DeWalt DWE7491 Original Instructions Manual page 44

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4. Place the saw blade on to the spindle (w)
making sure the teeth of the blade (b) point
down at the front of the table. Assemble the
washers and arbor nut to the spindle and
tighten arbor nut (v) as far as possible by hand,
making sure that the saw blade is against the
inner washer and the outer flange (x) is against
the blade. Ensure the largest diameter of the
flange is against the blade. Ensure the spindle
and washers are free from dust and debris.
5. To keep the spindle from rotating when
tightening the arbor nut, use the open end of
the blade wrench (t) to secure the spindle.
6. Using the arbor wrench, tighten the arbor nut (v)
by turning it clockwise.
7. Replace the throat plate.
WARNING: Always check the rip fence
pointer and the blade guard assembly
after having changed the blade.
Mounting the Blade Guard Assembly
(fi g. 1, 4)
WARNING: Use the guard assembly for
all through cuttting.
1. Raise the saw blade arbor to its maximum
height.
2. Install blade guard assembly by pulling the
guard release lever (l) and inserting splitter (m)
until it bottoms out.
3. Release lever, make sure clamp plates are fully
closed and clamp the splitter securely.
WARNING: Before connecting the table
saw to the power source or operating
the saw, always inspect the blade
guard assembly for proper alignment
and clearance with saw blade. Check
alignment after each change of bevel
angle.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, DO NOT operate
saw if blade assembly is not securley
clamped in place.
When properly aligned, the splitter (m) will be in line
with the blade at both table top level, and at the top
of the blade. Using a straight edge, ensure that the
blade (b) is aligned with the splitter (m). With power
disconnected, operate the blade tilt and height
adjustments through the extremes of travel and
insure the blade guard assembly clears the blade in
all operations.
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WARNING: Correct mounting and
alignment of the blade guard assembly
is essential to safe operation!
TO REMOVE THE BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY (FIG. 4)
1. Pull the guard release lever (l).
2. Lift up on blade guard assembly (k).
Mounting the throat plate (fi g. 5)
1. Align the throat plate (p) as shown in figure 5,
and insert the tabs on the back of the throat
plate into the holes on the back of the table
opening.
2. Turn the locking screw (v v) clockwise 90° to
lock the table insert in place.
3. The throat plate includes four adjustment
screws which raise or lower the throat plate.
When properly adjusted, the front of the throat
plate should be flush or slightly below the
surface of the table top and secured in place.
The rear of the throat plate should be flush or
slightly above the table top.
WARNING: Never use the machine
without the throat plate. Immediately
replace the throatplate when worn or
damaged.
TO REMOVE THE THROAT PLATE
1. Remove the throat plate (p) by turning the
locking screw (v v) 90˚ anti-clockwise
2. Using the open end of the wrench, insert into
slot (z), pull throat plate up and forward to
expose the inside of the saw. DO NOT operate
the saw without the throat plate.
Fitting the Rip Fence (fi g. 6)
The rip fence can be installed in two positions on the
right (Position 1 for 0 mm to 62 cm [24.5"] ripping,
and Position 2 for 20.3 cm [8"] to 82.5cm [32.5"]
ripping) and one position on the left of your table
saw.
1. Unlock the rip fence latches (r).
2. Holding the fence at an angle, align the locator
pins (front and back) (cc) on the fence rails with
the fence head slots (dd).
3. Slide the head slots onto the pins and rotate the
fence down untill it rests on the rails.
4. Lock the fence in place by closing the front and
back latches (r) onto the rails.