Instructions For Use; Prior To Operation - DeWalt D23551 Original Instructions Manual

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4. Turn the saw on and slowly cut the splinter
guard along the full length of the rail in one
continuous operation. The edge of the splinter
guard now corresponds exactly to the cutting
edge of the blade (fig. 10).
To tune in the anti-splinter guard on the other side
of the guide rail, remove the saw from the rail and
rotate the rail 180°. Repeat steps 1 through 4.
NOTE: If desired, the splinter guard can be bevelled
to 45°, then repeat steps 1 through 4. This allows
one side of the rail for cutting parallel cuts and the
other side of the rail is tuned in for 45° bevel cuts
(fig. 11).
NOTE: If the anti-splinter guard is tuned in for
parallel cutting on both sides then when the unit is
bevelled the blade will not run true to the edge of the
anti-splinter guard. This is because the pivot point of
the unit bevel is not stationary and the blade moves
out over when the unit is bevelled.
USING THE CORRECT CHANNEL
The saw base consists of two channels. One
channel is for making parallel cuts and the other
channel is for making bevel cuts.
The label at the front of the base (fig 12) indicates
which channel is for which application. When making
cuts make sure that the line on the label is in line
with the channel on the guide rail. Figure 13 shows
the saw in the parallel cutting position relative to
the guide rail. Figure 14 shows the saw in the bevel
cutting position relative to the guide rail.

Prior to Operation

WARNING: Make sure the guards have
been mounted correctly. The saw blade
guard must be in closed position.
WARNING: Make sure the saw blade
rotates in the direction of the arrow on
the blade.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of serious personal injury, turn
tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any
adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories.
WARNING: Before using the circular
saw, ALWAYS make sure all functions
are working properly!
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Instructions for Use

WARNING:
• Always observe the safety instructions
and applicable regulations.
• Ensure the material to be sawn is
firmly secured in place.
• Apply only a gentle pressure to the
tool and do not exert side pressure on
the saw blade.
• Avoid overloading.
• Do not use excessively worn saw
blades.
• Do not use your saw for pocket cuts.
Proper Hand Position (fi g. 1, 15)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS use
proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold
securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the front
handle (c), with the other hand on the main handle
(dd).
Switching On and Off (fi g. 1)
For safety reasons the trigger switch (a) of your tool
is equipped with a lock-off button (b).
1. Press the lock-off button to unlock the tool.
2. Press the trigger switch (a) to run the tool.
As soon as the trigger switch is released the
lock-off switch is automatically activated to
prevent unintended starting of the machine.
WARNING:
• Do not switch the tool on or off when
the saw blade touches the workpiece
or other materials.
• Do not operate the spindle lock while
the tool is running.
Holding and Guiding the Tool (fi g. 1)
1. Hold the tool by the main grip and the front
handle (c) to guide the saw properly.
NOTE: For optimum results, clamp the
workpiece bottom up.