User manual DEWALT DW384

[. . . ] When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. [. . . ] NOTE: When using a non carbide tipped blade, make an exception to the above procedure and allow a full tooth to project below the material, as shown in Figure 5B. On the front of the saw is a bevel angle adjustment mechanism consisting of a calibrated quadrant (J) and a knob, (K). To set the saw for a bevel cut, loosen (counterclockwise) the quadrant 8) The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator (L) 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 (inner) 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. Figure 8 shows the dimensions of the shoe. Note that the left side is 5 1/2" between the left side of the blade and the left edge of the shoe (standard 6x lumber). the right dimension is 1 1/2" (standard 2x lumber). SHOE ALIGNMENT Your saw has been set at the factory for accurate vertical cuts (a 90 degree angle between the bottom of the shoe (M) and the blade). The edge of the shoe has also been set parallel to the blade so that it will not bind when using an edge guide. If the saw should ever need adjustment, it may be done as follows: ADJUSTING FOR 90° CUTS (FIG. Loosen the hex nut (N) and move the adjustment screw (O) so that the shoe will stop at the proper angle as shown in Figure 11. Lock the screw in place by tightening the hex nut. It may be necessary to adjust the quadrant angle pointer to line up on "O" after shoe has been adjusted. Loosen the hex nut (N) shown in Figure 10 and then turn the adjustment screw (O) in or out as needed to adjust for parallelism. Adjust the shoe until it is parallel to the blade by measuring from the edge of the shoe to the blade, front & rear. You can measure from the outside edge of the blade to the shoe as shown in Figure 8 or from the inner edge of the blade to the wider part of the shoe. (Do not measure from the tips of any saw blade teeth. When the shoe and blade are parallel, hold the adjusting screw in place and tighten the hex nut firmly. Tilt saw forward and rest front of the shoe on material to be cut. Trying to turn the saw in the cut (trying to get back on the marked line) can cause blade twist. [. . . ] Should your cut begin to go off the line, don't try to force it back on. Release the switch and allow blade to come to a complete stop. Then you can withdraw the saw, sight anew, and start a new cut slightly inside the wrong one. In any event, withdraw the saw if you must shift the cut. [. . . ]