FIG. 8

adjustment lever (F). The angle

FIG. 9

LOOSEN

 

 

quadrant

allows

for

coarse

F

 

 

 

 

adjustment. To achieve

better

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

accuracy in cutting, use the fine

 

 

 

 

adjustment

markings

located

 

 

 

 

on the pivot bracket (U). The full

 

 

 

 

range of bevel adjustment is 0

 

 

 

 

to 57 degrees. The pivot

 

 

 

 

bracket

is

graduated

in

 

 

 

3. For the most efficient cutting action using a carbide tipped saw

increments of 1 degree.

 

 

 

 

TIGHTEN

1. To set

the

saw

 

for

a

 

 

 

blade, set the depth adjustment so that about one half of a tooth

 

 

 

 

projects below the surface of the wood to be cut.

bevel

 

cut,

raise

 

the

 

 

 

4. A method of checking for the correct cutting depth is shown in

bevel

adjustment

 

lever

U T

G

V

Figure 8. Lay a piece of the material you plan to cut along the side

(F) to loosen the bevel

 

 

 

of the blade, as shown in the figure, and observe how much tooth

adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

projects beyond the material.

2. Tilt the foot plate to the desired angle by aligning the pointer (T)

ADJUSTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LEVER (FIG. 7)

with the desired angle mark on the pivot bracket (U).

 

3. Retighten the bevel adjustment by lowering the lever.

 

It may be desirable to adjust the depth adjustment lever (P). It may

 

Bevel Detent (Fig. 9)

 

 

 

loosen in time and hit the foot plate before tightening.

 

 

 

To tighten the lever, follow the steps below.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and

1.Hold depth adjustment lever (P) and loosen the locknut (S). disconnect it from power source before installing and removing

2. Adjust the depth adjustment lever by rotating it in the desired

accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An

direction about 1/8 of a revolution.

accidental start-up can cause injury.

3. Retighten nut.

The DWE575 and DWE575SB are equipped with a bevel detent

Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig. 9)

feature. As you tilt the foot plate you will hear a click and feel the foot

plate stop at both 22.5 and 45 degrees. If either of these is the desired

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and

angle, retighten the lever (F) by lowering it. If you desire another angle,

disconnect it from power source before installing and removing

continue tilting the foot plate until the coarse bevel pointer (V) or the

accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An

fine pointer (T) aligns with the desired mark.

accidental start-up can cause injury.

 

On the front of the saw is a bevel angle adjustment mechanism (G)

 

which consists of an angle quadrant with a pointer (T) and a bevel

 

9

English

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DeWalt DWE575SB instruction manual Bevel Detent Fig, Bevel Angle Adjustment Fig, Adjusting Depth Adjustment Lever FIG