Operation; Workpiece Support - DeWalt DW367-XE Instruction Manual

The full range of bevel adjustment on the DW367 is 0 to 50 degrees. The pivot bracket is graduated in 5 degree
increments.
On the DW368 and DW369, the full range of bevel adjustment is 0 to 56 degrees. The pivot bracket is graduated in
increments of 1 degree.
There is a bevel angle adjustment mechanism (M) consisting of a quadrant with a pointer (N) and a lever (L) on the
front of the saw.
1. To set the saw for a bevel cut, raise the lever (L) or turn the knob (O) to loosen the bevel adjustment.
2. Tilt the shoe to the desired angle by aligning the pointer with the desired angle mark on the pivot bracket.
3. Retighten the bevel adjustment by lowering the lever or turning the knob.
FIG. 8
O
Bevel Detent (Fig. 7, 8)
CAUTION: ALWAYS TURN OFF AND DISCONNECT TOOL BEFORE CHANGING ACCESSORIES OR MAKING ANY
ADJUSTMENTS.
The DW367 has a bevel stop at 45 degrees. To set the bevel at an angle greater than
45 degrees, tilt the shoe to 45 degrees, then slide the knob and bolt into the upper slot. When you reach the desired
angle, tighten the knob.
The DW368 and DW369 are equipped with a bevel detent feature. As you tilt the shoe you will hear a click and feel
the shoe stop at both 22.5 and 45 degrees. If either of these is the desired angle, retighten the lever (L) by lowering
it. If you desire another angle, continue tilting the shoe until the pointer aligns with the desired mark.
FIG. 9
1/4"
6.35 mm
Kerf Indicator (Figure 9)
The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator for vertical and bevel cutting. This indicator enables you to guide the
saw along cutting lines penciled on the material being cut. The indicator lines up with the left (inner) side of the saw
blade, which makes the slot or "kerf" cut by the moving blade fall to the right of the indicator. The ribs on the front
of the DW368 and DW369 shoe are at 6.35 mm (1/4") spacing. The notches on the front of the shoe are at 13 mm
(1/2" ) intervals.
0˚
1/2"
45˚
13 mm

OPERATION

Switch
Pull the trigger switch (B) to turn the motor on. Releasing the trigger turns the motor off. This tool has no provision
to lock the switch in the on position, and the tool should never be locked on in any way.
FIG. 10

Workpiece Support

Figure 10 and 12 show proper sawing position. Figure 11 and 13 show an unsafe condition. Hands should be kept
away from cutting area, and power cord is positioned clear of the cutting area so that it will not get caught or hung
up on the work.
To avoid kickback, DO support board or panel NEAR the cut, (Fig. 10 and 12). DON'T support board or panel away
from the cut (Fig. 11 and 13). When operating the saw, keep the cord away from the cutting area and prevent it
from becoming hung up on the work piece.
FIG. 12
WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which
could cause personal injury; Figure 12 illustrates typical hand support of the saw.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT SAW BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUST MENTS! Place the work with its "good" side - the one on
which appearance is most important - down. The saw cuts upward, so any splintering will be on the work face that is
up when you saw it.
Cutting
Support the work so that the waste will be on your right. Place the wider portion of the saw shoe on that part of
the work piece which is solidly supported, not on the section that will fall off when the cut is made. As examples,
Figure 12 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a board, and Figure 13 the WRONG way. Always clamp
work. Don't try to hold short pieces by hand! Remember to support cantilevered and overhanging material. Use
caution when sawing material from below.
Be sure that the saw is up to full speed before blade contacts material to be cut. Starting the saw with blade
against material to be cut or pushed forward into kerf can result in kickback.
Push the saw forward at a speed which allows the blade to cut without laboring. Hardness and toughness can
vary even in the same piece of material, and knotty or damp sections can put a heavy load on the saw. When this
happens, push the saw more slowly, but hard enough to keep it working without much decrease in speed.
Kickback
When the saw blade becomes pinched or twisted in the cut, kickback can occur. The saw is thrust rapidly back
toward the operator. When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the
motor reaction drives the unit backward. When the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the
back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump
back toward the operator.
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FIG. 11
FIG. 13