Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be made to the
earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use an approved extension cable suitable for
the power input of your charger (see Technical Data). The
minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm
is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 165 mm circular saw (DWE550) or
1 184 mm circular saw (DWE560)
1 Circular saw blade
1 Blade wrench
1 Parallel fence
1 Dust extraction spout
1 Instruction manual
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred during transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior to operation.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code
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, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into the housing.
Example:
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Trigger switch
1
Main handle
2
Blade lock
3
End cap
4
Auxiliary handle
5
Bevel adjustment knob
6
; the maximum length
2
2023 XX XX
Bevel angle adjustment mechanism
7
Base plate
8
Lower blade guard
9
Blade clamping screw
10
Lower guard lever
11
Upper blade guard
12
Lock-off button
13
Intended Use
These heavy-duty circular saws are designed for professional
wood cutting applications. DO nOt use water feed attachments
with this saw. DO nOt use abrasive wheels or blades.
DO nOt use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
These heavy-duty saws are professional power tools.
DO nOt let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or mental
abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their safety. Children
should never be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source
before making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. Be sure the trigger switch is in the
OFF position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Changing Blades
To Install the Blade (Fig. A–D)
CAUTION (DWE550 ONLY): The inner flange has a 20 mm
diameter on one side and a 19 mm diameter on the other. The
19 mm diameter side is marked 19, and the 20 mm diameter side
is marked 20. Use the correct side for the hole diameter of the
blade you intend to use. Mounting the blade on the wrong side
may result in dangerous vibration.
1. Using the lower guard lever
guard
and place blade on saw spindle against the inner
9
clamp washer
15
, making sure that the blade will rotate in the
proper direction (the direction of the rotation arrow on the saw
blade and the teeth must point in the same direction as the
direction of rotation arrow on the saw). Do not assume that the
printing on the blade will always be facing you when properly
installed. When retracting the lower blade guard to install the
blade, check the condition and operation of the lower blade
guard to assure that it is working properly. Make sure it moves
freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all
angles and depths of cut.
2. Place outer clamp washer
flat surface against the blade and the wording on the outer
clamp washer facing you.
3. Thread blade clamping screw
(screw has right-hand threads and must be turned clockwise
to tighten).
EngLIsh
11
, retract the lower blade
on saw spindle with the large
14
into saw spindle by hand
10
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