DeWalt DWE5615 - Depth of Cut Adjustment; Bevel Angle Adjustment; Mounting and Adjusting the Parallel Fence

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Mounting and Adjusting the Parallel Fence
(Fig. J)
The parallel fence
22
is used for cutting parallel to the edge of
theworkpiece.
Mounting
1. Slacken the parallel fence adjustment knob
20
to allow the
parallel fence topass.
2. Insert the parallel fence in the base plate
7
asshown.
3. Tighten the parallel fence adjustmentknob.
Adjusting
1. Slacken the fence adjustment knob and set the parallel
fence to the desired width. The adjustment can be read on
the parallel fencescale.
2. Tighten the fence adjustmentknob.
Kerf Indicator (Fig. I)
The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator
19
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 (inner) 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.
Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig. H)
The full range of the bevel adjustment is from 0° to 45°. The
quadrant is graduated in increments of 1°. On the front of the
saw is a bevel angle adjustment mechanism consisting of a
calibrated quadrant and a bevel adjustment lever
5
.
To Set the Saw for a Bevel Cut
1. Loosen (counterclockwise) the bevel adjustment lever
5
and tilt shoe (
7
, Fig.A) to the desired angle by aligning the
pointer with the desired anglemark.
2. Retighten lever firmly (clockwise).
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 Fig.F, G. 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.F, G)
It may be desirable to adjust the depth adjustment lever
18
. It
may loosen in time and hit the base plate beforetighten ing.
To Tighten the Lever
1. Hold depth adjustment lever
18
and loosen thelocknut.
2. Adjust the depth adjustment lever by rotating it in the
desired direction about 1/8 of arevolution.
3. Retightennut.
Lower Blade Guard

WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety feature
which reduces the risk of serious personal injury.
Never use the saw if the lower blade guard is
missing, damaged, misassembled or not working
properly. Do not rely on the lower blade guard to
protect you under all circumstances. Your safety
depends on following all warnings and precautions
as well as proper operation of the saw. Check lower
blade guard for proper closing before each use as
outlined in Further Safety Instructions for All Saws.
If the lower blade guard is missing or not working
properly, have the saw serviced before using.
To assure product safety and reliability, repair,
maintenance and adjustment should be performed
by an authorized service center or other qualified
service organization, always using identical
replacementparts.
Checking the Lower Guard(Fig.A)
1. Turn tool off and disconnect from powersupply.
2. Rotate the lower blade guard retracting lever
10
from the
fully closed position to the fully openposition.
3. Release the lever and observe the guard
8
return to the
fully closedposition.
The tool should be serviced by a qualified service center if it:
• fails to return to the fully closed position,
• moves intermittently or slowly, or
• contacts the blade or any part of the tool in all angles and
depth ofcut.
1. To loosen the blade clamping screw
9
, depress the blade
lock button
3
and turn the saw spindle with the hex
key
17
until the blade lock engages and the blade stops
rotating. With the blade lock engaged, turn the blade
clamping screw clockwise with the hex key (screw has
left‑hand threads and must be turned clockwise toloosen).
2. Remove the blade clamping screw
9
and outer clamp
washer
16
only. Remove oldblade.
3. Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in the
guard or clamp washer area and check the condition and
operation of the lower blade guard as previously outlined.
Do not lubricate thisarea.
4. Select the proper blade for the application (see Blades).
Always use blades that are the correct size (diameter)
with the proper size and shape center hole for mounting
on the saw spindle. Always assure that the maximum
recommended speed (rpm) on the saw blade meets or
exceeds the speed (rpm) of thesaw.
5. Follow steps 2through 6under To Install the Blade, making
sure that the blade will rotate in the properdirection.
Depth of Cut Adjustment (Fig. F, G)
1. Raise the depth adjustment lever
18
toloosen.
2. To obtain the correct depth of cut, align the appropriate
mark on the depth adjustment strap with notch on the
upper bladeguard.