DeWalt DW328 Instruction Manual page 8

5. Observe bladetracking between runsandrepeat s teps1
through 4 asnecessary toachieve p roper blade tracking.
Operation
1. Mount the material to be cut solidly in a vise or other clamping
device.
2. Turn the saw ON before lowering blade onto work. This will help
prevent tooth breakage. Always start cutting with the work piece
back against the work stop (Figure 9). Normally, blade direction
and cutting force will keep the work against the work stop where
it belongs.
3. Watch the blade while cutting so that you can guide the saw to
cut straight. Any twisting or cocking of the blade in the cut
increases the risk of blade damage.
4. The tool's own weight provides the most efficient downward
cutting pressure. Added operator pressure slows the blade and
reduces blade life.
5. End pieces, which would be heavy enough to cause injury when
they drop, after cut-off, should be supported. Safety shoes are
strongly recommended. End pieces may be hot.
6. Hold the saw firmly in both hands so that the saw does not fail
against clamped or supported material when the cut is
completed. DO NOT MAKE ANY SPEED CHANGES UNLESS
TOOL HAS BEEN TURNED OFF.
FIG. 6
PULLEYS
GUARD
RUBBER TIRE
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FIG. 8
PULLEYS
GUARD
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-WORK STOP
FIG. 7
RUBBER TIRE
PULLEYS