DeWalt DW744 Manual De Instrucciones página 8

3. Place the saw blade on to the spindle FIG. 5B
(XX) making sure the teeth of the
blade (B) point down at the front of
the table. Assemble the washers and
arbor nut to the spindle and tighten
arbor nut (W) as far as possible by
hand, making sure that the saw blade
is against the inner washer (V) and
the large washer (X) diameters are
against the blade. Ensure the side of
outer washer marked "Blade Side" is
against the blade (see Figure 5A).
Ensure the spindle and washers are
free from dust and debris.
4. To keep the spindle from rotating
when tightening the arbor nut, use
the open-ended spindle wrench to secure the spindle (Fig. 5B).
5. Using the arbor wrench, tighten the arbor nut by turning it clockwise (Fig. 5B).
6. 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 2.2 mm thick.
POSITIONING THE RIVING KNIFE (FIG. 6)
1. Raise the saw blade arbor to its maximum height.
2. Loosen the riving knife lock knob (YY) (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.
FIG. 6A
YY
O
FIG. 6B
B
4. Lift and slide the riving knife to the approximate position indicated by the markings (non-
thru and thru-position) on the riving knife and the lock pin will snap into place.
Y
O
FIG. 6C
A1
ZZ
YY
5. Tighten the riving knife lock knob.
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.
NOTE: DO NOT operate saw if riving knife is not locked in the thru-cut (ZZ) or non thru-cut
position (A1) hole.
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 (B) is aligned with
the riving knife (O) as shown in Figure 6B. With power disconnected, operate the blade tilt
and height adjustments through the extremes of travel and insure the blade guard assembly
clears the blade in all operations and that the anti-kickback assembly is functioning.
TO ASSEMBLE THE THROAT PLATE (FIG. 7)
1. Align the throat plate as shown in Figure 7, 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 (EE) 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 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 table top and secured in
place. The rear of the throat plate should be
flush or slightly above the table top.
TO REMOVE THE THROAT PLATE (FIG. 7)
1. Remove the throat plate (DD) by turning the cam lock knob (EE) 1/4 turn counterclockwise
2. Using finger hole (FF) on the plate, pull throat plate up and forward to expose the inside
of the saw.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, the throat plate must be locked
in place at all times.
ASSEMBLING THE RIP FENCE (FIG. 8, 9)
The rip fence can be installed on the left or right side of your table saw.
1. Align the locator screw (GG) on the fence rail with the fence head slot and align the latch
(R) with the opening (HH).
2. Secure the rip fence by snapping the latches onto the rails as shown in Figure 9. Be sure
to snap both front and rear latches in place.
FIG. 8 GG
6
FIG. 7
DD
FF
EE
FIG. 9
HH
R
HH
GG