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on "Adjustments And Set-Up" and "Operation" for procedures and
techniques that will minimize the occurrence of kickback.
Maintenance
Important
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance
and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or
other qualified service organizations, always using identical
replacement parts.(See Brushes section for brush replacement
information)
Cleaning and Lubrication
Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Many
household cleaners contain chemicals which could seriously damage
plastic. Also, do not use gasoline, turpentine, lacquer or paint thinner,
dry cleaning fluids or similar products. Never let any liquid get inside
the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Self lubricating ball and roller bearings are used in the tool and
relubrication is not required. However, it is recommended that, once
a year, you take or send the tool to a service center for a thorough
cleaning, inspection and lubrication of the gear case.
Electric Brake (DW369 Only)
Your saw has an automatic electric brake which is designed to stop
the blade from coasting in about two seconds, after you release the
trigger switch. It is useful when making certain cuts in wood where a
coasting blade would result in a wide, imprecise cut.
Occasionally, under certain conditions, the brake will not function
properly and won't stop the saw in the 2 seconds discussed above.
If this condition persists, turn the saw on and off four or five times. If
the brake still does not stop the blade in about 2 seconds, the
problem may be worn brushes. Replace the brushes as described
below and try the saw again. If the problem still persists, have the tool
serviced at a D WALT certified service center.
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Brushes
DISCONNECT PLUG FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING
Inspect carbon brushes regularly by unplugging tool, removing the End
Cap (Detail Page 4) and withdrawing the brush assembly. Keep
brushes clean and sliding freely in their guides. Always replace a used
brush in the same orientation in the holder as it was prior to removal.
Carbon brushes have varying symbols stamped into their sides, and if
either brush is worn down to the line closest to the spring, they must be
replaced. Use only identical D
are available at your local service center. Always replace end cap
after inspecting or servicing brushes. The tool should be allowed to
"run in" (run at no load without a blade) for 5 minutes before use to seat
new brushes.
While "running in" DO NOT TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE LOCK THE
TRIGGER SWITCH ON. HOLD BY HAND ONLY.
SHOE ADJUSTMENT
DISCONNECT PLUG FROM POWER SUPPLY.
Your shoe has been factory set to assure that the blade is perpen-
dicular to the shoe. If after extended use, you need to re-align the blade
as follows:
ADJUSTING FOR 90 DEGREE CUTS
1. Return the saw to 0 degrees bevel.
2. Place the saw on its side, and retract the lower guard.
3. Loosen the Bevel Adjustment Lever (Figure 8 (A). Place a square
against the blade and the shoe.
4. Using an allen wrench, turn the set screw
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.
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