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applications where excessive build-up is encountered, such as
pressure treated and green lumber.
Accessories
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra
cost from your local service center.
CAUTION: The use of any non-recommended accessory may be
hazardous.
DO NOT USE WATER FEED ATTACHMENTS WITH THIS SAW.
VISUALLY EXAMINE CARBIDE BLADES BEFORE USE.
REPLACE IF DAMAGED.
COMBINATION FRAMING - 5/8" Round arbor, 24 teeth
All purpose fast rip and cross cuts.
PRESSURE TREATED/WET LUMBER - 5/8" Round arbor, 20 teeth
Coated - Resistant to gum build-up
EXTREME DURABILITY -
5/8" Round arbor, 18 teeth
Coated, rock carbide
FINISHING -
5/8" Round arbor, 36 teeth
More teeth for finer finish cuts.
FAST CUT FRAMING -
5/8" Round arbor, 16 teeth
Fastest blade for rips and cross cuts
If you need any assistance regarding blades or accessories, please
contact D
E
WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road,
Baltimore, MD 21286 or call 1-800-4-DEWALT (433-9258).
Full Warranty
D
E
WALT heavy duty industrial tools are warranted for one year from
date of purchase. We will repair, without charge, any defects due to
faulty materials or workmanship. For warranty repair information, call
1-800-4-D
E
WALT. This warranty does not apply to accessories or
damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by
others. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have
other rights which vary in certain states or provinces.
English
ADJUSTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT AND BEVEL ADJUSTMENT
LEVERS.
It may be desirable to adjust the depth adjustment lever or the bevel
adjustment lever. (They may loosen in time and hit the shoe before
tightening). To tighten either, follow the steps below.
DISCONNECT PLUG FROM
POWER SUPPLY
1. Using a small screwdriver, pry the
lock ring (A) off.
2. Remove the lever and rotate it in
the desired direction about 1/8 of
a revolution.
3. Reinstall the lock ring with the
concave side against the lever to
hold it in place.
ADJUSTING DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT LEVER - (DW369 ONLY)
1. Loosen the screw securing the lever.
2. Remove lever and rotate it to the desired location, about 1/8 of a
revolution.
3. Tighten lever screw.
Blades
A dull blade will cause slow, inefficient cutting, overload on the saw
motor, excessive splintering and increase the possibility of kickback.
Change blades when it is no longer easy to push the saw through the
cut, when the motor is straining, or when excessive heat is built up in
the blade. It is a good practice to keep extra blades on hand so that
sharp blades are available for immediate use. Dull blades can be
sharpened in most areas; see SAWS-SHARPENING in the yellow
pages.
Hardened gum on the blade can be removed with kerosene,
turpentine, or oven cleaner. Anti-stick coated blades can be used in
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