Epson DW746 User Manual [en, es, fr]

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 Printed in U.S.A. (JUN00-CD-1) Form No. 390268-00

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DW746 Woodworker’s Table Saw

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DEW ALT…GUARANTEED TOUGH

DEWALT high performance industrial tools are made for America’s toughest industrial and construction applications. The design of every tool in the line – from drills to sanders to table saws – is the result of rigorous use on job sites and throughout industry. Each tool is produced with painstaking precision using advanced manufacturing systems and intense quality control. Every tool is checked before it leaves the factory to make sure that it meets your standards for durability, reliability and power.

EWALT Built Job site Tough…WE GUARANTEE IT.

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING SAW • ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION • DO NOT WEAR

GLOVES, NECKTIES, JEWELRY OR LOOSE CLOTHING • CONTAIN LONG HAIR • KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS OUT OF THE SAW BLADE PATH — USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN BEVELING • ALWAYS USE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER FOR EVERY OPERATION FOR WHICH IT CAN BE USED, INCLUDING THROUGH SAWING • USE A “PUSH STICK” WHEN REQUIRED • KNOW HOW TO AVOID KICKBACKS — SEE MANUAL • ALWAYS SUPPORT WORK WITH TABLE AND FENCE OR MITER GAUGE • NEVER USE FENCE AND MITER GAUGE TOGETHER • NEVER REACH AROUND OR OVER SAW BLADE • SECURELY MOUNT SAW BLADE BEFORE OPERATING • NEVER REMOVE JAMMED OR CUT-OFF PIECES UNTIL POWER IS OFF AND BLADE HAS STOPPED • DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS • DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS • FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

WARNING: USE OF THIS TOOL CAN GENERATE DUST CONTAINING CHEMICALS KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. USE APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE

OPERATING SAW.

WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

Grounding Instructions

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Do not modify plug provided — if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.

Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.

REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN CORDS IMMEDIATELY.

Grounded tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150

volts: This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Figure A. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure A. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in Figures B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Figure B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.

The adapter (C) is not for use in Canada.

240 Volt Operation

The motor supplied with your saw is a dual voltage, 120, 240 volt motor. If it is desired to operate your saw at 240 volts, single phase, it is necessary to reconnect the motor leads in the motor junction box by following the instructions given on the motor nameplate.

WARNING: Make sure motor is disconnected from power source before reconnecting motor leads.

It is also necessary to replace the 120 volt plug, supplied with the motor, with a UL/CSA listed plug suitable for 240 volts and the

rated current of the saw as shown. Contact your local DEWALT Service Center or qualified electrician for proper procedures to install the plug. The saw must comply with all local and national electrical codes after the 240 volt plug is installed.

The saw with the 240 volt plug should only be connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug illustrated. No adapter is available or should be used with the 240 volt plug.

Important Safety Instructions

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys

and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

• DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet

locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.

• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter

keys.

• DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

• USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When

using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

Ampere Rating

More Not more AWG Than Than 0-6 18 16 16 14 6 - 10 18 16 14 12 10 - 12 16 16 14 12 12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.

• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical.

• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.

Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

• DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in.

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped over or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended

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GROUNDING PIN

GROUNDED

OUTLET

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GROUNDING

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GROUNDING PIN

ADAPTER

• No special wood is needed to make a push-stick as long as it’s sturdy and long enough. A length of 12 inches is recommended with a notch that fits against the edge of the workpiece to prevent slipping. It’s a good idea to have several push sticks of the same length (12 inches) with different size notches for different workpiece thicknesses.

• See the inside back cover for a picture of a push stick. The shape can vary to suit your own needs as long as it performs its intended function of keeping your hands away from the blade.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE USE

Specifications

Horsepower 1-3/4 Table Size 27" x 40 3/4" Miter Angle 60° L&R Bevel Angle -2° to 47° Left Blade Size 10" (254mm)

Max. Cut Depth 0° Bevel ..............3 1/8" (79mm)

Max. Cut Depth 45° Bevel ............2-1/8" (54mm)

RPM, no load 3000

DW746 Basic Unit

Assembling custom accessories to this unit is covered in the instructions packed with them. Assemble any accessories first. Operating instructions and adjustments are covered in this manual starting with step 16, on page 4.

Tools Included

To aid you with assembly of your new saw, we have included the following tools.

• T50 torx wrench

• 5mm hex wrench

• Combination wrench with 16mm, 13mm 10mm and 22mm openings

• Blade wrench with 15/16” and 10mm box ends.

Tools You Will Need to Supply

• Flat blade screwdrivers

• 16mm or 5/8” open end wrench or pliers

• Ruler

• Square

• Soft hammer, or regular hammer and block of wood

To speed assembly, the following would be helpful:

• 16mm or 5/8” socket wrench, with 6” extension

• 13mm or 1/2” socket wrench

function–check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

• DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete

stop.

Additional Safety Rules for Table Saws

• Wear eye protection.

• Use saw-blade guard and spreader for every operation for which it can be used, including all through sawing.

• Keep hands out of line of saw blade.

• Use a push-stick when required.

• Know how to reduce risk of kickback.

• Do not perform any operation freehand.

• Never reach in back of or over saw blade.

CAUTION: Some wood contains preservatives such as

copper chromium arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When cutting these materials extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact.

• USE A DUST MASK and safety glasses when sawing. This saw is capable of generating large amounts of sawdust.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Kickbacks

HOW TO AVOID THEM AND PROTECT YOURSELF FROM POSSIBLE INJURY:

a) Be certain that the rip fence is parallel to the saw blade. b) Do not rip by applying the feed force to the section of the

workpiece that will become the cut-off (free) piece. Feed force when ripping should always be applied between the saw blade and the fence; use a push stick for short work, 6” (152mm) wide or less. For less than 2" (51mm) wide, you must use a special fixture.

c) Keep saw blade guard, splitter and anti-kickback pawls

in place and operating properly. Keep pawls sharp. If pawls are not operational, return your unit to the nearest D

EWALT Service Center for repair. The splitter must be

in alignment with the saw blade and the pawls must stop a kickback once it has started. Check their action before ripping.

d) Plastic and composition (like hardboard) materials may

be cut on your saw. However, since these are usually quite hard and slippery, the anti-kickback pawls may not stop a kickback. Therefore, be especially attentive to following proper set up and cutting procedures for ripping.

e) Use saw blade guard and splitter for every operation for

which it can be used, including all through sawing.

Saw Blade Guard and Spreader

Your table saw is equipped with a blade guard and spreader assembly that covers the blade and prevents accidental contact. The spreader is a flat plate that fits into the cut made by the saw blade and effectively fights kickback by lessening the tendency of the blade to bind in the cut. The spreader can only be used when making through cuts that sever the wood. When making dadoes, rabbits and other cuts that make less than through cuts, the blade guard and spreader assembly must be removed from the saw.

Two anti-kickback pawls are located on the sides of the spreader that allow the wood to pass through the blade in the cutting direction but lock it if it tries to move backwards toward the operator.

TERMS: The following terms will be used throughout the

manual and you should become familiar with them.

• Through-Sawing refers to any cut that completely severs the workpiece.

• Push-Stick refers to a wooden stick, usually home-made, that is used to push small workpieces through the saw and keeps the operator’s hands clear of the blade.

• Kickback occurs when the saw blade binds in the cut and violently thrusts the workpiece back toward the operator.

• Freehand refers to cutting without the use of a miter gauge or rip fence or any other means of guiding or holding the workpiece other than the operator’s hand.

Making a Push Stick (Back Page)

• In order to operate your table saw safely you must use a push-stick whenever the size or shape of the workpiece would cause your hands to be within 6 inches of the saw blade or other cutter.

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• 10 mm open end wrench

• T20 and T25 Torx drivers

• T40 Torx wrench.

Your will also need:

• Mild solvent cleaner such as mineral spirits, paint thinner or denatured alcohol.

• High quality paste wax

Necessary Hardware

Your hardware bag, located in the parts box, contains all the necessary nuts, bolts and washers to assemble the components included with the DW746 Woodworker’s Table Saw.

To make assembly of your saw easier, match the nuts, bolts and washers with the chart on the next page. Separate them by size so that you can easily locate the item you need. Before each step, check your hardware against the chart and identify the pieces you need.

Assembly for DW746

PLEASE READ ENTIRE ASSEMBLY

SECTION

BEFORE PROCEEDING.

STEP 1. Remove parts box, motor cover,

fence beam and side tables from saw.

STEP 2. Turn the saw right side up. You will

need help. The combined weight of the table top and motor assembly is approximately 200 lbs.

STEP 3. Cut and remove plastic strap holding the motor. STEP 4. Using front hand crank, lower the motor some

and remove the foam packing material between the motor and the mechanism.

STEP 5. Install bevel crank. (Fig. 1) To do this, first install

the crank handle (A) over the shaft (B), rotate it slightly to fully engage the shaft pin. Screw the lock knob (C)

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Hardware Included with the DW746 Woodworker’s Table Saw

Bolt

10 mm x 35 mm

(2 pieces)

Bolt

10 mm x 25 mm

(8 pieces)

Carriage Bolt

8 mm x 20 mm

(4 pieces)

T50 Torx

Flat Head Screw

10 mm x 30 mm

(4 pieces)

FLAT WASHER

(14 PIECES)

10 MM LOCK WASHER

(14 PIECES)

8 MM LOCK WASHER

(4 PIECES)

5 MM

HEX

WRENCH

( 1 )

T50

TORX

WRENCH

(1)

M 10 NUT 16 MM HEX

(8 PIECES)

M 8 NUT 13 MM HEX

(4 PIECES)

WRENCH

HOOK

(1)

PARTS SHOWN ARE FULL SIZE - EXTRA FASTENERS MAY HAVE BEEN INCLUDED

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STEP 13. Attach the left & right Support Tables. (Fig. 6)

You will need: 6 - 10 x 25 mm Hex Head Bolts

6 - 10 mm Flat Washers 6 - 10 mm Lock Washers

Without support table in place, install the 3 bolts per side with washers as shown keeping 1/4” gap. Rest a side table on the bolts, fitting into the notches. Using the extruded fence face as a guide, flush the support table to the main table edge and snug the front bolt. Repeat this process for the rear bolt. Tighten the center bolt. Repeat on the other side.

STEP 14. Attach front rail brackets to Support Tables.

You will need: 2 - 10 x 30 mm Flat Head Screws

2 - 10 mm Flat Washers 2 - 10 mm Lock Washers

2 - 10 mm Nuts

Align front brackets with the support table and tighten bracket nuts to the rail. Attach the wing tables to the outer front rail support brackets, keeping the washers and nut on the inside of the table. Using the fence face as a straight edge, make sure the front outer corner of

the wing table is level with the inner edge and main table surface. Repeat this procedure for the other support table.

STEP 15. Attach rear rail to support tables.

You will need: 2 - 10 x 25 mm Hex Head Bolts

2 - 10 mm Flat Washers 2 - 10 mm Lock Washers 2 - 10 mm Nuts

Attach the wing tables to the outer rear rail support brackets, again, keeping the washers and nut on the inside. Using the fence face as a straight edge, make sure the rear outer corner of the wing table is level with the inner edge and the main table surface. Repeat this procedure for the other side table.

STEP 16. Assemble the fence beam to the fence head

mm Lock Washers 2 - 10 mm Nuts

Secure each screw through the upper hole in the center brackets keeping the flat washer, lock washer and nut on the inside of the table. Tighten snug but not very tight.Tighten center rail bracket nuts, leaving the outer ones finger tight.

STEP 11. Attach rear rail. (Fig. 4)

You will need: 2 - 10 x 35 mm Hex Head Bolts

10 mm Flat Washers

2 - 10 mm Lock Washers 2 - 10 mm Nuts

Secure rear rail to main table top using hex head bolts,

washers, lock washers and nuts. Keeping the washers and nuts on the inside of the table. The flat side should be down unless you are also mounting an accessory (consult accessory instructions for rail mounting details.). Make sure ends of the rear rail line up with the ends of the front rail. Tighten snug but not very tight.

STEP 12. Parallel the rails to the table top (Fig. 5). Using

your fence face or a straightedge to extend the table surface over the rail, make sure the distance from the table top to the rail top is the same at both the left and right side of the table. If the rails are not lined up correctly, loosen the mounting screws slightly and tap on the rail brackets with a soft hammer or regular hammer and a block of wood until the distances are the same. Tighten fasteners securely. Repeat for the rear rail.

into place until it is fully seated, then back it off 1/4 to 1/2 turn.

STEP 6. Using height crank, raise mechanism up as high

as it will go.

STEP 7. Install wrench hook. On the front right leg, near

the top is a plastic threaded insert. Thread the “L” shaped wrench hook in until only a few threads are

visible. STEP 8. Unpack rail carton. (contains front & rear rail) STEP 9.Assemble front rail and brackets (Fig. 2).

You will Need: 4 - 8 mm Carriage Bolts

4 - 8 mm Lock Washers 4 - 8 mm Nuts

Assemble carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts to front

rail brackets (just a few threads). Put the head of the

carriage bolt into keyhole slots in the front rail and slide

to engage the square part of the bolt. Run nut in until it

is finger tight. Repeat for other 3 brackets. When

attaching brackets to the rail, the rail must be positioned

correctly so that the rip scale is right side-up. Also all 4

brackets should face the same direction. STEP 10. Attach front rail with brackets to the table top.

(Fig. 3) You will need:

2 - 10 x 30 mm Flat Head Screws 2 - 10 mm Flat Washers

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DETAIL A

beam, allow the face to rest on the table top, and retighten the wing nuts.

3. Slide the fence so the face is in line with the edge of the miter slot.

4. Adjust the beam angle to the miter slot as follows; a. Loosen the farthest two torx screws (A) so the beam

will pivot on the third. Don’t over loosen the screws, slightly loose works best.

b. Loosen the pivot screw (A) just enough to pivot beam, but snug enough not to prevent beam from moving side to side.

c. Lock fence head to front rail. d. Parallel the fence face to the miter slot.

e. Tighten all three screws (A) which hold the fence beam to the head, starting with the rearmost two.

Now the beam is square to the table. STEP 18. Adjust the fence face height and position

(Fig. 9). Loosen the wing nuts that retain the fence face to the beam. Lift the fence face and slide 16 pages of the instruction manual or other paper between the face and

(Fig. 7). Remove the three flat head screws which secure the cover plate to the fence head with the T50 Torx wrench. Turn the beam upside down. Slide the fence head into the beam as shown. Flip the beam over and install the cover plate and three screws snug but not tight.

STEP 17. Adjusting Fence to Table Top (Fig. 8)

Check alignment of beam and fence face before each cutting session.

SQUARE FENCE FACE TO TABLE TOP

1. Make sure all surfaces are clean of sawdust.

2. Make sure the lock knobs (B) are secure.

3. Lock the beam in place with handle (C).

4. Using a square (D), check the fence face angle to the table top.

5. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the three torx screws (A) just slightly and slide the beam to re-align the face (See Detail A).

6. Tighten the three torx screws (A).

7. Recheck alignment to the table.

PARALLEL FENCE TO BLADE

1. Place fence on rails, near the right-hand miter slot. Ensure that the rear glide is located correctly. See step

19.

2. Loosen the wing nuts (B) retaining the face to the fence

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the table. This will set the height of the face approximately 1/16” off of the table top. The face can also be adjusted forward and back to suit your preference. Tighten the wing nuts to secure the face. When cutting very thin material, the fence face can be adjusted so that it rests on the table top. Be sure to readjust the face to about 1/16” before sliding the fence.

STEP 19. Adjust the rear fence glide (Fig. 10). If

necessary, adjust the rear glide to locate it correctly against the rear rail by loosening the two screws which secure it to the fence beam. The plastic retaining clip should be deflected somewhat when the glide is positioned correctly. This adjustment should only be necessary if the rear rail has been relocated by the addition of an optional accessory.

STEP 20. To install the saw blade (Fig.11), remove the

arbor nut (A) and outer clamp washer(B), then slip the blade over the spindle and re-install the washer and nut. Use the spindle lock wrench to hold the shaft while tightening the nut with the blade wrench. Make sure the blade is installed correctly for the rotation of your saw. The cutting teeth should face the front of the saw.

STEP 21. Adjust the fence scale indicator (Fig. 12).

Slide the fence until it just touches the blade. Loosen the fence indicator screw and slide it until the hairline aligns with the “0” line on the scale. Tighten the screw. If the

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FIG. 8

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LOCK

WRENCH

BLADE WRENCH

FIG. 11

FIG. 13

FIG. 12

the table and lower the plate into its opening. The throat plate includes four adjustment screws which raise or lower it. When properly adjusted, the front of the throat plate should be flush or slightly below the surface of the table top, and the rear of the throat plate should be flush or slightly above the table top. The center front screw, when turned clockwise, will engage a cam under the front lip of the table, locking the throat plate in place. Rotate the screw counterclockwise 1/2 turn to remove the throat plate. CAUTION: THE THROAT PLATE MUST BE IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES.

STEP 24. Adjust the bevel stops (Fig. 15). Using a

square, set the blade to exactly “0” degrees. If the blade stops beveling before it gets to 0, back the stop set screw up with the 5 mm allen wrench and then proceed to “0” degrees. The set screw is located in the left miter guide slot. With the blade set at 0, slowly turn the zero stop screw in until you feel resistance. Bevel

the blade away from 0 a little then back to the stop. Remeasure the angle and repeat the stop adjustment as necessary until the blade stops at 0 degrees. Set the 45 stop the same way. The set screw for the 45˚ stop is located in the right hand miter guide slot. NOTE: For some special cuts, the stops can be backed out and the saw will bevel from -2 degrees to 47 degrees.

STEP 25. Adjust the bevel scale

(Fig. 16). Bevel the saw until it hits the zero bevel stop.

low profile fence face accessory or a wider homemade fence face is used which is out of the adjustment range of the pointer, the pointer can be removed completely, turned 180 degrees, re-installed, and aligned with the “0” line.

STEP 22. Install the guard and splitter assembly (Fig.

13). Raise the blade to its highest point. Loosen the outer guard retaining nuts (A) enough so that the splitter will fit between the two guard retaining plates (B). Install the splitter (C) and ensure that it is aligned with the blade. If not, the position is adjusted by moving the inner guard clamp nuts (D) which changes the location where

the splitter mounts. Make sure the splitter is centered and parallel to the blade by lining up the parts with a straightedge. Also make sure there is some clearance between the splitter and the blade and that the blade spins freely. If the splitter is tilted relative to the blade, the splitter plate can be bent until it lines up correctly. IMPORTANT: THE GUARD SHOULD BE IN PLACE FOR ALL POSSIBLE CUTS. When making non-through cuts, the guard can be easily removed by slightly loosening the outer guard nuts (A). The guard can easily be replaced without having to readjust the inner nuts.

STEP 23. Install and adjust the throat plate (Fig. 14).

Align the throat plate as shown and insert the tabs on the back of the throat plate into the holes at the back of

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Remove the height crank lock knob and height crank. Adjust the red pointer by loosening the screw where it attaches to its shaft, move the pointer until it lines up with the 0 line on the scale, and re-tighten the screw. The pointer should be positioned just barely off of the scale surface. Bevel the saw to the 45 degrees stop. If the pointer doesn’t point to 45 degrees, loosen the two screws which hold the scale to the saw front panel and

slide the scale up or down until the pointer lines up with the 45 line. Re-tighten the scale screws. Replace the height crank and lock knob.

STEP 26. Install the motor cover (Fig. 17). Remove the

two cover screws and washers from the top of the two side legs with a small flat blade screwdriver. Snap the two bottom tabs of the cover into the slots in the right lower crossmember. Place the cover in position and re-install the screws and washers.

STEP 27. Level the saw (Fig. 18). Move

the saw to the location you want to keep it. If the saw rocks on the floor, the foot not touching the floor can be lowered to compensate for the uneven floor. Loosen the two screws that hold the foot to the leg. Let the foot fall to the floor surface. Re-tighten the screws holding the foot to the leg.

If your saw will have a permanent location, we recommend that the feet be bolted to the floor using the holes provided.

STEP 28. Adjustment and use of miter gage (Fig. 19).

Your miter gauge features adjustable stops at 90° and 45° left and right. To adjust these stops, loosen the lock nuts (A) and tighten or loosen the three adjusting screws (B). Check the gauge with a square against the blade and tighten the three adjusting screws. To set the miter gauge past the 45 degree stops, flip up the stop plate (C) and continue to the required

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FIG. 18

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FIG. 19

FIG. 15

FIG. 14

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angle.

STEP 29. Clean the table top. Your saw was shipped with

a rust preventive coating which should be removed. Clean the top with mineral spirits or denatured alcohol and apply paste wax. Apply and remove soon afterward to prevent a sticky build-up.

Rip Fence Operation

FENCE LOCK LEVER

The fence lock lever locks the rip fence in place, preventing movement. To lock the fence, push down. To unlock the lever, pull it up. NOTE: When ripping, always lock the fence to the rail.

RIP SCALE POINTER NOTE: The rip scale pointer will need to be readjusted

whenever a thicker or thinner blade is installed. Should you decide to use a thicker face, or the D

EWALT low fence

face accessory, the scale pointer may be removed and turned 180˚ to line up with the scale. (Fig. 12)

RIP FENCE CAPACITY

The fence will slide beyond the end of the rails in either direction without falling off. Stops are provided to keep the fence attached.

On-Off Switch

Pull out the switch paddle to turn your saw ON and push it in to turn your saw OFF. A hole is provided in the switch for insertion of a padlock to lock the saw off.

WARNING: Be sure switch is in the OFF position before

plugging machine in.

Saw Blades

THIS SAW IS INTENDED FOR THE USE WITH SAW BLADES 10” IN DIAMETER OR SMALLER.

1. The saw blade furnished with your new saw is a 10" (254mm) fine ripping blade, used for ripping (with the grain) through the material, and occasional cross cuts. The center hole to fit on the arbor is 5/8" (16mm) diameter (.625"). This blade will produce a good quality cut for many applications.

2. There are many types of blades available to do specific and special jobs such as cross cut only, rip only, hollow ground, thin plywood, paneling, etc.

3. Use only saw blades designed for maximum safe operating speeds of 5,000 RPM or greater.

4. Saw blades should always be kept sharp. It is recommended that you locate a reputable sharpening service to sharpen your blades when needed.

5. Never stack blades on top of one another to store. Place 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

saw.

Operation

Plain sawing includes ripping and cross cutting, plus a few other standard operations of fundamental nature. With all power tools, respecting the tool, using caution and following safe practices will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or completely ignored, personal injury to the operator can result. Read and follow all warnings indicated on the saw. Familiarize yourself with all the components and features before attempting any cuts. Know how to make adjustments before turning the saw on. Observe the safety rules included in this manual.

THIS SAW IS NOT INTENDED FOR CUTTING METAL.

Operating Instructions

There are two basic types of cuts: ripping and crosscutting. In general, cutting with the grain is ripping and across the grain is crosscutting. However, with man made materials this distinction is somewhat difficult to make. Therefore, cutting a piece of wood to a different width is ripping and cutting across the short dimension is crosscutting. Neither

ripping or crosscutting may be done safely freehand!

Ripping requires the use of the rip fence and crosscutting uses the miter gauge.

CAUTION: Before using the saw each and every time

verify the following:

1. Blade is tight.

2. Bevel angle and height lock knobs are tight.

3. If ripping, ensure fence lock lever is tight and fence is parallel to the blade.

4. If crosscutting, miter gauge knob is tight.

5. Safety glasses are being worn.

6. The blade guard is properly attached and the anti-kickback teeth are functioning.

Failure to adhere to these common safety rules can greatly increase the likelihood of injury.

Ripping

1. Lock the rip fence by pressing the fence lock lever down. Remove the miter gauge.

2. Raise the blade so it is about 1/8"(3.2mm) higher than the top of the workpiece.

3. Hold the workpiece flat on the table and against the fence. Keep the workpiece about 1" (25.4mm) away from the blade.

CAUTION: The workpiece must have a straight edge against the fence and must not be warped, twisted or bowed. Keep both hands away from the blade and away from the path of the blade.

4. Turn the saw on and allow the blade to come up to speed. Both hands can be used in starting the cut. When there is approximately twelve (12) inches (305mm) left to be

ripped, use only one hand, with your thumb pushing the material, your index and second finger holding the material down and your other fingers hooked over the fence. Always keep your thumb along side your first two fingers and near the fence.

5. Keeping the workpiece against the table and fence, slowly feed the workpiece rearward all the way through the saw blade. Continue pushing the workpiece until it is clear of the guard and it falls off the rear of the table. Do not overload the motor.

6. NEVER try to pull the workpiece back with the blade turning. Turn the switch off, allow the blade to stop, raise the anti-kickback teeth on each side of the splitter if necessary and slide the workpiece out.

7. When sawing a long piece of material or a panel, always use a work support. A sawhorse, rollers, or out feed assembly provides adequate support for this purpose. The

work support must be at the same height as the saw table.

CAUTION: Never push or hold onto the “free” or “cut

off” side of the workpiece.

Bevel Ripping

This operation is the same as ripping except the bevel angle is set to an angle other than zero degrees.

WARNING: Before connecting the table saw to the power source or operating the saw, always inspect the guard and splitter for proper alignment and clearance with saw blade. Check alignment after each change of bevel angle.

Ripping Small Pieces

It is unsafe to rip small pieces. It is not safe to put your hands close to the blade. Instead, rip a larger piece to obtain the desired piece. When a small width is to be ripped and the hand cannot be safely put between the blade and the rip fence, use one or more push sticks. A pattern is included on the back cover to make push sticks. Use them to hold the workpiece against the table and fence, and push the workpiece fully past the blade

Crosscutting

1. Remove the rip fence and place the miter gauge in the desired slot.

2. Adjust the blade height so that the blade is about 1/8" (3.2mm) higher than the top of the workpiece.

3. Hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge with the path of the blade in line with the desired cut location. Keep the workpiece an inch

narrow cut-offs or when cutting with a dado blade, clean the dust collection port each time. If you find you are clogging the port often, the dust port elbow may be removed by loosening the two screws where it attaches to the dust shroud. A dust collection hose can then be attached directly

to the shroud as long as the saw is not beveled past 35˚.

Maintenance, Cleaning Care of the table top

Protect your investment. Keep your table saw clean. If you notice signs of rust, steel wool the areas, clean with mineral spirits or denatured alcohol and apply paste wax.

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or so in front of the blade. KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE MITER GAUGE, AWAY FROM THE BLADE AND THE PATH OF THE BLADE.

4. Start the saw motor and allow the blade to come up to speed.

5. While using both hands to keep the workpiece against the face of the miter gauge, and holding the workpiece flat against the table, slowly push the workpiece through the blade.

6. NEVER try to pull the workpiece back with the blade turning. Turn the switch off, allow the blade to stop, and carefully slide the workpiece out.

CAUTION: Never touch or hold onto the “free” or “cut

off” end of the workpiece.

Bevel Crosscutting

This operation is the same as crosscutting except that the bevel angle is set to an angle other than 0 degrees.

Mitering

This operation is the same as crosscutting except the miter gauge is locked at an angle other than 0°. Hold the workpiece FIRMLY against the miter gauge and feed the workpiece slowly into the blade (to prevent the workpiece from moving).

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.

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. 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 (A) shown in Figure 13 and remove the guard assembly.

Anytime a cut is required that is considerably wider than the saw kerf, a dado is used. When using the dado, the special dado insert (also sold as an accessory) must be used. When installing the dado blade set, it may be necessary to eliminate the outer clamp washer from the assembly in

order to capture sufficient thread to safely hold the dado blade set.

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. When cutting with a dado blade use dust collection to prevent

heavy dust loads from piling up under the saw and on the fan intake on the motor. Clean these areas often.

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. After extended use, the saw’s dust collection system may become clogged. To clear the dust collection system:

a) Unplug the saw. b) Use a paint stick or long screwdriver to loosen debris

and cut-offs and pass it out through the port.

When cutting wet wood without a vacuum, making long

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If the fence head glide strips (arrows below) become worn or damaged, it can easily be replaced. Consult your local D

EWALT Service Center for parts and assistance.

Accessories

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your distributor or local service center.

EWALT manufactures the following accessories for your

saw:

DW7460 - Mobile base DW7461 - Sliding Table and Premium Gauge DW7462 - Iron Wing DW7463 - Outfeed Table DW7464 - 52” Rail System with Legs and Table Board DW7466 - Dado Throat Plate DW7467 - Steel Wing DW7468 - 30” Rail System with Legs and Table Board DW7469 - Low Profile Fence Face DW7471 - Enhanced Miter Gauge

CAUTION: The use of any non-recommended

accessory may be hazardous. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please

contact D

EWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa

Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 or call 1-800-4-D

EWALT (1-800-433-9258).

Important

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

Full Warranty

This saw warranted for two years 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

EWALT. This 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

EWALT tools are covered by

our:

30 DAY NO RISK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of

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Over time, the lubricants used in the mechanism of your tablesaw may need to be replenished.

HEIGHT AND BEVEL GEAR (FIG. 22):

First clean off any accumulated sawdust from the gears and the worms with a stiff brush. Next, remove any pitch or resin which has built up. You may need to use a solvent such as mineral spirits to remove it. Next, re-apply grease to the worms (A) to the gears (B) and the washer/pin assembly(C). You can also apply paste wax to the gears if you find that the grease is attracting too much sawdust. If any backlash has occurred in the bevel system, you can readjust the bevel gear clearance by loosening the two screws (D) which hold the gear to the cradle, letting the

gear fall into tighter mesh, lightly tightening the screws, rotating the worm one full turn to set the gear height, then fully tightening the gear retaining screws. This adjustment must be made at 0˚ bevel.

BEVEL PIVOT:

The bevel pivot trunnions, both front and back should also be maintained. First clean them like the gears were cleaned. Then apply grease into the curved slots (E) and bevel the saw back and forth to distribute the grease.

ARBOR PIVOT:

You may also need to lubricate the arbor pivot pin (F). This can be done by applying a light oil at both the base and top of the pivot pin.

Lubricating Fence Head

The moving parts of your fence head should be periodically greased. This includes the area between the cams and locking levers (A), and between the cams and the fence head casting (B).

Maintaining Fence System

Your fence should always slide freely. If it seems to require excessive force to slide or if it feels rough, wipe the rails and fence head gliding surface with a cloth or paper towel. Check the movement again. If it still feels rough, clean the fence head with a mild solvent such as denatured alcohol or mineral spirits. Re-coat the rail with a heavy coat of paste wax or a light oil. Slide the fence head back and forth several times to coat the rail and fence. Wipe off any excess wax or oil from the rail.

your DEWALTheavy duty industrial tool, simply return it to the participating seller within 30 days for a full refund. Please return the complete unit, transportation prepaid. Proof of purchase may be required.

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