Specifications; Intended Use - DeWalt DCS7485 Instruction Manual

Specifications

Table Size
Miter Angle
Bevel Angle
Blade Size
Max. Cut Depth, 0° Bevel
Max. Cut Depth, 45° Bevel
RPM, no load
Unpacking (Fig. D)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, DO NOT install the battery pack until the table saw is
completely assembled and you have read the entire instruction manual.
Open the box and slide the saw out, as shown in Figure D.
Fig. D
Carefully unpack the table saw and all loose items from the carton. Examine all parts to make sure
that parts have not been damaged during shipping. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact
your dealer to replace them before attempting to assemble the tool.
COMPONENTS (FIG. A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury
could result.
Refer to Figure A at the beginning of this manual for a complete list of components.

INTENDED USE

This table saw is intended for use by construction professionals for use in ripping, crosscutting,
mitering, beveling and non-through cutting applications in wood, plastic, and other
soft materials.
DO NOT use for cutting metal, cement board, or masonry.
DO NOT use dado or shaping cutter heads on this saw.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced
operators use this tool.
ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Shock Hazard. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off
and disconnect the battery pack before attempting to move it, change accessories
or make any adjustments. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Assembly Order (Fig. A)
1. Unlock and remove the throat plate 17
2. Make sure blade is installed correctly and arbor nut is tight. Use wrenches
tool. Refer to Figure A.
3. Position the blade guard assembly 11 .
4. Attach anti-kickback assembly 14 to the guard assembly.
5. Install and lock throat plate 17 . (NOTE: Adjust leveling screws before proceeding. Refer to
Installing the Throat Plate.)
6. Attach the rip fence 18 . (NOTE: Adjust rip scale before proceeding. Refer to Adjusting the
Rip Scale.)
NOTE: To attach this table saw to a stand, please follow the instructions included with the
stand assembly.
Installing the Throat Plate (Fig. E)
1. Align the throat plate 17 as shown in Figure E, and insert the tabs on the back of the throat
plate into the holes on the back of the table opening.
2. Rotate cam counterclockwise until the front of throat plate drops into place. Secure by
rotating cam lock knob 27 clockwise 1/4 turn (when cam lock is under the table holding the
throat plate in place).
3. The throat plate includes four adjustment screws
When properly adjusted, the front of the throat plate should be flush or slightly below the
surface of the table top and secured in place. The rear of the throat plate should be flush or
slightly above the table top.
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19 X 19" (485 x 485 mm)
30° left and right
-2° to 47° left
8–1/4" (210 mm)
2–9/16" (65 mm)
1–3/4" (45 mm)
5800
. Refer to: Removing the Throat Plate section.
21 stored on the
28 which raise or lower the throat plate.
Fig. E
Removing the Throat Plate
1. Remove the throat plate 17 by turning the cam lock knob
2. Using finger hole 29 on the plate, pull throat plate up and forward to expose the inside of
the saw. DO NOT operate the saw without the throat plate.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, the throat plate must be locked in
place at all times.
Installing/Replacing the Blade (Fig. A, E, F)
1. Raise the saw blade arbor to its maximum height by turning the blade height adjustment
wheel clockwise.
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2. Remove the throat plate .
17
3. Remove the arbor nut and clamp washer
30
turning counterclockwise.
Fig. F
32
4. Place the saw blade on to the arbor
32
the front of the table. Assemble the clamp washer
arbor nut 30 as far as possible by hand, making sure that the saw blade is against the inner
flange and the clamp washer is against the blade. Ensure the largest diameter of the clamp
washer is against the blade. Ensure the arbor and clamp washer are free from dust and debris.
5. Use the open end of the wrench 21 to keep the arbor from rotating when tightening the
arbor nut.
6. Using the other wrench, tighten the arbor nut
7. NOTE: Different types of blades make different kerfs (width of cuts). Therefore, it is necessary
to check adjustment of rip scale when changing blades. Replacement blade MUST not
exceed the thickness stated on the riving knife. The riving knife provided with the saw is
1.6 mm thick.
Installing/Removing the Blade Guard Assembly and Riving Knife
(Fig. G)

WARNING: Use blade guard assembly for all thru-sawing.
NOTE: The saw is shipped with the non thru sawing riving knife installed.
1. Raise the saw blade arbor to its maximum height.
2. Loosen the riving knife lock knob 33 (minimum of three turns).
3. To disengage riving knife lock pin, push lock knob toward the riving knife as indicated by the
yellow arrows on the knob.
4. While pushing the lock knob, lift the riving knife out of the clamp. Then slide the blade guard
assembly into the clamp until it bottoms out.

WARNING: Do not insert both blade guard assembly and riving knife into the clamp at the
same time.
5. Release the lock knob to engage the lock pin. Give the blade guard a slight pull upwards to
ensure pin is engaged.
6. Tighten the riving knife lock knob.
7. Reinstall the throat plate.
8. To remove the bladed guard assembley, follow these steps in reverse order.
NOTE: Follow the same steps above for riving knife instalation.
28
17
27 1/4 turn counterclockwise
from the saw arbor by
31
2 31 30
21
making sure the teeth of the blade point down at
2
and arbor nut to the arbor and tighten
31
30 by turning it clockwise.
29
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