DeWalt DW744 instruction manual Bench Mounting

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Tools needed for assembly include a screwdriver and the wrenches included with your saw.

ASSEMBLING THE RIP FENCE

The rip fence can be installed on the left or right side of your table saw.

1.Locate the pin and opening on fence rails, as shown in Figure 5. Align the pin with the slot and align the latch with the opening.

2.Secure the rip fence by snapping the latches onto the rails as shown in Figure 6. Be sure to snap both latches in place.

ATTACHING/REPLACING THE BLADE

1.Raise the saw blade arbor to its maximum height by turning the blade height adjustment wheel clockwise.

2.Remove the arbor nut and flange from the saw arbor by turning counterclockwise.

3.Place the saw blade on to the spindle making sure the teeth of the blade point down at the front of the table. Assemble the washers and arbor nut to the spindle and tighten arbor nut as far as possible by hand, making sure that the saw blade is against the inner washer and the large washer diameters are against the blade. Ensure the side of outer washer marked “Blade Side” is against the blade (see Figure 7). Ensure the spindle and washers are free from dust and debris.

4.To keep the spindle from rotating when tightening the arbor nut, use the open-ended spindle wrench to secure the spindle (see Figure 8).

5.Using the arbor wrench, tighten the arbor nut by turn- ing it clockwise (see Figure 8).

6.NOTE: Different types of blades make different kerfs (width of cuts). Therefore, it is necessary to check adjustment of rip fence pointer and blade guard splitter when changing blades.

ADJUSTING THE RIP SCALE

tered and parallel to the blade by lining up the parts with a straight edge. If the blade and splitter are not aligned, loosen, but do not remove the bolts again. Remove the guard and reinsert it after adjusting the shims. These shims allow for precision alignment of the blade and splitter. Tighten the bolts securely. Make sure that there is 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.

4. Retighten the bolts securely.

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.

When properly aligned, the splitter will be in line with the blade at both table top level, and at the top of the blade. Check using the straight edge. With power disconnected, operate the blade tilt and height adjustments through the extremes of travel and insure the guard clears the blade in all operations and that the anti-kickback teeth are functioning.

ATTACHING THE THROAT PLATE

1.	Align the throat plate as shown in Figure 12, and insert
	the tabs on the back of the throat plate into the holes on
	the back of the table.
2.	Press down on the front of the throat plate to snap it into
	place.
3.	The throat plate includes four adjustment screws which
	raise or lower the throat plate. When properly adjusted,
	the front of the throat plate should be flush or slightly
	below the surface of the table top and secured in place.
	The rear of the throat plate should be flush or slightly
	above the table top.
4.	Turn the cam lock screw (Detail Fig. 12) clockwise 1/4

FIG. 6

FIG. 7

SPINDLE

ARBOR

NUT

INNER	OUTER
WASHER	WASHER

1.	Unlock the rail lock lever (see Figure 9).
2.	Set the blade at 0˚ bevel and move the fence in until it
	touches the blade.
3.	Lock the rail lock lever.

turn to lock the throat plate in place.

CAUTION: The throat plate must be in place at all times.

Bench Mounting

FIG. 7A

BLADE

REAR PINION BEARING ASSEMBLY

4. Loosen the rip scale pointer screws (see Figure 16) and

TURN OFF AND UNPLUG TABLE SAW

The table saw must be mounted firmly. The mounting sur-

TORX HEAD

set the rip scale pointer to read zero (0). Retighten the

rip scale pointer screws. The rip scale reads correctly

face must have a 15" by 20" opening to allow dust to

REAR

BOLTS

only when the fence is mounted on the right side of the

blade.

ATTACHING THE BLADE GUARD

1.Raise the saw blade arbor to its maximum height by turning the blade height adjustment wheel clockwise.

2.Loosen, but do not remove the two bolts shown in Figure 10.

3.Insert the blade guard as shown in Figure 11, ensuring the bolts fit into the slots on the blade guard. The edge of the splitter should protrude below and hook under the shims. Tighten the bolts. Make sure the splitter is cen-

escape.

Four holes are provided in the tool’s feet for mounting. We 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 DEWALT DW7440 Table Saw Stand is designed for use with this saw, and is available from your local DEWALT dealer or service center.

PIVOT

BRACKET

10MM HEX BOLTS

(SAW SHOWN UPSIDE DOWN FOR CLARITY)

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