Operation; Plunge Cuts - DeWalt DWS520 Original Instructions Manual

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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 tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. Be sure the
trigger switch is in the OFF position. 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 to turn the plunge saw on.
Guiding the Tool (Fig. A, E, F)

WARNING:
ALWAYS secure the workpiece in such a manner that
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it cannot move while sawing.
• ALWAYS push the machine forwards. NEVER pull the
machine backwards towards you.
ALWAYS use the plunge saw with both hands. Put
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one hand on the main handle
on the front handle
• ALWAYS use the clamp to hold the rail to
the workpiece.
• Make sure the cord is not in the path of the saw.
• Use proper hand position to guide the saw properly.
• The cutting indicator displays the cutting line for 0° and
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47° cuts (without guide rail).
• The blade position indicator
for full plunge.
• For optimum results, clamp the workpiece bottom up.
Cutting
1. Place the machine with the front part of the saw base on
the workpiece.
2. Press the on/off switch to turn the saw on.
3. Push the plunge switch 1
set cutting depth and push it forward into cutting direction.

Plunge Cuts


WARNING: To avoid kickbacks, the following in-structions
MUST be observed when plunge cutting:
• Place the machine onto the guide rail and release the
anti-kickback knob
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8
.
3
3 and the second hand
8 as shown in figure E.
24 shows the blade position
forward, press the saw down to
21 by turning it anti-clockwise.
• Turn the machine on and slowly press the saw down
onto the set cutting depth and push forward in the
cutting direction. The cut indicators
absolute front and the absolute rear cutting points
of the saw blade (dia. 165 mm) at maximum cutting
depth and using the guide rail.
• If kickback happened during the plunge cut, turn the
anti-kickback knob
from the rail.
• When you have finished the plunge cut, turn the anti-
kickback knob
Guide System (Fig. A, E)
The guide rails, which are available in different lengths, allow for
precise, clean cuts and simultaneously protect the workpiece
surface against damage.
In conjunction with additional accessories, exact angled cuts,
mitre cuts and fitting work can be completed with the guide
rail system.
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Securing the workpiece with clamps ensures a secure hold and
safe working.
The guide clearance of the plunge saw must be very small
for best cutting results and can be set with the two rail
adjusters .
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1. Release the screw inside the rail adjuster to adjust
the clearance.
2. Adjust the knob until saw locks on rail.
3. Rotate knob back until saw slides easily.
4. Hold the rail adjuster in position and lock the screw again.
nOTE: AlWAYs readjust the system for use with other rails.
Splinterguard
The guide rail is equipped with a splinterguard, which has to be
cut to size before the first use:
iMPORTAnT: AlWAYs read and follow the guide system
instructions before cutting the splinterguard!
1. Set the speed of the plunge saw to level 5.
2. Place the guide rail on a scrap piece of wood.
3. Set the plunge saw on 5 mm cut depth.
4. Place the saw on the rear end of the guide rail.
5. Turn the saw on, press it down to the set cutting depth and
cut the splinterguard along the full length in one contiuous
operation. The edge of the splinterguard now corresponds
exactly to the cutting edge of the blade.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, ALWAYS secure
the guide rail 23
Speed Adjustment (Fig. A)
The speed can be regulated between 1750 and 4200/min using
the speed wheel . This enables you to optimise the cutting
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speed to suit the material. Refer to the following chart for type
of material and speed range.
20 display the
21 anti-clockwise to release it
21 clockwise into the lock position.
with a clamp.