Prior To Operation - DeWalt DWE7491 Original Instructions Manual

Parallel Adjustment (Fig. A, J, K, P, Q)

WARNING: A misaligned fence, not parallel to the blade,
increases the risk of kickback!
For optimum performance, the blade must be parallel to the
rip fence. This adjustment has been made at the factory. To
re-adjust:
Position 1 Fence Alignment
1. Install the fence in position 1 and unlock the rail lock
lever 5 . Locate both locator pins
on the front and rear rails.
2. Loosen the rear locator pin screw and adjust the alignment
of the fence in the groove until the fence face is parallel to
the blade. Make sure you measure from the fence face to
the front and back of the blade to ensure alignment.
3. Tighten the locator screw and repeat on the left side of
the blade.
4. Check rip scale pointer adjustment (Fig. K).
Position 2 Fence Alignment
1. To align position 2 fence locator pins
position 1 pins have been aligned, refer to Position 1
Fence Alignment.
2. Loosen the position 2 pins, then using the blade wrench
holes as a guide for positioning, align the pins (Fig. Q).
3. Tighten the locator pins (front and rear).
Adjusting the Rip Scale (Fig. A, K)
1. Unlock the rail lock lever 5
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
scale indicator to read zero (0). 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 zero to 62 cm ripping)
not the 82.5 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 20.3 cm to
82.5 cm ripping).
The rip scale reads correctly only when the fence is mounted to
the right of the blade.
Rail Lock Adjustment (Fig. A, L)
The rail lock has been factory-set. If you need to re-adjust,
proceed as follows:
1. Lock the rail lock lever 5 .
2. On the underside of the saw, loosen the jam nut
3. Tighten the hex rod until the spring on the locking
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system is compressed creating the desired tension on the
rail lock lever. Retighten the jam nut against the hex rod.
4. Flip the saw over and check that the fence does not move
when the lock lever is engaged. If the fence is still loose,
tighten the spring further.
29 that support the fence
, ensure
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31 and set the rip
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Bevel Stop and Pointer Adjustment (Fig. M)
1. Raise the blade fully by rotating the blade height
adjustment wheel 6 clockwise until it stops.
2. Unlock the bevel lock lever
right. Loosen the bevel stop screw
3. Place a square flat against the table top and against the
blade between teeth. Ensure the bevel lock lever is in its
unlocked, or up position.
4. Using the bevel lock lever, adjust the bevel angle until the
blade is flat against the square.
5. Tighten the bevel lock lever by pushing it down.
6. Turn the bevel stop cam
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bearing block. Tighten the bevel stop screw
7. Check the bevel angle scale. If the pointer does not read 0°,
loosen pointer screw 37 and move the pointer so it reads
correctly. Retighten the pointer screw.
8. Repeat at 45°, but do not adjust pointer.
Mitre Gauge Adjustment (Fig. A)
To adjust mitre gauge 10 loosen knob, set to desired angle and
tighten knob.
Body and Hand Position
Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the
table saw will make cutting easier, more accurate and safer.

WARNING:
• Never place your hands near the cutting area.
• Place your hands no closer than 150 mm from
the blade.
• Do not cross your hands.
• Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain
proper balance.

Prior to Operation


WARNING:
• Install the appropriate saw blade. Do not use
excessively worn blades.The maximum rotation speed
of the tool must not exceed that of the saw blade.
• Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces.
• Allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force.
• Allow the motor to reach full speed before cutting.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.

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. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
The attention of UK users is drawn to the "woodworking
machines regulations 1974" and any subsequent amendments.
English
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until it firmly contacts the
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