INSTRUCTION MANUAL DW367-XE, DW368-XE, DW369-XE 184 MM (7-1/4") CIRCULAR SAWS
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dustrelated hazards. 4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE. a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
– when the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator; – if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.
outlined in Additional Safety Rules for Circular 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. FIG. 2 FIG. 1 I G FIG. 4 H K E TO INSTALL THE BLADE (FIG. 1–4) FIG. 3 1.
OPERATION The full range of bevel adjustment on the DW367 is 0 to 50 degrees. The pivot bracket is graduated in 5 degree increments. On the DW368 and DW369, the full range of bevel adjustment is 0 to 56 degrees. The pivot bracket is graduated in increments of 1 degree. There is a bevel angle adjustment mechanism (M) consisting of a quadrant with a pointer (N) and a lever (L) on the front of the saw. 1. To set the saw for a bevel cut, raise the lever (L) or turn the knob (O) to loosen the bevel adjustment.
Occasionally, the brake will not function properly and won’t stop the saw in the 2 seconds discussed above. If this condition persists, turn the saw on and off four or five times. If the brake still does not stop the blade in about 2 seconds, the problem may be worn brushes. Replace the brushes as described below and try the saw again. If the problem still persists, have the tool serviced at a DEWALT certified service center. Kickback is more likely to occur when any of the following conditions exist. 1.
Tool Specifications Hardened gum on the blade can be removed with kerosene, turpentine, or oven cleaner. Anti-stick coated blades can be used in applications where excessive build-up is encountered, such as pressure treated and green lumber. Volts Frequency Watts: RPM: Blade Diameter: ACCESSORIES Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local service center. CAUTION: The use of any non-recommended accessory may be hazardous.
DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 • 20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark, VIC 3138 Australia (JUN06) Form No. 643170-00 DC367-XE, DW368-XE, DW369-XE Copyright © 2006 DEWALT The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; the “D” shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array of lozengeshaped humps on the surface of the tool.
