DeWalt DW744 Instruction Manual page 9

FIG. 18
FIG. 19
FIG. 20
BEVEL STOP
SCREW
POINTER
SCREW
BELVILLE
WASHERS
I GAP
i
BEVEL
STOP CAM
FIG. 21
LOCK HANDLE
STOP PLATE
PUSH STICK
NUT
ADJUSTING
SCREW
FIG. 22
FIG. 23
Kickback
Kickback is a dangerous condition! It is caused by the work-
piece binding against the blade. The result is that the work-
piece can move rapidly in a direction opposite to the feed
direction. During kickback, the workpiece could be thrown
back at the operator. It can also drag the operator's hand
back into the blade if the operator's hand is at the rear of the
blade. If kickback occurs, turn the saw OFF and verify the
proper functioning of the splitter, anti-kickback teeth and
guards before resuming work.
CA UTION:
1. Always use the guard and make certain it is in good
working order. The guard's spfitter helps prevent binding
and the anti-kickback teeth on each side of the spfitter
minimize the possibility of kickback. Use extra caution
until the workpiece is through the spfitter and has
engaged anti-kickback teeth.
2. Do not saw warped, bowed or cupped wood. The work-
piece must have one straight, smooth side to go against
the rip fence or miter gauge. The workpiece must sit flat
on the table without rocking.
3. Do not cut '_reehand" Always use either the rip fence or
the miter gauge. Never use both.
4. Use extra care when the guard assembly cannot be
used (during dadoing or molding).
5. Support large workpieces carefully. Allowing them to
sag or droop can cause kickback.
Operation
Plain sawing includes ripping and cross cutting, plus a few
other standard operations of fundamental nature. The fol-
lowing methods feature safety. As with all power tools
respecting the tool, using caution and following safe prac-
tices will considerably lessen the possibility of personal
injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked
or completely ignored, personal injury to the operator can
result. Read and follow all warnings indicated on the saw.
Through sawing is any operation which renders the materi-
al into two separate pieces.Observe the safety rules includ-
ed in this manual.
THIS SAW IS NOT INTENDED FOR CUTTING METAL.
Operating Instructions
There are two basic types of cuts: ripping and crosscutting.
In general, cutting with the grain is ripping and across the
grain is crosscutting. However, with man made materials
this distinction is somewhat difficult to make. Therefore, cut-
ting a piece of wood to a different width is ripping and cut-
ting across the short dimension is crosscutting. Neither rip-
ping or crosscutting may be done safely freehand! Ripping
requires the use of the rip fence and crosscutting uses the
miter gauge.
_J,CAUTION: Before using the saw each and every time
verify the following:
1. Blade is tight.
2. Bevel angle lock knob is tight.