Rip Scale Adjustment - DeWalt DCS7485 Instruction Manual

3. Tighten the hex rod 40 until the spring on the locking system is more compressed, (not fully
compressed) creating the desired tension on the rail lock lever. Retighten the jam nut against
the hex rod.
4. Check that the fence does not move when the lock lever is engaged. If the fence is still loose,
tighten the spring further.
Fig. K
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Rip Scale Adjustment

See Adjusting the Rip Scale under Assembly.
Adjusting Blade Alignment (Fig. L)
(Blade Parallel to Miter Slot)

WARNING: Cut Hazard. Check the blade at 0˚ and 45˚ to make sure blade does not hit the
throat plate, causing personal injury.
If the blade appears to be out of alignment with the miter slot on the table top, it will require
calibration for alignment. To realign the blade and miter slot, use the following procedure:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and remove the
battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Fig. L
1. Using a 5 mm hex wrench, loosen rear pivot bracket fasteners
bracket to move side-to-side.
2. Adjust the bracket until the blade is parallel to the miter gauge slot.
3. Tighten the rear pivot bracket fasteners to 110–120 in-lbs (12.5–13.6 Nm).
Bevel Stop and Pointer Adjustment (Fig. M)
1. Raise the blade fully by rotating the blade height adjustment wheel
2. Unlock the bevel lock lever 7 by pushing it up and to the right. Loosen the bevel
stop screw 42 .
3. Place a square 45 flat against the table top and against the blade between teeth, as shown
in Figure M. 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 42 to rotate the cam until it firmly contacts the bearing block.
Tighten the bevel stop screw 42 .
7. Check the bevel angle scale. If the pointer does not read 0°, loosen pointer screw
move the pointer so it reads correctly. Retighten the pointer screw.
8. Repeat at 45°, but do not adjust pointer.
Fig. M
44
42
6
7
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Fence Alignment Adjustment (Fig. H, N)
(Blade Parallel to Fence)
If you experience fence alignment problems and want to correct an out of parallel alignment
between the fence and the blade, be sure to check the alignment of the blade to the miter slot
first. After confirming that those elements are aligned, proceed with alignment of the blade to
the fence using the following procedure:
Fig. N
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Position 1 Fence Alignment
1. Install the fence in position 1 (Refer to Figure H) and unlock the rail lock lever
locator pins
2. Loosen the rear locator pin screw and adjust the allignment of the fence in the groove until
the fence face is parallel to the blade. Make sure you measure from the fence face to the front
and back of the blade to ensure alignment.
3. Tighten the locator pin screw.
4. Check rip scale pointer adjustment.
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NOTE: Follow the Position 1 Fence Alignment instructions for aligning the fence on the left of
the blade.
Position 2 Fence Alignment
1. To align position 2 fence locator pins, ensure position 1 pins have been aligned, refer to
Position 1 Fence Alignment.
2. Loosen the position 2 locator pins, then using holes in the blade wrench
positioning, align the pins (Fig. N).
3. Tighten the locator pins (front and rear).
just enough to allow the
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Aligning Riving Knife to Blade (Fig. O)
1. Remove the throat plate. Refer to Removing the Throat Plate under Assembly.
2. Raise the blade to full depth of cut and 0° bevel angle.
3. Locate the three small set screws
will be used to adjust the riving knife position.
6 clockwise until it stops.
4. Lay a straight edge on the table against two blade tips. The riving knife should not touch the
straight edge.
5. If needed, loosen the two larger lock screws
6. Use the small set screws
opposite side of the blade and repeat adjustments as needed.
7. Lightly tighten the two larger lock screws
8. Place a square flat against the riving knife to verify the riving knife is vertical and in-line with
the blade.
9. If needed, use the set screws to bring the riving knife vertical with the square.
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10. Repeat step 4 to verify position of riving knife. Repeat 5 thru 9 if necessary.
11. Fully tighten the two larger lock screws
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Saw Blades

Position 1
34
34 that support the fence on the front and rear rails.
50 adjacent to the riving knife lock knob
51
50 to adjust the riving knife position. Lay the straight edge on the
.
51
.
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Fig. O
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WARNING: Riving knives must be matched to saw blade dimensions in order to function
effectively. Refer to Splitter and Riving Knife Selection. Use only 8-1/4" (210mm)
diameter blades with this table saw.
Position 2
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21
5
5 . Locate both
21 as a guide for
33 . These screws
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50
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