DeWalt DWE7485 Original Instructions Manual page 14

English
1. Raise the saw blade arbour to its maximum height by
turning the blade height adjustment wheel
2. Remove the throat plate 15
Throat Plate.
3. Using wrenches 19 , loosen and remove the arbour nut
and clamp washer 27 from the saw arbour by turning anti-
clockwise.
4. Place the saw blade on to the arbour
teeth of the blade 2 point down at the front of the table.
Assemble the washers and arbour nut to the spindle and
tighten arbour nut as far as possible by hand, making
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sure that the saw blade is against the inner washer and the
outer clamp washer is against the blade. Ensure the
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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
arbour nut, use the open end of the blade wrench
secure the spindle.
6. Using the closed end of the blade wrench, tighten the
arbour nut 26 firmly 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/Removing the Blade Guard
Assembly/Riving Knife (Fig. A, C)

WARNING: Use the guard assembly for all
through cutting.
1. Raise the saw blade arbour to its maximum height.
2. Loosen the riving knife lock knob
three turns).
3. To disengage riving knife lock pin, pull lock knob as
indicated by the black arrows on the knob.
4. While pulling the lock knob, lift the riving knife out of the
clamp. Then slide the blade guard assembly
clamp until it bottoms out.
nOTE: Do not install both blade guard assembly and riving
knife into the clamp at the same time.
5. Release the lock knob to engage the lock pin. Give the blade
guard a slight pull upwards to ensure pin is engaged.
6. Tighten the riving knife lock knob.
nOTE: Follow the same procedure for the riving knife.

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 securely
clamped in place.
When properly aligned, the riving knife
the blade at both table top level, and at the top of the blade.
Using a straight edge, ensure that the blade
the riving knife 21 . With power disconnected, operate the
blade tilt and height adjustments through the extremes of
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clockwise.
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. Refer to Mounting the
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28 making sure the
19 to
29 (minimum of
11 into the
will be in line with
21
2 is aligned with
travel and insure the blade guard assembly clears the blade in
all operations.

WARNING: Correct mounting and alignment of the blade
guard assembly is essential to safe operation!
Mounting the Throat Plate (Fig. D)
1. Align the throat plate 15 as shown in Figure D, 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 30
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.
Removing the Throat Plate
1. Remove the throat plate
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screw 30 with a screw driver 90˚ anti-clockwise
2. 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 (Fig. E)
The rip fence can be installed in two positions on the right
(Position 1 47 for 0 mm to 510 mm ripping, and Position 2
for 100 mm to 610 mm ripping.) and one position on the left of
your table saw.
1. Unlock the rip fence latches
2. Holding the fence at an angle, align the locator pins
(front and back) on the fence rails with the fence head
slots .
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3. Slide the head slots onto the pins and rotate the fence down
until it rests on the rails.
4. Lock the fence in place by closing the front and back
latches 17 onto the rails.
Fixing to Workbench (Fig. A)
• The machine frame between the feet on each side is
provided with two holes 9
workbench. Use the holes diagonally.
• To improve the handling, fix the machine onto a piece of
plywood a minimum of 15 mm thick.
When in use, the plywood sheet can be clamped to the
workbench. This allows easier transportation of the machine, by
releasing the clamps.
Holes 24 are also provided under under the saw feet for
mounting to DE7400 brackets.
with a screw driver clockwise 90°
by turning the locking
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17 .
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which allow fixing on a