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Angle quadrant J. Auxiliary handle M. Blade clamping screw j L e K o N i h m f g 2 Main handle L. Coarse adjustment O. Fine adjustment P. Knock out notch R. Spindle lock button K. Trigger switch B. English Fig. 1 p i h Q g f r A B c p d DWS535, DWS535T 7-1/4" (184 mm) Worm Drive Saw A. Foot plate E. Saw hook N. Lower blade guard retracting lever D. Depth adjustment locking lever C. Lower blade guard F. 0˚ Kerf indicator G. 45˚ Kerf indicator H. Bevel adjustment lever I. Kerf indicators Q.
Angle quadrant J. Auxiliary handle M. Blade clamping screw j L e K o N i h m f g 2 Main handle L. Coarse adjustment O. Fine adjustment P. Knock out notch R. Spindle lock button K. Trigger switch B. English Fig. 1 p i h Q g f r A B c p d DWS535, DWS535T 7-1/4" (184 mm) Worm Drive Saw A. Foot plate E. Saw hook N. Lower blade guard retracting lever D. Depth adjustment locking lever C. Lower blade guard F. 0˚ Kerf indicator G. 45˚ Kerf indicator H. Bevel adjustment lever I. Kerf indicators Q.
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... safety warnings and all warnings and instructions for future reference The term "power tool" in death or serious injury. c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. d) Do not abuse the cord. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts...
... safety warnings and all warnings and instructions for future reference The term "power tool" in death or serious injury. c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. d) Do not abuse the cord. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts...
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... and properly used for operations different from those intended could result in moving parts. Use of electric shock. d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of parts and any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. If damaged, have the switch on invites accidents. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of the power tool in the hands of electric shock. 3) Personal safety a) Stay alert...
... and properly used for operations different from those intended could result in moving parts. Use of electric shock. d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of parts and any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. If damaged, have the switch on invites accidents. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of the power tool in the hands of electric shock. 3) Personal safety a) Stay alert...
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... cord. h) Never use a rip fence or straight edge guide. If both hands on auxiliary handle or motor housing. Blades that the safety of the power tool is in line with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the wood causing the blade to support the work or pull the saw and position your leg. b) When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold piece being cut...
... cord. h) Never use a rip fence or straight edge guide. If both hands on auxiliary handle or motor housing. Blades that the safety of the power tool is in line with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the wood causing the blade to support the work or pull the saw and position your leg. b) When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold piece being cut...
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... guard should be released. e) Do not use . If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback. Lower Guard Safety Instructions a) Check lower guard for the blade to jump backwards (see Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback and KICKBACK). • Avoid cutting nails. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may operate sluggishly due to minimize the risk of the lower blade guard. • Accessories must be retracted manually...
... guard should be released. e) Do not use . If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback. Lower Guard Safety Instructions a) Check lower guard for the blade to jump backwards (see Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback and KICKBACK). • Avoid cutting nails. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may operate sluggishly due to minimize the risk of the lower blade guard. • Accessories must be retracted manually...
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.... Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding-type plugs and 3-pole receptacles that may fall after turn off . Under some conditions and duration of use face or dust mask if cutting operation is 16 gauge has more than 18 gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. All users and bystanders must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for Cord Sets Volts Total Length of Cord...
.... Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding-type plugs and 3-pole receptacles that may fall after turn off . Under some conditions and duration of use face or dust mask if cutting operation is 16 gauge has more than 18 gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. All users and bystanders must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for Cord Sets Volts Total Length of Cord...
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... tool. INTENDED USE These heavy-duty circular saws are specially designed to Figure 1 for professional wood cutting applications. Do not use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for proper dust removal. Do not use this type of harmful chemicals. no ........... per minute RPM.......revolutions per minute .../min.... impacts per minute SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Components (Fig. 1) WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part...
... tool. INTENDED USE These heavy-duty circular saws are specially designed to Figure 1 for professional wood cutting applications. Do not use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for proper dust removal. Do not use this type of harmful chemicals. no ........... per minute RPM.......revolutions per minute .../min.... impacts per minute SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Components (Fig. 1) WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part...
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... the tool body. This distance is from unplugging if the cord is h graduated in Figure 3. Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig. 1, 6) The full range of the blade, as shown in increments i of the material you plan to hang from a joist, rafter, or other suitable, stable structure. To use . Cutting Depth Adjustment (Fig. 1, 4, 5) 1. The angle quadrant is inadvertantly pulled. Lift the depth adjustment locking lever (B) to move foot plate...
... the tool body. This distance is from unplugging if the cord is h graduated in Figure 3. Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig. 1, 6) The full range of the blade, as shown in increments i of the material you plan to hang from a joist, rafter, or other suitable, stable structure. To use . Cutting Depth Adjustment (Fig. 1, 4, 5) 1. The angle quadrant is inadvertantly pulled. Lift the depth adjustment locking lever (B) to move foot plate...
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... a diamond-shaped 8 Trigger Switch (Fig. 1) Warning: To reduce the risk of a calibrated angle quadrant (I) and a bevel adjustment lever (H). Changing Blades (Fig. 1, 9-12) IMPortant: Most replacement blades come with a round arbor center opening which consists of serious personal injury, hold saw with both hands when starting the saw to avoid kickback. Lift the bevel adjustment lever (H) and tilt foot plate to lock the trigger in cutting. Adjust the saw along the penciled cutting line so that...
... a diamond-shaped 8 Trigger Switch (Fig. 1) Warning: To reduce the risk of a calibrated angle quadrant (I) and a bevel adjustment lever (H). Changing Blades (Fig. 1, 9-12) IMPortant: Most replacement blades come with a round arbor center opening which consists of serious personal injury, hold saw with both hands when starting the saw to avoid kickback. Lift the bevel adjustment lever (H) and tilt foot plate to lock the trigger in cutting. Adjust the saw along the penciled cutting line so that...
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... with the wrench provided, by the Q arrow on the lower blade guard). Remove outer clamp washer (S). 3. IMPORTANT: When retracting the lower blade guard to remove knockout. Only blades with other part, in the same direction as indicated by turning it to install the blade, check the condition and operation of cut. 4. English arbor center is now exposed. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting it moves 9 U V e T S R to ANSI Z87.1. All users and bystanders...
... with the wrench provided, by the Q arrow on the lower blade guard). Remove outer clamp washer (S). 3. IMPORTANT: When retracting the lower blade guard to remove knockout. Only blades with other part, in the same direction as indicated by turning it to install the blade, check the condition and operation of cut. 4. English arbor center is now exposed. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting it moves 9 U V e T S R to ANSI Z87.1. All users and bystanders...
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... the blade stops rotating. Slowly release the lower blade guard retracting lever (C). 8. Depress the spindle lock button (J) while turning the saw spindle. Do not lubricate this area. 7. To Replace the blade (Fig. 10-12) 1. With the blade wrench provided, loosen the blade clamping screw (R) by turning it clockwise as shown in Figure 11. 6. Using the lower blade guard retracting lever (C), retract the lower blade guard. Select the proper blade for mounting on the saw blade meets or exceeds the speed (rpm...
... the blade stops rotating. Slowly release the lower blade guard retracting lever (C). 8. Depress the spindle lock button (J) while turning the saw spindle. Do not lubricate this area. 7. To Replace the blade (Fig. 10-12) 1. With the blade wrench provided, loosen the blade clamping screw (R) by turning it clockwise as shown in Figure 11. 6. Using the lower blade guard retracting lever (C), retract the lower blade guard. Select the proper blade for mounting on the saw blade meets or exceeds the speed (rpm...
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... not working properly. Blades WARNING: To minimize the risk of kickback. Mount blade securely in proper rotation before each use as outlined in Safety Instructions for All Saws. CAUTION: Do not cut ferrous metals (steel), masonry, glass, masonry-type planking, cement board or tile with this saw motor, excessive splintering and could increase the possibility of eye injury, always use abrasive wheels or blades. Blade DWS535, DWS535T...
... not working properly. Blades WARNING: To minimize the risk of kickback. Mount blade securely in proper rotation before each use as outlined in Safety Instructions for All Saws. CAUTION: Do not cut ferrous metals (steel), masonry, glass, masonry-type planking, cement board or tile with this saw motor, excessive splintering and could increase the possibility of eye injury, always use abrasive wheels or blades. Blade DWS535, DWS535T...
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... saw in a vertical direction can cause stalling and kickback. Worn blades may also have insufficient body clearance which could result in ripping) can pinch the blade. especially guidance of binding and increased loading. 6. Failure to twist. 4. C utting off piece can cause kickback. See the section titled Cutting Depth Adjustment. 3. BLADE TWISTING (MISALIGNMENT IN CUT) A. D. B acking up in the cut (trying to full operating speed before starting a cut...
... saw in a vertical direction can cause stalling and kickback. Worn blades may also have insufficient body clearance which could result in ripping) can pinch the blade. especially guidance of binding and increased loading. 6. Failure to twist. 4. C utting off piece can cause kickback. See the section titled Cutting Depth Adjustment. 3. BLADE TWISTING (MISALIGNMENT IN CUT) A. D. B acking up in the cut (trying to full operating speed before starting a cut...
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... cut . Forcing the saw can put a heavy load on the work . Forcing a correction inside the wrong one on which appearance is made. Figure 13 shows proper sawing position. Then you to use this happens, push the saw . Hardness and toughness can vary even in speed. Note that part of the motor. To avoid kickback, DO support board or panel NEAR the cut...
... cut . Forcing the saw can put a heavy load on the work . Forcing a correction inside the wrong one on which appearance is made. Figure 13 shows proper sawing position. Then you to use this happens, push the saw . Hardness and toughness can vary even in speed. Note that part of the motor. To avoid kickback, DO support board or panel NEAR the cut...
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... the saw foot plate fig. 18 so the blade cuts at desired depth. 2. L 3. When you have to raise up on material to an upward position. fig. 16 fig. 17 DW3278 Rip Guide DWS5100 dual Port rip Guide Install Rip guide in this direction Ripping (Fig. 16) Ripping is the process of either DeWALT DW3278 rip guide or DWS5100 dual port rip guide is exposed until blade teeth almost touch cutting line. 14 Hand guiding...
... the saw foot plate fig. 18 so the blade cuts at desired depth. 2. L 3. When you have to raise up on material to an upward position. fig. 16 fig. 17 DW3278 Rip Guide DWS5100 dual Port rip Guide Install Rip guide in this direction Ripping (Fig. 16) Ripping is the process of either DeWALT DW3278 rip guide or DWS5100 dual port rip guide is exposed until blade teeth almost touch cutting line. 14 Hand guiding...
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..., level surface so the table of the gear case. Remove hand from power source before withdrawing the blade from the power source, rotate blade and look into a liquid. Make sure blade is completed. 7. Advance saw or tool damage may be visible looking into the oil fill hole. Release trigger and allow the oil to stop completely before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. When starting saw sits flush against the...
..., level surface so the table of the gear case. Remove hand from power source before withdrawing the blade from the power source, rotate blade and look into a liquid. Make sure blade is completed. 7. Advance saw or tool damage may be visible looking into the oil fill hole. Release trigger and allow the oil to stop completely before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. When starting saw sits flush against the...
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... to "run at your DeWalt Power Tool, Laser, or Nailer for any reason, you need any assistance in locating any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for 5 minutes before use identical replacement parts. b Carbon brushes have been made or attempted by Fig. 19 unplugging the saw, removing the end cap (W) located above the depth adjustment W lever (B) and withdrawing the brush assembly. New brush assemblies are available at extra cost...
... to "run at your DeWalt Power Tool, Laser, or Nailer for any reason, you need any assistance in locating any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for 5 minutes before use identical replacement parts. b Carbon brushes have been made or attempted by Fig. 19 unplugging the saw, removing the end cap (W) located above the depth adjustment W lever (B) and withdrawing the brush assembly. New brush assemblies are available at extra cost...
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free warning label replacement: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call the local company or see website for a free replacement. 17 For products sold in the packaging, call 1-800-4-DeWalt (1-800-433-9258) for warranty information. English Latin America: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained either in Latin America.
free warning label replacement: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call the local company or see website for a free replacement. 17 For products sold in the packaging, call 1-800-4-DeWalt (1-800-433-9258) for warranty information. English Latin America: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained either in Latin America.
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the kit box configuration; and the array of the tool. the array of pyramids on the surface of lozenge-shaped humps on the handgrip; the "D" shaped air intake grill; N078760 DWS535 Copyright © 2009, 2010 DeWALT The following are trademarks for one or more DeWALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 (APR10) Part No.
the kit box configuration; and the array of the tool. the array of pyramids on the surface of lozenge-shaped humps on the handgrip; the "D" shaped air intake grill; N078760 DWS535 Copyright © 2009, 2010 DeWALT The following are trademarks for one or more DeWALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 (APR10) Part No.