Use and Care Manual

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2. Tilt the saw forward and rest front of the shoe on material to be cut.
3. Using the lower blade guard retracting lever, retract the lower
blade guard to an upward position. Lower the rear of the shoe until
the blade teeth almost touch the cutting line.
4. Release the lower blade guard (its contact with the work will keep
it in position to open freely as you start the cut). Remove your
hand from the lower blade guard retracting lever and firmly grip
the auxiliary handle, as shown in Figure 14. Position your body and
arm to allow you to resist kickback if it occurs.
5. Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface before
starting saw.
6. Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until its shoe rests flat
on the material to be cut. Advance saw along the cutting line until
cut is completed.
7. Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to stop completely
before withdrawing the blade from the material.
8. When starting each new cut, repeat the above steps.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before
making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air
at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear
ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performing this.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for
cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may
weaken the plastic 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.
CHARGER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect the charger from the AC
outlet before cleaning. Dirt and grease may be removed from the
exterior of the charger using a cloth or soft non-metallic brush. Do not
use water or any cleaning solutions.
Lubrication
Self lubricating ball and roller bearings are used in the tool and
relubrication is not required. However, it is recommended that, once
a year, you take or send the tool to a certified service center for a
thorough cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of the gear case.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by
D
EWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such
accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of
injury, only D
EWALT recommended accessories should be used with
this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at
extra cost from your local service center. If you need any assistance
in locating any accessory, please contact D
EWALT Industrial Tool Co.,
701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286, call 1-800-4-D
EWALT
(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com.
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable. There are no
serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance
and adjustments (including brush inspection and replacement) should
be performed by a D
EWALT factory service center, a DEWALT
authorized service center or other qualified service personnel. Always
use identical replacement parts.