DeWalt DWE7470 Instruction Manual page 9

On-Off Switch (Fig. 16)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, be sure switch is in the OFF position before
plugging machine in.
WARNING: ALWAYS lock the switch OFF when the
saw is not in use. Remove the key (KK) and keep it in a
safe place. In the event of a power failure, blown fuse or
tripped circuit breaker, turn the switch OFF and remove
the key, preventing an accidental startup when power is
resumed.
The ON/OFF switch (K) has a removable safety key (KK).
With the key removed from the switch, unauthorized and
hazardous use by children and others is minimized and
the saw will not turn on.
1. To turn the saw ON, insert the key (KK) into the slot
of the switch (K), and move the switch upward to the
ON position.
2. To turn the saw OFF, move the switch downward.
3. To lock the switch in the OFF position, grasp the sides of the safety switch key (KK), and
pull it out.
4. With the switch key removed, the switch will not operate to power the saw on.
5. If the switch key is removed while the saw is running, it can be turned OFF but cannot be
restarted without inserting the switch key.
Motor Overload Protection (Fig. 16)
This saw has an overload relay button (T) that resets the motor after it shuts off due to
overloading or low voltage. If the motor stops during operation:
1. Place the ON/OFF switch (K) in the OFF position.
2. Unplug the saw and wait five minutes for the motor to cool.
3. Plug in the saw.
4. Push in the overload relay button (T) and place the ON/OFF switch in the ON position.
Circuit breaker overload is often the result of a dull blade. Change your blade on a regular basis
to avoid tripping your breaker. Disconnect the saw from power source and check your blade
before re-setting the circuit breaker and continuing to saw.
Rip Fence Operation
LOCKING FENCE (FIG. 3)
Lift up the rip fence latch (G) and slide the fence to the desired location on the rip fence rail (F).
Push down the rip fence latch to lock fence in place.
NOTE: When ripping, always lock the fence in place.
The rip fence will need to be adjusted for proper performance. Refer to Rip Fence Adjustment
under Adjustments for alignment instructions.
Table Extension Operation (Fig. 17)
NOTE: Use the scale on the front rail for rip cuts up to 10-1/2" (266.7 mm). For rip cuts
10-1/2" (266.7 mm) to 17-1/2" (444.5 mm), follow the below instructions.
1. Move the rip fence (E) to the 10-1/2" (266.7 mm) mark on the right side of scale (this is
marked with a red line on the scale) and lock down the fence.
2. Unlock the table extension by releasing the cam lock lever (P).
3. Slide the table extension with the fence to the desired location using the scale (XX) located
on the rear rail.
4. Lock the fence into position by pressing down the cam lock lever (P).
FIG. 16
T
KK
K
Blade Height/Bevel Wheel Operation (Fig. 3)
Turn blade height/bevel adjustment wheel (I) to lower and raise the blade.
Unlock the bevel lock lever (J), push in and turn the blade height/bevel adjustment wheel (I)
to bevel blade.
ADJUSTMENTS
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.
NOTE: Your saw is fully and accurately adjusted at the factory at the time of manufacture. If
readjustment due to shipping and handling or any other reason is required, follow the steps
below to adjust your saw.
Once made, these adjustments should remain accurate. Take a little time now to follow these
directions carefully to maintain the accuracy of which your saw is capable.
RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 18)
To check alignment
1. Position the rip fence on the right side of the table along one edge of a miter gauge slot
2. The fence may become loose when locked into place.
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FIG. 17
XX
(JJ). When locked in place the rip fence should be parallel with the miter gauge slots.
If adjustment is needed:
a. Loosen the two screws (BB) and lift up the rip fence latch (G).
b. Hold the rip fence indicator (L) firmly against the table and move the rip fence until it is
parallel with the miter gauge slots (JJ).
c. Tighten screws (BB) and push down the rip fence latch.
To adjust:
a. Lift up the rip fence latch (G) and turn the adjusting nut (DD) clockwise to tighten rear
clamp.
NOTE: DO NOT turn the adjusting screw more than 1/4 of a turn at a time.
Overtightening will cause the fence to come out of alignment.
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