DeWalt DWE575-XE Instruction Manual page 15

Lubrication
Self lubricating ball and roller bearings are used in the tool and relubrication is not
required. However, it is recommended that, once a year, you take or send the tool to a
service center for a thorough cleaning, inspection and lubrication of the gear case.
Repairs
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
(including brush inspection and replacement) should be performed by certified
service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical
replacement parts.
Foot Plate Adjustment
FIG. 20
Your foot plate has been factory set
to assure that the blade is
perpendicular to the foot plate. If
after extended use you need to
re-align the blade, follow the
directions below:
ADJUSTING FOR 90 DEGREE
CUTS
1. Return the saw to 0 degrees
bevel.
2. Place the saw on its side, and
retract the lower guard.
3. Set the depth of cut at approximately 51 mm (2").
4. Loosen the bevel adjustment lever (F). Place a square against the blade and the
foot plate as shown in Figure 20.
5. Using a hex wrench, turn the set screw (Z) on the underside of the foot plate until
the blade and the foot plate are both in flush contact with the square. Retighten
the bevel adjustment lever.
ADJUSTING BEVEL ADJUSTMENT LEVER
(FIG. 21)
It may be desirable to adjust the bevel
adjustment lever. It may loosen in time and
hit the foot plate before tighten ing.
To tighten the lever, follow the steps below.
1. Hold bevel adjustment lever (F) and
loosen the locknut (AA).
2. Adjust the bevel adjustment lever
by rotating it in the desired direction
about 1/8 of a revolution.
3. Retighten nut.
Blades
A dull blade will cause inefficient cutting, overload on the saw motor, excessive
splintering and increase the possibility of kickback. Change blades when it is no
longer easy to push the saw through the cut, when the motor is straining, or when
excessive heat is built up in the blade. It is a good practice to keep extra blades
on hand so that sharp blades are available for immediate use. Dull blades can be
sharpened in most areas; see SAWS-SHARPENING in the yellow pages.
Hardened gum on the blade can be removed with kerosene, turpentine, or oven
cleaner. Anti-stick coated blades can be used in applications where excessive build-up
is encountered, such as pressure treated and green lumber.
Z
COMBINATION FRAMING
PRESSURE TREATED/
WET LUMBER
EXTREME DURABILITY
FINISHING
FAST CUT FRAMING
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FIG. 21
RECOMMENDED BLADE TYPES
20 mm (5/8") Round arbor, 24 teeth
All purpose fast rip and cross cuts
20 mm (5/8") Round arbor, 20 teeth
Coated - Resistant to gum build-up
20 mm (5/8") Round arbor, 18 teeth
Coated, rock carbide
20 mm (5/8")Round arbor, 36 teeth
More teeth for finer finish cuts
20 mm (5/8") Round arbor, 18 teeth
Fastest blade for rips and cross cuts
F
AA