Basic Saw Cuts; Maintenance - DeWalt D27400T Instructions Manual

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• Adjust the bevel stop by slackening the nut (110) and locating the nut
against the motor frame assembly. Securely tighten the nut.
Adjusting the fence (fig. T1 - T3)
Adjusting the fence for ripping (fig. T1)
• Slide the fence assembly behind the clamping rail (12).
• Loosen the lock knob (51) and turn the fence until it is parallel with the
saw blade.
• Fasten the knob.
• Loosen the wing nuts (106) and slide the fence profile (105) until it
provides maximum ripping guidance over the table top.
• Tighten the wing nuts.
• Set the fence assembly across the table and position it using the scale
(111).
• Fasten the fence rail knobs (50).
Adjusting the fence for cross-cutting (fig. T2 & T3)
The fence bracket has preset locations at 0°, 15°, 30° and 45° and can be
set at any intermediate angle.
• Slide the fence assembly behind the driving rail (4) (fig. T2).
• Loosen the lock knob (51) and turn the fence until it is at 90° to the blade.
• For mitre cuts, set the required angle (fig. T3).
• Fasten the lock knob.
• Loosen the wing nuts (106).
• Position the fence profile (105) at such distance from the blade that the
blade is not in the path of the fence.
• Tighten the wing nuts.
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.
• Never use the machine without having the upper blade guard in place.
The attention of UK users is drawn to the „woodworking machines
regulations 1974" and any subsequent amendments.
Switching on and off (fig. U)
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 (112).
• To switch the machine off, press the red stop button (113).

Basic saw cuts

Ripping (fig. A, S1, S2, T1 & V)
• Set the bevel angle to 0°.
• Adjust the saw blade height.
• Set the fence for ripping.
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• Hold the workpiece flat on the table and against the fence. Keep the
workpiece approx. 25 mm away from the saw blade.
• Keep both hands away from the path of the saw blade.
• Switch the machine on and allow the saw blade to reach full speed.
• Slowly feed the workpiece underneath the upper blade guard, keeping
it firmly pressed against the fence. Allow the teeth to cut, and do not
force the workpiece through the saw blade. The saw blade speed
should be kept constant.
• Remember to use the push stick (114) when close to the blade.
• After completing the cut, switch the machine off, allow the saw blade
to stop and remove the workpiece.
• Never push or hold the free or cut-off side of the workpiece.
• Always use a push stick when ripping small workpieces.
Bevel cuts
• Set the required bevel angle.
• Proceed as for ripping.
Cross-cutting (fig. A, S1, S2, T2 & W)
• Set the bevel angle to 0°.
• Adjust the saw blade height.
• Set the fence for crosscutting.
• Hold the workpiece (115) flat on the table and against the fence (105).
Keep the workpiece approx. 25 mm away from the saw blade.
• Keep both hands away from the path of the saw blade.
• Switch the machine on and allow the saw blade to reach full speed.
• Hold the workpiece tightly against the fence and slowly move the
workpiece together with the fence assembly until the workpiece comes
underneath the upper blade guard. Allow the teeth to cut, and do not
force the workpiece through the saw blade. The saw blade speed
should be kept constant
• After completing the cut, switch the machine off, allow the saw blade
to stop and remove the workpiece.
Bevel cross-cutting
• Set the required bevel angle.
• Proceed as for cross-cutting.
Mitre cuts (fig. T3)
• Set the fence to the required angle.
• Proceed as for cross-cutting.
Compound mitre
This cut is a combination of a bevel and a mitre cut.
• Set the required bevel angle.
• Set the fence to the required angle.
• Proceed as for a mitre cut.
Dust extraction
The machine is provided with a 28 mm dust extraction port on the upper
blade guard and a 100 mm dust spout on the side of the fixed guard.
• 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.

Maintenance

Your D WALT machine has been designed to operate over a long period
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of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.