jackfinzo Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Hi has anyone got the DWE7491? Reason I ask is I want to get it but have a few concerns.... 1. I live in Europe. the European version has a very cheap/poor blade guard system compared to the American one. it also won't accept dado blades. 2. is it direct drive or belt driven? thinking I could get the European saw and buy the American arbor if its belt driven? 3. has anyone got the European saw and has changed the blade guard? or at least know if it is compatible? 4. 110v don't bother me at all as I use a site transformer anyways but the 60hertz in America rather than 50hertz where I live is a problem. from doing some research I believe Australia runs 50-hertz electricity and their saw also accepts a dado blade and has the better blade guard. the only problem with this option is that Australia seems to be fairly expensive in comparison to the USA. On top of that, i presume shipping and import charges will be quite expensive. Hope to hear back with some thoughts, any light shed whats so ever will be appreciated!! ( Anyone who replies please let me know what part of the world you are from as it will make a lot more sense to me as I read your reply/thoughts.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy MSG Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 It is a direct drive. US is 60 hertz not 50 hertz. I can't tell you about the European guards, I am from the US by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackfinzo Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 12 minutes ago, Grumpy MSG said: It is a direct drive. US is 60 hertz not 50 hertz. I can't tell you about the European guards, I am from the US by the way. Thanks for the reply and also for pointing out my mistake I accidently mixed the two up but have edited my post now. Thanks again, Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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