Rip Fence - DeWalt DW359-220 Instruction Manual

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front of it. Study Figures 5A and 5B to determine what one half tooth
FIG. 4
means. (5A shows one half tooth projecting below the surface and
FIG. 5
figure 5B shows a whole tooth projecting below the surface.)
Setting the saw at the proper cutting depth keeps blade friction to a
minimum, removes sawdust from between the blade teeth, results in
cooler, faster sawing and reduces the chance of kickback.
A method of checking for the correct cutting depth is shown in Figure
6. Lay a piece of the material you plan to cut along the side of the
blade, as shown in the figure, and observe how much tooth projects
beyond the material.
NOTE: When using a non carbide tipped blade, make an exception to
the above procedure and allow a full tooth to project below the
DEPTH
material, as shown in Figure 5B.
ADJUSTMENT
BEVEL ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
FIG. 5A
DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SUPPLY.
The full range of the Bevel Adjustment is from 0 TO 50 DEGREES. FIG. 5B
SURFACE GULLET
The quadrant is graduated in increments of 5 degrees. OF WOOD
SURFACE
GULLET
On the front of the saw is a bevel angle adjustment mechanism (Figure
OF WOOD
8) consisting of a calibrated quadrant and a lever or knob. To set the
saw for a bevel cut, loosen (counterclockwise) the quadrant knob and
TIP OF TOOTH
tilt shoe to the desired angle by aligning the pointer with the desired
TIP OF TOOTH
angle mark. Retighten knob firmly (clockwise).
FIG. 6
NOTE: The quadrant pointer, located between the quadrant knob and
the quadrant, can be adjusted after loosening its screw. Retighten
firmly after adjustment.
KERF INDICATOR
The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator (Figure 8) 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. Guide
along the penciled cutting line so that the kerf falls into the waste or
surplus material – See Figure 9. Figure 9 shows the dimensions of the FIG. 7
shoe. The right dimension is 1-1/2" (standard 2x lumber).

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