Dewalt DCS574B Instruction Manual

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c ) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center

the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw

teeth are not engaged into the material. If a saw

blade binds, it may walk up or kickback from the

workpiece as the saw isrestarted.

d ) Support large panels to minimize the risk of

blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to

sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed

under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and

near the edge of thepanel.

e ) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened

or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing

excessive friction, blade binding andkickback.

f ) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers

must be tight and secure before making cut. If

blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause

binding andkickback.

g ) Use extra caution when sawing into existing

walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade

may cut objects that can causekickback.

Lower Guard Function 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 lower guard with the retracting handle

and make sure it moves freely and does not touch

the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths

ofcut.

b ) Check the operation of the lower guard spring.

If the guard and the spring are not operating

properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower

guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,

gummy deposits, or a build-up ofdebris.

c ) Lower guard should be retracted manually

only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts”

and “compound cuts.” Raise lower guard by

retracting handle and as soon as blade enters

the material, the lower guard must be released.

For all other sawing, the lower guard should

operateautomatically.

d ) Always observe that the lower guard is covering

the blade before placing saw down on bench

or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause

the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in

its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to

stop after switch isreleased.

Additional Safety Information

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WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part

of it. Damage or personal injury couldresult.

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WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday

eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or

dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR

CERTIFIED SAFETYEQUIPMENT:

• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),

• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,

• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratoryprotection.

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WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,

sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction

activities contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth defects or

other reproductive harm. Some examples of these

chemicalsare:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other

masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-

treatedlumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how

often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to

these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with

approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are

specially designed to filter out microscopicparticles.

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power

sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other

construction activities. Wear protective clothing and

wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing

dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may

promote absorption of harmfulchemicals.

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WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/

or disperse dust, which may cause serious and

permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use

NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection

appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles

away from face andbody.

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WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing

protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)

during use. Under some conditions and duration

of use, noise from this product may contribute to

hearingloss.

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CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side

on a stable surface where it will not cause a

tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large

battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack

but may be easily knockedover.

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WARNING: Do not use abrasive wheels orblades.

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WARNING: Do not use water feedattachments.

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and

support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding

the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable

and may lead to loss ofcontrol.

• Keep your body positioned to either side of the

blade, but not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK

could cause the saw to jump backwards (see Causes and

Operator Prevention of Kickback andKICKBACK).

• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be

avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be

caught in movingparts.

• Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from

lumber beforecutting.

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