DeWalt DW744XP-XE Instruction Manual page 5

Parallel Adjustment (fig. A2, D)
For optimum performance, the blade must be parallel to the mitre slots.
This adjustment has been made at the factory. To re-adjust:
1. Place the unit in upright position.
2. Using a 10 mm socket wrench, slacken the bracket fasteners (25)
slightly (fig. D).
3. Adjust the bracket (26) until the blade is parallel to the fence slot (18)
(fig. A2).
4. Tighten the bracket fasteners (25) to 11 Nm (fig. D).
BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIG. A1)
The blade can be raised and lowered by turning the combined elevating
and bevel control wheel (10).
Make sure the top three teeth of the blade are just breaking through the
upper surface of the workpiece when sawing. This will ensure that the
maximum number of teeth are removing material at any given time, thus
giving optimum performance.
Adjusting the Rip Scale (fig. A1, E)
1. Remove the blade guard.
2. Unlock the lock lever (12) by pulling it up (fig. A1).
3. Unlock the bevel lock lever (11) and set the bevel angle to 0°.
4. Move the fence (7) until it touches the blade.
5. Lock the lock lever (12).
6. Loosen the rip scale pointer screws (27) and set the pointer (28) to
zero (fig. E).
7. Tighten the screws (27).
The rip scale reads correctly only when the fence is mounted to the right
of the blade.
Mounting the Riving Knife Assembly (fig. A1, F)
1. Raise the blade arbor to its maximum by rotating the blade height
adjustment wheel (10) clockwise (fig. A1).
2. Slacken the two bolts (29) (fig. F).
3. Align the slots (30) with the bolts (29) and insert the fence until the
tops of the slots rest on the bolts (fig. F).
NOTE: When properly aligned, the riving knife will be in line with
the blade at the table top and at the top of the blade. Check using a
straight edge in all bevel and blade height positions.
4. If adjustment is required, remove the blade guard and adjust the
shims (32).
5. Mount the blade guard on the bolts.
6. Retighten the bolts (29) securely.
WARNING: When properly aligned, the riving knife will be in
line with the blade at the table top and at the top of the blade.
Check using a straight edge in all bevel and blade height
positions.
WARNING: Correct mounting and alignment of the riving knife
and upper blade guard is essential to safe operation!
Mounting the Table Insert (fig. H)
1. Align the table insert (6) as shown and insert the tabs of the back of
the table insert into the holes on the back of the table.
2. Press down the front of the table insert.
3. The front of the table insert must be flush or slightly below the table
top. The rear should be flush or slightly above the table top. Adjust
using the four adjustment screws (33).
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4. Turn the locking screw (see insert in fig. H) clockwise 90° to lock the
table insert in place.
WARNING: Never use the machine without the table insert.
Immediately replace the table insert when worn or damaged.
Bench Mounting (fig. A1)
• Holes (2) are provided in all four feet to facilitate bench mounting.
Two different sized holes are provided to accommodate different
sizes of bolts. Use either hole; it is not necessary to use both.
Always mount your saw firmly to prevent movement. To enhance the
portability, the tool can be mounted to a piece of 12.5 mm or thicker
plywood which can then be clamped to your work support or moved
to other job sites and reclamped.
• When mounting your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the
mounting screws do not protrude from the bottom of the wood. The
plywood must sit flush on the work support. When clamping the saw
to any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses where the
mounting screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point will
interfere with the proper operation of the saw.
• To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting surface is
not warped or otherwise uneven. If the saw rocks on the surface,
place a thin piece of material under one saw foot until the saw is firm
on the mounting surface.
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