Dewalt DWE7485 Instruction Manual - Page 7

NOTE: To attach this table saw to a stand, please follow the instructions included with the stand assembly. Installing the Throat Plate (Fig. C) 1. Align the throat plate 15 as shown in Figure C, and insert the tabs on the back of the throat plate into the holes on the back of the table opening. 2. Rotate cam counterclockwise until the front of throat plate drops into place. Secure by rotating cam lock knob 24 clockwise 1/4 turn (when cam lock is under the table holding the throat plate in place). 3. The throat plate includes four adjustment screws 25 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 top and secured in place. The rear of the throat plate should be flush or slightly above the table top. Fig. C 26 25 English NOTE: The saw is shipped with the non-through-cutting riving knife installed. 1. Raise the saw blade arbor to its maximum height. 2. Loosen the riving knife lock knob 30 (minimum of three turns). 3. To disengage riving knife lock pin, push lock knob toward the riving knife as indicated by the yellow arrows on the knob. 4. While pushing the lock knob, lift the riving knife out of the clamp. Then slide the blade guard assembly into the clamp until it bottoms out. WARNING: Do not insert both blade guard assembly and riving knife into the clamp at the same time. 5. Release the lock knob to engage the lock pin. Give the blade guard a slight pull upwards to ensure pin is engaged. 6. Tighten the riving knife lock knob. 7. Reinstall the throat plate. 8. To remove the bladed guard assembly, follow these steps in reverse order. NOTE: Follow the same steps above for riving knife installation. Fig. E 21 15 24 Removing the Throat Plate 1. Remove the throat plate 15 by turning the cam lock knob 24 1/4 turn counterclockwise 2. Using finger hole 26 on the plate, pull throat plate up and forward to expose the inside of the saw. DO NOT operate the saw without the throat plate. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, the throat plate must be locked in place at all times. Installing/Replacing the Blade (Fig. A, C, D) CAUTION: Always wear gloves for handling saw blades and rough material. Saw blades should be carried in a holder wherever practicable. 1. Raise the saw blade arbor to its maximum height by turning the blade height adjustment wheel 6 clockwise. 2. Remove the throat plate 15 . 3. Remove the arbor nut 27 and clamp washer 28 from the saw arbor by turning counterclockwise. Fig. D 2 28 27 19 29 4. Place the saw blade on to the arbor 29 making sure the teeth of the blade 2 point down at the front of the table 1 . Assemble the clamp washer 28 and arbor nut to the arbor and tighten arbor nut 27 as far as possible by hand, making sure that the saw blade is against the inner flange and the clamp washer is against the blade. Ensure the largest diameter of the clamp washer is against the blade. Ensure the arbor and clamp washer are free from dust and debris. 5. Use the open end of the wrench 19 to keep the arbor from rotating when tightening the arbor nut. 6. Using the other wrench, tighten the arbor nut 27 by turning it clockwise. NOTE: Different types of blades make different kerfs (width of cuts). Therefore, it is necessary to check adjustment of rip scale when changing blades. Replacement blade MUST not exceed the thickness stated on the riving knife. The riving knife provided with the saw is .063" (1.6 mm) thick. 7. Install and lock the throat plate 15 . Installing/Removing the Blade Guard Assembly and Riving Knife (Fig. E) WARNING: Use blade guard assembly for all through-cutting. 11 30 2 WARNING: Before connecting the table saw to the power source or operating the saw, always inspect the blade guard assembly and riving knife for proper alignment and clearance with saw blade. Check alignment after each change of bevel angle. WARNING: Confirm that the blade remains covered when the guard is lifted and released from its highest (or deepest) cutting depth, and when beveled. NOTE: DO NOT operate saw if riving knife lock pin is not locked into the blade guard or riving knife. When properly aligned, the riving knife will be in line with the blade at both table top level, and at the top of the blade. Using a straight edge, ensure that the blade 2 is aligned with the riving knife 21 . Operate the blade tilt and height adjustments through the extremes of travel and ensure the blade guard assembly clears the blade in all operations and that the anti-kickback assembly is functioning. Assembling the Rip Fence (Fig. F) The rip fence can be installed in two positions on the right [position 1 for 0" to 20" (508 mm) ripping, and position 2 for 4" (102 mm) to 24.5" (622 mm) ripping and one position on the left of your table saw. 1. Align the locator pins 31 on the fence rails with the slots 32 on each fence end. 2. Place fence onto the rail as shown in Figure F maintaining pin and slot alignment on both ends of the fence. 3. Secure the rip fence by snapping down the latches 17 to the rails. Be sure to snap both front and rear latches in place. 5