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Workpiece Support - DeWalt DWS520 Instruction Manual

Heavy-duty track saw
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OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before installing and removing
accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Switching On and Off (Fig. 1)
Push the plunge trigger (A) and pull the on/off switch (B) to turn the
motor on. Releasing the trigger turns the motor off. This tool has no
provision to lock the switch in the on position, and should never be
locked on by any other means.
Changing the Saw Blade (Fig. 1–3)
WARNING:To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before installing and removing
accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: Avoid contact with the blade teeth to prevent personal
injury.
NOTICE: Never engage the blade lock while saw is running or engage
in an effort to stop the tool. Never turn the saw on while the blade lock
is engaged. Serious damage to your saw will result.
1. Press the lock button (L).
2. Press the track saw down to stop (blade change position).
3. Turn the lock lever (M) clockwise until it stops.
4. Press the lock lever (M) down and rotate the blade until the lock
position is found.
NOTE: The blade (K) is now locked and cannot be turned by hand.
5. Turn the blade clamping screw (N) counterclockwise to remove.
6. Remove the outer fl ange (O) and used blade (K). Place the new
blade on the inner fl ange (P).
7. Replace the outer fl ange (O) and blade clamping screw (N). Turn
the screw clockwise by hand.
WARNING: The direction of rotation of the saw blade and the
rotation of the track saw MUST be the same.
8. Tighten the blade clamping screw fi rmly using the hex wrench (Z).
9. Turn the lock lever (M) counterclockwise until it stops.
10. Move the track saw back to top position.
11. Push plunge trigger (A) forward, to lock saw blade change.

Workpiece Support

WARNING: Hands should be kept away from cutting area to
reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING: The power cord should be positioned clear of the
cutting area so that it will not get caught or hung up on the work and
to prevent electric shock.
FIG. 5
SUPPORT WORK NEAR CUT
Figure 5 shows proper sawing position. Figure 6 shows an unsafe
condition. To avoid kickback, DO support board or panel NEAR the
cut. DON'T support board or panel away from the cut.
WARNING: When operating the saw, keep the cord away from the
cutting area to prevent electric shock.
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