Maintenance - DeWalt DWE7491 Original Instructions Manual

When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detrimental to
health or carcinogenic, use dust class M vacuum cleaner.
The blade guard assembly also features a dust exhaust port for
35 mm nozzles (M class vacuum).
• During all operations, connect a dust extraction device
designed in accordance with the relevant regulations
regarding dust emission.
• Ensure that the dust extraction hose in use is suitable for
the application and material being cut. Ensure proper
hose management.
• Be aware that man-made materials such as chipboard
or MDF produce more dust particles during cutting than
natural timber.
Storage (Fig. B, Z–CC)
Store the machine in a safe manner when not being used. The
storage location must be dry and lockable. This prevents the
machine from storage damage, and from being operated by
untrained persons.
1. Attach push stick to fence.
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2. Remove blade guard assembly. See To Remove Blade
Guard Assembly. Slide blade guard assembly
holder as shown, then turn lock knob 1/4 to lock in place.
Refer to Figure X.
3. Slide blade wrenches 20 into pocket until yellow button
aligns with hole to secure in place, refer to Figure B.
4. Insert guide bar of mitre gauge into pocket until it
bottoms out.
5. Wrap cord in this location
6. To store fence, snap work support in stored position.
Remove fence from rails. Reattach fence upside down on
left side of saw, refer to Figure Y. DO NOT hook locator slots
on left side fence locator screws. These screws will align
with clearance pocket on fence as shown. Close the rip
fence latches to secure.
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7. Non-through cutting riving knife
saw (working position) or stored along with the blade guard
assembly. Refer to Figure B.
8. Depress the stem on the anti-kickback assembly
allow the assembly to slide from the riving knife slot.
9. Position anti-kickback assembly into the storage hole as
shown. While depressing stem
assembly across the storage bracket
lock into place.
Transporting (Fig. A, B)
Before transportation following has to be done:
• Wrap cord
• Turn the blade height adjustment wheel
direction until the teeth of the saw blade are positioned
below the saw table. Lock the bevel lock lever
• Slide the fence rails completely inward and fix it by rail
lock lever .
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11 into
43 . Refer to Figure Z.
52 can be installed in the
53 to
slide the anti-kickback
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56 and release pin to
in anticlockwise
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7 .
• Always carry the machine using the designated handles
refer to Figures A and B.

WARNING: Always transport the machine with the upper
blade guard fitted.

MAINTENANCE

Your D WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.

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.
Lubrication (Fig. V)
The motor and bearings require no additional lubrication. If
raising and lowering the blade becomes difficult, clean and
grease the height adjustment screws:
1. Unplug the saw from power source.
2. Turn the saw on its side.
3. Clean and lubricate the height adjustment screw
threads 42 on the underside of this saw as shown in
Figure T. Use general purpose grease.
Cleaning (Fig. A, U)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect machine from
power source before cleaning. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
part of the tool into a liquid.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, regularly clean
the table top.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, regularly clean
the dust collection system.
The blade guard assembly
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in position before operating the saw.
Before use, carefully inspect upper and lower blade guards as
well as the dust extraction tube to determine that it will operate
properly. Ensure that chips, dust or work piece particles cannot
lead to blockage of one of the functions.
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and throat plate must be placed
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