DeWalt DW744 Guide D'utilisation page 10

Rip Fence Operation
RAIL LOCK LEVER (FIG. 16)
The rail lock lever (E) locks the fence
in place preventing movement during
cutting. To lock the rail lever, push it down
and toward the rear of the saw. To unlock,
pull it up and toward the front of the saw.
NOTE: When ripping, always lock the rail
lock lever.
WORK SUPPORT EXTENSION
Your table saw is equipped with a work
support extension to support work that
extends beyond the saw table. To use the
work support extension, rotate it as shown
in Figure 17. When not in use, the work
support extension retracts, as shown in
Figure 18.
NOTE: Retract the work support extension whenever working over the table.
FIG. 17
FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB (FIG. 19)
The fine adjustment knob (D) allows
smaller adjustments when setting the
fence. Before 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. See Adjusting the
Rip Scale under Assembly.
FIG. 16
E
FIG. 18
FIG. 19
On-Off Switch
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, be sure
switch is in the OFF position before plugging
machine in.
Lift the switch paddle (I) up to turn your saw ON and
push it down to turn your saw OFF.
A hole (JJ) is provided in the switch for insertion of a
padlock to lock the saw off (Fig. 20).
Adjustments
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit
off and disconnect machine from power source
before installing and removing accessories, before
adjusting or changing set-ups or when making
repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
NOTE: Your saw is fully and accurately adjusted at the factory at the time of manufacture. If
readjustment due to shipping and handling or any other reason is required, follow the steps
below to adjust your saw.
Once made, these adjustments should remain accurate. Take a little time now to follow
these directions carefully to maintain the accuracy of which your saw is capable.
RAIL LOCK ADJUSTMENT
FIG. 21
(FIG. 3, 21)
1. Lock the rail lock lever (E)
by pushing down.
2. On the underside of
your saw, tighten the nut
(KK) shown in Figure 21.
Adjust this nut until the
gap between the bevelled
washers (LL) closes.
3. Once the springs are
almost touching, tighten
the nut 1/2 turn.
RIP SCALE ADJUSTMENT
See Adjusting the Rip
Scale under Assembly.
BLADE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 22)
(Blade Parallel to Miter Slot)
WARNING: Cut Hazard. Check the blade at 0˚ and 45˚ to make sure blade does not hit
the throat plate, causing personal injury.
If the blade appears to be out of alignment with the miter slot on the table top, it will
require calibration for alignment. To realign the blade and miter slot, use the following
D
procedure:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect machine from
power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or changing
set-ups or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
1. Place the unit in an upright position. Using a 10 mm socket, loosen rear pivot bracket
(MM) fasteners (NN) just enough to allow the bracket to move side-to-side.
2. Adjust the bracket until the blade is parallel to the miter gauge slot.
3. Tighten the rear pivot bracket fasteners to 6-8 ft.lbs. (8.1 to 10.8 Nm).
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FIG. 20
JJ
I
LL
GAP
KK