn the machine on and slowly press
the saw down onto the set cutting
depth and push forward in the cutting
direction. The cut indicators (t) display
the absolute front and the absolute
rear cutting points of the saw blade
(dia. 165 mm) at maximum cutting
depth and using the guide rail.
• If kickback happened during the
plunge cut, turn the anti-kickback
knob (u) anti-clockwise to release it
from the rail.
• When you have finished the plunge
cut, turn the anti-kickback knob (u)
clockwise into the lock position.
Guide System (fi g. 1, 5)
The guide rails, which are available in different
lengths, allow for precise, clean cuts and
simultaneously protect the workpiece surface
against damage.
In conjunction with additional accessories, exact
angled cuts, mitre cuts and fitting work can be
completed with the guide rail system.
Securing the workpiece with clamps ensures a
secure hold and safe working.
The guide clearance of the plunge saw must be very
small for best cutting results and can be set with the
two rail adjusters (j).
1. Release the screw inside the rail adjuster to
adjust the clearance.
2. Adjust the knob until saw locks on rail.
3. Rotate knob back until saw slides easily.
4. Hold the rail adjuster in position and lock the
screw again.
NOTE: ALWAYS readjust the system for use with
other rails.
SPLINTERGUARD
The guide rail is equipped with a splinterguard,
which has to be cut to size before the first use:
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS read and follow the guide
system instruction before cutting the splinterguard!