DeWalt DW743N Series - Bench Saw Mode Assembly; Mode Conversion and Guards; Parallel Fence Installation; Changing from Bench Saw to Mitre Saw Mode

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2. Loosen the rotating table clamp
3
. The handle allows a ratchet-type action when full
rotation of the handle is notpossible.
3. Grip the operating handle
14
(Fig. A), compress the guard release lever
13
and lower the
saw abouthalfway.
4. Turn the sawhead with its rotating table to the requiredposition.
5. Tighten the rotating table clamp
3
. The rotating table location plunger
8
will engage
automatically (Fig. A).
6. Using the red marks
56
, the mitre saw table
4
can be set to any mitre angle left or right
between 0° and 45° (Fig. L).
7. Proceed as for pre-set positions. The rotating table location plunger cannot be used for
intermediateangles.
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WARNING: Always make a trial cut in a piece of waste wood, to check foraccuracy.
Adjusting the Fence (Fig. N1,N2)
The moveable part of the left side of the fence can be adjusted to provide maximum support
of the workpiece near the blade, while allowing the saw to bevel to a full 45° left. The sliding
distance is limited by stops in both directions. To adjust the fence
7
:
1. Lift the lever
60
to release the fence
7
.
2. Slide the fence to theleft.
3. Make a dry run with the saw switched off and check for clearance. Adjust the fence to
be as close to the blade as practical to provide maximum workpiece support, without
interfering with the up and down movement of thearm.
4. Push the lever
60
down to secure the fence inplace.
Checking and Adjusting the Bevel Angle (Fig.N1,O1,O2)
1. Slide the side fence to the left as far as it will go (Fig. N1).
2. Loosen the bevel clamp knob
24
and move the saw head to the left. This is the 45°
bevelposition.
3. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Turn the stopscrew
61
in or out as necessary until the pointer
62
indicates45°.
Assembly for Bench Saw Mode
Changing from Mitre Saw to Bench Saw Mode
(Fig.A,B,I2,P1,P2)
1. Put the blade into 0° cross-cut position with the rotating table location plunger
8
correctly located and the rotating table clamp
3
secured (Fig. A).
2. Slacken the riving knife clamp bolt
63
just enough to allow the riving knife to enter the
mounting slot (Fig. P1).
3. Take the riving knife
18
from its storage position against the saw head (Fig. A).
4. Depress the guard release lever
13
to release the blade guard
12
, then raise the blade
guard as far as possible (Fig. A).
5. Slide the riving knife bracket
64
fully into the mounting slot
65
(Fig. P1). Tighten the
clampbolt.
6. Gently release the lower guard until it is held in place behind the edge protruding from the
inside of the rivingknife.
7. Remove the under-tableguard.
8. Pull down the saw head and swing the height adjuster
25
until its U-shaped bracket
44
engages on the pin provided in the base (Fig. I2).
9. Turn the wheel
43
of the adjuster to make the blade and riving knife protrude from the
bench saw table
26
(Fig. B) to provide maximum cutting depth in bench sawmode.
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WARNING: The blade should not foul the lower bladeguard.
10. Pull the table release lever
2
to the left, lift the front edge of the table and flip it back
through 180° until the teeth of the table-locking device
22
automatically engage the saw
blade retention lever to secure it in the bench saw mode (Fig. P2).

WARNING: Be careful not to lose control over the movement of thetable.
Position of the Riving Knife (Fig. Q)
Fit the riving knife
18
as described above. Once fitted, the riving knife does not require
furtheradjustment.
Fitting the Upper Blade Guard (Fig. R)
The upper blade guard
27
is designed to be quickly and easily attached, via a spring-loaded
plunger to the hole in the riving knife
18
once it has been positioned through the worktable
for bench sawmode.
Secure the upper blade guard
27
to the riving knife by pulling the knob
66
to allow the
plunger in the guard toengage.
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WARNING: Never use your saw in bench saw mode without the upper guard
correctlyfitted.
Mounting and Adjusting the Parallel Fence (Fig. A, S)
The dual height parallel fence
28
can be used in two positions (11 or 62 mm). The parallel
fence can be mounted on either side of theblade.
To mount the fence into the appropriate position, proceed as follows:
1. Loosen the knob
69
.
2. Slide the bracket on from the left or the right. The clamping plate
68
engages behind the
front edge of thetable.
3. Tighten the knob
69
.
4. Check that the fence is parallel to theblade.
5. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Adjust the fence so that it is parallel to the blade by checking the distance between the
blade and the fence at the front and rear of the blade. To do so, turn the adjustment
screw in the fence support in or out asnecessary.
The default set-up of the fence is to the right-hand side of theblade.
To prepare the fence for use to the left-hand side of the blade, proceed as follows:
1. Loosen the knob
69
.
2. Pull out the bracket
67
and replace it in the otherend.
3. Fit the fence to thetable.
4. Tighten the knob
69
.
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WARNING: Use the 11 mm profile for ripping low workpieces to allow access between the
blade and the fence for the push stick
19
.
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WARNING: The rear end of the fence should be level with the front of the rivingknife.
Changing from Bench Saw to Mitre Saw Mode (Fig. A, B, H, I2, P1)
1. Remove the parallel fence
28
(Fig. B).
2. Turn the wheel
43
of the height adjuster
25
to provide maximum cutting depth in mitre
saw mode (Fig. I2).
3. Proceed as described in the section Turning the Sawhead and TableOver.
4. Slacken the riving knife clamp bolt
63
and remove the riving knife
18
, while holding the
blade guard
12
(Fig. P1).
5. Lower the bladeguard.
6. Place the riving knife in its storage position against the sawhead.
7. Replace the under-table guard
41
(Fig. H).
Prior to Operation
• Install the appropriate saw blade. Do not use excessively worn blades. The maximum rotation
speed of the tool must not exceed that of the sawblade.
• Do not attempt to cut excessively smallpieces.
• Allow the blade to cut freely. Do notforce.
• Allow the motor to reach full speed beforecutting.
• Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles aretight.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
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WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and applicableregulations.

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.

WARNING:
• The attention of UK users is drawn to the "woodworking machines regulations 1974"
and any subsequentamendments.
• Ensure the material to be sawn is firmly secured inplace.
• Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool and do not exert side pressure on the
sawblade.
• Avoidoverloading.
Ensure the machine is placed to satisfy your ergonomic conditions in terms of table height
and stability. The machine site shall be chosen so that the operator has a good overview and
enough free surrounding space around the machine that allows handling of the workpiece
without anyrestrictions.
To reduce effects of vibration make sure the environment temperature is not too cold, machine
and accessory is well maintained and the workpiece size is suitable for thismachine.
Switching On and Off (Fig. A, T)
This machine has two independent switching systems. In bench saw mode, the on/off
switch
1
(Fig. A) is used. In mitre saw mode, the trigger switch
17
(Fig.A) isused.
Bench Saw Mode (Fig. T)
The on/off switch used in bench saw mode offers multiple advantages:
- no-volt release function: should the power be shut off for some reason, the switch has
to be deliberatelyreactivated.
- extra safety: the hinged safety enclosure plate can be locked by passing a padlock
through the centre hasp. The plate also serves as an easy-to-locate stop button as
pressure on the front of the plate will depress the stopbutton.
To switch the machine on, press the green start button
70
.
To switch the machine off, press the red stop button
71
.
Mitre saw mode (Fig. A)
To switch the machine on, press the trigger switch
17
.
To switch the machine off, release the triggerswitch.
Basic saw cuts
Sawing in Mitre Saw Mode
It is dangerous to operate without guarding. Guards must be in position whensawing.
• Make sure that the under-table guard does not become clogged withsawdust.