DeWalt DWS520 Instruction Manual page 13

1. Place the machine with the front part of the saw base on the
workpiece.
2. Press the on/off switch to turn the saw on.
3. Push the plunge trigger (A) forward, press the saw down to set
cutting depth and push it forward into cutting direction.
Push the saw forward at a speed which allows the blade to cut without
laboring. Hardness and toughness can vary even in the same piece
of material, and knotty or damp sections can put a heavy load on the
saw. When this happens, push the saw more slowly, but hard enough
to keep it working without much decrease in speed. Forcing the saw
can cause rough cuts, inaccuracy, kickback and over-heating of the
motor.
Should the cut begin to go off the line, DO NOT try to force it back.
Release the switch and allow blade to come to a complete stop, then
withdraw the saw, realign, and start a new cut slightly inside the wrong
one.
In any event, withdraw the saw if you must shift the cut. Forcing a
correction inside the cut can stall the saw and lead to kickback. IF
SAW STALLS, RELEASE THE TRIGGER, ALLOW THE BLADE TO
COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND BACK THE SAW UNTIL IT IS
LOOSE. BE SURE BLADE IS STRAIGHT IN THE CUT AND CLEAR
OF THE CUTTING EDGE BEFORE RESTARTING.
As you fi nish a cut, release the trigger and allow the blade to stop
before lifting the saw from the work. As you lift the saw, the spring-
tensioned guard will automatically close around the blade. Remember
the blade is exposed until this occurs, never reach under the work for
any reason whatsoever.
Always use a track, fence or straight edge guide when ripping.
NOTE: When cutting thin strips, be careful to ensure that the narrow
strips do not feed up into the inside of the blade enclosure.
NOTE: The tracks, available in different lengths, allow for precise, clean
cuts and simultaneously protect the workpiece surface against damage.
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PLUNGE CUTS (FIG. 1, 8)
WARNING: ALWAYS use the track when plunge cutting.
WARNING: The guarding system is a safety feature that
reduces the risk of serious personal injury. Never use the saw
if the guarding system is missing, damaged, misassembled or
not working properly. Do not rely on the guarding system to
protect you under all circumstances. Your safety depends on
following all warnings and precautions as well as proper
operation of the saw. Check guarding system for proper closing
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