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WARNING: Exercise extra caution when cutting towards

operator. Always hold saw firmly with both hands while

cutting.

Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly anchored

or clamped to prevent slipping. Place blade lightly against

work to be cut, switch on saw motor and allow it to obtain

maximum speed before applying pressure. Whenever possible,

the saw shoe must be held firmly against the material being

cut (Fig.K). This will prevent the saw from jumping or vibrating

and minimise blade breakage. Any cuts that put pressure on the

blade such as angle or scroll cuts increase potential for vibration,

kickback, and blade breakage.

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WARNING: Use extra caution when cutting overhead and

pay particular attention to overhead wires that may be

hidden from view. Anticipate the path of falling branches

and debris ahead of time.

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WARNING: Inspect work site for hidden gas pipes, water

pipes, or electrical wires before making blind or plunge

cuts. Failure to do so may result in explosion, property

damage, electric shock, and/or serious personal injury.

Pocket/Plunge Cutting – Wood Only (Fig. J)

The initial step in pocket cutting is to measure the surface area

to be cut and mark clearly with a pencil, chalk or scriber. 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. Insert blade in blade

clamp.

Next, tip the saw backward until the back edge of the shoe

is resting on the work surface and the blade clears the work

surface (position 1, Fig. J). Now switch motor on, and allow

saw to come up to speed. Grip saw firmly with both hands and

begin a slow, deliberate upward swing with the handle of the

saw, keeping the bottom of the shoe firmly in contact with

the workpiece (position 2, Fig. J). Blade will begin to feed into

material. Always be sure blade is completely through material

before continuing with pocket cut.

NOTE: In areas where blade visibility is limited, use the edge

of the saw shoe as a guide. Lines for any given cut should be

extended beyond edge of cut to be made.

Metal Cutting (Fig. K)

Your saw has different metal cutting capacities depending upon

type of blade used and the metal to be cut. Use a finer blade for

ferrous metals and a coarse blade for non-ferrous materials. In

thin gauge sheet metals it is best to clamp wood to both sides

of sheet. This will ensure a clean cut without excess vibration or

tearing of metal. Always remember not to force cutting blade as

this reduces blade life and causes costly blade breakage.

NOTE: It is generally recommended that when cutting metals

you should spread a thin film of oil or other lubricant along

the line ahead of the saw cut for easier operation and longer

bladelife.

MAINTENANCE

Your

DeWALT

power tool has been designed to operate

over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.

Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool

care and regularcleaning.

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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.

The charger and battery pack are notserviceable.

Lubrication

Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.

Cleaning

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WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing

with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around

the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved

dust mask when performing thisprocedure.

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WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals

for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These

chemicals may weaken the 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.

Optional Accessories

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WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered

DeWALT

, have not been tested with this product, use

of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.

To reduce the risk of injury, only

DeWALT

recommended

accessories should be used with thisproduct.

Consult your dealer for further information on the

appropriateaccessories.

Protecting the Environment

Separate collection. Products and batteries marked

with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal

household waste.

Products and batteries contain materials that can

be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw

materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries

according to local provisions. Further information is available at

www.2helpU.com.

Rechargeable Battery Pack

This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails

to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done

before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for

our environment:

• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from

the tool.

• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a

local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be

recycled or disposed of properly.

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