Operation - DeWalt DW328 Instruction Manual

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5. Observe blade tracking between runs and repeat steps 1
through 4 as necessary to achieve proper blade tracking.

Operation

1. Mount the material to be cut solidly in a vise or other clamping
device.
2. Turn the saw ON before lowering blade onto work. This will help
prevent tooth breakage. Always start cutting with the work piece
back against the work stop (Figure 9). Normally, blade direction
and cutting force will keep the work against the work stop where
it belongs.
3. Watch the blade while cutting so that you can guide the saw to
cut straight. Any twisting or cocking of the blade in the cut
increases the risk of blade damage.
4. The tool's own weight provides the most efficient downward
cutting pressure. Added operator pressure slows the blade and
reduces blade life.
5. End pieces, which would be heavy enough to cause injury when
they drop, after cut-off, should be supported. Safety shoes are
strongly recommended. End pieces may be hot.
6. Hold the saw firmly in both hands so that the saw does not fall
against clamped or supported material when the cut is
completed. DO NOT MAKE ANY SPEED CHANGES UNLESS
TOOL HAS BEEN TURNED OFF.
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FIG. 6
BLADE
GUARD
PULLEYS
PULLEYS
GUARD
RUBBER TIRE
FIG. 8
WORK STOP
FIG. 7
RUBBER TIRE
PULLEYS