DeWalt DCS572 Instructions Manual page 51

6. LIFTInG THE saW WHEn MakInG a BEVEL cUT
a. Bevel cuts require special operator attention to proper
cutting techniques – especially guidance of the saw. Both
blade angle to the base plate and greater blade surface
in the material increase the chance for binding and
misalignment (twist) to occur.
7. REsTaRTInG a cUT WITH THE BLaDE TEETH JaMMED
aGaInsT THE MaTERIaL
a. The saw should be brought up to full operating speed
before starting a cut or restarting a cut after the unit has
been stopped with the blade in the kerf. Failure to do so
can cause stalling and kickback.
Any other conditions which could result in pinching, binding,
twisting, or misalignment of the blade could cause kickback.
Refer to the sections Further Safety Instructions for All Saws
and Blades for procedures and techniques that will minimise
the occurrence of kickback.
Depth of Cut Adjustment (Fig. E–F)
1. Raise the depth adjustment lever
2. To obtain the correct depth of cut, align the appropriate
mark on the depth adjustment strap
the upper blade guard.
3. Tighten the depth adjustment lever.
4. For the most efficient cutting action using a carbide tipped
saw blade, set the depth adjustment so that about one half
of a tooth projects below the surface of the wood to be cut.
5. A method of checking for the correct cutting depth is
shown in Figure F. Lay a piece of the material you plan to
cut along the side of the blade, as shown in the figure, and
observe how much tooth projects beyond the material.
Adjusting Depth Adjustment Lever (Fig. E)
It may be desirable to adjust the depth adjustment lever
may loosen in time and hit the base plate before tighten ing.
To Tighten the Lever:
1. Hold depth adjustment lever
2. Adjust the depth adjustment lever by rotating it in the
desired direction about 1/8 of a revolution.
3. Retighten nut.
Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig. A, G)
The bevel angle adjustment mechanism can be adjusted
between 0° and 57°.
To achieve better accuracy in cutting, use the fine adjustment
markings located on the pivot bracket
1. Raise the bevel adjustment lever
2. Tilt the base plate to the desired angle by aligning the fine
bevel pointer 26 with the desired angle mark on the pivot
bracket 25 .
3. Lower the bevel adjustment lever to retighten.
Bevel Detent (Fig. A, G)
The DCS572 is equipped with a bevel detent feature. As you
tilt the base plate 8 you will hear a click and feel the base
21 to loosen.
24 with notch 23 on
21 . It
21 and loosen the locknut 22
25 .
to loosen.
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plate stop at both 22.5 and 45 degrees. If either of these is the
desired angle, retighten the lever
desire another angle, continue tilting the base plate until the
coarse bevel pointer 27
desired mark.
Cut Length Indicator (Fig. A)
The markings on the side of the base plate
of the slot being cut into the material at the full depth of the cut.
The markings are in increments of 5 mm.
Kerf Indicator (Fig. I)
The front of the saw base plate has a kerf indicator
and bevel cutting. This indicator enables you to guide the saw
along cutting lines penciled on the material being cut. The kerf
indicator lines up with the left (outer) side of the saw blade,
which makes the slot or "kerf" cut by the moving blade fall to the
right of the indicator. Guide along the penciled cutting line so
that the kerf falls into the waste or surplus material.
Mounting and Adjusting the Parallel Fence
(Fig. N)
The parallel fence 32 is used for cutting parallel to the edge of
the workpiece.
Mounting
1. Slacken the parallel fence adjustment knob
parallel fence to pass.
2. Insert the parallel fence
3. Tighten the parallel fence adjustment knob
Adjusting
1. Slacken the fence adjustment knob
fence 32 to the desired width. The adjustment can be read
on the parallel fence scale.
2. Tighten the fence adjustment knob
Mounting the Dust Extraction Port (Fig. E, P)
.
Your circular saw is supplied with a dust extraction port.
To Install the Dust Extraction Port
1. Fully loosen depth adjustment lever
2. Place the base plate 8
3. Align the left half of the dust extraction port
blade guard 41 as shown. Be sure to insert the tab into the
casting notch on the tool. When installed correctly, it will
snap fully over the original depth of cut pointer.
4. Align the right-hand piece
5. Insert screws and tighten securely.
Guide Rail System (Fig. Q)
Guide rails, available in different lengths as accessories, allow
the use of the circular saw for precise, straight clean cuts and
simultaneously protect the workpiece surface against damage.
In conjunction with additional accessories, exact angled cuts,
mitre cuts and fitting work can be completed with the guide
rail system.
EnGLIsH
13 by lowering it. If you
or the fine pointer 26 aligns with the
8 show the length
9 for vertical
31 to allow the
32 in the base plate as shown.
31 .
31 and set the parallel
31
.
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in the lowest position.
33 over upper
34 with the left.
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