Package Contents - DeWalt DWE550 Original Instructions Manual

it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other
part, in all angles and depths of cut.
b ) Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the
guard and the spring are not operating properly,
they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may
operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a build-up of debris.
c ) The lower guard should be retracted manually only
for special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound
cuts." Raise the lower guard by retracting handle
and as soon as the blade enters the material, the
lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the
lower guard should operate automatically.
d ) Always observe that the lower guard is covering the
blade before placing saw down on bench or floor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the
time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.
Additional Safety Instructions for All Saws
with Riving Knife
a ) Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife.
For the riving knife to function, the body of the blade
must be thinner than the riving knife and the cutting
width of the blade must be wider than the thickness of the
riving knife.
b ) Adjust the riving knife as described in this
instruction manual. Incorrect spacing, positioning
and alignment can make the riving knife ineffective in
preventing kickback.
c ) Always use the riving knife except when plunge
cutting. Riving knife must be replaced after plunge
cutting. Riving knife causes interference during plunge
cutting and can create kickback.
d ) For the riving knife to work, it must be engaged in
the workpiece. The riving knife is ineffective in preventing
kickback during short cuts.
e ) Do not operate the saw if riving knife is bent. Even a
light interference can slow the closing rate of a guard.
Additional Safety Instructions for Circular
Saws
• Do not operate the machine without guards in position, or if
guards do not function or are not maintained properly.
• Select the correct blade for the material to be cut.
• Wear a dust mask.
Do not use blades of larger or smaller diameter than
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recommended. For the proper blade rating refer to the
technical data. Use only the blades specified in this manual,
complying with EN 847-1.
Never use abrasive cut-off wheels.
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• When sawing plastic, melting of the material is to be avoided.
• Please use only saw blades that are marked with a speed equal
or higher than the speed marked on the tool.

WARNING: Cutting plastics, sap coated wood, and other
materials may cause melted material to accumulate on
the blade tips and the body of the saw blade, increasing
the risk of blade overheating and binding while cutting.

WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current
device with a residual current rating of 30mA or less.
Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks
cannot be avoided. These are:
• Impairment of hearing.
• Risk of personal injury due to flying particles.
• Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
during operation.
• Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate.
Your D WALT tool is double insulated in accordance
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with EN62841; therefore no earth wire is required.

WARNING: 115 V units have to be operated via a fail-safe
isolating transformer with an earth screen between the
primary and secondary winding.
In case of cord or plug replacement the tool must
only be repaired by an authorised service agent or by
qualified electrician.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.

WARNING: No connection is to be made to the
earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use an approved extension cable suitable for
the power input of your charger (see Technical Data). The
minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm
is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.

Package Contents

The package contains:
1 165 mm circular saw (DWE550) or
1 184 mm circular saw (DWE560)
1 Circular saw blade
1 Blade wrench
English
; the maximum length
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