Compound Mitre - DeWalt DWE7491 Original Instructions Manual

ENGLISH
Rip Fence Operation (fi g. 14–16)
RAIL LOCK LEVER
The rail lock lever (e) locks the fence in place
preventing movement during cutting. To lock the rail
lever, push it down and toward the rear of the saw.
To unlock, pull it up and toward the front of the saw.
NOTE: When ripping, always lock the rail lock lever.
WORK SUPPORT EXTENSION /NARROW RIPPING FENCE
Your table saw is equipped with a work support
extension to support work that extends beyond the
saw table.
To use the narrow ripping fence in the work support
position, rotate it from its stored position as shown
in Figure 15, and slide the pins into the lower sets of
slots (aa) on both ends of the fence.
To use the narrow ripping fence in the narrow
ripping position, snap the pins into the upper sets
of slots (bb) on both ends of the fence. This feature
will allow 51 mm (2") of extra clearance to the blade.
Refer to Figure 16.
NOTE: Retract the work support extension or adjust
to narrow rip fence position whenever working over
the table.
FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
The fine adjustment knob (d) allows smaller
adjustments when setting the fence. Before
adjusting, be sure the rail lock lever is in its up or
unlocked, position.
RIP SCALE POINTER
The rip scale pointer will need to be adjusted for
proper performance of the rip fence if the user
switches between thick and thin kerf blades. The rip
scale pointer only reads correctly for position 1 (zero
to 61 cm), however for position 1 with narrow rip
fence in use add 5.08 cm. See Adjusting the Rip
Scale under Assembly.
BASIC SAW CUTS
Ripping (fi g. 1, 2, 17 & 18)
WARNING: Sharp edges.
1. Set the blade to 0°.
2. Lock the rip fence latch (r) (fig. 1).
3. Raise the blade until it is about 3 mm higher
than the top of the workpiece. Adjust the height
of the upper blade guard as necessary.
4. Adjust the position of the fence, refer to Rip
Fence Operation.
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5. Hold the workpiece flat on the table and against
the fence. Keep the workpiece away from the
blade.
6. Keep both hands away from the path of the
blade (fig. 17).
7. Switch the machine on and allow the blade to
reach full speed.
8. Slowly feed the workpiece underneath the
guard, keeping it firmly pressed against the rip
fence. Allow the teeth to cut, and do not force
the workpiece through the blade. The blade
speed should be kept constant.
9. Always use a push stick (u) when working close
to the blade (fig. 18).
10. After completing the cut, switch the machine
off, allow the blade to stop and remove the
workpiece.
WARNING:
• Never push or hold the "free" or cut-
off-side of the workpiece.
• Do not cut excessively small
workpieces.
• Always use a push stick when ripping
small workpieces.
Bevel Cuts (fi g. 1)
1. Set the required bevel angle, by rotating lever (g)
by pushing it up and to the right.
2. Set to desired angle, rotate lever by pushing
down and to the left to lock in place.
3. Proceed as for ripping.
Cross-Cutting and Bevel Crosscutting
1. Remove the rip fence and install the mitre
gauge in the desired slot.
2. Lock the mitre gauge at 0°.
3. Proceed as for ripping.
Mitre Cuts (fi g. 1)
1. Set the mitre gauge (j) to the required angle.
NOTE: Always hold the workpiece tightly against the
face of the mitre gauge.
2. Proceed as for ripping.

Compound mitre

This cut is a combination of a mitre and a bevel cut.
Set the bevel to the angle required and proceed as
for a cross-cut mitre.