DeWalt DWE7492 - Additional Safety Information

• Do not have any part of your body in line with the blade. Personal injury may occur. Stand
to either side of theblade.
• Never perform layout, assembly or set-up work on the table/work area when the
machine is running. A sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade. Severe injury
canresult.
• Never perform any adjustments while the saw is running such as fence repositioning or
removal, bevel lock adjustment, or blade heightadjustment.
• Clean the table/work area before leaving the machine. Lock the switch in the “OFF”
position and disconnect tool from power source to prevent unauthorizeduse.
• Always lock the fence and bevel adjustment beforecutting.
• Avoid overheating the saw blade tips. Keep material moving and parallel with the fence. Do
not force work into theblade.
• If cutting plastic materials, avoid melting theplastic.
• Do not leave a long board (or other workpiece) unsupported so the spring of the board
causes it to shift on the table resulting in loss of control and possible injury. Provide
proper support for the workpiece, based on its size and the type of operation to be performed.
Hold the work firmly against the fence and down against the tablesurface.
• If this saw makes an unfamiliar noise or if it vibrates excessively, cease operating
immediately, turn unit off and disconnect tool from power source until the problem has
been located and corrected. Contact a
DeWALT
factory service centre, a
DeWALT
authorized
service centre or other qualified service personnel if the problem can not befound.
• Do not operate this machine until it is completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause seriousinjury.
• Never attempt to cut a stack of loose pieces of material which could cause loss of
control or kickback. Support all materialssecurely.
Saw Blades
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WARNING: To minimise the risk of kickback and to ensure proper cutting, the splitter and
riving knife must be the proper thickness for the blade used. If a different blade is used, check
the blade body (plate) thickness and the blade kerf (cutting) width marked on the blade or
on the blade packaging. The splitter and riving knife thickness must be greater than the body
thickness and less than the kerfwidth.
• Do not use saw blades that do not conform to the dimensions stated in the Optional
Accessories. Do not use any spacers to make a blade fit onto the spindle. Use only the blades
specified in this manual, complying with EN847-1, if intended for wood and similarmaterials.
• Consider applying specially designed noise-reductionblades.
• Do not use high steel (HS) sawblades.
• Do not use cracked or damaged sawblades.
• Ensure that the chosen saw blade is suitable for the material to becut.
• Always wear gloves for handling saw blades and rough material. Saw blades should be carried in
a holder whereverpracticable
Additional Safety Information
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WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses.
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED
SAFETYEQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratoryprotection.
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WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicalsare:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treatedlumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopicparticles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with
soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote
absorption of harmfulchemicals.
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WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious
and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face andbody.
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WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI
S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearingloss.
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CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not
cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright
on the battery pack but may be easily knockedover.
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in movingparts.
• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration caused by tool action may be
harmful to your hands and arms. Use gloves to provide extra cushion and limit exposure by
taking frequent restperiods.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size for safety. The smaller the gauge number
of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than
18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each
individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. The following table shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier thecord.
Voltage
(Volts)
Total length of cord in meters (m)
120–127V 0–7 7–15 15–30 30–50
220–240V 0–15 15–30 30–60 60–100
Rated
Ampere
Range
Minimal cross-sectional area of the
cord in meters (mm
2
)
0–6A 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.5
6–10A 1.0 1.5 2.5 4.0
10–12A 1.5 1.5 2.5 4.0
12–16A 2.5 4.0 Not Recommended
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WARNING: If the plug or power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or its representative or by an equally qualified person to avoiddanger.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are
asfollows:
V ......................... volts
Hz .......................hertz
min ..................... minutes
or DC ......direct current
...................... Class I Construction (grounded)
…/min ..............per minute
BPM .................... beats per minute
IPM ..................... impacts per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per minute
sfpm ................... surface feet per minute
SPM .................... strokes per minute
A ......................... amperes
W ........................watts
or AC ...........alternating current
or AC/DC .... alternating or direct current
...................... Class II Construction (double insulated)
n
o
........................ no load speed
n .........................rated speed
......................earthing terminal
.....................safety alert symbol
.....................visible radiation
..................... wear respiratory protection
..................... wear eye protection
..................... wear hearing protection
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage decrease of more than
10% will cause loss of power and overheating.
DeWALT
tools are factory tested; if this tool does
not operate, check powersupply.
ASSEMBLY
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect
it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury.
Unpacking
• Remove the saw from the packaging materialcarefully.
• The machine is fully assembled except for the rip fence, blade guard assembly, miter gauge,
blade wrenches, and dust extraction reducerport.
• Finalize the assembly following the instructions as describedbelow.
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WARNING: Always keep the push stick in its place when not inuse.
Mounting the Saw Blade(Fig.A,C)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect machine from
power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or
changing set-ups or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can causeinjury.
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WARNING: When mounting the saw blade, wear protective gloves. The teeth of the
saw blades are very sharp and can bedangerous.
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WARNING: The saw blade MUST be replaced as described in this section. ONLY use saw
blades as specified under Optional Accessories. We suggest DT4226. NEVER fit other
sawblades.
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WARNING: Do not touch the saw blade after working before it has cooled. The saw
blade becomes very hot whileworking.
NOTE: This tool has blade installed fromfactory.
1. Raise the saw blade arbor to its maximum height by turning the blade height adjustment
wheel
6
clockwise.
2. Remove the throat plate
16
. Refer to Mounting the ThroatPlate.