Electrical Safety; Package Contents - DeWalt DW744 Instructions Manual

E N G L I S H
• Do not exert side pressure on the saw blade.
• Rebating or grooving should not be carried out unless suitable
guarding such as a tunnel or Suva guard is fi tted.
• Slotting is not allowed.
Saw blades
• The max. allowable speed of the saw blade must always be equal to
or greater than the no-load speed of the tool specifi ed on the
nameplate.
• Do not use saw blades that do not conform to the dimensions stated
in the technical data. Do not use any spacers to make a blade fi t onto
the spindle. Use only the blades specifi ed in this manual, complying
with EN 847-1.
• Consider applying specially designed noise-reduction blades.
• Do not use HSS blades.
• Do not use cracked or damaged saw blades.
• Do not use any abrasive discs.
• Always choose a suitable saw blade for your application.
• Always wear gloves for handling saw blades and rough material.
Saw blades should be carried in a holder wherever practicable.
Residual risks
The following risks are inherent to the use of saws:
- injuries caused by touching the rotating parts
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations and the
implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks cannot be
avoided. These are:
- Impairment of hearing.
- Risk of accidents caused by the uncovered parts of the rotating saw
blade.
- Risk of injury when changing the blade.
- Risk of squeezing fi ngers when opening the guards.
- Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when sawing
wood, especially oak, beech and MDF.
The following factors are of infl uence to noise production:
- the material to be cut
- the type of saw blade
- the feed force
The following factors are of infl uence to dust exposure:
- worn saw blade
- dust extractor with air velocity less than 20 m/s
- workpiece not exactly guided
Labels on tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade.
Carrying point.

Package contents

The package contains:
1 Partly assembled machine
1 Rip fence
1 Mitre gauge
1 Saw blade
1 Upper blade guard assembly
1 Table insert
1 Blade wrench
1 Arbor wrench
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1 Dust extraction adapter
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may have
occurred during transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior to
operation.
Description (fi g. A1 - A3)
Your DW744/DW744XP jobsite table saw has been designed to perform
the four main sawing operations of ripping, cross-cutting, bevelling and
mitring easily, accurately and safely in wood, wood products and plastics.
This unit is designed for use with a 250 mm carbide tipped blade.
A1
1 On/off switch
2 Mounting holes
3 Hand indentation
4 Table
5 Upper blade guard
6 Table insert
7 Rip fence
8 Rip scale indicator
9 Fine adjustment knob
10 Combined elevating and bevel control wheel
11 Bevel lock lever
12 Ripping position lock lever
A2
13 Rip fence latch
14 Dust extraction adapter
15 Push stick
16 Fence profi le
17 Locking knobs
18 Fence slot
A3
19 Mitre gauge

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.
WARNING: 115 V units have to be operated via a failsafe
isolating transformer with an earth screen between the
primary and secondary winding.
Mains plug replacement
(U.K. & Ireland only)
• Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do
this, proceed as instructed below. If you are in doubt, contact an
authorized D WALT repair agent or a qualifi ed electrician.
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• Disconnect the plug from the supply.
• Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a plug with bared copper
conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket outlet.
• Only fi t 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs fi tted with the correctly
rated fuse (1).
• The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be marked at the connection
points of most good quality plugs. Attach the wires to their respective
points in the plug (see below). Brown is for Live (L) (2), blue is for
Neutral (N) (4) and green/yellow is for Earth (E).
• Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug ensure that the
cable restraint (3) is holding the outer sheath of the cable fi rmly and
that the leads are correctly fi xed at the terminal screws.