User manual DEWALT DWE560K

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL DWE560-XE, DWE565-XE 184 mm (7-1/4") CIRCULAR SAW Definitions: Safety Guidelines The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. [. . . ] Bevel angle adjustment mechanism 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 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, 19 20 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. NOTE: The 20 mm side of the inner clamp washer (O) MUST face outward toward the blade to fit blades with 20 mm arbors properly. Place outer clamp washer (N) on saw spindle with the large flat surface against the blade and the wording on the outer clamp washer facing you. Thread blade clamping screw (J) into saw spindle by hand (screw has right-hand threads and must be turned clockwise to tighten). Depress the blade lock (C) while turning the saw spindle with the blade wrench until the blade lock engages and the blade stops rotating. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the blade wrench. NOTE: Never engage the blade lock while saw is running, or engage in an effort to stop the tool. Never turn the saw on while the blade lock is engaged. To loosen the blade clamping screw (J), depress the blade lock (C) and turn the saw spindle with the blade wrench until the blade lock engages and the blade stops rotating. With the blade lock engaged, turn the blade clamping screw counterclockwise with the blade wrench (screw has right-hand threads and must be turned counterclockwise to loosen). Remove the blade clamping screw (J) and outer clamp washer (N). Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in the guard or clamp washer area and check the condition and operation of the lower blade guard as previously outlined. Select the proper blade for the application (refer to Recommended Blade Types under Blades). Always use blades that are the correct size (diameter) with the proper size and shape center hole for mounting on the saw spindle. Always assure that the maximum recommended speed (rpm) on the saw blade meets or exceeds the speed (rpm) of the saw. Follow steps 1 through 5 under To Install the Blade, making sure that the blade will rotate in the proper direction. LOWER BLADE GUARD WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety feature which reduces the risk of serious personal injury. Never use the saw if the lower guard is missing, damaged, misassembled or not working properly. [. . . ] Keep brushes clean and sliding freely in their guides. Carbon brushes have varying symbols stamped into them, and if the brushes are worn down to the line closest to the spring, they must be replaced. 22 BB MAINTENANCE 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. The DWE565-XE foot plate has been factory set to assure that the blade is perpendicular to the foot plate. [. . . ]