DeWalt DC300 Instruction Manual page 15

WARNING: Do not cut metals, plastics, masonry, glass, fi ber
cement materials, cement board or tile with this saw.
Do not use abrasive wheels or blades. A dull blade will cause slow,
ineffi cient cutting, overload on the saw motor, excessive splintering,
and could increase the possibility of kickback. Please refer to the
following table to determine the correct size replacement blade for
your model saw.
Model Diameter
DC300 7-1/4"
Use only D WALT general purpose cutting, smooth wood cutting, or
E
non-carbide plywood/vinyl cutting blades.
If you need assistance regarding blades, please call 1-800-4-D
(1-800-433-9258).
Cutting Depth Adjustment (Fig. 5, 6)
1. Hold the saw fi rmly and loosen (clockwise) the depth adjustment
lever (Fig. 5, D) and move shoe to obtain the desired depth of cut.
2. Make sure the depth adjustment lever has been retightened
(counterclockwise) before operating saw.
FIG. 5
D
Arbor
5/8"
WALT
E
FIG. 6
13
For the most effi cient cutting action, set the depth adjustment so that
one tooth of the blade will project below the material to be cut. This
distance is from the tip of the tooth to the bottom of the gullet in front
of it. This keeps blade friction at a minimum, removes sawdust from
the cut, results in cooler, faster sawing and reduces the chance of
kickback. A method for checking for correct cutting depth is shown in
Figure 6. Lay a piece of the material you plan to cut along the side of
the blade, as shown, and observe how much tooth projects beyond
the material.
NOTE: When using carbide-tipped blades, make an exception to the
above rule and allow only one-half of a tooth to project below the
material to be cut.
Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig. 7)
The full range of the bevel adjustment is from 0˚ to 50˚. The pivot bracket
is graduated in increments of 1˚. On the front of the saw is a bevel angle
adjustment mechanism consisting of a calibrated pivot bracket and a
bevel adjustment lever.
FIG. 7
TO SET THE SAW FOR A BEVEL CUT (FIG. 7)
1. Raise the lever or knob (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.
J