To shut off the saw it has a bump pad making it easy to shut off. The safety cover has to be lifted up prior to turning on the saw. On/Off Switch – This saw features a very nice on/off switch with a safety lever/cover.Features – The DWE7490X is packed with features that are often seen on more expensive shop table saws.The gauge isn’t all that great but it gets the job done.

This saw also comes with a miter gauge for cross-cutting. The unique fence design rides on rails at both the front and back of the saw, eliminating the possibility of fence drift.

The fence is easy to adjust and stays parallel to the blade. The rack and pinion fence rails are the key to this saws accuracy and overall performance. Performance – The DWE7490X performs very well.Overall this saw has plenty of power for all the applications I tested. The higher blade speed seems to have improved ripping quality slightly. Power – The new DEWALT 10″ job site table saws feature a powerful 15 amp motor with an increased speed (over the previous models) of 4,800 RPM.I’ve tested this saw cutting several different types of materials including: 3/4″ cabinet grade plywood, 2x framing lumber (KD and pressure treated), Pine and Maple 1x trim stock. The powerful 15 amp motor easily rips sheet stock, framing lumber and hardwood trim. This saw performs very well in both framing and finish work applications. The DEWALT DWE7490X is a powerful job site table saw packed with useful features. 21-7/8″ x 26 – 3/8″ table provides superior material support.2-1/2″ Dust Collection Port easily connects to a vacuum for efficient dust extraction.Features a 15.0 AMP high-torque motor with the power to cut pressure-treated lumber and hardwoods.Telescoping fence rails retract to create a small, portable package.Flip over fence, allows for narrow rip cuts.Blade Guard Assembly allows for tool free adjustments of the guard for different application.

On board Storage provides easy access to the Blade Guard Assembly, fence, riving knife, push stick, miter gage, wrenches, and cord wrap when not in use.

28-1/2″ of rip capacity easily cuts a variety of larger shelving and trim material.

Patented material support, can be used for narrow rip cuts.

Rack and pinion telescoping fence rails make fence adjustments fast, smooth, and accurate.

The DEWALT DWE7490X is a step up from the DWE7480 in cut capacity, a few more features, and it comes with a steel scissor stand. DEWALT recently launched a new line of portable job site table saws including a 10″ version with a scissor stand.

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