DeWalt DW744 Instruction Manual page 13

MITER GAUGE OPERATION
To set your miter gauge, loosen the lock handle and move
the miter gauge to the desired angle. The miter gauge has
set stops and 90° and 45° left and right. To rotate the miter
gauge beyond these stops, flip the stop plate up, as shown
in Figure 21.
Compound Mitering
This is a combination of bevel crosscutting and mitering.
Follow the instruction for both bevel crosscutting and
mitering.
Dado Cutting
CAUTION: Do not attempt to stack dado blades thicker
than 13/16" (20mm). Do not use dado blades larger than
8" (200mm) diameter. When installing the dado stack, do
not include the inner clamp washer. Replace it with the
outer clamp washer, then install the blade stack, arbor nut,
and tighten with the wrench supplied.
Since dado cuts are not through cuts, the cuts must be
performed with the blade guard removed. To remove the
blade guard, loosen the two bolts shown in Figure 10 and
remove the guard assembly.
When using the dado, the special dado insert (also sold as
an accessory) must be used.
Anytime a cut is required that is considerably wider than the
saw kerf, a dado is used. A dado cut is commonly used to
add support and line up a shelf for a cabinet, bookcase or
some such project. When using the dado, the guard must
be removed. Use EXTREME care when using the dado
without the guard. If a deep cut is required . . .use several
successive passes rather than attempting to make it with
one pass. Maximum dado width on this saw is 13/16"
(20mm). DO NOT USE WIDER COMBINATIONS.
CAUTION: Always check dado blade clearance before
plugging in the saw.
Be sure to place the guard and standard throat plate back
in position and check adjustments when the dado cuts are
complete.
Dust Collection
Your table saw is equipped with a dust shroud and dust
collection port. For best results, connect a vacuum to the
port at the rear of the saw.
If the saw is operated without a vacuum attached, most of
the dust will be blown out the dust collection port. However,
some dust will fall inside the base. If the saw is used on a
table or other surface without an opening on the bottom,
clean out the base and accumulated saw dust after each
cut.
After extended use, the saw's dust collection system may
become clogged. To clear the dust collection system:
a) Unplug the saw.
b) Turn the saw on its side, so the bottom, open part of
the unit is accessible.
c) Open the dust access door shown in Figure 24 by
removing the two hair pin cotters shown. Clean out
the excess dust, and re-secure the access door with
the hair pin cotters.
When cutting wet wood without a vacuum or when cutting
with a dado blade, removing the dust access door may be
helpful in preventing clogs.
Lubrication
1. All motor bearings are permanently lubricated at the
factory and no additional lubrication is needed.
2. The height adjustment screw may require periodic
cleaning and lubrication. If you have difficulty raising or
lowering the blade:
a) Unplug the saw.
b) Turn the saw on its side, so the bottom, open part of
the unit is accessible.
c) Clean and lubricate the height adjustment screws
threads on the underside of your saw with general
purpose grease, shown in Figure 25.
Accessories
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your distributor or local service
center.
D WALT manufactures the following accessories for your
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saw:
Portable Saw Stand
Outfeed Side Support
Replacement Throat Plate
Dado Throat Plate
CAUTION: The use of any non-recommended
accessory may be hazardous.
If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please
contact D WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa
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Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 or call
1-800-4-D WALT (1-800-433-9258).
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Cleaning
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let
any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the
tool into a liquid. Never use solvents to clean saw or guard
components.
Important
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and
replacement) should be performed by authorized service
centers or other qualified service organizations, always using
identical replacement parts.
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Full Warranty
D WALT heavy duty industrial tools are warranted for one
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year from date of purchase. We will repair, without charge,
any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship. For
warranty repair information, call 1-800-4-D
warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused
where repairs have been made or attempted by others. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have
other rights which vary in certain states or provinces.
In addition to the warranty, D WALT tools are covered by
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our:
30 DAY NO RISK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of
your D WALT heavy duty industrial tool, simply return it to
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the participating seller within 30 days for a full refund.
Please return the complete unit, transportation prepaid.
Proof of purchase may be required. In addition to the warranty,
D WALT tools are covered
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FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning
labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-4-DEWALT
for a free replacement.
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