Operation - DeWalt DW744 Instruction Manual

NUT
POINTER
SCREW
BEVEL STOP
SCREW
FIG. 20
FIG. 18
FIG. 21
LOCK HANDLE
BELVILLE
WASHERS
STOP PLATE
GAP
BEVEL
STOP CAM
FIG. 19
PUSH STICK
1. The saw blade furnished with your new saw is a 10"
NUT
2. There are many types of blades available to do specific
3. Use only saw blades designed for maximum safe
4. Saw blades should always be kept sharp. It is
5. Never stack blades on top of one another to store. Place
ADJUSTING
SCREW
saw.
Kickback
FIG. 22
Kickback is a dangerous condition! It is caused by the
workpiece binding against the blade. The result is that the
workpiece can move rapidly in a direction opposite to the
feed direction. During kickback, the workpiece could be
thrown back at the operator. It can also drag the operator's
hand back into the blade if the operator's hand is at the rear
of the blade. If kickback occurs, turn the saw OFF and
verify the proper functioning of the splitter, anti-kickback
teeth and guards before resuming work.
1. Always use the guard and make certain it is in good
2. Do not saw warped, bowed or cupped wood. The
FIG. 23
3. Do not cut "freehand". Always use either the rip fence
4. Use extra care when the guard assembly cannot be
5. Support large workpieces carefully. Allowing them to

Operation

Plain sawing includes ripping and cross cutting, plus a few
other standard operations of fundamental nature. The
following methods feature safety. As with all power tools
respecting the tool, using caution and following safe
practices will considerably lessen the possibility of personal
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(254mm) combination blade, used for cross cutting
(across the grain) and ripping (with the grain) through
the material. The center hole to fit on the arbor is 5/8"
(16mm) diameter (.625"). This blade will produce a good
quality cut for most applications.
and special jobs such as cross cut only, rip only, hollow
ground, thin plywood, paneling, etc.
operating speeds of 5,000 RPM or greater.
recommended that you locate a reputable sharpening
service to sharpen your blades when needed.
material such as cardboard between them to keep the
blades from coming in contact with one another.
CAUTION: Abrasive wheels should not be used on this
CAUTION:
working order. The guard's splitter helps prevent binding
and the anti-kickback teeth on each side of the splitter
minimize the possibility of kickback. Use extra caution
until the workpiece is through the splitter and has
engaged anti-kickback teeth.
workpiece must have one straight, smooth side to go
against the rip fence or miter gauge. The workpiece
must sit flat on the table without rocking.
or the miter gauge. Never use both.
used (during dadoing or molding).
sag or droop can cause kickback.