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English
ADJUSTING FOR 90 DEGREE CUTS (FIG. 1, 20)
1.
Return the saw to
FIG. 20
Z
0 degrees bevel.
2. Place the saw on its
side, and retract the
lower guard.
3. Set the depth of cut
at approximately 2"
(51 mm).
4.
Loosen the bevel
adjustment lever (F).
Place a square against
the blade and the foot
plate as shown in
Figure 20.
5. Using a hex wrench, turn the set screw (Z) on the underside of
the foot plate until the blade and the foot plate are both in flush
contact with the square. Retighten the bevel adjustment lever.
ADJUSTING BEVEL ADJUSTMENT LEVER
It may be desirable to adjust the
FIG. 21
A1
F
bevel adjustment lever. It may
loosen in time and hit the foot
plate before tighten ing.
To tighten the lever, follow the
steps below.
1. Hold bevel adjustment lever
(F) and loosen the locknut
(A1).
2. Adjust the bevel adjustment
lever by rotating it in the desired direction about 1/8 of a revolution.
3. Retighten nut.
Blades
A dull blade will cause 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 applications where excessive build-up is encountered, such as
pressure treated and green lumber.
RECOMMENDED BLADE TYPES
COMBINATION FRAMING
5/8" Round arbor, 24 teeth
All purpose fast rip and cross cuts.
PRESSURE TREATED/
5/8" Round arbor, 20 teeth
WET LUMBER
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 fi ner fi nish cuts.
FAST CUT FRAMING
5/8" Round arbor, 18 teeth
Fastest blade for rips and cross cuts
Protecting the Environment
Separate collection. This product must not be disposed of
with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your D
E
WALT product needs
replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not dispose of it
with household waste.