Adjustments - DeWalt D24000 Instruction Manual

safe distance from thecutting w heel, lower thehead o f
thesawslowly i ntothetile.Cutintothetileuptothe
edge ofthemark without overcutting.
7.Repeat theprocess oneach outline w ithout overcut-
ting.
8.Turn thetileover. R epeat steps 2 and 3,overcutting
along thelines which w ill a llow thepiece t ofall o ut.
NOTE: The corners m ay need tobetrimmed with tile
nippers (not i ncluded withthesaw).
9.Turn offthesaw.
MITER CUTS: 22.5 ° AND 45°
Miter c uts areused forcutting o utside a ndinside corners
ontile, d ecorative chair r ailand base molding.
Thecutting h ead ofthesawis adjustable tothreeposi-
tions: 0°,22.5 ° or45 °.The three grooves (Y)inthe cutting
cart a llow forthecutting h ead t obesetatthe three settings
without cutting i nto thecutting c art a ssembly (H).
1.Loosen thebevel lock knob (CC) intherear o fthe saw
andadjust thehead ofthesawtothecorrect miter
degree. The bevel pointer (DD) onthefront o fthe saw
will s how theangle ofadjustment.
2.Always d oadryrunand push the cartpast t he cutting
wheel before t urning o nthesaw. E nsure t hecutting
wheel isadjusted tothecenter ofthegroove.
3.Mark thetileandlinethetileagainst thefence ofthe
cutting c art a nd theedge guide. Proceed tomake the
cut.
4.Turn offthesaw.
MOVING THE SAW
_CAUTION: Do not attempt to move the saw while filled
with water or personal injury may result.
Before moving the saw, be sure the to drain the water pan
by placing a 5 gallon bucket under the drain plug of the
saw. Remove the drain plug and allow the water to empty
into the bucket.
Adjustments (Fig. 15-17)
ACAUTION: Turn off and unplug the tool before mak-
ing any adjustments or removing or installing attach-
ments or accessories. Be sure the switch is in the OFF
position.
CUTTING CART SCALE
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Move the cart so the cutting wheel is near the cart
fence. (X).
3. Using a tape measure or scale, check the scale on the
cart.
4. If the scale is in error, loosen the two screws (EE) that
hold the scale (FF) in place, adjust to the correct
dimension and tighten the screws.
CUTTING WHEEL SQUARE TO CART
1. Place a 90 ° square on the cutting cart.
2. If the gap is not consistent, loosen the bevel lock knob
(CC) and adjust the 0° bevel adjustment screw (GG)
FIG.16
MM
FIG. 17
FIG. 18
BB
GG
CC
JJ
CO
HH
with supplied wrench until the cutting wheel is 90 ° to
the cart surface.
3. Ensure that the cutting wheel does not touch either
side of the groove in the cutting cart by pushing the
cart past the cutting wheel with saw turned off.
CUTTING WHEEL 45 ° TO THE CART
1. Loosen bevel locking knob and rotate the cutting head
to 45 °.
2. Put a 45 ° guide on the cutting cart surface next to the
cutting wheel. If it is not at 45 °, adjust the 45 ° bevel
adjustment screw (GG) with the supplied wrench until
the cutting wheel is 45 ° to the cart surface.
3. With saw turned off, ensure that the cutting wheel
does not touch either side of the groove in the cutting
cart by pushing the cart past the cutting wheel.
CUTTING PARALLEL TO CUTTING CART
1. Lay a 90 ° square flat on the cutting cart surface with
one end against the cart fence (X).
2. If the cutting wheel is not 90 ° to the cart fence, the rail
will need adjustment.
3. Loosen the four rail assembly mounting screws (HH).
4. Position the rail adjuster (11)until the cutting wheel is
square to the cart fence.
5. Tighten the four rail screws.
CART ROLLING RESISTANCE (RAIL ADJUSTMENT)
1. Loosen the four rail height screws (KK).
2. Adjust the two rail height adjusters (JJ) until cart
moves smoothly.
3. Tighten the four screws.
BEVEL POINTER (FIG. 14)
Loosen the 0 ° bevel pointer screw (LL) and rotate the
bevel pointer (DD) to the correct location.
DEPTH OF CUT
1. Loosen head lock knob (D).
2. Adjust depth of cut knob (BB) until the cutting wheel is
at least 3/16" (5ram) below the cart surface.
3. With the unit turned off, push the cart past the cutting
wheel and ensure that the cutting wheel does not
touch the cart.
4. Adjust the depth of cut knob and tighten the locking
wing nut (MM), then the head lock knob (D).
CUT INDICATOR
The cut indicator (AA) assists in aligning long and diago-
nal cuts by showing where the blade will exit the cut. The
cut indicator can be used multiple times before adjust-
ment is necessary.
1. Loosen locking screw (NN).
2. Rotate cut indicator to expose uncut surface.
3. Tighten locking screw.