DeWalt DWE550 Original Instructions Manual page 13

To Replace the blade (Fig. B–D)
1. To loosen the blade clamping screw
lock 3 and turn the saw spindle with the blade wrench
until the blade lock engages and the blade stops rotating.
With the blade lock engaged, turn the blade clamping
screw counterclockwise with the blade wrench (screw has
right-hand threads and must be turned counterclockwise
to loosen).
2. Remove the blade clamping screw
washer 14 . Remove old blade.
3. Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in the
guard or clamp washer area and check the condition and
operation of the lower blade guard as previously outlined.
Do not lubricate this area.
4. Always use blades that are the correct size (diameter)
with the proper size and shape center hole for mounting
on the saw spindle. Always assure that the maximum
recommended speed (rpm) on the saw blade meets or
exceeds the speed (rpm) of the saw.
5. Follow steps 1 through 5 under To Install the Blade, making
sure that the blade will rotate in the proper direction.
Lower Blade Guard

WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety feature
which reduces the risk of serious personal injury. Never
use the saw if the lower guard is missing, damaged,
misassembled or not working properly. Do not rely on the
lower blade guard to protect you under all circumstances.
Your safety depends on following all warnings and
precautions as well as proper operation of the saw. Check
lower guard for proper closing before each use. If the lower
blade guard is missing or not working properly, have the
saw serviced before using. To assure product safety and
reliability, repair, maintenance and adjustment should
be performed by an authorized service center or other
qualified service organization, always using identical
replacement parts.
Checking the Lower Guard (Fig. A)
1. Turn tool off and disconnect from power supply.
2. Rotate the lower guard lever (Fig. A,
closed position to the fully open position.
3. Release the lever and observe the guard
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fully closed position.
The tool should be serviced by a qualified service center if it:
• fails to return to the fully closed position,
• moves intermittently or slowly, or
• contacts the blade or any part of the tool in all angles and
depth of cut.
Depth of Cut Adjustment (Fig. E–G)
1. Raise the depth adjustment lever
2. To obtain the correct depth of cut, align the notch
the depth adjustment strap with the appropriate mark on
the upper blade guard
3. Tighten the depth adjustment lever
, depress the blade
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and outer clamp
10
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return to the
9
to loosen.
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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.
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5. A method of checking for the correct cutting depth is
shown in Figure G. 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.
Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig. H)
The bevel angle adjustment mechanism
between 0° and 48°.
1. Turn the bevel adjustment knob
2. Tilt the foot plate to the desired angle mark on the pivot
bracket 21
3. Turn the bevel adjustment knob to retighten.
Kerf Indicator (Fig. I)
The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator
bevel cutting. This indicator enables you to guide the saw along
cutting lines penciled on the material being cut. The indicator
lines up with the left (inner) side of the saw blade, which makes
the slot or "kerf" cut by the moving blade fall to the right of the
indicator. The notches on the base plate indicate 0˚ and 45˚.
Adjustable Cord Protector (Fig. J)
The adjustable cord protector
positioned vertical or parallel to the blade. It is shipped in the
vertical position.
To Obtain the Parallel Position (Fig. J1)
1. Press the cord protector
2. Rotate the cord protector clockwise to the parallel position.
To Obtain the Verical Position (Fig. J2)
1. Press the cord protector
2. Rotate the cord protector counterclockwise to the
vertical position.
Mounting and Adjusting the Parallel Fence
(Fig. K)
The parallel fence
the workpiece.
Mounting
1. Insert parallel fence adjustment knob
as shown in Figure K, keeping the knob loose to allow the
parallel fence to pass.
2. Insert the parallel fence
in Figure K.
3. Tighten the parallel fence adjustment knob
Adjusting
1. Slacken the fence adjustment knob
fence 23
on
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The adjustment can be read on the parallel fence scale.
2. Tighten the fence adjustment knob
6 to loosen.
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allows the cord to be
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22 in as indicated by the arrow.
22 in as indicated by the arrow.
23 is used for cutting parallel to the edge of
23 into the base plate
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to the desired width.
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English
7 can be adjusted
for vertical and
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24 into the hole 27
8 as shown
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and set the parallel
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