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ENGLISH

To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool

Handle

1. Align the battery pack

7

with the rails inside the tool’s

handle (Fig. C).

2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated

in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap intoplace.

To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool

1. Press the release button

8

and firmly pull the battery pack

out of the toolhandle.

2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the

charger section of thismanual.

Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. D)

Some

DeWALT

battery packs include a fuel gauge which

consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of

charge remaining in the batterypack.

To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button

11

. A combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate

designating the level of charge left. When the level of charge

in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not

illuminate and the battery will need to berecharged.

NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on

the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is

subject to variation based on product components, temperature

and end-userapplication.

Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. E)

Lock-off Button and Trigger switch

Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button

2

To lock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button as shown

in Figure E. Always lock the trigger switch

1

when carrying or

storing the tool to eliminate unintentional starting. The lock-

off button is colored red to indicate when the switch is in its

unlocked position.

To unlock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button as

shown in Figure E. Pull the trigger switch to turn the motor ON.

Releasing the trigger switch turns the motor OFF.



WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the switch

in the ON position, and should never be locked ON by any

other means.

The variable speed trigger switch will give you added versatility.

The further the trigger is depressed the higher the speed of the

saw.



CAUTION: Use of very slow speed is recommended only

for beginning a cut. Prolonged use at very slow speed may

damage your saw.

Worklight (Fig. A)

There is a worklight

9

located on the end of the tool near the

shoe. The worklight is activated when the trigger switch is

depressed and will remain on for a short time after the trigger

switch is released. If the trigger switch remains depressed, the

worklight will remain on.

NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work surface

and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.

Battery Indicator

As the battery nears a fully discharged state, the flashlight will

blink twice and then the brightness of the light will drop below

the normal level. This cycle will repeat until the battery is fully

discharged.

OPERATION

Instructions for Use



WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and

applicableregulations.



WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack

before making any adjustments or removing/

installing attachments or accessories. An accidental

start-up can causeinjury.

Proper Hand Position (Fig. F)



WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,

ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.



WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a

suddenreaction.

Proper hand position requires one hand on the hand grip

5

with the other hand on the main handle

6

Blade Installation and Removal

(Fig. A, G–I)

Different blade lengths are available. Use the appropriate blade

for the application. The blade should be longer than 90mm and

should extend past the shoe and the thickness of the workpiece

during the cut. Do not use jigsaw blades with this tool.



WARNING: Cut hazard. Blade breakage may occur if the

blade does not extend past the shoe and the workpiece

during the cut (Fig. H). Increased risk of personal injury, as

well as damage to the shoe and workpiece may result.

To Install Blade into Saw

1. Pull blade clamp release lever

3

up (Fig. G).

2. Insert blade shank from the front.

3. Push blade clamp release lever down.

NOTE: The blade can be installed in two positions as shown in

Figure I.

To Remove Blade from Saw



CAUTION: Burn hazard. Do not touch the blade

immediately after use. Contact with the blade may result

in personal injury.

1. Open up blade clamp release lever.

2. Remove blade.

Cutting (Fig. J–K)



WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users and

bystanders must wear approved eye protection.

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