DeWalt DW744 Instruction Manual page 9

FIG.8
WRENCH
RAIL LOCK LEVER
FIG. 10
SHIMS
BOLTS
ARBOR
FIG. 9
FIG. 13
Bench Mounting
TURN OFF AND UNPLUG TABLE SAW
FIG. 11
The table saw must be mounted firmly. The mounting
surface must have a 15" by 20" opening to allow dust
to escape.
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Four holes are provided in the tool's feet for mounting. We
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strongly recommend that these holes be used to anchor the
table saw to your workbench or other stationary rigid frame.
Alternately, to enhance the saw's portability, it can be
mounted to a piece of wood that can be "C" clamped to
your work surface, stand or Workmate® Workcenter. The
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the work surface can be hazardous.
1. Center the saw on a square piece of 1/2" (12.7mm)
2. Mark the positions of the four mounting holes in the
3. Remove the saw and drill 1/4" (6.4mm) holes in the
FIG. 12
4. Position the saw over the four holes you drilled in the
5. In order to prevent the screw heads from marring the
6. "C" clamp the plywood base to your workbench
before use.
Connecting Saw to Power Source
IMPORTANT: Before connecting saw to power source,
make sure the switch is in the OFF position.
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate
marking. AC ONLY means that your saw will operate on
alternating current only. A voltage decrease of 10 percent
or more will cause a loss of power and overheating. All
DeWalt tools are factory tested. If this tool does not
operate, check the power supply.
Rip Fence Operation
FIG. 14
RAIL LOCK LEVER
The rail lock lever locks the rip fence rails in place,
preventing their movement. To lock the rail lock lever,
push it down. To unlock the lever, pull it up (see Figure 9).
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WALT DW7440 Table Saw Stand is designed for use
CAUTION: Failure to securely mount the table saw to
plywood. The plywood must have a 15" by 20" opening
to allow dust to escape.
base of the saw with a pencil.
places you have just marked.
plywood and insert four 1/4" (6.4mm) machine screws
FROM THE BOTTOM. Install washers and 1/4" (6.4mm)
nuts on the top. Tighten securely.
surface to which you clamp the saw, attach two strips of
scrap wood to the bottom of the plywood base. These
strips can be attached with glue, or wood screws can
be installed from the top side as long as they don't
protrude through the bottom of the strip.
whenever you want to use the saw.
CAUTION: Make sure table saw is firmly mounted
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