Fuel Gauge Battery Packs; Bevel Adjustment; Changing The Saw Blade; Operation - DeWalt DCS520 Original Instructions Manual

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Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. A)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button
20 . A combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate
designating the level of charge left. When the level of charge
in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not
illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-user application.
Bevel Adjustment (Fig. A)
The bevel angle can be adjusted between 0° and 47°.
1. Loosen the bevel adjustment knobs
2. Set the bevel angle by tilting the saw shoe
indicates the desired angle on the bevel scale
3. Tighten the bevel adjustment knobs
Changing the Saw Blade (Fig. A–C)
nOTE: It is not necessary to remove the outer blade cover
to change the blade.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Press the spindle lock button
3. Press the plunge saw down until it stops (blade
change position).
4. Turn the spindle lock lever
5. Hold the spindle lock lever
wrench found in the front handle
the lock position is found.
nOTE: The blade is now locked and cannot be turned by
10
hand.
6. Use the hex wrench to turn the blade clamping screw
anti-clockwise to remove.
7. Remove the outer flange 25
new blade on the inner flange
8. Replace the outer flange
25
Turn the screw clockwise by hand.
nOTE: The direction of rotation of the saw blade and the
rotation of the plunge saw MUST be the same.
9. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly using the
hex wrench.
10. Release and turn the spindle lock lever
until it stops.
11. Move the plunge saw back to top position.
12. Push the plunge trigger 1
blade change mode.
Adjusting the Riving Knife (Fig. A–C)
For the correct adjustment of the riving knife
Figure C. Adjust the clearance of the riving knife after changing
the saw blade or whenever necessary.
1. Follow Changing the Saw Blade steps 1–5.
38
7 .
4 until the mark
.
6
7 .
23
.
12
13 clockwise until it stops.
down and using the hex
13
11 , rotate the blade until
24
and used blade 10 . Place the
26 .
and blade clamping screw
24
13 anti-clockwise
forward, to take the saw out of
21 , refer to
2. Loosen the riving knife adjustment screw
wrench and set the riving knife as shown in Figure C.
3. Tighten the riving knife adjustment screw
4. Turn the spindle lock lever
5. Move the plunge saw back to top position.
6. Push the plunge trigger
blade change mode.
Depth of Cut Adjustment (Fig. D)
The cutting depth can be set at 0–59 mm without guide rail
attached; with the guide rail attached: 0–55 mm.
1. Loosen the depth adjustment knob
pointer to obtain the correct depth of cut.
2. Tighten the depth adjustment knob
nOTE: For optimal results, allow the saw blade to protrude from
the workpiece by about 3 mm (Fig. D).

OPERATION

Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. E)

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
with the other hand on the main handle
Switching On and Off (Fig. A)
Press the on/off switch 2
.
Guiding the Tool (Fig. A, E, F)

WARNING:
• ALWAYS secure the workpiece in such a manner that
it cannot move while sawing.
• ALWAYS push the machine forward. NEVER pull the
machine backward towards you.
• ALWAYS use the plunge saw with both hands. Put
one hand on the main handle
on the front handle
ALWAYS use the clamp to hold the rail to the
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workpiece.
• Use proper hand position to guide the saw properly.
• The cutting indicator
47° cuts (without guide rail).
with a hex
22
22 .
anti-clockwise until it stops.
13
1 forward, to take the saw out of
8 and move the
8 .
3 .
to turn the plunge saw on.
and the second hand
3
11 as shown in Figure E.
27 displays the cutting line for 0° and
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