DeWalt DWS535T Foot Plate Adjustment For, Trigger Switch Fig, Kerr Indicator Fig, Changing Blades

Models: DWS535T DWS535

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whichconsistsof a calibratedanglequadrant(I) anda bevel FIG. 8 adjustmentlever(H).Theanglequadrantallowsforcoarseadjustment (N)orfineadjustment(O)toachievebetteraccuracyincutting.

TOSETTHESAWFORA BEVELCUT

1.Liftthebeveladjustmentlever(H)andtiltfootplatetothedesired

anglebyaligningthepointerwiththedesiredanglemark.

2.Pushthebeveladjustmentleverdownandtightensecurelyto

locktheangle.G

Foot Plate Adjustment

for 90

° Cuts

IF ADD,TIONAL ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED

 

1. Adjust the saw to 0 ° bevel.

 

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2.Retract blade guard. Place the saw on blade side.

3.Lift bevel adjustment lever. Place a square

against the blade and foot plate to adjust the 90 ° setting.

4.Move the adjustment screw, located on the bottom of the foot plate (Fig. 7), so that the foot plate will stop at the proper angle.

5.Confirm the accuracy of the setting by checking the squareness of an actual cut on a scrap piece of material.

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Ken'indicators (P) are also located on the inside of the foot plate to keep the saw square when cutting.

OPERATION

_&WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before

making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.

iMPORTANT: Always make sure the depth adjustment locking lever is in the down position before operating saw.

Trigger Switch (Fig. 1)

Kerr Indicator (Fig. 8)

The front of the saw foot plate (D) has a 0° ken'indicator (F) and a 45 ° ken'indicator (G) for vertical and bevel cutting.The kerf indicators enable you to guide the saw along the cutting lines penciled on the workpiece.

The indicator aligns with the left (outer) side of the saw blade. The moving blade making the slot or "ken'"cut falls to the right of the indicator. Position the saw along the penciled cutting line so that the ken'falls into the waste or surplus material. Marking indicators on the front of the foot plate are at 1/2" (13 mm) intervals for additional cutting guides.

_ WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, hold saw with both hands when starting the saw to avoid kickback.

Press the trigger switch (A) to turn the tool on. Release the trigger switch to turn the tool off.

NOTE: This tool has no provision to lock the trigger in the on position and should never be locked on by any other means.

Changing Blades (Fig. 1, 9-12)

iMPORTANT: Most replacement blades come with a round arbor center opening which must be knocked out so a diamond-shaped

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DeWalt DWS535T instruction manual Foot Plate Adjustment For, Trigger Switch Fig, Kerr Indicator Fig, Changing Blades