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ENGLISH
MAINTENANCE
Your
DeWALT
power tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care
and regularcleaning.
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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.
Replacing the Blades (Fig. R1, R2)
The machine is equipped with a cutterhead that holds twoblades.

WARNING: Always replace the bladessimultaneously.

WARNING: Be aware the cutting blades shall be replaced in the described way only.
Never fit cutting blades other than the onesrecommended.

WARNING: Sharpedges.

WARNING: Wear gloves when replacing theblades.

WARNING: Prior to replacing the blades always unplug themachine.
Removing the Blades
1. Remove the fence and theguard.
2. Carefully rotate the cutterhead
57
until the first blade becomesvisible.
3. Loosen the bolts
58
using the spannersupplied.
4. Lift the blade assembly
59
out of the cutterhead. Use a pair of pliers ifnecessary.
5. Take the blade
60
from the holder
61
.
6. Repeat as for the otherblade.
Fitting the Blades
1. Attach the blade
60
to the blade holder
61
. Make sure that the outer bolt heads
62
fall
in notches
63
.
2. Re-fit the assembly into the cutterhead
57
.
3. Adjust the blade as describedbelow.
4. Tighten the bolts
58
(torque: 6–8 Nm).
5. Repeat as for the otherblade.
Adjusting the Blades (Fig. R3)
1. Check the position of the blade
60
at bothends.
2. Position the gauge
64
over the cutterhead
57
asshown.
3. The bottom edge of the gauge must coincide with the tip of the blade
60
.
4. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
- Turn each adjusting screw
65
in or out as necessary until the blade tip coincides with
thegauge.
Re-sharpening the Blades
The blades can be re-sharpened at 42°.
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WARNING: The blades can be re-sharpened max. 3 mm down from their original size. If
the blade size has decreased by more than 3 mm, the blades have to bereplaced.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.
Cleaning
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WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing with dry air as often as dirt is seen
collecting in and around the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved dust
mask when performing thisprocedure.
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WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic
parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts. Use a
cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool;
never immerse any part of the tool into aliquid.
Before use, carefully check the cutter-head to determine that it will operate properly. Ensure
that resin or workpiece particles cannot lead to blockage of one of thefunctions.
Thicknessing mode: In case of workpiece fragments jammed between cutter-head and in-feed
roller, disconnect the machine from the power supply and remove the jammedparts.
Keep the ventilation slots clear and regularly clean the housing with a softcloth.
• Keep the tables clean and free from grease. Regularly apply some wax to thetables.
• Keep the machine free from dust andshavings.
• On a daily basis, check and clean the kickback and feedspindles.
Optional Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by
DeWALT
, have not been tested
with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the
risk of injury, only
DeWALT
recommended accessories should be used with thisproduct.
These include spare cutting blades (DE7333).
Consult your dealer for further information on the appropriateaccessories.
Protecting the Environment
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked with this symbol must not be
disposed of with normal householdwaste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can be recovered or recycled reducing
the demand for raw materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
according to local provisions. Further information is available at www.2helpU.com.