DeWalt D24000 Original Instructions

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Mounting the Sliding Table to the Support Frame Assembly
(Fig.B2, B3)
1. Make sure the pin lock
22
is in the unlockposition.
2. Hold the table in front of the frame, aligning the rollers
23
with the roller rail
24
.
3. Place the rear roller onto the roundrail.
4. Slide the table onto the rail, making sure that the bearings
25
locate in the slide rails
26
.
5. When the front of the table is approaching the frame, tilt the table slightly to clear
thestop
27
.
6. Lock the table in position by rotating the pin lock
22
and pushing it into the hole
28
in
therail.
Placing the Machine Into the Water Basin (Fig. B1,B4)
1. Place the water basin
10
on a relatively smooth and levelsurface.
2. Fit the plug
29
into the drainhole.
3. Lift and hold the machine at the carrying points
73
asshown in Fig.B1.
4. Lower the machine into the water basin asshown.
Mounting the Extension Table (Fig. C)
1. Hold the extension table
6
in front of the right-hand side of the sliding table
4
.
2. Align the positioning pins
30
on the extension with the holes
31
in the slidingtable.
3. Place the extension against the slidingtable.
4. Tighten the clamp knob
32
.
Installing the Water Pump (Fig. D1, D2)

WARNING: Before installing the water pump into the basin, check if the supply cord is
notdamaged.
1. Install the fitting
34
onto the discharge, then attach the hose
33
to thefitting.
2. Place the water pump
35
in the deep corner of the water basin
10
.
3. Route the power cable and the water tube over the bottom of the water basin as to avoid
them from getting caught up by the slidingtable.
4. Turn the water flow valve to adjust the water flow (some pumpmodels).
Mounting the Water Collectors (Fig. E1, E2)
Rear water collector (Fig. E1)
The rear water collector
15
collects water run-off when cutting largeworkpieces.
1. Hold the water collector in position to the rear of the waterbasin.
2. Slide the arms
36
underneath the edges
37
of the water basin until the recesses
38
locate behind thelugs.
3. Tilt the rear of the water collector slightly until the collector snaps inposition.
Sliding table water collector (Fig. E2)
The sliding table water collector
14
travels with the table and collects water run-off from large
tiles and diagonalcuts.
1. Hold the water collector in position to the right-hand side of the slidingtable.
2. Slide the arms
39
underneath the edges
40
of the sliding table until the recesses
41
locate behind thelugs.
3. Tilt the rear of the water collector slightly until the collector snaps inposition.
Mounting the Cutting Disc (Fig. F1–F3)
When mounting the saw blade, pay attention that the cutting direction (arrow direction
on the cutting disc) corresponds with the direction of the arrow on the blade guard! The
maximum diameter cutting disc that can be fitted is 254mm.
Using the hex key
42
supplied, loosen the screw
43
on the side of theguard.
1. Pull back the rubber side flap
44
and lift the guard
9
towards therear.
2. Depress the spindle lock button
45
with one hand, then take the supplied spanner
46
in
the other hand to loosen the locking nut
47
by turningcounterclockwise.

WARNING: To use the spindle lock, press the button as shown and rotate the spindle
by hand until you feel the lock engage. Continue to hold the lock button in to keep the
spindle fromturning.
3. Remove the locking nut
47
and the outside flange collar
48
.
4. Install the cutting disc with the arrow facing the same way as the arrow on theguard.
5. Replace the outer flange collar
48
. Refer to Material Thickness for proper flangeuse.
6. Tighten the locking nut
47
by turning clockwise while holding the spindle lock engaged
with your otherhand.
7. Put the guard
9
back inposition.
8. Tighten the screw
43
on the side of theguard.

WARNING: Never press the spindle lock while the cutting disc isrotating.

WARNING: To avoid the risk of injury, check that the guard is mountedcorrectly.
Material Thickness (Fig. F2)
• The D24000 is fitted with a large diameter flange
48
, recommended for cutting material
up to 80 mm indepth.
• The larger flange should be used whenever possible to ensure optimum
cuttingperformance.
Connecting the Machine to the Mains (Fig. A)
1. Make sure the on/off switch
1
is in the offposition.
2. Connect the mains plug to a mainssupply.
3. Press the PRCD reset button on the mains cord if the machine does notstart.
4. Arrange a drip loop in the cord connecting the machine to mains to prevent water from
dripping onto the plug. The drip loop is that part of the cord below the level of thesocket.
ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Prior to adjustment always unplug thetool.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, always verify the blade is adjusted to the correct
height and location in the centre of the cart groove before operating thesaw.
Checking and Adjusting the Cutting Depth (Fig. G)
The rim of the cutting disc should always be at least 5 mm below the tablesurface.
1. Loosen the depth adjustment knob
2
.
2. Lower the arm to bring the cutting disc into its lowestposition.
3. Tighten the depth adjustment knob
2
.
4. Make a dry run by pushing the table entirely through the cutting disc. Check that the
cutting disc does not foul thetable.
5. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Loosen the depth adjustment knob
2
.
b. Loosen the wingnut
49
a fewturns.
c. Adjust the cutting depth stop
11
as necessary, making sure that the rim of the cutting
disc is at least 5 mm below the tablesurface.
d. Tighten the wingnut
49
.
Checking That the Crosscut Travel Is Perpendicular to the Fence
(Fig. H1, H2)
1. Lower the arm to bring the cutting disc into its lowestposition.
2. Move the table in front of thecuttingdisc.
3. Place a square
50
(not included with the tool) on the table and against the fence and just
touching the cutting disc asshown.
4. Push the table through the cutting disc to check that the cutting disc traverses parallel to
thesquare.
5. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Slacken the screws
51
holding the rail assembly to theframe.
b. Move the railmanually.
c. With the square placed against the fence, check again that the cutting disc traverses
parallel to the square and adjust asnecessary.
d. Tighten the screws
51
.
Checking That the Cutting Disc Is Perpendicular to the Table
(Fig.I1–I3)
1. Loosen the bevel adjustment knob
12
.
2. Press the saw head to the right to ensure it is fully vertical and tighten the bevel
adjustmentknob.
3. Lower the arm to bring the cutting disc into its lowestposition.
4. Move the table until underneath thecuttingdisc.
5. Place a square
50
on the table and against the cutting disc asshown.
6. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Loosen the bevel adjustment knob
12
and turn the vertical position adjustment
stop screw
52
in or out until the cutting disc is at 90° to the table as measured with
thesquare.
b. If the bevel pointer
53
does not indicate zero on the bevel scale
54
, loosen the
screw
55
that secures the pointer and move the pointer asnecessary.
Checking and Adjusting the Bevel Angle (Fig. I3, J)
1. Loosen the bevel adjustment knob
12
and move the saw head to the left. This is the 45°
bevelposition.
2. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Turn the stopscrew
56
in or out as necessary until the pointer
53
indicates 45°.
Cutting a Kerf (Fig. K)
The kerf indicator
57
helps to locate the path of the cuttingdisc.
1. Switch on the machine and wait for the cutting disc to reach fullspeed.
2. Push the table entirely through the cutting disc to cut a kerf in the wheel
58
.
3. Check that the cutting disc does not foul thetable.
4. Switch off themachine.
5. If the kerf is worn, a new kerf can becreated.
a. Loosen the locking screw
59
.
b. Rotate the wheel
58
to expose uncutsurface.
c. Tighten the locking screw
59
.
d. Cut a new kerf following the instructions as describedabove.

DeWalt D24000 Specifications

General

Input power	1600 W
Power source	AC
Blade bore	25.4 mm
Blade diameter	250 mm
Idle speed (max)	4200 RPM
Sound pressure level	103 dB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	860 mm
Width	690 mm
Weight	32000 g