DeWalt DWS782 Miter Pointer Adjustment FIG, Bevel Square to Table Adjustment , 6

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MITER POINTER ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 5)

Unlock the miter lock handle to move the miter arm to the zero position. With the miter lock handle unlocked, allow the miter latch to snap into place as you rotate the miter arm to zero. Observe the miter pointer and miter scale shown in Figure 5. If the pointer does not indicate exactly zero, loosen the miter pointer screw holding the pointer in place, reposition the pointer and tighten the screw.

BEVEL SQUARE TO TABLE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 4, 6, 11)

To align the blade square to the table, lock the arm in the down position with the lock down pin. Place a square against the blade, ensuring the square is not on top of a tooth. Loosen the bevel lock knob and ensure the arm is firmly against the 0° bevel stop. Rotate the 0° bevel adjustment screw with the 1/2" (13 mm) blade wrench as necessary so that the blade is at 0° bevel to the table, as measured with the square.

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MITER LOCK HANDLE MITER LOCK HANDLE

BEVEL POINTERS (FIG. 6)

If the bevel pointers do not indicate zero, loosen each screw that holds each bevel pointer in place and move them as necessary. Ensure the 0° bevel is correct and the bevel pointers are set before adjusting any other bevel angle screws.

BEVEL STOP 45º RIGHT AND LEFT ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 4, 6)

To adjust the right 45° bevel angle, loosen the bevel lock knob and pull the 0° bevel stop to override the 0° bevel stop. When the saw is fully to the right, if the bevel pointer does not indicate exactly 45°, turn the left 45° bevel adjustment screw with the 1/2" (13 mm) blade wrench until the bevel pointer indicates 45°.

To adjust the left 45° bevel stop, first loosen the bevel lock knob and tilt the head to the left. If the bevel pointer does not indicate exactly 45°, turn the right 45° bevel adjustment screw

right, if the bevel pointer does not indicate exactly 22.5°, turn the crown adjustment screw contacting the pawl with a 7/16" (10 mm) wrench until the bevel pointer indicates exactly 22.5°.

FENCE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 4)

In order that the saw can bevel to many bevel positions, one of the fences may have to be adjusted to provide clearance. To adjust each fence, loosen the fence adjustment knob and slide the fence outward. Make a dry run with the saw turned off and check for clearance. Adjust the fence to be as close to the blade as practical to provide maximum workpiece support, without interfering with arm up and down movement. Tighten the fence adjustment knob securely. When the bevel operations are complete, don’t forget to relocate the fence.

For certain cuts, it may be desirable to bring the fences closer to the blade. To use this feature, back the fence adjustment knobs out two turns and move the fences closer to the blade past the normal limit, then tighten the fence adjustment knobs to keep the fences in this location. When using this feature, make a dry cut first to ensure the blade does not contact the fences. NOTE: The tracks of the fences can become clogged with sawdust. If you notice that they are becoming clogged, use a brush or some low pressure air to clear the guide grooves.

GUARD ACTUATION AND VISIBILITY (FIG. 4)

CAUTION: Pinch hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, keep thumb underneath the operating handle when pulling the handle down. The lower guard will move up as the operating handle is pulled down, which could cause pinching.

The lower guard on your saw has been designed to automatically uncover the blade when the arm is brought down and to cover the blade when the arm is raised.

The guard can be raised by hand when installing or removing saw blades or for inspection of the saw. NEVER RAISE THE LOWER GUARD MANUALLY UNLESS THE BLADE IS STOPPED.

NOTE: Certain special cuts of large material will require that you manually raise the guard. Refer to Cutting Large Material under Special Cuts.

The front section of the guard is louvered for visibility while cutting. Although the louvers dramatically reduce flying debris, they are openings in the guard and safety glasses should be worn at all times.

KERF PLATE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 4)

To adjust the kerf plates, loosen the screws holding the kerf plates in place. Adjust so that the kerf plates are as close as possible without interfering with the blade’s movement.

If a zero kerf width is desired, adjust the kerf plates as close to each other as possible. They can now be cut slowly with the saw blade to give the smallest gap possible between the blade and the kerf plates.

RAIL GUIDE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 4)

Periodically check the rails for any play or clearance. The right rail can be adjusted with the set screw shown in Figure 4. To reduce clearance, use a 4 mm hex wrench and rotate the set screw clockwise gradually while sliding the saw head back and forth. Reduce play while maintaining minimum slide force.

until the bevel pointer reads 45°.

ADJUSTING THE BEVEL STOP TO 22.5° (OR 33.9°) (FIG. 4, 6)

NOTE: Adjust the bevel angles only after performing the 0° bevel angle and bevel pointer adjustment.

To set the left 22.5° bevel angle, flip out the left 22.5° bevel pawl. Loosen the bevel lock knob and tilt the head fully to the left. If the bevel pointer does not indicate exactly 22.5°, turn the crown adjustment screw contacting the pawl with a 7/16" (10 mm) wrench until the bevel pointer reads 22.5°.

To adjust the right 22.5° bevel angle, flip out the right 22.5° bevel pawl. Loosen the bevel lock knob and pull the 0° bevel stop to override the 0° bevel stop. When the saw is fully to the

MITER LOCK ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 12)

The miter lock rod should be adjusted if the table of the saw can be moved when the miter lock handle is locked (down). To adjust the miter lock, put the miter lock handle in the unlocked (up) position. Using a 1/2" (13 mm) open end wrench, loosen the lock nut on the miter lock rod (Fig. 12). Using a slotted screwdriver, tighten the miter lock rod by turning it clockwise as shown in Figure 12. Turn the lock rod until it is snug, then turn

FIG. 12

MITER LOCK	LOCK NUT
ROD

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