DeWalt DWE7491 Instruction Manual page 7

4. Place the saw blade on to the spindle 25
at the front of the table. Assemble the flange and arbor nut to the spindle and tighten arbor
nut 24 as far as possible by hand, making sure that the saw blade is against the inner washer
and the flange is against the blade. Ensure the largest diameter of the flange is against
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the blade. Ensure the spindle and flange are free from dust and debris.
5. To keep the spindle from rotating when tightening the arbor nut, use the open end of the
wrench to secure the spindle.
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6. Using the arbor wrench, tighten the arbor nut
nOTE: Different types of blades make different kerfs (width of cuts). Therefore, it is necessary
to check adjustment of rip scale when changing blades. Replacement blade MUST not
exceed the thickness stated on the riving knife. The riving knife provided with the saw is 0.08"
(2.2 mm) thick.
7. Install and lock throat plate 17 .
Positioning the Blade Guard Assembly/Riving Knife (Fig. E – G)
To Position The Blade guard Assembly:

WARNING: Use the blade guard assembly for all thru-sawing

WARNING: Do not insert both the blade guard assembly and the non-through-cutting
riving knife into the clamp at the same time.

WARNING: Before connecting the table saw to the power source or operating the saw,
always inspect the blade guard assembly and riving knife for proper alignment and
clearance with saw blade. Check alignment after each change of bevel angle.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, DO NOT operate saw if riving knife
or blade guard assembly is not securely clamped in place.
1. Raise the saw blade arbor to its maximum height.
2. Install blade guard assembly 11 by pulling the riving knife/guard release lever
inserting splitter 13 until it bottoms out.
nOTE: The saw is shipped with the non-through-cutting riving knife installed.
3. Release lever, make sure clamp plates are fully closed and the splitter is clamped securely.
nOTE: Pull on the blade guard assembly/riving knife to ensure it has locked into place.
When properly aligned, the blade guard assembly/riving knife will be in line with the blade at
both table top level, and at the top of the blade. Using a straight edge, ensure that the blade
aligned with the riving knife 23 or the splitter
tilt and height adjustments through the extremes of travel and ensure the blade guard assembly
clears the blade in all operations and that the anti-kickback assembly is functioning.
Fig. E Fig. F
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To Remove the Blade guard Assembly/Riving Knife (Fig. E, F, g)
1. Pull the riving knife/guard release lever
2. Lift up on blade guard assembly/riving knife
To Assemble the Throat Plate (Fig. H)
1. Align the throat plate 17 as shown in Figure H, and insert the tabs on the back of the throat
plate into the holes on the back of the table opening.
2. Rotate cam counterclockwise until the front of throat plate drops into place. Secure by
rotating cam lock knob 28 clockwise 1/4 turn (when cam lock is under the table holding the
throat plate in place).
3. The throat plate includes four adjustment screws which raise or lower the throat plate. When
properly adjusted, the front of the throat plate should be flush or slightly below the surface
of the table top and secured in place. The rear of the throat plate should be flush or slightly
above the table top.
Fig. H
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To Remove the Throat Plate
1. Remove the throat plate 17 by turning the cam lock knob
making sure the teeth of the blade 2 point down
by turning it clockwise.
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13 . With power disconnected, operate the blade
Fig. G
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28 1/4 turn counterclockwise
2. Using finger hole 29 on the plate, pull throat plate up and forward to expose the inside of
the saw. DO nOT operate the saw without the throat plate. If using dado blade, use proper
dado throat plate (sold seperately).

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, the throat plate must be locked in
place at all times.
Assembling the Rip Fence (Fig. I–K)
The rip fence can be installed in two positions on the right (Position 1 for 0" to 24.5" ripping, and
Position 2 for 8" to 32.5" ripping) and one position on the left of this saw.
1. Unlock the fence latches
2. Holding the fence at an angle, align the locator pins (front and back)
with the fence head slots
3. Slide the head slots onto the pins and rotate the fence down untill it rests on the rails.
4. Lock the fence in place by closing the front and back latches
Fig. I
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Adjusting the Rip Scale (Fig. J, L)
1. Unlock the rail lock lever
and
2. Set the blade at 0° bevel and move the fence in until it touches the blade.
3. Lock the rail lock lever.
4. Loosen the rip scale indicator screws
Retighten the rip scale indicator screws. The yellow rip scale (top) reads correctly only when
the fence is mounted on the right side of the blade and is in position 1 [for 0 to 24.5"
2 is (622.3 mm) ripping] [not the 32" (81 cm) rip position]. The white scale (bottom) reads
correctly only when the fence is mounted on the right side of the blade and in position 2
[for 8" (203 mm) to 32.5" (825.5 mm) ripping].
5. A metric scale is available at an additional cost, refer to Accessories for details.
Fig. L
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Anti-Kickback Assembly (Fig. M, N)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, the anti-kickback assembly must be
in place for all possible cuts.
1. Remove the anti-kickback assembly
2. Locate the anti-kickback mounting slot
3. Align the stem with the mounting slot. Depress the stem
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nOTE: Pull on the anti-kickback assembly to ensure it has locked into place.
4. To remove the anti-kickback assembly, depress the stem and pull up and out of the
mounting slot.
With power disconnected, operate the blade tilt and height adjustments through the extremes
of travel and ensure the blade guard assembly clears the blade in all operations and that the anti-
kickback assembly is functioning.
Fig. M
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Bench Mounting (Fig. A)

WARNING: Before mounting to a bench or a stand, to reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect machine from power source before
attempting to move it, change accessories or make any adjustments. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
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as shown in Figure I.
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onto the rails.
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Fig. J
Fig. K
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from the storage position. Refer to Storage.
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at the top of the splitter
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and push down on the
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until it snaps and locks into place.
Fig. N
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on the fence rails
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