DeWalt DCS573 - Tool Adjustments and Accessories; Base Plate and Bevel Adjustments; Blades and Optional Accessories

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ENGLISH
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Cleaning

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.

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.
Lower Guard
The lower guard should always rotate and close freely from
a fully open to fully closed position. Always check for correct
operation before cutting by fully opening the guard and letting
it close. If the guard closes slowly or not completely, it will need
cleaning or servicing. Do not use the saw until it functions
correctly. To clean the guard, use dry air or a soft brush to
remove all accumulated sawdust or debris from the path of
the guard and from around the guard spring. Should this not
correct the problem, it will need to be serviced by an authorised
servicecentre.
Base Plate Adjustment (Fig.G, H)
Your base plate has been factory set to assure that the blade is
perpendicular to the base plate. If after extended use you need
to re‑align the blade, follow the directions below:
Adjusting for 90Degree Cuts
1. Return the saw to 0degreesbevel.
2. Place the saw on its side, and retract the lowerguard.
3. Set the depth of cut to 51mm.
4. Loosen the bevel adjustment lever (
10
, Fig.G). Place a
square against the blade and the base plate as shown in
Fig.H.
5. Using a hex key, turn the set screw (
38
, Fig.H) on the
underside of the base plate until the blade and the base
plate are both in flush contact with the square. Retighten
the bevel adjustmentlever.
Adjusting Bevel Adjustment Lever (Fig.E, G)
It may be desirable to adjust the bevel adjustment lever
10
. It
may loosen in time and hit the base plate beforetighten ing.
To Tighten the Lever
1. Hold the bevel adjustment lever
10
and loosen the bevel
locknut
32
.
2. Adjust the bevel adjustment lever by rotating it in the
desired direction about 1/8 of arevolution.
3. Retightennut.
Blades
A dull blade will cause inefficient cutting, overload on the
saw motor, excessive splintering and increase the possibility
of kickback. Change blades when it is no longer easy to push
the saw through the cut, when the motor is straining, or when
excessive heat is built up in the blade. It is a good practice to
keep extra blades on hand so that sharp blades are available for
immediate use. Dull blades can be sharpened in mostareas.
Hardened gum on the blade can be removed with kerosene,
turpentine, or oven cleaner. Anti‑stick coated blades can be
used in applications where excessive build‑up is encountered,
such as pressure treated and greenlumber.
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.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriateaccessories.
DO NOT USE WATER FEED ATTACHMENTS WITH THISSAW.
VISUALLY EXAMINE CARBIDE BLADES BEFORE USE.REPLACE
IFDAMAGED.
Tool Connect™ Chip (Fig.S)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can causeinjury.
Your tool is Tool Connect™ Chip ready and has a location for
installation of a Tool Connect™ Chip.
Tool Connect™ Chip is an optional application for your smart
device (such as a smart phone or tablet) that connects
the device to utilize the mobile application for inventory
management functions.
Refer to Tool Connect™ Chip Instruction Sheet for
moreinformation.
Installing the Tool Connect™ Chip
1. Remove the retaining screws
  26
that hold the Tool
Connect™ Chip protective cover
27
into thetool.
2. Remove the protective cover and insert the Tool Connect™
Chip into the empty pocket
28
.
3. Ensure that the Tool Connect™ Chip is flush with the
housing. Secure it with the retaining screws and tighten
thescrews.
4. Refer to Tool Connect™ Chip Instruction Sheet for
furtherinstructions.
Protecting the Environment
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Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
with this symbol must not be disposed of with
normal householdwaste.