DeWalt DWE7491 Guide D'utilisation page 11

Fig. BB Fig. CC
nOTE: This fence will allow the guard to remain on the saw when completing narrow ripping.
This fence will provide ample space for a push stick. If you prefer more clearance for push blocks
or push sticks, refer to Narrow Rip Auxiliary Fence.
Fine Adjustment Knob (Fig. CC)
The fine adjustment knob allows smaller adjustments when setting the fence. Before
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adjusting, be sure the rail lock lever is in its up or unlocked position.
Rip Scale Pointer
The rip scale pointer will need to be adjusted for proper performance of the rip fence if the user
switches between thick and thin kerf blades. The rip scale pointer only reads correctly when the
fence is installed in position 1 or 2 to the right side of the blade. When using the narrow ripping
fence for narrow ripping (not in work support position), subtract 2" (51mm) from the indicated rip
scale reading. See Adjusting the Rip Scale under Assembly
Through-Cutting Operations

WARNING: Use blade guard assembly for all through-cutting operations.
Ripping (Fig. DD)

WARNING: Never touch the "free end" of the workpiece or a "free piece" that is cut off, while
the power is ON and/or the saw blade is rotating. Piece may contact the blade resulting in a
thrown workpiece and possible injury.

WARNING: A rip fence should ALWAYS be used for ripping operations to prevent loss of
control and personal injury. NEVER perform a ripping operation freehand. ALWAYS lock the
fence to the rail.

WARNING: When bevel ripping and whenever possible, place the fence on the side of the
blade so that the blade is tilted away from the fence and hands.

WARNING: Keep hands clear of the blade.

WARNING: Use the riving knife for non thru-sawing when blade guard assembly cannot
be used.

WARNING: Use a push stick to feed the workpiece if there is 2–6" (51–152 mm) between
the fence and the blade. Use a narrow ripping fence feature and push block to feed the
workpiece if there is 2" (51 mm) or narrower between the fence and the blade.
1. Lock the rip fence by pressing the rail lock lever down. Remove the miter gauge.
2. Raise the blade so it is about 1/8" (3.2 mm) higher than the top of the workpiece.
3. Hold the workpiece flat on the table and against the fence. Keep the workpiece about
1" (25.4 mm) away from the blade.
Fig. DD

CAUTION: The workpiece must have a straight edge against the fence and must not be
warped, twisted or bowed. Keep both hands away from the blade and away from the path of
the blade. See proper hand position in Figure EE.
4. Turn the saw on and allow the blade to come up to speed. Both hands can be used in starting
the cut. When there is approximately 12" (305 mm) left to be ripped, use only one hand, with
your thumb pushing the material, your index and second finger holding the material down
and your other fingers hooked over the fence. Always keep your thumb along side your first
two fingers and near the fence.
5. Keeping the workpiece against the table and fence, slowly feed the workpiece rearward all
the way through the saw blade. Continue pushing the workpiece until it is clear of the blade
guard assembly and it falls off the rear of the table. Do not overload the motor.
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6. Never try to pull the workpiece back with the blade turning. Turn the switch off, allow the
blade to stop, raise the anti-kickback teeth on each side of the riving knife if necessary and
slide the workpiece out.
7. When sawing a long piece of material or a panel, always use a work support. A sawhorse,
rollers, or out feed assembly provides adequate support for this purpose. The work support
must be at the same height or slightly lower than the saw table.

CAUTION: Never push or hold onto the free or cut-off side of the workpiece if it is between
the blade and the fence.
Ripping Small Pieces (Fig. EE)
It is unsafe to rip small pieces. It is not safe to put your hands close to the blade. Instead, rip a
larger piece to obtain the desired piece. When a small width is to be ripped and the hand cannot
be safely put between the blade and the rip fence, use one or more push sticks. A pattern is
included at the end of this manual to make push sticks. A push stick
attached to the rip fence. Use the push stick(S) to hold the workpiece against the table and fence,
and push the workpiece fully past the blade.
Fig. EE
Bevel Ripping (Fig. FF)
This operation is the same as ripping except the bevel angle is set to an angle other than zero
degrees. For proper hand position, Refer to Figure FF.
Fig. FF

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.
Crosscutting (Fig. GG)

WARNING: NEVER touch the "free end" of the workpiece or a "free piece" that is cut off,
while the power is ON and/or the saw blade is rotating. Piece may contact the blade
resulting in a thrown workpiece and possible injury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, NEVER use the fence as a guide or length stop
when crosscutting.

WARNING: NEVER use a length stop on the free end of the workpiece when crosscutting.
In short, the cut-off piece in any thru-sawing (cutting completely through the workpiece)
operation must never be confined — it must be allowed to move away from saw blade to
prevent contact with blade resulting in a thrown workpiece and possibly injury.

WARNING: Use caution when starting the cut to prevent binding of the blade guard
assembly against the workpiece resulting in damage to saw and possible injury.

CAUTION: When using a block as a cut-off gauge, the block must be at least 3/4" (19 mm)
thick and is very important that the rear end of the block be positioned so the workpiece
is clear of the block before it enters the blade to prevent contact with blade resulting in a
thrown workpiece and possibly injury.
1. Remove the rip fence and place the miter gauge in the desired slot.
2. Adjust the blade height so that the blade is about 1/8" (3.2 mm) higher than the top of
the workpiece.
3. Hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge with the path of the blade in line with
the desired cut location. Keep the workpiece an inch or so in front of the blade. KEEP BOTH
HANDS AWAY FROM THE BLADE AND THE PATH OF THE BLADE (Fig. GG).
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22 is included with this saw,
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