DeWalt DC390 Guide D'utilisation page 13

Cutting Depth Adjustment
CAUTION: TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK
FROM SAW BEFORE CHANGING ACCESSORIES OR MAKING
ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
1. Hold the saw firmly and loosen
(clockwise) the depth adjustment
knob (D) and move shoe to obtain
the desired depth of cut.
2. Make sure the depth adjustment
knob has been retightened (counter-
clockwise) 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 7. 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.
Bevel Angle Adjustment
CAUTION: TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK
FROM SAW BEFORE CHANGING ACCESSORIES OR MAKING
ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
The full range of the bevel adjustment is from 0˚ to 50˚. The quadrant
is graduated in increments of 1˚. On the front of the saw is a bevel
angle adjustment mechanism (Fig. 7) consisting of a calibrated quad-
rant and a knob (J).
FIG. 6
D
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TO SET THE SAW FOR A
BEVEL CUT
1. Loosen (counterclockwise) the
bevel adjustment knob (J) and
tilt shoe to the desired angle by
aligning the pointer with the
desired angle mark.
2. Retighten knob firmly (clock-
wise).
Shoe Adjustment for
90˚ Cuts
CAUTION: TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK
FROM SAW BEFORE CHANGING ACCESSORIES OR MAKING
ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
IF ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED
1. Adjust the saw to 0˚ bevel.
2. Retract blade guard. Place the saw on blade side.
3. Loosen bevel adjustment knob. Place a square against the blade
and shoe to adjust the 90˚ setting.
4. Move the adjustment screw so that the shoe will stop at the
proper angle.
5. Confirm the accuracy of the setting by checking the squareness of
an actual cut on a scrap piece of material.
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 the right of the indicator. Guide along the penciled
cutting line so that the kerf falls into the waste or surplus material.
Work Piece Support
WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold
the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal
FIG. 7
J