DeWalt DW744 - Manual (Page 8)

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1. Locate the pin and opening on fence rails, as shown in
Figure 5. Align the pin with the slot and align the latch
with the opening.
2. Secure the rip fence by snapping the latches onto the
rails as shown in Figure 6. Be sure to snap both latches
in place.
ATTACHING/REPLACING THE BLADE
1. Raise the saw blade arbor to its maximum height by
turning the blade height adjustment wheel clockwise.
2. Remove the arbor nut and flange from the saw arbor by
turning counterclockwise.
3. Place the saw blade on to the spindle making sure the
teeth of the blade point down at the front of the table.
Assemble the washers and arbor nut to the spindle and
tighten arbor nut as far as possible by hand, making
sure that the saw blade is against the inner washer and
the large washer diameters are against the blade.
Ensure the side of outer washer marked “Blade Side” is
against the blade (see Figure 7). Ensure the spindle and
washers are free from dust and debris.
4. To keep the spindle from rotating when tightening the
arbor nut, use the open-ended spindle wrench to secure
the spindle (see Figure 7A).
5. Using the arbor wrench, tighten the arbor nut by
turning it clockwise (see Figure 7A).
6. NOTE: Different types of blades make different kerfs
(width of cuts). Therefore, it is necessary to check
adjustment of rip fence pointer and blade guard splitter
when changing blades.
ADJUSTING THE RIP SCALE
1. Unlock the rail lock lever (see Figure 9).
2. Set the blade at 0˚ bevel and move the fence in until it
touches the blade.
3. Lock the rail lock lever.
4. Loosen the rip scale pointer screws (see Figure 16) and
set the rip scale pointer to read zero (0). Retighten the
rip scale pointer screws. The rip scale reads correctly
only when the fence is mounted on the right side of the
blade.
ATTACHING THE BLADE GUARD
1. Raise the saw blade arbor to its maximum height by
turning the blade height adjustment wheel clockwise.
2. Loosen, but do not remove the two bolts shown in
Figure 10.
3. Insert the blade guard as shown in Figure 11, ensuring
the bolts fit into the slots on the blade guard. The edge
of the splitter should protrude below and hook under
the shims. Tighten the bolts. Make sure the splitter is
centered and parallel to the blade by lining up the parts
with a straight edge. If the blade and splitter are not
aligned, loosen, but do not remove the bolts again.
Remove the guard and reinsert it after adjusting the
shims. These shims allow for precision alignment of the
blade and splitter. Tighten the bolts securely. Make sure
that there is clearance between the splitter and the
blade, and that the blade spins freely. If the splitter is
tilted relative to the blade, the splitter plate can be bent
until it lines up correctly.
IMPORTANT: THE GUARD SHOULD BE IN PLACE FOR
ALL POSSIBLE CUTS.
4. Retighten the bolts securely.
WARNING: Before connecting the table saw to the
power source or operating the saw, always inspect the
guard and splitter for proper alignment and clearance with
saw blade. Check alignment after each change of bevel
angle.
When properly aligned, the splitter will be in line with the
blade at both table top level, and at the top of the blade.
Check using the straight edge. With power disconnected,
operate the blade tilt and height adjustments through the
extremes of travel and insure the guard clears the blade
in all operations and that the anti-kickback teeth are
functioning.
ATTACHING THE THROAT PLATE
1. Align the throat plate as shown in Figure 12, and insert
the tabs on the back of the throat plate into the holes on
the back of the table.
2. Press down on the front of the throat plate to snap it
into place.
3. The throat plate includes four adjustment screws which
raise or lower the throat plate. When properly adjusted,
the front of the throat plate should be flush or slightly
below the surface of the table top and secured in place.
The rear of the throat plate should be flush or slightly
above the table top.
4. Turn the cam lock screw (Detail Fig. 12) clockwise 1/4
turn to lock the throat plate in place.
CAUTION: The throat plate must be in place at all
times.
Bench Mounting
TURN OFF AND UNPLUG TABLE SAW
The table saw must be mounted firmly. The mounting
surface must have a 15" by 20" opening to allow dust
to escape.
Four holes are provided in the tool’s feet for mounting. We
strongly recommend that these holes be used to anchor the
table saw to your workbench or other stationary rigid frame.
Alternately, to enhance the saw’s portability, it can be
mounted to a piece of wood that can be “C” clamped to
your work surface, stand or Workmate® Workcenter. The
D
E WALT DW7440 Table Saw Stand is designed for use
with this saw, and is available from your local D E WALT
dealer or service center.
CAUTION: Failure to securely mount the table saw to
the work surface can be hazardous.
English
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
ARBOR
NUT
OUTER
WASHER
INNER
WASHER
SPINDLE
BLADE
FIG. 7A
10mm Hex Bolts
Rear Pivot
Bracket
(Saw shown upside down for clarity)
Torx Head Bolts
Rear Pinion Bearing Assembly