Dewalt DWE560 XE - User Manual

Page 3 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS

1 Definitions: Safety Guidelines The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . WARNING: Indicate...

Page 4 - GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS; SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

2 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-op...

Page 6 - Additional Specific Safety Instructions for Circular Saws; Causes; Further Safety Instructions for All Saws

4 LOWER GUARD SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS a) Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the low...

Page 8 - ADJUSTMENTS

6 FIG. 1 DWE560-XE E D B A I G H F C L K M J M A. Trigger switch H. Foot plate B. Main handle I. Lower blade guard C. Blade lock J. Blade clamping screw D. End cap K. Lower guard lever E. Auxiliary handle L. Upper blade guard F. Bevel adjustment lever/knob M. Lock-off button G. Bevel angle adjustmen...

Page 9 - Recommended Blade Types; Blades; To Install the Blade; LOWER BLADE GUARD; Additional Safety Rules for; . If the lower blade guard is missing or not working properly, have; Cutting Depth Adjustment

7 check the condition and operation of the lower blade guard to assure that it is working properly. Make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other par t, in all angles and depths of cut. NOTE: The 20 mm side of the inner clamp washer (O) MUST face outward toward the blade to fit...

Page 10 - installing attachments or accessories.; ADJUSTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LEVER

8 Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig. 8) 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. The full range of bevel adjustment on the DWE560-XE is 0 to 48°. The pivot b...

Page 12 - OPERATION

10 Mounting and Adjusting the Rip Fence (Fig. 14) The rip fence (W) is used for cutting parallel to the edge of the workpiece. MOUNTING 1. Inser t rip fence adjustment knob (X) into the hole (AA) as shown in Figure 14, keeping the knob loose to allow the rip fence to pass. 2. Inser t the rip fence (...

Page 13 - Cutting; Never attempt to use this tool by resting it upside down on a work

11 ALWAYS DISCONNECT SAW BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUST MENTS! Place the work with its “good” side—the one on which appearance is most impor tant—down. The saw cuts upward, so any splintering will be on the work face that is up when you saw it. FIG. 16 FIG. 17 Cutting WARNING: Never attempt to use this to...

Page 14 - Kickback; IMPROPER WORKPIECE SUPPORT

12 RIPPING (FIG. 20) Ripping is the process of cutting wider FIG. 20 W boards into narrower strips – cutting grain lengthwise. Hand guiding is more difficult for this type of sawing and the use of D E WALT DW3278-XE rip fence (W) is recommended. POCKET CUTTING (FIG. 21) WARNING: Never tie the blade ...

Page 15 - MAINTENANCE

13 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 if it is not done carefully. 4. MATERIALS THAT REQUIRE EXTRA ATTENTION A. Wet lumber B. Green lumber (material freshly cut or not kiln dried) C. Pressure treated ...

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