How to Set Up Dewalt DWE7480/DW745 Table Saw Anti Kickback Blade Guard and Much More Tips

[@Cluanar]

Other youtube contributors should watch this so they can see how to explain things to us novices as clearly and precisely as this gentleman did. So thorough and simple. Thank you Sir.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks so much for your comment!

[@borismedia]

I just want to thank you for taking your time and show us how simple is to set up this saw, again, thank you very much. My worries went away after seeing this video.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks you for warm comment!

[@JayUrutau]

Same here, I was super worried about screwing up and then I found this video, awesome.

[@jerryberryhill3619]

I wish I could press the Like button 100 times ! This was by far the best instructional video for a first time Dewalt table saw user !!! Great Job !!!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@millsa99]

Great video. Your "one more time" saved me skipping back. Dewalt should hire you.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I am happy to help you! I will think about your idea for Dewalt!

[@stevencollins507]

This guy keeps it simple and explains One of the best how to Vids on youtube.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@BrianPellerin]

This video has everything I need to know about my new table saw and it’s far better to understand than the manual!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks a lot for your comment!

[@BlessedLaymanNC]

The manual sucks! It shows how to connect the claw on one page in a tiny corner, then, on the next to last page, they show just a tiny piece of it in storage. After searching the manual several times, I finally, just now, found the instructions on the claw. Before, I didn't know it existed in the manual. This really was a very useful video.

[@bobbell8686]

Thanks for this simple demonstration for this simple minded guy! Exactly what I was looking for.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You are welcome!

[@danvogel5524]

This video truly sets the standard of instructional videos. I refer back to it every one in a while because it is so well done and always seems to have something that I missed. Well Done!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lynnshively4478]

THANK YOU for making this video!! You repeating the “one more time “ made it easier for me to understand and put it together. Thank you also for teaching us safety measures. You saved me valuable time and saved me from being frustrated by reading the directions. (I’m a visual learner) you’re a phenomenal teacher and easy to understand. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I'm so glad!

[@davidconnelley1137]

I appreciate you making this video. I read directions and may have been able to figure it out but instead found your tutorial. Much better! Thanks again

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Great to hear!

[@artbenavidez1787]

I positively think of buying the 7480 table saw and during research, I stumble upon your tutorial and I'm impressed that I'll probably scan the manual when I get the table saw. Your tutorial is well organized and will help me when I set up my table saw. Well done. I'll give an update in the very near future.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for your comment!

[@bronzemade]

Thank you for explain everything so well. I saw like 20 videos before you but nobody explain like you. Great job Thank you

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I am very appreciate your comment!

[@Mythlandia]

Excellent video - shows everything you need to know to set up this saw. I love the fact you keep repeating the non-obvious steps, showing the same thing from different angles. I had watched various other KZbin videos and read the Dewalt manual without learning anything useful. This taught me everything I needed to know. Thank you.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Phil, thanks for your warm comment!

[@r1misra]

The best video for Dewalt Table Saw setup. Idiots at Dewalt should recommend this video and provide link in manual.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for your positive comment!

[@heatherkevinm]

Just bought this saw and I am so thankful you made this video. Very thorough.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You are welcome!

[@tc6961]

Surprisingly straightforward video! Also thanks for repeating sections several times as I'm one of those who need to see something several times and it saved me having to do the rewinding.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Great! Thanks for your comment!

[@donaldduke2233]

Great video. Explained in such a manner that those of us who know nothing about table saws could understand. Thanks!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Donald, thanks a lot for your comment!

[@davidbowman271]

Thank you for posting this. Before this video I had a heck of a time trying to figure out how to remove the anti-kick device from its home location. Neither the manual or other on-lines videos touched on this. You gave saved me a ton of frustration!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi David, thanks for your friendly message!

[@LienLe1]

Wow, you saved me from reading the manuals and also how to remove the anti kick guard from the storage. Love your clear instructions with repeatings. I'm a beginning learner with the table saw.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Lien, thanks for your comment!

[@scottgloster4313]

Unbelievably helpful. You are the man. Thank you for your time and patience. I'm a first time owner of a tablesaw and you eliminated all my stress and anxiety. I wish you were my neighbor.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Scott, great comment! Thanks!

[@DannyBoy7475]

I was just given this table saw and had no idea how to use it. Thank you!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You’re welcome!

[@thomasross4747]

Thanks! Ive used that saw for 3 years without the plastic blade guard because I couldn’t figure out how to put it on. Thank you!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Thomas, now is time to start use it. Thanks for commenting!

[@jamesprovenzano8679]

Excellent demonstration! Everyone should view this before starting your first project. Thank You!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Very appreciate your comment!

[@joecarpenter8406]

Excellent video for people like me who are new to table saw operations. Very good teaching techniques.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Joe, thanks for commenting!

[@jeffersonking3617]

Great video!! Trying to read that manual they give you is so frustrating. Thank you for taking the time to do such a complete presentation of what this table saw can do.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for your comment!

[@timg8337]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!! I've had my saw for over 5 years and NEVER knew how to take that damn anti kick-back thing off the riving knife! ("THERE'S A BUTTON?! LMAO!!!). You also helped my figure out how to store the anti kick-back thing, as well as how to properly reinstall the riving knife AND where to store the blade guard! And all this time I thought my blade was out of square!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Tim, I am very glad to get such a nice comment! Now you can enjoy in full your saw!

[@michaelg.1786]

Perfect set up video. THANK YOU! I purchased this same table saw 2 years ago and just now getting it out of the box! I look forward to watching your other videos.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jeffreyhildreth88]

Very good set up video - I liked that you repeated each step so the process was very clear - thanks!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Jeffrey, You are welcome!

[@gusnwosu]

Thank you. This video is as relevant today as it was when you made it. Very helpful and clear.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davedavies6518]

Fantastic video. Everything I needed to know about my DeWalt table saw and easier to understand than the manual. Your "one more time" saved me from having to skip back.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Dave, thanks for your very positive comment!

[@alexisyarrington2755]

The written directions for this were terrible, and I was so frustrated. THANK YOU for this video! You made it so easy.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Alexis, than for your comment!

[@bobgavin2804]

I really liked how you went thru each step a couple of times, saved me from having to rewind asking myself now what did he just do? Great video.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Bob, thanks a lot for your positive comment!

[@enhancehomeimprovementstoo1802]

I just received my saw today and your video made my set up very easy. Thanks

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Great!

[@edzachary8657]

Thank you so much for the very detailed video, I bought this saw today and I didn't know how to get the anti kick back off of the storage on the saw, nobody else mentioned it and you showed it a few times thank you very much

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Congratulations! Now you have a very good saw! Thanks for commenting!

[@369dusty]

Very thorough explanation on this saw. I like it when you repeat the instructions. Thank you for an excellent, informative video !

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Very welcome!

[@Trini-T14]

Thanks for this in depth video, I got my table saw a month ago and it's still in the box. I feel confident in setting it up and using it now.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for your comment!

[@raymondst.pierre2849]

this gentleman is the best explains things very well. helped me a great deal in setting up my saw. better than the manual.thank you for your help.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for your so positive comment!

[@Ebaybbq]

I can’t thank you enough for making such a great and easy step by step instruction, thanks again

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Appreciate your comment!

[@bobrowe7010]

Excellent video, just bought one and was reading the instructions and thought there has to be a youtube video, and bam your video is perfect. Thanks and I will check out your other ones as well!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Bob, Congratulation, you got a very good table saw! Thanks a lot for your warm comment!

[@jholt3695]

I am so glad I found your video. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You’re welcome!

[@johnbrewi5808]

This guy is the best!!!!!!!!they don't tell you this in the manual

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks a lot!

[@andrewlanning7477]

Great video! The most helpful and informative tutorial on a table saw I've ever watched. Thanks!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for your comment!

[@curtisneal9725]

I don't know your exact accent, but you remind me of a Russian geology professor I had. I made an A in that course because his instructions were percise and repetitive. Excellent video, sir!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, Curtis, ha- ha-ha! Thanks a lot!

[@dwayneford1990]

I think maybe you were a shop teacher at some point. Great video. I have watched several set up videos for this saw but yours was the by far the easiest to understand and the clear (repeated) instructions were great. Thank you. I just found one of these online (NEW) for 95 bucks. I know. That sounds fishy but there were actually two online shops selling this saw at that price. I sent them an email asking them how they could sell this saw for 95 bucks when Lowes and everyone else were selling it for 4 times that amount. We shall see. Thanks again.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Dwayne, thanks for your comment. $95 it's not a real price, I sold my used saw for $250 easy a few times. Be careful, it may be fishing!

[@dwayneford1990]

@@MrYoucandoityourself I did a little more checking and I'm sure you are right. It was a T-shirt company I think. $95 bucks for dewalt T-shirt? That's as crazy a price as it was for the saw. Anyway, thanks for getting back to me. I subscribed. Cheers.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

@@dwayneford1990 Take care!

[@jayboz034]

Thank you for this video. I'm newer to woodworking and setting up a small "shop" in my garage so that I can make my own furniture, etc so I don't have to pay for overpriced, low quality stuff anymore, and hope to make things to sell soon for needed extra income. This was a big time saver for me tonight, which I really appreciate since I've been in the garage all day reorganizing, cleaning and setting up. THANK YOU

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Jason, Thanks for warm comment!

[@scottydvintagevideos]

Thanks for the video. I'd like to add a couple suggestions. I just setup the Dewalt DWE7480. (Disclaimer) Do not have the table saw plugged into an outlet when setting up the unit. To make it easier to install the kickback & blade guard, raise the saw blade, unlock & lift up to remove yellow blade guard that surrounds the saw blade. There you'll see the riving knife adjuster knob with a yellow arrow. You have to loosen the knob 5 or more turns before you can push the knob in that releases the pin that holds the riving knife in place. Once it's released, raise the riving knife up one level. Once the knife pops into place, tighten the knob. The riving knife should be as high or higher than the saw blade as the pic shows in the poorly written manual. Then re-install the yellow saw blade guard & lock it. Now the kickback & blade guard will attach much easier. When you lower the saw blade, the teeth of the kickback won't dig into the gray flat surface like at the 2:36 mark of this video.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Scott, very informative! Thanks!

[@edmonddantes2351]

Thank you for this great video. So much better than the "instructions" it came with! I actually bought the 7485 but it was close enough that I could figure it out with a little help from the "instructions" the machine came with!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You are welcome!

[@gangwu4541]

I’m late here. But seeing this fantastic video I now realized how much corners DeWalt has had to cut! From the nice and secure styrofoam packaging, to the metal blade guard assembly. The newer models comes from DeWalt with crappy cardboard inserts instead of styrofoam, many scratches on my brand new 7491 table and a huge dent on the rip fence! What a shame we can’t have this nice thing anymore from the same company

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

It is what it is.

[@pcollins5334]

Every time I need to put my guard back on I come back to this video 👍🏼😊

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks!

[@barrylitchfield250]

Thanks for a great training video. It was a little tough to understand you at first, but I figured it out! Good job...

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Great to hear!

[@BadHexSpokane]

This is a great video. Thank you for including the "one more time" on each part. This is very helpful and I feel confident with my new saw

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You’re welcome!

[@ajjoseph7688]

This video was very very helpful for me I didn’t have to go through headache and try to understand reading the owners manual Thank you very much - you saved me hours and hours of assembly the only thing you forgot was the 45° which was easy for me to figure it out Thank you Art

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for your comment!

[@davidjoe8455]

Great video. Save me from reading the boring manual. I can unbox mine tomorrow. Thanks

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks a lot for your comment!

[@LH4gat]

Thanks for this video. made all the difference in learning my new tool!This is the video the company should have made!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Happy to help you!

[@hatter9576]

Very good instructions! I would also like to commend you as a cameraman, you did a good job.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks you very much!

[@saltysunshinegirl]

Thanks soooo much for this! This is my first table saw and you made it look easy!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You are so welcome!

[@gphilpott7122]

Thanks. Excellent video. It's good to have a video that is unrushed as some times you don't catch what has been done on other instructional videos. One more time is fine by me.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@adampetrovician]

Like someone already said, Dewalt should hire you.....or learn from you how to write the instructions! Thank you very much for this super detailed video! You saved my day!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Adam, I like your comment! Thanks

[@POSTALHIPPY]

Just got a DW745. Thanks. Great video.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@themandan9400]

You're fantastic. Keep up the great instructional videos. Thanks again!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Great, thanks for your comment!

[@jaykeehan5813]

Thank you. I have one of these saws on order and I'm excited to receive it. I appreciate your repeating the steps and avoiding having soundtrack music which I find highly distracting and annoying in most videos when I'm trying to absorb something. Dumb question, but should I always be using the riving knife and anti-kickback on this?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi , I am using riving knife when I need cut long straight piece., but anti kickback I never used because it can damage hardwood flooring boards finish. Thanks

[@jaycelliott2]

Wow, very helpful. I didn't know all those things were there to use. I saw the kick-back item so wondered what it was doing underneath the machine ha ha... I read the manual so must have missed that. I am going to go out and check this out on mine. Thanks.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@lionelfrebourg8698]

Really enjoyed your video ! Well explained and nice filming !! Thanks looking to buy this model soon.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johngorman4052]

Excellent instructional video!!! Thank you Sir so very much. I have saved your video for future reference. Great, to the point and simple.Thank You again.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi John, you’re welcome!

[@whatdatmoufdo]

Great video thank you! I just purchased one of these and was feeling lost as to where the anti kickback was LOL. thanks again !

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You are welcome!

[@deldeek]

Thank you for the video , just got my saw and can’t wait to get it put together and start working with it. Thanks

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi David, good purchase! Enjoy working with your saw! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@crittersnaps]

Well done, much better than reading the manual.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Wow, thanks!

[@slowandcurious9455]

This was great I really appreciate the video. Bought my first table saw and you helped me greatly

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks!

[@cesarmarx]

Just bought one and needed some instructions, Good Video Thank you.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Great, thanks for watching!

[@MsRaj7719]

Thank you so much for a great detail video a newbie like me learn a lot from this.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ms22401gal]

Fantastic video. Really well done. I now feel confident to set up and use my new DWE7480. Thanks so much! 👍

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Great! Thanks for your comment!

[@ms22401gal]

MrYoucandoityourself You're welcome! Follow up - is there a storage location for what seems to be a truly awful miter gauge?

[@JayUrutau]

Best setup tutorial ever, thank you so much sir!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Julio, thanks for your warm comment!

[@coolceecoolcee3958]

Just got mine today. Great lesson thanks a lot buddy!!!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, Nice choice! Thanks for commenting!

[@coolceecoolcee3958]

Hey buddy, as far a miter saw goes how’s the dewalt dws779? Seems good for the price? Any ideas, thanks.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

@@coolceecoolcee3958 Hi, I love this Miter saw. I am using it for the floor and stairs installation all the time! If you gonna by it - good choice! I prefer DeWalt - very durable tools with reasonable price! Thanks!

[@powertoolexpert8579]

Excellent video! Very explaining the various features of the table saw.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks!

[@Ah_Bo]

Much better than the Dewalt manual. Thanks.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Glad to help!

[@ohroonoko]

Came here to see how to remove the anti kickback assembly from storage. Thanks!!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for coming!

[@Joestacemazjojo]

Great explanation, just bought mine and thought the same of first silent video, some of us are kinda slow so thanks for second video. Much easier than reading instructions. One question is my rip fence only goes 20”, where did your other set of screws come from to set rip fence on for 24”, mine does not have this? Thanks again simple but explained everything needed.👍

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Joe, if your saw DW745 model, you don't have screws for 24". Thanks for warm commenting!

[@sudhapoppy]

Thank you so much for explaining everything in detail 🙏

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for coming to my channel!

[@MatrixUSA]

GREAT detailed presentation ............... DeWalt should include a link, in their setup directions, to your video

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, Good idea! I thought about it too. Thanks!

[@hhabana]

You did a great job on this video and saved me a lot of time. Thank you!!!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You’re welcome!

[@onmontenegro5157]

Best video to explain table saw 👀 thanks

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Wow, thanks!

[@k.b.woodworker3250]

You are an excellent teacher!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks a lot!

[@iankreeger3716]

Thank you, very clear and articulate presentation. Very helpful.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@There_N_back_Again]

Nice job. More how to videos should be like this.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for your comment!

[@cliffordmoselina800]

So glad I found this channel! Thank you!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@terryjackson9055]

this is a really well thought machine,I thank you for great video.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Glad you like it!

[@denniswatson2740]

Very good video. I bought one last week. Still in my truck though. What about setting the blade and fence at 0 degrees? is the machine set so I won't have to do that? Thanks

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Dennis, it’s set already, just plug in and work. Thanks

[@Democracy-wy9pl]

Excellent video , you couldn't have made it any clearer . Thank you .

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks a lot for your comment!

[@47preacher48]

Thank you for the video. What's the difference between the 7480 and the 745? Appreciate any guidance here. Will either take a dado stack?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, 745 smaller.

[@williamfye]

Great video. Love all the one more times cause my old brain needs more then one example. Thanks!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

😊

[@chrisryan8894]

One question about the position of the riving knife , the manual says to adjust that to the thru cut position. But you did not do that. Could you explain what the differences are and why you did not adjust it. Thank you !

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Chris, I just showed in this video simple setup because instructions for table saw so poor. For more information how to cut and how to adjust riving knife I have to make another video. I guess you can find on KZbin many videos how to do this . Thanks

[@chrisryan8894]

MrYoucandoityourself thanks for the reply. I just set it to the thru cut position, I assumed I got that part right as it was the only thing I understood from the instructions 😂 your video saved me on setting up the kickback assembly. I was completely lost on that, so thank you 🙏

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Great!

[@barryccollyer2429]

Excellent demonstration. Thanks

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@edmundnadolski3588]

Very informative and helpful, thank you for sharing!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@sandman2651]

Very good set up guide,i had a dw745 bought for me for christmas and keep getting a stuck blade i will try your tip on how to do fix it,i have a question for you when i put a square on left hand side of the blade its 90 degrees how ever when i place the square on the right side of the blade its not 90 any idea on how to fix shame as its only been used a few times

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Try to clean up slider on the bottom. Maybe some dust or piece of wood don’t give you slid it 90 degrees. Thanks

[@JimHaysTechGeek]

Well done. Very clear and complete.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Jim, thanks a lot!

[@ME-ce7ik]

Thank you! Excellent. Was having trouble with pawls.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Happy to help you!

[@ChickenDinnerz]

Do you have any advice for altering the fence? When I run my square along my work top and butt up against the fence it isn't square. Do you know how I can fix that

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You have to find repair shop.

[@cheeato]

Great Video. Thanks for taking the time to create and share.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You are welcome! Thanks for your comment!

[@sdunovic]

Good job bud! Very informative. Thank you.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You’re welcome! Thanks for your comment!

[@Qriusme]

Question, I installed both the kick guard and the blade cover. However when I try to cut a piece of wood, it gets stuck on the kick guard because it doesn't move up . Am I doing something wrong?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Randy, try to raise the blade higher.