DeWalt DC300-XE Instruction Manual page 12

removes sawdust from the cut, results in cooler,
faster sawing and reduces the chance of kickback.
A method for checking for correct cutting depth is
shown in Figure 8. Lay a piece of the material you
plan to cut along the side of the blade, as shown,
and observe how much tooth projects beyond the
material.
NOTE: When using carbide-tipped blades, make an
exception to the above rule and allow only one-half
of a tooth to project below the material to be cut.
Bevel Angle Adjustment
(Fig. 9)
CAUTION: TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE
BATTERY PACK FROM SAW BEFORE CHANGING
ACCESSORIES OR MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
The full range of the bevel adjustment is from
0˚ to 50˚. The pivot bracket is graduated in
increments of 1˚. On the front of the saw is a bevel
angle adjustment mechanism (Fig. 9) consisting of
a calibrated pivot bracket and a bevel adjustment
lever (J).
TO SET THE SAW FOR A BEVEL CUT (FIG. 9)
1. Raise the lever (J) to loosen the bevel adjustment and tilt shoe to the desired
angle by aligning the pointer with the desired angle mark.
2. Retighten the bevel adjustment by lowering the lever.
Bevel Detent
CAUTION: TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK FROM SAW BEFORE
CHANGING ACCESSORIES OR MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
The saw is 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 (J) by lowering it. If you desire another angle,
continue tilting the shoe until the pointer aligns with the desired mark. Retighten lever
(J) by lowering it.
Shoe Adjustment for 90˚ Cuts
FIG. 8
CAUTION: TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK FROM SAW BEFORE
CHANGING ACCESSORIES OR MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
IF ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED (FIG. 10)
1. Adjust the saw to 0˚ bevel.
2. Retract blade guard. Place the saw
on blade side.
3. Loosen bevel adjustment lever. Place
a square against the blade and shoe
to adjust the 90˚ setting.
4. Turn the adjustment screw (K) on the
underside of the shoe until the blade and
FIG. 9
the shoe are both in flush contact with
the square. Retighten the bevel adjust
lever (J).
5. Confirm the accuracy of the setting by checking the squareness of an actual cut
on a scrap piece of material.
Kerf Indicator
The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator for vertical and bevel cutting. This indi-
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cator enables you to guide the saw along cutting lines penciled on the material being
cut. The indicator lines up with the left (outer) side of the saw blade, which makes the
slot or "kerf" cut by the moving blade fall to the right of the indicator. Guide along the
penciled cutting line so that the kerf falls into the waste or surplus material.
Work Piece Support
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 11
illustrates proper hand support
of the saw. Maintain a firm grip
with both hands on the saw and
position your body and arm to
allow you to resist kickback if it occurs.
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FIG. 10
FIG. 11
K