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If the lower blade guard is missing or not working properly, have the saw serviced before using. 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. Blades WARNING: To minimize the risk of eye injury, always use eye protection. Carbide is a hard but brittle material. Foreign objects in the workpiece such as wire or nails can cause tips to crack or break. Only operate saw when proper saw blade guard is in place. Mount blade securely in proper rotation before using, and always use a clean, sharp blade. CAUTION: Do not cut ferrous metals (steel), masonry, glass, Hardiplank® (or similar masonry-type planking), cement board or tile with this saw. Do not use abrasive wheels or blades. A dull blade will cause slow, inefficient cutting, overload on the saw motor, excessive splintering, and could increase the possibility of kickback. Please refer to the following table to determine the correct size replacement blade for your model saw. Model Diameter Arbor DC300 7-1/4" 5/8" DC310 6-1/2" 5/8" Use only DEWALT general purpose cutting, smooth wood cutting, or non-carbide plywood/vinyl cutting blades. If you need assistance regarding blades, please call 1-800-4DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) . Cutting Depth Adjustment WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. FIG. 9 D 1. Hold the saw firmly and loosen (clockwise) the depth adjustment lever (Fig. 9, D) and move shoe to obtain the desired depth of cut. 2. Make sure the depth adjustment lever has been retightened (counterclockwise) before operating saw. For the most efficient cutting action, set the depth adjustment so that one tooth of the blade will project below the material to be cut. This distance is from the tip of the tooth to the bottom of the gullet in front of it. This keeps blade friction at a minimum, removes sawdust from the cut, results in cooler, faster sawing and reduces the chance of kickback. A method for checking for correct cutting depth is shown in Figure 10. Lay a piece of the material you plan to cut along the side of the blade, as shown, and observe how much tooth projects beyond the material. NOTE: When using carbide-tipped blades, make an exception to the above rule and allow only one-half of a tooth to project below the material to be cut. FIG. 10 Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from battery pack before 13 English 14 making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. The full range of the bevel adjustment is from 0° to 50°. The pivot bracket is graduated in increments of 1°. On the front of the saw is a bevel angle adjustment mechanism (Fig. 11) consisting of a calibrated pivot bracket and a bevel adjustment lever (DC300) or knob (DC310). DC300 J J DC310 FIG. 11 TO SET THE SAW FOR A BEVEL CUT (FIG.11) 1. Raise the lever or knob (J) to loosen the bevel adjustment and tilt shoe to the desired angle by aligning the pointer with the desired angle mark. 2. Retighten the bevel adjustment by lowering the lever. Bevel Detent (DC300 only) WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. The saw is equipped with a bevel detent feature. As you tilt the shoe you will hear a click and feel the shoe stop at both 22.5 and 45 degrees. If either of these is the desired angle, retighten the lever (J) by lowering it. If you desire another angle, continue tilting the shoe until the pointer aligns with the desired mark. Retighten lever (J) by lowering it. Shoe Adjustment for 90° Cuts WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. IF ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED (FIG. 12) 1. Adjust the saw to 0° bevel. 2. Retract blade guard. Place the saw on blade side. 3. Loosen bevel adjustment lever or knob (J). Place a square against the blade and shoe to adjust the 90° setting. 4. Turn the adjustment screw (K) on the underside of the shoe until the blade and the shoe are both in flush contact with the square. Retighten the bevel adjust lever or knob. 5. Confirm the accuracy of the setting by checking the squareness of an actual cut on a scrap piece of material. FIG. 12 K FIG. 13 Kerf Indicator The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator for vertical and bevel cutting. This indicator enables you to guide the saw along cutting lines penciled on the material being cut. The indicator lines up with the left (outer) side of the saw blade, which makes the slot or “kerf” cut by the moving blade fall to t...
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