INSTRUCTION MANUAL D23620-XE HEAVY-DUTY CIRCULAR SAW
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Definitions: Safety Guidelines 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. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Extension Cords c) Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece. d) Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
c) d) e) f) g) Additional safety instructions for circular saws a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material.
Package contents 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.
FIG. 4 FIG. 2 B A N I I E F M L E Depth of cut adjustment (Fig. 2, 3) FIG. 3 1. Loosen the depth adjustment knob (L). 2. Move the shoe (E) to obtain the correct depth of cut. 3. Tighten the depth adjustment knob (L). WARNING: For optimal results, allow the saw blade to protrude from the workpiece by about 3 mm (see inset in Figure 3). Bevel adjustment (Fig. 4) The bevel angle can be adjusted between 0° and 50°. 1. Loosen the bevel adjustment knob (I). 2.
3. Loosen the bevel adjustment knob (I). 4. Place a square against the blade and shoe to adjust the 90° setting. Adjust the stop (N) using an hex key. FIG. 5 Replacing the saw blade (Fig. 5) H 1. Engage the blade lock button (C) and unscrew the blade clamping screw (O) by turning counterclockwise using the spanner (P) supplied with the tool. 2. Retract the lower blade guard using the lever (F) and replace the blade (H). Reinstall the washers (Q, R) in the correct position. 3.
OPERATION Cleaning CAUTION: 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 liquid. WARNING: • Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations. • Ensure the material to be sawn is firmly secured in place.
unit, transportation prepaid, to any DEWALT Service Centre, or any authorised service station. For warranty repair information, call (AUS) 1800 654 155 or (NZ) 09 259 1111. This warranty does not apply to • Accessories • Damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. • Damage due to misuse, neglect, wear and tear, alteration or modification.
DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark, VIC 3138 Australia (03 8720 5100) • 5 Te Apunga Place, Mt Wellington, New Zealand (09 259 1111) (SEP07) Form No. 656145-00 D23620-XE Copyright © 2007 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.
