DeWalt DC300 Instruction Manual page 14

TO SET THE SAW FOR A BEVEL CUT (FIG. 9)
1. Raise the lever (J) to loosen the bevel adjustment and tilt shoe
to the desired angle by aligning the pointer with the desired
angle mark.
2. Retighten the bevel adjustment by lowering the lever.
Bevel Detent
CAUTION: TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY
PACK FROM SAW BEFORE CHANGING ACCESSORIES OR
MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
The saw is equipped with a bevel detent feature. As you tilt the
shoe you will hear a click and feel the shoe stop at both 22.5 and
45 degrees. If either of these is the desired angle, retighten the
lever (J) by lowering it. If you desire another angle, continue tilting
the shoe until the pointer aligns with the desired mark. Retighten
lever (J) by lowering it.
Shoe Adjustment for 90˚ Cuts
CAUTION: TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK
FROM SAW BEFORE CHANGING ACCESSORIES OR MAKING
ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
IF ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED (FIG. 10)
1. Adjust the saw to 0˚ bevel.
2. Retract blade guard. Place the
saw on blade side.
3. Loosen bevel adjustment lever.
Place a square against the
blade and shoe to adjust the
90˚ setting.
4. Turn the adjustment screw (K)
on the underside of the shoe
until the blade and the shoe are both in flush contact with the
square. Retighten the bevel adjust lever (J).
FIG. 10
K
13
5. Confirm the accuracy of the setting by checking the squareness
of an actual cut on a scrap piece of material.
Kerf Indicator
The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator for vertical and bevel
cutting. This indicator enables you to guide the saw along cutting
lines penciled on the material being cut. The indicator lines up with
the left (outer) side of the saw blade, which makes the slot or "kerf"
cut by the moving blade fall to the right of the indicator. Guide along
the penciled cutting line so that the kerf falls into the waste or sur-
plus material.
Work Piece Support
WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to
hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause per-
sonal injury. Figure 11 illustrates proper hand support of the saw.
Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your
body and arm to allow you to resist kickback if it occurs.
FIG. 11
Figure 11 shows proper sawing position. Note that hands are kept
away from cutting area. To avoid kickback, DO support board or
panel NEAR the cut (Fig. 12). DON'T support board or panel away
from the cut (Fig. 13).
Place the work with its "good" side – the one on which appearance
is most important – down. The saw cuts upward, so any splintering
will be on the work face that is up when you cut it.