Prior To Operation - DeWalt DWE575 Original Instructions Manual

notE: ALWAYS adjust the system for use with
other rails.
The rail adjusters are now set up to minimise
sideways deviation when cutting with the saw on the
guide rail.
Before using the saw, the anti-splinter guard (ee) on
the guide rail will need tuning in. Refer to Tuning
the Anti-Splinter Guard.
TuninG ThE anTi-SPlinTEr GuarD (fiG. 14)
The guide rail (bb) is equipped with an anti-splinter
guard (ee) that has to be tuned to the saw before
the first use.
The anti-splinter guard (ee) is situated on each edge
of the guide rail (fig. 14). The purpose of this anti-
splinter guard is to provide the user with a visible
blade cut line while reducing the chipping that
occurs along the workpiece cut edge during cutting.
IMPoRtAnt: ALWAYS read and follow the
Setting the Circular Saw to the Guide Rail
before cutting the splinter guard!
STEPS To TunE ThE anTi-SPlinTEr GuarD (fiG. 15–18)
1. Place the guide rail (bb) on a scrap piece of
wood (ff) with a minimum length of 100 mm
overhanging the workpiece. Use a clamp to
ensure that the guide rail is securely attached to
the workpiece. This will ensure accuracy.
2. Set the unit to a 20 mm depth of cut.
3. Place the front of the saw on the overhang end
of the guide rail, making sure that the blade is
positioned in front of the rail edge (fig. 16).
4. Turn the saw on and slowly cut the splinter
guard along the full length of the rail in one
continuous operation. The edge of the splinter
guard now corresponds exactly to the cutting
edge of the blade (fig. 17).
To tune in the anti-splinter guard on the other side
of the guide rail, remove the saw from the rail and
rotate the rail 180°. Repeat steps 1 through 4.
notE: If desired, the splinter guard can be bevelled
to 45°, then repeat steps 1 through 4. This allows
one side of the rail for cutting parallel cuts and the
other side of the rail is tuned in for 45° bevel cuts
(fig. 18).
notE: If the anti-splinter guard is tuned in for
parallel cutting on both sides, then when the unit
is bevelled, the blade will not run true to the edge
of the anti-splinter guard. This is because the pivot
point of the unit bevel is not stationary and the blade
moves out over when the unit is bevelled.
uSinG ThE CorrECT ChannEl (fiG. 19–21)
The saw base plate consists of two channels. One
channel is for making parallel cuts and the other
channel is for making bevel cuts.
The indicators at the front of the base plate (fig. 19)
indicate which channel is for which application.
When making cuts make sure that the line on the
base plate is in line with the channel on the guide
rail. Figure 20 shows the saw in the parallel cutting
position relative to the guide rail. Figure 21 shows
the saw in the bevel cutting position relative to the
guide rail.

Prior to operation

• Make sure the guards have been mounted
correctly. The saw blade guard must be in
closed position.
• Make sure the saw blade rotates in the direction
of the arrow on the blade.
• Do not use excessively worn saw blades.
oPEraTion
instructions for use
WARNING: Always observe the safety
instructions and applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, turn unit off and disconnect
machine from power source before
installing and removing accessories,
before adjusting or changing set-
ups or when making repairs. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Proper hand Position (fig. 22)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, AlWAyS use
proper hand position as shown.
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
main handle (c), with the other hand on the auxiliary
handle (f).
Switching on and off (fig. 1)
For safety reasons the trigger switch (a) of your tool
is equipped with a lock-off button (b).
Press the lock-off button to unlock the tool.
To run the tool, press the trigger switch (a). As soon
as the trigger switch is released, the lock-off switch
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