Compound Mitre; Support For Long Pieces - DeWalt DWE7485 Original Instructions Manual

To use the narrow ripping fence in the work support position,
rotate it from its stored position as shown in Figure M, and
slide the pins into the lower sets of slots
the fence.
To use the narrow ripping fence in the narrow ripping position,
snap the pins into the upper sets of slots
the fence. This feature will allow 51 mm of extra clearance to the
blade. Refer to Figure M.
nOTE: Retract the work support extension or adjust to narrow
rip fence position whenever working over the table.
Fine Adjustment Knob
The fine adjustment knob 4 allows smaller adjustments when
setting the fence. Before adjusting, be sure the rail lock lever is in
its up or unlocked, position.
Rip Scale Pointer
The rip scale pointer will need to be adjusted for proper
performance of the rip fence if the user switches between thick
and thin kerf blades. The rip scale pointer only reads correctly
for position 1 (0 mm to 510 mm), however for position 1 with
narrow rip fence in use add 52 mm. See Adjusting the Rip Scale
under Assembly and Adjustments.
Basic Saw Cuts
Ripping (Fig. A, N)

WARNING: Sharp edges.
1. Set the blade to 0°.
2. Lock the rip fence latch 17
3. Raise the blade until it is about 3 mm higher than the top of
the workpiece.
4. Adjust the position of the fence, refer to Rip
Fence Operation.
5. Hold the workpiece flat on the table and against the fence.
Keep the workpiece away from the blade.
6. Keep both hands away from the path of the blade.
7. Switch the machine on and allow the blade to reach
full speed.
8. Slowly feed the workpiece underneath the guard, keeping
it firmly pressed against the rip fence. Allow the teeth to
cut, and do not force the workpiece through the blade. The
blade speed should be kept constant.
9. Always use a push stick 20
blade (Fig. N).
10. After completing the cut, switch the machine off, allow the
blade to stop and remove the workpiece.

WARNING:
• Never push or hold the "free" or cut-off-side of
the workpiece.
• Do not cut excessively small workpieces.
• Always use a push stick when ripping
small workpieces.
42 on both ends of
43 on both ends of
(Fig. A).
when working close to the
Bevel Cuts (Fig. A)

WARNING: Avoid bevel ripping on the beveling (left) side
of the blade.
1. Set the required bevel angle, by rotating lever
it up and to the right.
2. Set to desired angle, rotate lever by pushing down and to
the left to lock in place.
3. Proceed as for ripping.
Cross-Cutting and Bevel Crosscutting
1. Remove the rip fence and install the mitre gauge in the slot.
2. Lock the mitre gauge at 0°.
3. Proceed as for ripping.
Mitre Cuts (Fig. A)
1. Set the mitre gauge 10 to the required angle.
nOTE: Always hold the workpiece tightly against the face of the
mitre gauge.
2. Proceed as for ripping.

Compound Mitre

This cut is a combination of a mitre and a bevel cut. Set the
bevel to the angle required and proceed as for a cross-cut mitre.

Support for Long Pieces

• Always support long pieces.
• Support long workpieces using any convenient means
such as saw-horses or similar devices to keep the ends
from dropping.
Dust Extraction (Fig. A)
Dust from materials such as lead-containing coatings and some
wood types, can be harmful to one's health. Breathing-in the
dust can cause allergic reactions and/or lead to respiratory
infections of the user or bystanders. Certain dust, such as oak or
beech dust, is considered carcinogenic, especially in connection
with woodtreatment additives.
Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the
materials to be worked.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the material
being worked.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detrimental to
health or carcinogenic, use dust class M vacuum cleaner.
The machine is provided with a dust collection port
the rear of the machine suitable for use with dust extraction
equipment featuring 57/65 mm nozzles. Supplied with the
machine is a reducer port for use of dust extraction nozzles of
34–40 mm diameter.
The blade guard assembly also features a dust collection
port 14 for 35 mm nozzles and AirLock system.
• During all operations, connect a dust extraction device
designed in accordance with the relevant regulations
regarding dust emission.
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