INSTRUCTION MANUAL DWE575-XE 184 mm (7-1/4") CIRCULAR SAW
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined according to EN 60745: Definitions: Safety Guidelines Vibration emission value ah cutting wood ah,W = Uncertainty K = 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.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Safety Instructions for All Saws operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below: a) Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
• Stay clear of end pieces that may fall after cutting off. They may be hot, sharp and/or heavy. Serious personal injury may result. • Replace or repair damaged cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding-type plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. • Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
M FIG. 1 A FIG. 3 FIG. 2 B C K D L E K F I J H N TO INSTALL THE BLADE (FIG. 2–5) 1. Using the lower guard lever (K), retract the lower blade guard (I) and place blade on saw spindle against the inner clamp washer (N), making sure that the blade will rotate in the proper direction (the direction of the rotation arrow on the saw blade and the teeth must point in the same direction as the direction of rotation arrow on the saw).
LOWER BLADE GUARD WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety feature which reduces the risk of serious personal injury. Never use the saw if the lower guard is missing, damaged, misassembled or not working properly. Do not rely on the lower blade guard to protect you under all circumstances. Your safety depends on following all warnings and precautions as well as proper operation of the saw. Check lower guard for proper closing before each use as outlined in Additional Safety Rules for Circular Saws.
1. Hold the saw firmly. Raise the depth adjustment lever (Q) to loosen and move foot plate to obtain the desired depth of cut, as shown. Make sure the depth adjustment lever has been retightened (lowered) before operating the saw. 2. Align the appropriate mark on the Q depth adjustment strap (R) with notch FIG. 7 (S) on the upper blade guard. Your depth is set. 3.
makes the slot or “kerf” cut by the moving blade, fall to the right of the indicator. The markings on the front of the foot plate are in increments of 5 mm (1/5"). 45˚ FIG. 10 FIG. 12 0˚ Y X H OPERATION Cut Length Indicator (Fig. 11) The markings on the side of the foot plate show the length of the slot being cut into the material at the full depth of the cut. The markings are in increments of 5 mm (1/5").
NOTICE: Do not switch the tool ON or OFF when the saw blade touches the workpiece or other materials. ALWAYS DISCONNECT SAW BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS! Place the work with its “good” side—the one on which appearance is most important—down. The saw cuts upward, so any splintering will be on the work face that is up when you saw it. Workpiece Support (Fig. 14–17) WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, support the work properly and hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control.
go off the line, don’t try to force it back on. Release the switch and allow blade to come to a complete stop. Then you can withdraw the saw, sight anew, and start a new cut slightly inside the wrong one. In any event, withdraw the saw if you must shift the cut. Forcing a correction inside the cut can stall the saw and lead to kickback. IF SAW STALLS, RELEASE THE TRIGGER AND BACK THE SAW UNTIL IT IS LOOSE. BE SURE BLADE IS STRAIGHT IN THE CUT AND CLEAR OF THE CUTTING EDGE BEFORE RESTARTING.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. blade surface in the material increase the chance for binding and misalignment (twist) to occur. 7. RESTARTING A CUT WITH THE BLADE TEETH JAMMED AGAINST THE MATERIAL The saw should be brought up to full operating speed before starting a cut or restarting a cut after the unit has been stopped with the blade in the kerf. Failure to do so can cause stalling and kickback.
Lubrication ADJUSTING BEVEL ADJUSTMENT LEVER (FIG. 21) It may be desirable to adjust the bevel adjustment lever. It may loosen in time and hit the foot plate before tightening. To tighten the lever, follow the steps below. 1. Hold bevel adjustment lever (F) and loosen the locknut (AA). 2. Adjust the bevel adjustment lever by rotating it in the desired direction about 1/8 of a revolution. 3. Retighten nut. Self lubricating ball and roller bearings are used in the tool and relubrication is not required.
ACCESSORIES WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by DEWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only DEWALT recommended accessories should be used with this product. Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local service center.
Stanley Black & Decker 82 Taryn Drive, Epping, VIC 3076 Australia • 1800 444 224 (Aust) or 0800 339 258 (NZ) www.dewalt.com.au • www.dewalt.co.nz (JUL12) Part No. N153695 DWE575-XE Copyright © 2012 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.
