DeWalt DCS570 Instruction Manual page 41

2. IMpRopER DEpTH oF CUT sETTINg oN saW
a. To make the most efficient cut, the blade should
protrude only far enough to expose one-half of a
tooth. This allows the shoe to support the blade and
minimizes twisting and pinching in the material. See
the section titled Cutting Depth Adjustment.
3. BlaDE TWIsTINg (MIsalIgNMENT IN CUT)
a. Pushing harder to cut through a knot, a nail or a hard
grain area can cause the blade to twist.
b. Trying to turn the saw in the cut (trying to get back on
the marked line) can cause blade twist.
c. Overreaching or operating the saw with poor body
control (out of balance), can result in twisting
the blade.
d. Changing hand grip or body position while cutting
can result in blade twist.
e. Backing up the saw to clear blade can lead to twist.
4. MaTERIals THaT REQUIRE EXTRa aTTENTIoN
a. Wet lumber
b. Green lumber (material freshly cut or not kiln dried)
c. Pressure treated lumber (material treated with
preservatives or anti-rot chemicals)
5. UsE oF DUll oR DIRTY BlaDEs
a. Dull blades cause increased loading of the saw. To
compensate, an operator will usually push harder
which further loads the unit and promotes twisting
of the blade in the kerf. Worn blades may also have
insufficient body clearance which increases the
chance of binding and increased loading.
6. lIFTINg THE saW WHEN MaKINg a BEVEl CUT
a. Bevel cuts require special operator attention to proper
cutting techniques – especially guidance of the
saw. Both blade angle to the shoe and greater blade
surface in the material increase the chance for binding
and misalignment (twist) to occur.
7. REsTaRTINg a CUT WITH THE BlaDE TEETH
JaMMED agaINsT THE MaTERIal
a. The saw should be brought up to full operating speed
before starting a cut or restarting a cut after the unit
has been stopped with the blade in the kerf. Failure to
do so can cause stalling and kickback.
Any other conditions which could result in pinching, binding,
twisting, or misalignment of the blade could cause kickback.
Refer to the sections Further Safety Instructions for All
Saws and Blades for procedures and techniques that will
minimize the occurrence of kickback.
Cutting Depth Adjustment (Fig. A, J, K)
NoTE: The maximum depth of cut for this saw is 2-9/16"
(65 mm) at 90 °.
1. Hold the saw firmly and loosen (clockwise) the depth
adjustment lever 4 and move shoe (
the desired depth of cut.
2. Make sure the depth adjustment lever has been
retightened (counterclockwise) before operating saw.
For the most efficient cutting action, set the depth
adjustment so that one-half tooth of the blade will project
below the material to be cut. This distance is from the tip of
the tooth to the bottom of the gullet in front of it. This keeps
blade friction at a minimum, removes sawdust from the cut,
results in cooler, faster sawing and reduces the chance of
kickback. A method for checking for correct cutting depth
is shown in Figure K. Lay a piece of the material you plan to
cut along the side of the blade, as shown, and observe how
much tooth projects beyond the material.
Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig. A, L)
The full range of the bevel adjustment is from 0 ° to 57 °. The
quadrant is graduated in increments of 1 °. On the front of
the saw is a bevel angle adjustment mechanism consisting of
a calibrated quadrant and a bevel adjustment lever
To Set the Saw for a Bevel Cut
1. Loosen (counterclockwise) the bevel adjustment
lever
aligning the pointer with the desired angle mark.
2. Retighten lever firmly (clockwise).
Shoe Adjustment for 90 °Cuts (Fig. L, M)
If Additional Adjustment is Needed:
1. Adjust the saw to 0 ° bevel.
2. Retract the lower blade guard. Place the saw on
blade side.
3. Loosen bevel adjustment lever
against the blade and shoe to adjust the 90 ° setting.
4. Turn the calibration screw
at the proper angle.
5. Confirm the accuracy of the setting by checking the
squareness of an actual cut on a scrap piece of material.
Kerf Indicator (Fig. A)
The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator
and bevel cutting. This indicator enables you to guide the
saw along cutting lines penciled on the material being cut.
The kerf 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. Guide along the
penciled cutting line so that the kerf falls into the waste or
surplus material.
Workpiece Support (Fig. O–Q)

5 , Fig. A) to obtain
Figure O shows proper sawing position. Note that hands are
kept away from cutting area. To avoid kickback, DO support
board or panel NEAR the cut (Fig. P). DON'T support board or
panel away from the cut (Fig. Q).
10 and tilt shoe ( 5 , Fig. A) to the desired angle by
10
24 so that the shoe will stop
WARNING: It is important to support the work
properly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of
control which could cause personal injury. Figure O
illustrates proper hand support of the saw. Maintain a
firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your
body and arm to allow you to resist kickback if it occurs.
ALWAYS TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY
BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS!
ENglIsH
10 .
. Place a square
9 for vertical
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