Adjusting The Rip Scale; Rail Lock Adjustment; Bevel Stop And Pointer Adjustment; Body And Hand Position - DeWalt DWE7491-XE Instruction Manual

Heavy-duty 254 mm (10") job site table saw
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FIG. 9
POSITION 1
POSITION 1 FENCE ALIGNMENT
1. Install the fence in position 1 and unlock the rail lock lever (E). Locate both locator pins (CC) that support the
fence on the front and rear rails.
2. Loosen the rear locator pin screw and adjust the allignment
of the fence in the groove until the fence face is parallel to the
blade. Make sure you measure from the fence face to the front
and back of the blade to ensure alignment.
3. Tighten the locator screw and repeat on the left side of the
blade.
4. Check rip scale pointer adjustment. Refer to figure 11.
POSITION 2 FENCE ALIGNMENT
1. To align position 2 fence locator pins (CC), ensure position 1
pins have been aligned, refer to Position 1 Fence Alignment.
2. Loosen the position 2 pins, then using the blade wrench holes
as a guide for positioning, align the pins (fig. 10).
3. Tighten the locator pins (front and rear).
Adjusting the Rip Scale (Fig. 11)
1. Unlock the rail lock lever (E).
2. Set the blade at 0° bevel and move the fence in until it touches the blade.
3. Lock the rail lock lever.
4. Loosen the rip scale indicator screws (EE) and set the rip scale indicator
to read zero (0). Retighten the rip scale indicator screws. The yellow rip
scale (top) reads correctly only when the fence is mounted on the right
side of the blade and is in position 1 (for zero to 62 cm [24.5"] ripping)
not the 82.5 cm (32.5") rip position. The white scale (bottom) reads
correctly only when the fence is mounted on the right side of the blade
and in position 2 (for 20.3 cm [8"] to 82.5 cm [32.5"] ripping).
The rip scale reads correctly only when the fence is mounted to the right of the blade.
Rail Lock Adjustment (Fig. 1, 12)
The rail lock has been factory-set. If you need to re-adjust,
proceed as follows:
1. Lock the rail lock lever (E).
2. On the underside of the saw, loosen the jam nut (GG).
3. Tighten the hex rod (HH) until the spring on the locking
system is compressed creating the desired tension on the
rail lock lever. Retighten the jam nut against the hex rod.
4. Flip the saw over and check that the fence does not move
when the lock lever is engaged. If the fence is still loose,
tighten the spring further.
POSITION 2
CC
FIG. 10
CC
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FIG. 11
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EE
FIG. 12
GG
HH
Bevel stop and pointer adjustment (Fig. 13)
1. Raise the blade fully by rotating the blade height
adjustment wheel (F) clockwise until it stops.
2. Unlock the bevel lock lever (G) by pushing it up and to the
right. Loosen the bevel stop screw (JJ).
3. Place a square flat against the table top and against the
blade between teeth. Ensure the bevel lock lever is in its
unlocked, or up, position.
4. Using the bevel lock lever, adjust the bevel angle until it is
flat against the square.
5. Tighten the bevel lock lever by pushing it down.
6. Turn the bevel stop cam (II) until it firmly contacts the
bearing block. Tighten the bevel stop screw (JJ).
7. Check the bevel angle scale. If the pointer does not read
0°, loosen pointer screw (KK) and move the pointer so it
reads correctly. Retighten the pointer screw.
8. Repeat at 45°, but do not adjust pointer.
Mitre Gauge Adjustment (Fig. 1)
To adjust mitre gauge (J) loosen knob, set to desired angle and tighten knob.

Body and Hand Position

Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the table saw will make cutting easier, more accurate
and safer.
WARNING:
• Never place your hands near the cutting area.
• Place your hands no closer than 150 mm from the blade.
• Do not cross your hands.
• Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper balance.
Prior to Operation
WARNING:
• Install the appropriate saw blade. Do not use excessively worn blades.The maximum rotation speed of the
tool must not exceed that of the saw blade.
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• Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces.
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• Allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force.
• Allow the motor to reach full speed before cutting.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING:Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect machine from power source before
installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set-ups or when making repairs. Be sure
the trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
The attention of UK users is drawn to the "woodworking machines regulations 1974" and any subsequent
amendments.
Ensure the machine is placed to satisfy your ergonomic conditions in terms of table height and stability. The
machine site shall be chosen so that the operator has a good overview and enough free surrounding space around
the machine that allows handling of the workpiece without any restrictions.
To reduce effects of increased vibration, make sure the environment is not too cold, the machine and accessory
are well maintained and the workpiece size is suitable for this machine.
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FIG. 13
KK
II
JJ
G
F

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