INSTRUCTION MANUAL DW745-XE HEAVY-DUTY 250 mm (10") COMPACT JOB SITE TABLE SAW FINAL PRINT SIZE: 8.5 x 5.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Miter Gauge Adjustment................................................................................. 14 General Safety Rules................................................................................................. 1 Aligning Riving Knife to Blade......................................................................... 14 Double Insulation............................................................................................. 1 Saw Blades................................
Electrical Safety Definitions: Safety Guidelines The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. 230 V AC means your tool will operate on alternating current. As little as 10% lower voltage can cause loss of power and can result in overheating. All DeWALT tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check the power supply. Your DeWALT tool is double insulated, therefore no earth wire is required.
• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. The unauthorized start-up of a machine by a child or visitor may result in injury. • DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it was designed. • USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. Using the incorrect tool or attachment may result in personal injury. • USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
• DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC TOOLS NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR IN GASEOUS OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. Motors and switches in these tools may spark and ignite fumes. • STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND USE COMMON SENSE. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious injury. • DO NOT ALLOW FAMILIARITY (gained from frequent use of your saw) TO REPLACE SAFETY RULES.
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 YOUR SAW makes an unfamiliar noise or if it vibrates excessively, cease operating immediately, turn unit off and disconnect from power source until the problem has been located and corrected.
that fits against the edge of the workpiece to prevent slipping. It’s a good idea to have several push sticks of the same length [400 mm (15.7")] with different size notches for different workpiece thicknesses. • See the inside back cover for a picture of a push stick. The shape can vary to suit your own needs as long as it performs its intended function of keeping your hands away from the blade. KICKBACKS KICKBACKS: Kickbacks can cause serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 3. Blade guard assembly 4. Miter gauge 5. Push stick (attached to rip fence) WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, have push stick ready to use before starting cut. Specifications Amperes Miter Angle Bevel Angle Blade Size Max. Cut Depth Max. Cut Depth RPM, no load 7.9 A 60° L and R 0° to 45° L 250 mm (10") 0° Bevel 45° Bevel 3800 FIG.
FIG. 4 FIG. 3 Q C B D L E U G D A R F P O H W I M N N K FIGURE 3 A. Table B. Miter gauge C. Blade D. Blade guard assembly E. Fence F. Fence rails G. Rip fence front latch H. Fine adjustment knob I. Blade height adjustment wheel V J S T J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. Bevel lock lever On/off switch Rip fence indicator Adjustable feet Mounting holes Cord wrap Handle Anti-kickback assembly FIGURE 4 R. Rip fence rear latch S. Dust collection port T. Dust shroud V.
ASSEMBLE YOUR SAW IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER 1. Rip fence (NOTE: Adjust rip scale before proceeding; refer to Rip Scale Adjustment under Adjustment.) 2. Anti-kickback assembly 3. Blade guard assembly 4. Miter gauge (if required for application) NOTE: No tools needed for assembly. NOTE: Wrenches included with your saw are to remove and replace blades. TO REMOVE THE THROAT PLATE (FIG. 7A) 1. Remove the throat plate (X) by turning the cam lock knob (CC) 1/4 turn counterclockwise 2.
Anti-Kickback Assembly (Fig. 9) NOTE: DO NOT operate saw if riving knife is not locked in the thru-cut (ZZ) or non thru-cut position (A1) hole. FIG. 8A YY WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, the anti-kickback assembly must be in place for all possible cuts. 1. Remove the anti-kickback assembly (Q) from the storage position. Refer to Storage. 2. Locate the anti-kickback mounting hole and slot (EE) at the top of the riving knife (FF). 3.
NOTE: Refer to crosscutting and bevel crosscutting instructions before performing these operations on the table saw. FIG. 10 D FIG. 12 II HH 3. Press the blade guard lock lever (WW) down until it snaps into the locked position. Check to make sure the guard is locked onto the riving knife. If the guard is not locked the blade guard lock lever will flip up to the unlocked position. FIG. 11 JJ FIG. 11B FIG.
2. Drive four 88.9 mm (3-1/2") long screws through the holes in the metal frame. Make sure the screws extend through the frame and securely attach to the supporting work surface. If marring the supporting work surface is a concern, the DW745 can be mounted to scrap wood which can then be clamped onto the desired work surface. 1. Cut a piece of 88.9 mm (3/4") plywood to fit beneath the footprint of the saw. 2. Screw the saw to the plywood and clamp the overhang of the plywood to the work surface.
RIP SCALE POINTER The rip scale pointer will need to be adjusted for proper performance of the rip fence if the user switches between thick and thin kerf blades. Refer to Rip Scale Adjustment under Adjustments for alignment instructions. 3. Tighten the hex rod (MM) until the spring on the locking system is compressed creating the desired tension on the rail lock lever. Retighten the jam nut against the hex rod. 4. Flip the saw over and check that the fence does not move when the lock lever is engaged.
Blade Alignment Adjustment Bevel Lock Adjustment (Fig. 20) (Blade Parallel to Miter Slot) The bevel lock lever (J) may need adjustment to maintain lock force. To do this, put the lock lever in the locked position. Use a crosshead screwdriver to remove the screw (PP) holding the lock lever in place (Fig. 20). Remove the lock lever from the locking bolt and place lock lever in the desired position. Insert the screw (PP) and tighten securely. WARNING: Cut Hazard.
FIG. 21 QQ RR FIG. 24 3. If needed, raise the riving FF knife (FF) to the thru cut (ZZ) or highest position. Refer to Positioning Riving Knife A1 under Assembly. 4. Locate the three small set screws (A2) adjacent to the riving knife lock knob (YY). These screws will be used to adjust the riving knife position. ZZ 5. Lay a straight edge on the table against two blade tips. The riving YY knife should not touch the straight edge. If needed, loosen the two larger lock screws (A3). A2 6.
Saw Blades 4. Saw blades should always be kept sharp. It is recommended that you locate a reputable sharpening service to sharpen your blades when needed. CAUTION: Abrasive wheels or blades (including diamond) should not be used on this saw. WARNING: Riving knifes must be matched to saw blade dimensions in order to function effectively. Refer to Riving Knife selection. FIG. 25 BLADE (FIG. 3, 7A, 26, 27) Replacing The Blade 1.
The riving knife available as an accessories marketed by DeWALT is marked as follows: 2.8 mm (0.110") THICK RIVING KNIFE. ONLY USE FOR 250 mm (10") Ø BLADE WITH 3.0 mm MIN. KERF WIDTH AND 2.5 mm (0.098") MAX. BODY THICKNESS FIG. 27 5. Place the outer washer (Z) against the blade, raised side out and tighten the arbor nut against the washer as far as possible by hand. Ensure that the outer washer and arbor nut are free of dust and debris before installing. 6.
4. Slide the riving knife through the shallow cut made in step 2 to confirm the correct riving knife has been selected. The riving knife should not bind or drag through the cut. IMPORTANT: If any dragging or binding of the material is encountered as it reaches the riving knife, turn unit off and disconnect machine from power source. Repeat steps 1–4 to make the proper riving knife selection before attempting another cut.
2. This feature increases visability when measuring the blade to fence distance. 3. Push down on guard(s) and they will release to the operating position. • ALWAYS make sure both guards are in the down position in contact with the table before operating. 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. Refer to proper hand position in Figure 32. FIG. 32 FIG.
FIG. 34 FIG. 33 A11 U 121 mm (4-3/4" ) 12.7 mm (1/2") RIPPING SMALL PIECES It is unsafe to rip small pieces. It is not safe to put your hands close to the blade. Instead, rip a larger piece to obtain the desired piece. When a small width is to be ripped and the hand cannot be safely put between the blade and the rip fence, use one or more push sticks. A pattern is included at the end of this manual to make push sticks. A push stick (U) is included with this saw, attached to the rip fence.
FIG. 35 121 mm (4-3/4" ) A15 305 127 mm (5") mm 3. Once the push block is in place, continue feeding the material until the cut is complete making sure the push block remains flush to the narrow rip auxiliary fence at all times. IMPORTANT: The narrow rip auxiliary fence and the over hanging edge (A16, Fig. 35) should both be the same thickness. (12") A12 12.
3. Hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge with the path of the blade in line with the desired cut location. Keep the workpiece an inch or so in front of the blade. KEEP BOTH HANDS AWAY FROM THE BLADE AND THE PATH OF THE BLADE (Fig. 37). FIG. 38 FIG. 37 FIG. 39 4. Start the saw motor and allow the blade to come up to speed. 5.
and cracks. Clamp the featherboard to the fence and table so that the leading edge of the featherboard will support the workpiece until the cut is complete (Fig. 41). An 203 mm (8") high flat board can be clamped to the rip fence and the featherboard can be clamped to the 203 mm (8") high board. CAUTION: Certain workpiece shapes, such as molding may not lift the blade guard assembly properly. Feed the workpiece slowly to start the cut.
Lubrication FIG. 42 1. All motor bearings are permanently lubricated at the factory and no additional lubrication is needed. 2. The height adjustment gear may require periodic cleaning and lubrication (Fig. 43). If you have difficulty raising or lowering the blade, contact a DeWALT authorized service center. Storage (Fig. 44, 45) UU FIG. 44 1. Attach push stick (U) to fence. 2. Remove Blade guard assembly (D). A4 Refer to To Remove Blade Guard Assembly.
FIG. 45 U WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquids.
PUSH STICK PATTERN Adjust length of push stick so hand will clear blade guard and rip fence. AUTION: Make push stick from C plywood or softwood equal to or less than the width of the material to be cut. Optional hanging hole. Notch to help prevent hand from slipping. Cut off here to push 6.3 mm (1/4") wood. Cut off here to push 12.7 mm (1/2") wood.
Stanley Black & Decker 82 Taryn Drive, Epping, VIC 3076 Australia • 1800 338 002 (Aust) or 0800 339 258 (NZ) www.dewalt.com.au • www.dewalt.co.nz (AUG16) Part No. N481641 DW745-XE Copyright © 2008, 2014, 2016 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 lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.
