Epson WOODWORKER'S TABLE SAW DW746 - Manual (Page 12)

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On-Off Switch (Fig. 24)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, be sure switch is in the
FIG. 24
O
A4
OFF position before plugging machine in.
Lift the ON/OFF switch (O) paddle up to turn your saw ON and push
it down to turn your saw OFF.
A hole (A4) is provided in the switch for insertion of a padlock with
a removable shank to lock the saw off.
NOTE: A conventional padlock will not fit.
Saw Blades
CAUTION: Use ONLY 10" (254 mm) diameter blades with 5/8"
(16 mm) arbor holes, rated at 3600rpm or higher.
1. The saw blade furnished with your new saw is a 10" (254 mm) fine ripping blade, used
for ripping (with the grain) through the material, and occasional cross cuts. The center
hole to fit on the arbor is 5/8" (16 mm) diameter. This blade will produce a good quality
cut for many applications.
2. There are many types of blades available to do specific and special jobs such as
cross cut only, rip only, hollow ground, thin plywood, paneling, etc.
3. Use only saw blades designed for maximum safe operating speeds of 5,000 RPM or
greater.
4. Saw blades should always be kept sharp. It is recommended that you locate a repu-
table sharpening service to sharpen your blades when needed.
5. Never stack blades on top of one another to store. Place material such as cardboard
between them to keep the blades from coming in contact with one another.
CAUTION: Abrasive wheels should not be used on this saw.
Operation
WARNING: Before using the saw, verify the following each and every time:
1. ALWAYS wear proper eye, hearing and respiratory equipment.
2. Blade is tight.
3. Bevel angle and height lock knobs are tight.
4. If ripping, ensure rail fence lock lever is tight and fence is parallel to the blade.
5. If crosscutting, miter gauge knob is tight.
6. The blade guard is properly attached and the anti-kickback teeth are functioning.
7. ALWAYS inspect the guard and splitter for proper alignment operation and clearance with
saw blade.
Failure to adhere to these common safety rules can greatly increase the likelihood of injury.
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.
WARNING: Before connecting the table saw to the power source or operating the saw,
always inspect the guard and splitter for proper operation alignment and clearance with saw
blade. Personal injury may result.
CAUTION: If your saw makes an unfamiliar noise or if it vibrates excessively, cease operating
immediately until the source has been located and the problem corrected.
CAUTION: The proper throat plate must be in place at all times to reduce the risk of a thrown
workpiece and possible injury.
THIS SAW IS NOT INTENDED FOR CUTTING METAL.
Cutting
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.
WARNING: Before connecting the table saw to the power source or operating the saw,
always inspect the guard and splitter for proper operation alignment and clearance with saw
blade. Personal injury may result.
There are two basic types of cuts: ripping and crosscutting. In general, cutting with the
grain is ripping and across the grain is crosscutting. However, with man made materials this
distinction is somewhat difficult to make. Therefore, cutting a piece of wood to a different
width is ripping and cutting across the short dimension is crosscutting. Neither ripping or
crosscutting may be done safely freehand! Ripping requires the use of the rip fence and
crosscutting uses the miter gauge.
Ripping
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.
WARNING: Never touch the “free end” of the workpiece or a “free piece” that is cut off,
while the power is ON and/or the saw blade is rotating. Piece may contact the blade result-
ing in a thrown workpiece of possible injury
WARNING: Keep saw blade guard, splitter and anti-kickback teeth in place and operat-
ing properly. Keep teeth sharp. If teeth are not operational, return your unit to the nearest
authorized D
E WALT service center for repair. The splitter must be in alignment with the saw
blade and the teeth must stop a kickback once it has started. Check their action before rip-
ping by pushing the wood under the anti-kickback teeth. The teeth must prevent the wood
from being pulled toward the front of the saw.
WARNING: A rip fence should ALWAYS be used for ripping operations to prevent loss
of control and personal injury. NEVER perform a ripping operation freehand. ALWAYS lock
the fence to the rail.
WARNING: When bevel ripping and whenever possible, place the fence on the side of
the blade so that the blade is tilted away from the fence and hands. Keep hands clear of the
blade and use a push stick to feed the workpiece if there is less than 6" (152 mm) between
the fence and the blade.
1. Lock the rip fence by pressing the rail lock lever down. Remove the miter gauge.
2. Raise the blade so it is about 1/8" (3.2 mm)
FIG. 25
higher than the top of the workpiece.
3. Hold the workpiece flat on the table and against
the fence. Keep the workpiece about 1" (25.4 mm)
away from the blade.
CAUTION: The workpiece must have a straight
edge against the fence and must not be warped,
twisted or bowed. Keep both hands away from the
blade and away from the path of the blade.
4. Turn the saw on and allow the blade to come up
to speed. Both hands can be used in starting the
cut. When there is approximately 12" (305 mm) left to be ripped, use only one hand,
with your thumb pushing the material, your index and second finger holding the material
down and your other fingers hooked over the fence. Always keep your thumb along side
your first two fingers and near the fence.
5. Keeping the workpiece against the table and fence, slowly feed the workpiece rearward
all the way through the saw blade. Continue pushing the workpiece until it is clear of the
guard and it falls off the rear of the table. Do not overload the motor.
6. NEVER try to pull the workpiece back with the blade turning. Turn the switch off, allow
the blade to stop, raise the anti-kickback teeth on each side of the splitter if necessary
and slide the workpiece out.