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6. LIFTING THE SAW WHEN MAKING A BEVEL CUT
a. Bevel cuts require special operator attention to proper
cutting techniques – especially guidance of the saw. Both
blade angle to the base plate and greater blade surface
in the material increase the chance for binding and
misalignment (twist) tooccur.
7. RESTARTING A CUT WITH THE BLADE TEETH JAMMED
AGAINST THE MATERIAL
a. The saw should be brought up to full operating speed
before starting a cut or restarting a cut after the unit has
been stopped with the blade in the kerf. Failure to do so
can cause stalling andkickback.
Any other conditions which could result in pinching, binding,
twisting, or misalignment of the blade could cause kickback.
Refer to the sections Further Safety Instructions for All Saws
and Blades for procedures and techniques that will minimise
the occurrence ofkickback.
Depth of Cut Adjustment (Fig.E–F)
1. Raise the depth adjustment lever
21
toloosen.
2. To obtain the correct depth of cut, align the appropriate
mark on the depth adjustment strap
24
with notch
23
on
the upper bladeguard.
3. Tighten the depth adjustmentlever.
4. For the most efficient cutting action using a carbide tipped
saw blade, set the depth adjustment so that about one half
of a tooth projects below the surface of the wood to becut.
5. A method of checking for the correct cutting depth is
shown in FigureF. Lay a piece of the material you plan to
cut along the side of the blade, as shown in the figure, and
observe how much tooth projects beyond thematerial.
Adjusting Depth Adjustment Lever (Fig.E)
It may be desirable to adjust the depth adjustment lever
21
. It
may loosen in time and hit the base plate beforetighten ing.
To Tighten the Lever:
1. Hold depth adjustment lever
21
and loosen the locknut
22
.
2. Adjust the depth adjustment lever by rotating it in the
desired direction about 1/8 of arevolution.
3. Retightennut.
Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig.A,G)
The bevel angle adjustment mechanism can be adjusted
between 0° and 57°.
To achieve better accuracy in cutting, use the fine adjustment
markings located on the pivot bracket
25
.
1. Raise the bevel adjustment lever
13
toloosen.
2. Tilt the base plate to the desired angle by aligning the fine
bevel pointer
26
with the desired angle mark on the pivot
bracket
25
.
3. Lower the bevel adjustment lever toretighten.
Bevel Detent (Fig.A, G)
The DCS572 is equipped with a bevel detent feature. As you
tilt the base plate
8
you will hear a click and feel the base
plate stop at both 22.5 and 45 degrees. If either of these is the
desired angle, retighten the lever
13
by lowering it. If you
desire another angle, continue tilting the base plate until the
coarse bevel pointer
27
or the fine pointer
26
aligns with the
desiredmark.
Cut Length Indicator (Fig.A)
The markings on the side of the base plate
8
show the length
of the slot being cut into the material at the full depth of the cut.
The markings are in increments of 5mm.
Kerf Indicator (Fig.I)
The front of the saw base plate has a kerf indicator
9
for vertical
and bevel cutting. This indicator enables you to guide the saw
along cutting lines penciled on the material being cut. The kerf
indicator lines up with the left (outer) 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.
Mounting and Adjusting the Parallel Fence
(Fig.N)
The parallel fence
32
is used for cutting parallel to the edge of
theworkpiece.
Mounting
1. Slacken the parallel fence adjustment knob
31
to allow the
parallel fence topass.
2. Insert the parallel fence
32
in the base plate asshown.
3. Tighten the parallel fence adjustment knob
31
.
Adjusting
1. Slacken the fence adjustment knob
31
and set the parallel
fence
32
to the desired width. The adjustment can be read
on the parallel fencescale.
2. Tighten the fence adjustment knob
31
Mounting the Dust Extraction Port (Fig.E, P)
Your circular saw is supplied with a dust extractionport.
To Install the Dust Extraction Port
1. Fully loosen depth adjustment lever
21
.
2. Place the base plate
8
in the lowestposition.
3. Align the left half of the dust extraction port
33
over upper
blade guard
41
as shown. Be sure to insert the tab into the
casting notch on the tool. When installed correctly, it will
snap fully over the original depth of cutpointer.
4. Align the right-hand piece
34
with theleft.
5. Insert screws and tightensecurely.
Guide Rail System (Fig.Q)
Guide rails, available in different lengths as accessories, allow
the use of the circular saw for precise, straight clean cuts and
simultaneously protect the workpiece surface against damage.
In conjunction with additional accessories, exact angled cuts,
mitre cuts and fitting work can be completed with the guide
railsystem.