Body And Hand Position; Prior To Operation - DeWalt DWE7485 Original Instructions Manual

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Bevel Stop And Pointer Adjustment (Fig. K)
1. Raise the blade fully by rotating the blade height
adjustment wheel 
 6 
clockwise until it stops.
2. Unlock the bevel lock lever 
right. Loosen the bevel stop screw 
3. Place a square flat against the table top and against the
blade between teeth. Ensure the bevel lock lever is in its
unlocked, or up, position.
4. Using the bevel lock lever, adjust the bevel angle until it is
flat against the square.
5. Tighten the bevel lock lever by pushing it down.
6. Turn the bevel stop screw 
it firmly contacts the bearing block. Tighten the bevel
stop screw.
7. Check the bevel angle scale. If the pointer does not read 0°,
loosen pointer screw 
 39 
and move the pointer so it reads
correctly. Retighten the pointer screw.
8. Repeat at 45°, but do not adjust pointer.
Mitre Gauge Adjustment (Fig. A)
To adjust mitre gauge 
 10 
loosen knob, set to desired angle and
tighten knob.

Body and Hand Position

Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the
table saw will make cutting easier, more accurate and safer.

WARNING:
Never place your hands near the cutting area.
Place your hands no closer than 150 mm from
the blade.
Do not cross your hands.
Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain
proper balance.

Prior to Operation


WARNING:
Install the appropriate saw blade. Do not use
excessively worn blades.The maximum rotation speed
of the tool must not exceed that of the saw blade.
Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces.
Allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force.
Allow the motor to reach full speed before cutting.
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. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
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by pushing it up and to the
 7 
 38 
.
 38 
to rotate the cam until
To reduce effects of increased vibration, make sure the
environment is not too cold, the machine and accessory are well
maintained and the workpiece size is suitable for this machine.

WARNING:
Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
Ensure the machine is placed to satisfy ergonomic
conditions in terms of table height and stability. The
machine site shall be chosen so that the operator
has a good overview and enough free surrounding
space around the machine that allow handling of the
workpiece without any restrictions.
Install the appropriate saw blade. Do not use
excessively worn blades. The maximum rotation speed
of the tool must not exceed that of the saw blade.
Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces.
Allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force.
Allow the motor to reach full speed before cutting.
Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles
are tight.
Never place either hand in the blade area when the
saw is connected to the electrical power source.
Never use your saw for freehand cuts!
Do not saw warped, bowed or cupped workpieces.
There must be at least one straight, smooth side to go
against the rip fence or mitre fence.
Always support long workpieces to prevent kickback.
Do not remove any cut-offs from the blade area while
the blade is running.
Switching On and Off (Fig. A, L)
The on/off assembly 
 8 
of your saw bench offers
multiple advantages:
No-volt release function: should the power be shut off for
any reason, the switch has to be deliberately reactivated.
To switch the machine on, press the green start button 
To switch the machine off, press the red stop button 
Lock Off Feature Instructions
A cover above the switch folds down for insertion of a padlock
to lock the saw off. A padlock with a maximum diameter of
6.35 mm and minimum clearance of 76.2 mm is recommended.
Rip Fence Operation (Fig. A, M)
Rail Lock Lever
The rail lock lever 
 5 
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.
 40 
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