DeWalt D23551 Original Instructions Manual page 38

EN GLI SH
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one
voltage only. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Your D WALT tool is double insulated in
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accordance with EN 60745; therefore no
earth wire is required.
WARNING: 115 V units have to
be operated via a fail-safe isolating
transformer with an earth screen
between the primary and secondary
winding.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a specially prepared cord available through the
D WALT service organisation.
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Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in
the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be
made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good
quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Using an Extension Cable
If an extension cable is required, use an approved
extension cable suitable for the power input of this
tool (see technical data). The minimum conductor
size is 1 mm 2 ; the maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.
ASSEMBLY AND 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. Be sure
the trigger switch is in the OFF position.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Depth of Cut Adjustment (fi g. 1, 2)
1. Loosen the depth adjustment knob (q).
2. Move the shoe (f) to obtain the correct depth of
cut.
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3. Tighten the depth adjustment knob (q).
WARNING: For optimal results, allow
the saw blade to protrude from the
workpiece by about 5 mm (fig. 2).
Bevel Adjustment (fi g. 1, 3)
The bevel angle can be adjusted between 0° and
the maximum setting.
1. Loosen the bevel adjustment knob (k).
2. Set the bevel angle by tilting the saw shoe (f)
until the mark indicates the desired angle on the
scale.
3. Tighten the bevel adjustment knob (k).
Shoe Adjustment for 90° Cuts (fi g. 1)
1. Adjust the saw to 0° bevel.
2. Retract the blade guard using the lever (h) and
place the saw on the blade side.
3. Loosen the bevel adjustment knob (k).
4. Place a square against the blade and shoe to
adjust the 90° setting.
5. Tighten the bevel adjustment knob (k).
Replacing the Saw Blade (fi g. 1, 4)
1. Engage the blade lock button (d) and unscrew
the blade clamping screw (s) by turning
anticlockwise using the hex wrench supplied
with the tool.
2. Retract the lower blade guard (i) using the
lever (h) and replace the blade (j). Reinstall the
washers (t, u) in the correct position.
3. Check the direction of rotation of the blade.
4. Thread on the blade clamping screw (s) by hand
to hold the washer in position. Turn clockwise.
5. Press the blade lock button (d) while turning the
spindle until the blade stops rotating.
6. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly using
the wrench.
Adjusting the Riving Knife (fi g. 4)
For the correct adjustment of the riving knife (g),
refer to figure 4. Adjust the clearance of the riving
knife after changing the saw blade or whenever
necessary.
1. Adjust the depth of cut to 0 mm to access the
clamping screws (v) of the riving knife (g).
2. Loosen the screws (v) and pull out the riving
knife to its maximum length.
3. Adjust the clearance and tighten the screws.