Operation - DeWalt DW934 Instruction Manual

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blade in line with the cutting line.
the cutting line is visible through
the narrowest part of the kerf
indicator, the blade will pass
directly over the cutting line. The
line scribed across the saw shoe
(L) indicates where the blade
meets the material to be cut
when the saw is set at the full
depth of cut.
Depth Adjustment
Remove the battery pack before making any adjustments to
the saw.
The metal saw is equipped with a pivoting shoe, that allows the
operator to set the depth of cut. For the most efficient cutting action,
set the depth adjustment so that one tooth of the blade projects
below the material to be cut. This distance is from the tip of the
tooth to the bottom of the gullet in front of the tooth. This keeps
blade friction at a minimum, removes metal chips from the cut,
results in cooler, faster sawing and reduces the chance of kickback.
To set the depth of cut follow the steps below.
1. Lay the piece of material you plan to cut along the blade as
shown.
2. Note how much tooth projects beyond the material.
3. Loosen the depth adjustment knob and move the shoe to
change the depth of cut.
4. Retighten the depth adjustment
knob securely.

OPERATION

Work Piece Support
CUTTING SHEETS OF METAL
The figures to the right show the correct
and incorrect way to support large sheet.
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FIG. 3 E
L
FIG. 4
To avoid kickback, support material near the cut. Do not support it
away from the cut. If material is supported away from the cut, it will
bind the blade and cause kickback.
When cutting thin strips, keep the blade at least 1/2" (approxi-
mately 13 mm) from the edge of the material. Thin strips may bind,
causing kickback and increasing the risk of personal injury.
FIG. 5
13 MM
CUTTING RECTANGULAR METAL STOCK
Clamp the material you plan to cut to a workbench or other work
surface as shown above.
Cutting
1. Hold the saw securely using both hands. The figure shows
appropriate hand position. Keep your body to one side of the line
along which you are cutting. This will protect you from injury
related to kickback.
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