DeWalt DW744 instruction manual Kickback, Operation, Operating Instructions, Ed in this manual

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BELVILLE

WASHERS

GAP

NUT

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BEVEL

STOP CAM

POINTER

BEVEL STOPSCREW

SCREW

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LOCK HANDLE

NUT

STOP PLATE

ADJUSTING

SCREW

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PUSH STICK

Kickback

Kickback is a dangerous condition! It is caused by the work- piece binding against the blade. The result is that the work- piece can move rapidly in a direction opposite to the feed direction. During kickback, the workpiece could be thrown back at the operator. It can also drag the operator’s hand back into the blade if the operator’s hand is at the rear of the blade. If kickback occurs, turn the saw OFF and verify the proper functioning of the splitter, anti-kickback teeth and guards before resuming work.

CAUTION:

1.Always use the guard and make certain it is in good working order. The guard’s splitter helps prevent binding and the anti-kickback teeth on each side of the splitter minimize the possibility of kickback. Use extra caution until the workpiece is through the splitter and has engaged anti-kickback teeth.

2.Do not saw warped, bowed or cupped wood. The work- piece must have one straight, smooth side to go against the rip fence or miter gauge. The workpiece must sit flat on the table without rocking.

3.Do not cut “freehand”. Always use either the rip fence or the miter gauge. Never use both.

4.Use extra care when the guard assembly cannot be used (during dadoing or molding).

5.Support large workpieces carefully. Allowing them to sag or droop can cause kickback.

Operation

Plain sawing includes ripping and cross cutting, plus a few other standard operations of fundamental nature. The fol- lowing methods feature safety. As with all power tools respecting the tool, using caution and following safe prac- tices 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. Through sawing is any operation which renders the materi- al into two separate pieces.Observe the safety rules includ-

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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, cut- ting a piece of wood to a different width is ripping and cut- ting across the short dimension is crosscutting. Neither rip- ping 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 lock knob is tight.