User manual DEWALT DW378GT

[. . . ] Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. [. . . ] Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 120 Volts AC/DC means your saw will operate on alternating or direct current. As little as 10% lower voltage can cause loss of power and can result in overheating. All DEWALT tools are factory-tested; if this tool does not operate, check the power supply. CAUTION: Turn off and unplug the tool before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. Place inner clamp washer (G) on saw spindle with the large flat surface facing out toward the blade (Fig. Retract the lower blade guard (H) and place blade on saw spindle against the inner clamp washer, making sure that the blade will rotate in the proper direction (the direction of the rotation arrow on the saw blade and the teeth must point in the same direction as the direction of rotation arrow on the saw). Do not assume that the printing on the blade will always be facing you when properly installed. When retracting the lower blade guard to install the blade, check the condition and operation of the lower blade guard to assure that it is working properly. Make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut. To assure product safety and reliability, repair, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by an authorized service center or other qualified service organization, always using identical replacement parts. CAUTION: Turn off and unplug the tool before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. Raise the depth adjustment lever (C) to loosen and move shoe to obtain the desired depth of cut, as shown. Make sure the depth adjustment lever has been retightened (lowered) before operating saw (Fig. Your saw is equipped with a carbide tipped saw blade for long life and efficient cutting. Setting the saw at the proper cutting depth keeps blade friction to a minimum, removes sawdust from between the blade teeth, results in cooler, faster sawing and reduces the chance of kickback. For the most efficient cutting action using a carbide tipped saw blade, set the Depth Adjustment so that about one half of a tooth projects below the surface of the wood to be cut (Figure 5). a method of checking for the 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 in the figure, and observe how much tooth projects beyond the material. CAUTION: Turn off and unplug the tool before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. To set the saw for a bevel cut, raise to loosen the Bevel Adjustment lever and tilt shoe to the desired angle by aligning the pointer (N) with the desired angle mark. KERF INDICATOR The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator (Figure 10) for vertical and bevel cutting. [. . . ] Reinstall the lock ring with the concave side against the lever to hold it in place. A dull blade will cause slow, inefficient cutting, overload on the saw motor, excessive splintering and increase the possibility of kickback. Change blades when it is no longer easy to push the saw through the cut, when the motor is straining, or when excessive heat is built up in the blade. It is a good practice to keep extra blades on hand so that sharp blades are available for immediate use. [. . . ]