DeWalt DCS573B - Page 9

ENGLISH
9
2. IMPROPER DEPTH OF CUT SETTING ON SAW
a. To make the most efficient cut, the blade should
protrude only far enough to expose one-half of a tooth as
shown in FigureF.This allows the shoe to support the blade
and minimizes twisting and pinching in the material.See
the section titled Depth of CutAdjustment.
3. BLADE TWISTING(MISALIGNMENT IN CUT)
a. Pushing harder to cut through a knot, a nail or a hard
grain area can cause the blade totwist.
b. Trying to turn the saw in the cut(trying to get back on
the marked line) can cause bladetwist.
c. Overreaching or operating the saw with poor body
control(out of balance), can result in twisting theblade.
d. Changing hand grip or body position while cutting can
result in bladetwist.
e. Backing up the saw to clear blade can lead totwist.
4. MATERIALS THAT REQUIRE EXTRA ATTENTION
a. Wet timber
b. Green timber(material freshly cut or not kiln dried)
c. Pressure treated timber(material treated with
preservatives or anti-rot chemicals)
5. USE OF DULL OR DIRTY BLADES
a. Dull blades cause increased loading of the saw.To
compensate, an operator will usually push harder which
further loads the unit and promotes twisting of the blade
in the kerf.Worn blades may also have insufficient body
clearance which increases the chance of binding and
increasedloading.
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 shoe and greater blade
surface in the material increase the chance for binding and
misalignment(twist) tooccur.
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 andkickback.
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 minimize the occurrence ofkickback.
Depth of Cut Adjustment (Fig. E, F)
Maximum depth of cut is 2.5" (64mm).
1. Raise the depth adjustment lever
4
toloosen.
2. To obtain the correct depth of cut, align the appropriate
mark on the depth adjustment strap
20
with notch
19
on
the upper bladeguard.
3. Tighten the depth adjustmentlever.
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 becut.
5. A method of checking for the correct cutting depth is
shown in FigureF.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 thematerial.
Adjusting Depth Adjustment Lever(Fig.E)
It may be desirable to adjust the depth adjustment
lever
4
.It may loosen in time and hit the shoe
beforetighten ing.
To Tighten the Lever:
1. Hold depth adjustment lever
4
and loosen the
locknut
18
.
2. Adjust the depth adjustment lever by rotating it in the
desired direction about 1/8 of arevolution.
3. Retightennut.
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
21
.
1. Raise the bevel adjustment lever
10
toloosen.
2. Tilt the shoe to the desired angle by aligning the fine
bevel pointer
22
with the desired angle mark on the pivot
bracket
21
.
3. Lower the bevel adjustment lever toretighten.
Bevel Detent (Fig. A, G)
The DCS573 is equipped with a bevel detent feature.As you
tilt the shoe
5
you will hear a click and feel the shoe stop
at both 22.5 and 45 degrees.If either of these is the desired
angle, retighten the lever
10
by lowering it.If you desire
another angle, continue tilting the shoe until the coarse
bevel pointer
23
or the fine pointer
22
aligns with the
desiredmark.
Cut Length Indicator (Fig. A)
The markings on the side of the shoe
5
show the length of
the slot being cut into the material at the full depth of the
cut.The markings are in increments of 5mm.
Kerf Indicator (Fig. I)
The front of the saw shoe 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
28
is used for cutting parallel to the edge
of theworkpiece.
Mounting
1. Slacken the parallel fence adjustment knob
27
to allow
the parallel fence topass.
2. Insert the parallel fence
28
in the shoe asshown.
3. Tighten the parallel fence adjustment knob
27
.
Adjusting
1. Slacken the fence adjustment knob
27
and set the
parallel fence
28
to the desired width.The adjustment can
be read on the parallel fencescale.
2. Tighten the fence adjustment knob
27
.
Mounting the Dust Extraction Port (Fig. A, P)
Your circular saw is supplied with a dust extractionport.
To Install the Dust Extraction Port
1. Fully loosen depth adjustment lever
4
.