User Manual

9
ENGLISH
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
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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.
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WARNING: Use only
DeWALT
battery packs andchargers.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
Wear earprotection.
Wear eyeprotection.
Visible radiation. Do not stare intolight.
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Cordless reciprocating saw
1 Kitbox (C, D, L, M, P, S, T, X, Y, NT models)
1 Charger (C, D, L, M, P, S, T X, Y models)
1 Li-Ion battery pack (C1, D1, L1, M1, P1, S1, T1, X1, Y1 models)
2 Li-Ion battery packs (C2, D2, L2, M2, P2, S2, T2, X2, Y2 models)
3 Li-Ion battery packs (C3, D3, L3, M3, P3, S3, T3, X3, Y3 models)
1 Instruction manual
NOTE: Battery packs, chargers and kitboxes are not included
with N models. Battery packs and chargers are not included with
NT models. Bmodels include Bluetooth® batterypacks.
NOTE: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by the Bluetooth®, SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by
DeWALT
is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respectiveowners.
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred duringtransport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior tooperation.
Battery Type
The following SKUs operate on a 12 volt battery pack: DCS312
These battery packs may be used: DCB122, DCB124, DCB125,
DCB127. Refer to Technical Data for moreinformation.
Only for indooruse.
Discard the battery pack with due care for
theenvironment.
Charge
DeWALT
battery packs only with designated
DeWALT
chargers. Charging battery packs other
than the designated
DeWALT
batteries with a
DeWALT
charger may make them burst or lead to
other dangeroussituations.
Do not incinerate the batterypack.
Date Code Position (Fig. B)
The date code
10
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2020 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
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WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1
Variable speed trigger switch
2
Lock-off button
3
Blade clamp
4
Shoe
5
Hand grip
6
Battery pack
7
Battery release button
8
Main handle
9
Worklight
10
Datecode
Intended Use
Your DCS312 cordless reciprocating sabre saw has been
designed for professional sawing of wood, metal and tubes. The
compact design permits cutting extremely close to the edge of
difficultareas.
Do not use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
This reciprocating saw is a professional powertool.
Do not let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision
is required when inexperienced operators use thistool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
withoutsupervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with thisproduct.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
6
is fullycharged.