DeWalt D23700 Original Instructions Manual page 28

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Adjusting the Cutting Line Marks (Fig. F)
The marks for bevel cuts and for straight cuts
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grooves each:
a. narrow groove: for centring standard steel blades
b. wider groove: for centring TCT blades
to adjust, proceed as follows:
1. With the blade locked at 90°, make a trial cut of approx.
400 mm.
2. Withdraw the saw slightly.
3. Slacken the screw 20 and align the cut
mark 12 .
4. Firmly tighten the screw
20
Both cutting line marks are now correctly adjusted.
Mounting and Adjusting the Parallel Fence
(Fig. G)
The parallel fence 14 is used for cutting parallel to the edge of
the workpiece.
Mounting
1. Insert the parallel fence
14
2. Insert the bolt 22 into the hole
3. Place the clamping bracket
the locking screw .
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Adjusting
1. Slacken the locking screw
to the desired width. The adjustment can be read on the
scale 26 .
2. Tighten the locking screw
be used as a guide: mark 27
28 : for TCT blades.
Dust Mouth Assembly (Fig. I)
Attach the dust mouth 30 to the dust extraction outlet
the pan head screws 31 . Tighten securely.
Prior to Operation
• Make sure the guards have been mounted correctly. The
saw blade guard must be in closed position.
• Make sure the saw blade rotates in the direction of the
arrow on the blade.
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
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have two
12
21 and the
.
in the saw shoe as shown.
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23 .
24 over the bolt and tighten
25 and set the parallel fence 14
. The marks and can
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: for standard steel blades mark
5 using
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.

WARNING:
• Ensure the material to be sawn is firmly secured
in place.
• Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool and do not
exert side pressure on the saw blade.
• Avoid overloading.
• Do not use excessively worn saw blades. Do not use
your saw for pocket cuts.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. H)

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.
Hold the tool by the main handle
guide the saw properly.
Switching On and Off (Fig. A)
For safety reasons the on/off switch
with a lock-off button . Press the lock-off button to unlock
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the tool. To run the tool, press the on/off switch
the on/off switch is released the lock-off switch is automatically
activated to prevent unintended starting of the machine.

WARNING: Do not switch the tool on or off when the saw
blade touches the workpiece or other materials.

WARNING: Do not operate the spindle lock while the tool
is running.
Guiding the Tool (Fig. A)
• For optimum results, clamp the workpiece bottom up.
• Follow the line drawn on the workpiece using the mark
• In case of a bevel angle of 45° follow the line drawn on the
workpiece using the mark
• Lead the cord away in line with the rear of the tool.
Dust Extraction (Fig. A)
Your tool is fitted with a dust extraction outlet
• Whenever possible, connect a dust extraction device
designed in accordance with the relevant regulations
regarding dust emission.
• Always use a vacuum extractor designed in compliance with
the applicable Directives regarding dust emission when
sawing wood. Vacuum hoses of most common vacuum
cleaners will fit directly into the dust extraction outlet.

WARNING: Do not use a vacuum extractor without
proper spark protection when sawing metal.
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of your tool is equipped
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1 . As soon as
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to