Dewalt DCS372KA Instruction Manual - Page 18
Depth Adjustment Fig. 7, 8, Workpiece Support Fig. 9
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English for procedures and techniques that will minimize the occurrence of kickback. Depth Adjustment (Fig. 7, 8) WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury. The metal cutting saw is equipped with a pivoting shoe that allows the operator to set the depth of cut. For the most efficient cutting action, set the depth adjustment so that one tooth of the blade projects below the material to be cut. This distance is from the tip of the tooth to the bottom of the gullet in front of the tooth. This keeps blade friction at a minimum, removes metal chips from the cut, results in cooler, faster sawing and reduces the chance of kickback. FIG. 7 FIG. 8 Workpiece Support (Fig. 9) CUTTING SHEETS OF METAL Figure 9 shows the correct and incorrect way to support a large sheet. To avoid kickback, support material near the cut. Do not support it away from the cut. If material is supported away from the cut, it will bind the blade and cause kickback. When cutting thin strips, keep the blade at least 1/2" (approximately 13 mm) from the edge of the material. Thin strips may bind, causing kickback and increasing the risk of personal injury. FIG. 9 1/2" (13 mm) C TO SET THE DEPTH OF CUT 1. Lay the piece of material you plan to cut along the blade as shown. 2. Note how much tooth projects beyond the material. 3. Loosen the depth adjustment lever (C) and move the shoe to change the depth of cut. 4. Retighten the depth adjustment lever securely. CUTTING RECTANGULAR METAL STOCK Clamp the material you plan to cut to a workbench or other work surface as shown above. 16