DeWalt DW744 - Manual (Page 11)

7
English
Kickback
Kickback is a dangerous condition! It is caused by the
workpiece binding against the blade. The result is that the
workpiece can move rapidly in a direction opposite to the
feed direction. During kickback, the workpiece could be
thrown back at the operator. It can also drag the operator’s
hand back into the blade if the operator’s hand is at the rear
of the blade. If kickback occurs, turn the saw OFF and
verify the proper functioning of the splitter, anti-kickback
teeth and guards before resuming work.
CAUTION:
1. Always use the guard and make certain it is in good
working order. The guard’s splitter helps prevent binding
and the anti-kickback teeth on each side of the splitter
minimize the possibility of kickback. Use extra caution
until the workpiece is through the splitter and has
engaged anti-kickback teeth.
2. Do not saw warped, bowed or cupped wood. The
workpiece must have one straight, smooth side to go
against the rip fence or miter gauge. The workpiece
must sit flat on the table without rocking.
3. Do not cut “freehand”. Always use either the rip fence
or the miter gauge. Never use both.
4. Use extra care when the guard assembly cannot be
used (during dadoing or molding).
5. Support large workpieces carefully. Allowing them to
sag or droop can cause kickback.
Operation
Plain sawing includes ripping and cross cutting, plus a few
other standard operations of fundamental nature. The
following methods feature safety. As with all power tools
respecting the tool, using caution and following safe
practices will considerably lessen the possibility of personal
injury. However, if normal safety precautions are
overlooked or completely ignored, personal injury to the
operator can result. Read and follow all warnings indicated
on the saw. Through sawing is any operation which renders
the material into two separate pieces.Observe the safety
rules included in this manual.
THIS SAW IS NOT INTENDED FOR CUTTING METAL.
Operating Instructions
There are two basic types of cuts: ripping and crosscutting.
In general, cutting with the grain is ripping and across the
grain is crosscutting. However, with man made materials
this distinction is somewhat difficult to make. Therefore,
cutting a piece of wood to a different width is ripping and
cutting across the short dimension is crosscutting. Neither
ripping or crosscutting may be done safely freehand!
Ripping requires the use of the rip fence and crosscutting
uses the miter gauge.
CAUTION: Before using the saw each and every time
verify the following:
FIG. 20
WARNIN G
FIG. 19
POINTER
SCREW BEVEL STOP
SCREW
BEVEL
STOP CAM
PUSH STICK
FIG. 23
FIG. 22
FIG. 21
STOP PLATE
LOCK HANDLE
ADJUSTING
SCREW
NUT
FIG. 18
BELVILLE
WASHERS
GAP
NUT