Maintenance - DeWalt DWE7485 Original Instructions Manual

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• Ensure that the dust extraction hose in use is suitable for
the application and material being cut. Ensure proper
hose management.
• A splitter accessory is available to connect both ports to a
single dust extractor.
• Be aware that man-made materials such as chipboard
or MDF produce more dust particles during cutting than
natural timber.
Storage (Fig. A, O)
1. Attach push stick 20 to fence.
2. Remove the blade guard assembly
Removing the Blade Guard Assembly/Riving Knife. Place
blade guard assembly into holder as shown, then turn lock
1/4 turn to lock in place.
3. Slide closed end of blade wrenches
secure in place with wing nut.
4. Insert guide bar of mitre guage
bottoms out.
5. Remove the non-through sawing riving knife
Mounting/Removing the Blade Guard Assembly/Riving
Knife. Place the non-through sawing riving knife into the
holder as shown, then turn lock 1/4 turn to lock in place. The
non-through sawing riving knife can also be installed and
stored in its regular usage position.
6. To store fence , snap work support in stored position.
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Remove fence from rails. Reattach fence upside down on
left side of saw. Pivot fence lock latches to secure.
7. Turn the handwheel in anticlockwise direction until
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the teeth of the saw blade are positioned below the saw
table 1 .
8. Wind the mains cable around the cable holder
Transporting (Fig. A)
• Turn the tool off and disconnect from power supply.
• Wind the mains cable around the cable holder
• Remove all accessories that cannot be mounted firmly to
the power tool.
• Retract the work support extension.
• Always carry the machine using the carry handles

WARNING: Always transport the machine with the upper
blade guard fitted.

MAINTENANCE

Your power tool has been designed to operate over a long
period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous
satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and
regular cleaning.

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. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
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11 . Refer to Mounting/
into catch then
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10 into pocket until it
21 . Refer to
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Lubrication (Fig. P)
The motor and bearings require no additional lubrication. If
raising and lowering the blade becomes difficult, clean and
grease the height adjustment screws:
1. Unplug the saw from power source.
2. Turn the saw on its side.
3. Clean and lubricate the height adjustment screw
threads 44 on the underside of this saw as shown in
Figure P. Use general purpose grease.
Cleaning (Fig. A, Q)

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
part of the tool into a liquid.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, regularly clean
the table top and ventilation slots.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, regularly clean
the dust collection system.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, do not use the saw without reattaching the
dust access door.
The blade guard assembly 11
in position before operating the saw.
Before use, carefully inspect upper and lower blade guards as
well as the dust extraction tube to determine that it will operate
properly. Ensure that chips, dust or work piece particles cannot
lead to blockage of one of the functions.
In case workpiece fragments are jammed between saw blade
and guards, disconnect the machine from the power supply
and follow the instructions given in section Mounting the
Saw Blade. Remove the jammed parts and reassemble the
saw blade.
Keep the ventilation slots clear and regularly clean the housing
with a soft cloth.
Regularly clean the dust collection system:
1. Turn the saw on its side, so the bottom, open part of the
unit is accessible.
2. Open the dust access door
the two screws 46 and detaching the door. Clean out
the excess dust, then reattach the door securing it with
the screws.
and throat plate must be placed
45 shown in Figure Q loosening