Bevel Angle Adjustment - DeWalt DW930 Instruction Manual

DW936/384286-01 3/15/00
the cut, results in cooler, faster sawing and reduces the chance of
kickback. A method for checking for correct cutting depth is shown
in FIG. 5. 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.
NOTE: When using carbide-tipped blades, make an exception to the
above rule and allow only one-half of a tooth to project below the
material to be cut.

Bevel Angle Adjustment

The full range of the bevel adjustment is from 0˚ to 50˚. The quadrant
is graduated in increments of 5˚. On the front of the saw is a bevel
angle adjustment mechanism (FIG. 5) consisting of a calibrated
quadrant and a knob. To set the saw for a bevel cut:
1. TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK.
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DON'T support board or
panel AWAY from the cut.
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2. Loosen (counterclockwise) the quadrant knob and tilt shoe to the
desired angle by aligning the pointer with the desired angle mark.
Retighten knob firmly (clockwise).
NOTE: The quadrant pointer, located between the quadrant knob
and the quadrant, can be adjusted after loosening its screw.
Retighten firmly after adjustment.
Shoe Adjustment for 90˚ Cuts
If additional adjustment is needed:
1. TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK.
2. Adjust the saw to 0˚ bevel.
3. Retract blade guard. Place the saw on blade side.
4. Loosen bevel adjustment knob. Place a square against the blade
and shoe to adjust the 90˚ setting.
5. Move the adjustment screw so that the shoe will stop at the proper
angle.
6. Confirm the accuracy of the setting by checking the squareness of
an actual cut on a scrap piece of material.
Kerf Indicator
The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator for vertical and bevel
cutting. This indicator enables you to guide the saw along cutting
lines penciled on the material being cut. The indicator lines up with
the left (outer) 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.
Switch
Release lock off by pressing button as shown in FIG. 6. Pull the
trigger switch to turn the motor ON. Releasing the trigger turns the
motor OFF. Releasing the trigger also automatically actuates lock off
button.
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