DeWalt DW743N Instructions Manual page 30

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4. Check that the red marks near the blade slot
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the two scales (Fig. H).
5. If adjustment is required, loosen the screws
position should now also be accurate. If this is not the case, the blade is not perpendicular
to the rotating table (see below).
Checking and Adjusting the Blade to the Table (Fig. I1, I2)
1. Loosen the bevel clamp knob (Fig. I1).
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2. Press the saw head to the right to ensure it is fully vertical and tighten the bevel
clamp handle.
3. Pull down the head until the blade just enters the saw kerf.
4. Place a set square 66 on the table and up against the blade
be 90°.

WARNING: Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth with the square.
5. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Loosen the bevel clamp knob 22 (Fig. I1) and turn the vertical position adjustment
stop screw 71 in or out until the blade is at 90° to the table as measured with the
square 66 (Fig. I2).
Checking and Adjusting the Mitre Angle (Fig. A1, A2, H)
The straight cross-cut and 45° mitre positions are pre-set.
1. Pull up the rotating table location plunger
turn (Fig. A1).
2. Loosen the rotating table clamp 3 . The handle allows a ratchet-type action when full
rotation of the handle is not possible.
3. Grip the control handle (Fig. A2), compress the guard release lever
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saw about halfway (Fig. A1).
4. Turn the sawhead with its rotating table to the required position.
5. Tighten the rotating table clamp 3 . The rotating table location plunger
automatically (Fig. A1).
6. Using the red marks , the mitre saw table
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between 0° and 45° (Fig. H).
7. Proceed as for pre-set positions. The rotating table location plunger cannot be used for
intermediate angles.

WARNING: Always make a trial cut in a piece of waste wood, to check for accuracy.
Adjusting the Fence (Fig. J1, J2)
The moveable part of the left side of the fence can be adjusted to provide maximum support
of the workpiece near the blade, while allowing the saw to bevel to a full 45° left. The sliding
distance is limited by stops in both directions. To adjust the fence
1. Lift the lever 72 to release the fence 7
2. Slide the fence to the left.
3. Make a dry run with the saw switched off and check for clearance. Adjust the fence to
be as close to the blade as practical to provide maximum workpiece support, without
interfering with the up and down movement of the arm.
4. Push the lever 72 down to secure the fence in place.
Checking and Adjusting the Bevel Angle (Fig. J1, K1, K2)
1. Slide the side fence to the left as far as it will go (Fig. J1).
2. Loosen the bevel clamp handle 22 and move the saw head to the left. This is the 45°
bevel position.
3. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Turn the stopscrew in or out as necessary until the pointer
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Assembly for Bench Saw Mode
Changing from Mitre Saw to Bench Saw Mode
(Fig. A1–A3, E2, L1, L2)
1. Put the blade into 0° cross-cut position with the rotating table location plunger
correctly located and the rotating table clamp
2. Slacken the riving knife clamp bolt 75
mounting slot (Fig. L1).
3. Take the riving knife from its storage position against the saw head (Fig. A2).
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4. Depress the guard release lever 13 to release the blade guard
guard as far as possible (Fig. A1).
5. Slide the riving knife bracket 76 fully into the mounting slot
clamp bolt.
6. Gently release the lower guard until it is held in place behind the edge protruding from
the inside of the riving knife.
7. Remove the under-table guard.
8. Pull down the saw head and swing the height adjuster
engages on the pin provided in the base (Fig. E2).
9. Turn the wheel 55 of the adjuster to make the blade and riving knife protrude from the
bench saw table 24 (Fig. A3) to provide maximum cutting depth in bench saw mode.

WARNING: The blade should not foul the lower blade guard.
10. Pull the table release lever 2 to the left, lift the front edge of the table and flip it back
through 180° until the teeth of the table-locking device
blade retention lever to secure it in the bench saw mode (Fig. L2).
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are in line with the 0° position
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70 and bring the indicators in line. The 45°
62 (Fig. I2). The angle should
8 and rotate it counterclockwise a quarter of a
and lower the
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8 will engage
can be set to any mitre angle left or right
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7 :
.
indicates 45°.
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8
3 secured (Fig. A1).
just enough to allow the riving knife to enter the
12 , then raise the blade
77 (Fig. L1). Tighten the
until its U-shaped bracket
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20 automatically engage the saw

on WARNING: Be careful not to lose control over the movement of the table.
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Position of the Riving Knife (Fig. M)
Fit the riving knife 16 as described above. Once fitted, the riving knife does not require
further adjustment.
Fitting the Upper Blade Guard (Fig. N)
The upper blade guard 25 is designed to be quickly and easily attached, via a spring-loaded
plunger to the hole in the riving knife
for bench saw mode.
Secure the upper blade guard
plunger in the guard to engage.

WARNING: Never use your saw in bench saw mode without the upper guard
correctly fitted.
Mounting and Adjusting the Parallel Fence (Fig. O)
The dual height parallel fence
fence can be mounted on either side of the blade.
To mount the fence into the appropriate position, proceed as follows:
1. Loosen the knob 77 .
2. Slide the bracket on from the left or the right. The clamping plate
front edge of the table.
3. Tighten the knob 77 .
4. Check that the fence is parallel to the blade.
5. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Adjust the fence so that it is parallel to the blade by checking the distance between the
blade and the fence at the front and rear of the blade. To do so, turn the adjustment
screw in the fence support in or out as necessary.
The default set-up of the fence is to the right-hand side of the blade.
To prepare the fence for use to the left-hand side of the blade, proceed as follows:
1. Loosen the knob 77 .
2. Pull out the bracket 79 and replace it in the other end.
3. Fit the fence to the table.
4. Tighten the knob .
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WARNING: Use the 11 mm profile for ripping low workpieces to allow access between the
blade and the fence for the push stick

WARNING: The rear end of the fence should be level with the front of the riving knife.
Changing from Bench saw to Mitre Saw Mode (Fig. A3, D, E2, L1)
1. Remove the parallel fence
2. Turn the wheel 55 of the height adjuster
saw mode (Fig. E2).
3. Proceed as described in the section Turning the Sawhead and Table Over.
4. Slacken the riving knife clamp bolt
blade guard 12 (Fig. L1).
5. Lower the blade guard.
6. Place the riving knife in its storage position against the saw head.
7. Replace the under-table guard
Prior to Operation
• Install the appropriate saw blade. Do not use excessively worn blades. The maximum rotation
speed of the tool must not exceed that of the saw blade.
• Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces.
• Allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force.
• Allow the motor to reach full speed before cutting.
• Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles are tight.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and
disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.

WARNING:
• The attention of UK users is drawn to the "woodworking machines regulations 1974"
and any subsequent amendments.
• Ensure the material to be sawn is firmly secured in place.
• Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool and do not exert side pressure on the
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saw blade.
• Avoid overloading.
Ensure the machine is placed to satisfy your ergonomic conditions in terms of table height
and stability. The machine site shall be chosen so that the operator has a good overview and
enough free surrounding space around the machine that allows handling of the workpiece
without any restrictions.
To reduce effects of vibration make sure the environment temperature is not too cold,
machine and accessory is well maintained and the workpiece size is suitable for this machine.
16 once it has been positioned through the worktable
25 to the riving knife by pulling the knob
can be used in two positions (11 or 62 mm). The parallel
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17 .
26 (Fig. A3).
23 to provide maximum cutting depth in mitre
75 and remove the riving knife 16
(Fig. D).
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76 to allow the
engages behind the
, while holding the