DeWalt DW746 Safety Instructions page 37

Cable length (m)
0 - 5
5 - 20
> 20
Use only HO7RN-F cables.
DW746T - Checking the direction of rotation (fig. A1 & Q)
If you have the DW746T, you must check the direction of rotation of the
saw blade before first use.
• Switch the saw on as described below.
• Check if the saw blade rotates clockwise when seen from the left side
of the saw.
• Switch the saw off.
• If the blade rotated in the wrong direction, unplug the cable and rotate
the two pins (98) in the connector (9) by 180° as shown.
Instructions for use
• Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations.
• Install the appropriate saw blade. Do not use excessively worn
blades. The maximum rotation speed of the tool must not
exceed that of the saw blade.
• Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces.
• Allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force.
• Allow the motor to reach full speed before cutting.
• Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles are tight.
• Never use your saw for freehand cuts!
• Never use your saw for slotting!
• Do not saw warped, bowed or cupped workpieces.
There must be at least one straight, smooth side to go against
the rip fence or mitre fence.
• Always support long workpieces to prevent kickback.
• Do not remove any cut-offs from the blade area while the
blade is running.
The attention of UK users is drawn to the "woodworking machines
regulations 1974" and any subsequent amendments.
Switching on and off (fig. A1 & R)
The on/off switch (1) has a no-volt release function: should the power be
shut off for some reason, the switch has to be deliberately reactivated.
• To switch the machine on, press the green start button (99).
• To switch the machine off, press the red stop button (100).
Basic saw cuts
Ripping (fig. A1, A2 & S1)
Sharp edges.
• Set the bevel angle to 0° using the bevel adjuster (14).
• Lock the rip fence (4) using the lever (101).
• Raise the blade until it is about 3 mm higher than the top of the workpiece.
• Hold the workpiece flat on the table and against the fence. Keep the
workpiece approx. 25 mm away from the blade.
• Keep both hands away from the path of the blade.
• Switch the saw on and allow the blade to reach full speed.
• Slowly feed the workpiece underneath the guard, keeping it firmly pressed
against the rip fence. Allow the teeth to cut, and do not force the
workpiece through the blade. The blade speed should be kept constant.
• After completing the cut, switch the saw off, allow the blade to stop
and remove the workpiece.
25
Min. conductor size (mm 2 )
1.5
2.5
4.0
• Never push or hold the free or cut-off side of the workpiece.
• Do not cut excessively small workpieces.
• Always use a push stick when ripping small workpieces.
Bevel cuts (fig. A2)
• Set the required bevel angle using the bevel adjuster (14).
• Proceed as for ripping.
Cross-cutting and bevel crosscutting (fig. A1 & S2)
• Remove the rip fence and install the mitre fence (10) in the desired slot (56).
• Lock the mitre fence at 0° using the knob (102).
Proceed as for ripping.
Mitre cuts (fig. A1 & S2)
• Loosen the knob (102).
• Set the mitre fence (10) to the required angle.
• Tighten the knob.
• Always hold the workpiece tightly against the face (93) of the mitre fence.
• Proceed as for ripping.
Compound mitre (fig. A2)
This cut is a combination of a mitre and a bevel cut.
• Set the bevel to the angle required using the bevel adjuster (14)
and proceed as for a cross-cut mitre.
Dust extraction (fig. A2)
The machine is provided with a 38 mm dust extraction port (18) on top of
the guard and a 100 mm port (15) on the side.
• Use the optional dust extraction kit DE7470 to connect both ports.
• Connect a suitable dust extraction device during all sawing operations.
• Whenever possible, connect a dust extraction device designed in
accordance with the relevant regulations regarding dust emission.
To ensure proper dust extraction, the dust extraction device
must comply with the specifications stated above (section
Technical data).
Range of saw blades available (recommended blades)
Type of blade Blade dimensions Usage
DT1121QZ Series 40 250x30x24
DT1123QZ Series 40 250x30x80
DT1722QZ Series 60 250x30x24
DT1726QZ Series 60 250x30x48
DT1731QZ Series 60 250x30x80
Always choose a suitable saw blade for your application.
Optional accessories
The following accessories are available:
- Small sliding table and premium mitre gauge DE7461
- Large sliding table DE7465
- Mobile base DE7460
- 129 cm ripping support system DE7464
E N G L I S H
For cutting wood along the grain,
block board, plywood and MDF.
Coarse cut.
For cutting wood, wood products,
plastics and aluminum. Medium cut.
For cutting wood along the grain,
block board, plywood and MDF.
Coarse cut.
For combination cutting in wood,
block board, plywood and MDF.
Medium cut.
For cutting wood, wood products,
and plastics. Not for aluminum! Fine cut.
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