DeWalt DC308, Original Instructions Manual

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E N G L I S H
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the
plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be made
to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good
quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 3 A.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use an approved extension
cable suitable for the power input of your charger
(see technical data). The minimum conductor size
is 1 mm
2 ; the maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
Prior to assembly and
adjustment, always remove the battery
pack.
WARNING:
Always switch off the tool
before inserting or removing the battery
pack.
WARNING:
Use only D
E
WALT battery
packs and chargers.
Fitting and Removing the Battery Pack ( fi g. A)
• To fi t the battery pack (11), line it up with the
receptacle on the tool. Slide the battery pack into
the receptacle and push until the battery snaps
into place.
• To remove the battery pack, push the release
button (12) while at the same time pulling the
battery pack out of the receptacle.
Fitting and removing a saw blade ( fi g. C)
The tool-free blade exchange system ensures
quick and easy changing of saw blades.
• Open the blade holder (6) by fully retracting the
blade latch (4).
• Insert the saw blade into the blade holder (6)
guiding the back of the blade into the groove of
the guide roller (7).
• Release the blade latch (4).
• To remove the saw blade, fully retract the blade
latch and pull the blade out of the holder.
Saw blades
Blade type Applications
Fine-toothed cutting blade for smooth straight cuts
Coarse-toothed cutting blade for fast straight cuts
Metal cutting blade
for ferrous and
non-ferrous metals
Flush cutting blade 1)
for fi nishing off cuts
up to a wall or edge.
1) Not available in all countries.
A wide variety of dedicated saw blades is available
as an option.
WARNING:
Always select your saw
blade with great care.
Setting the bevel angle ( fi g. D)
The adjustable shoe (8) allows cutting of LH and
RH bevel angles up to 45°. The bevel scale has
preset positions at 0°, 15°, 30° and 45°.
• Release the shoe lever (10).
• Slide the shoe (8) toward the saw blade.
• Tilt the shoe and set the desired bevel angle
using the scale.
• Tighten the shoe lever.
Setting the pendulum stroke ( fi g. A)
The adjustable pendulum stroke guarantees a
perfect cutting stroke for different materials.
• Slide the selector (9) to the desired position
referring to the table below. The selector can be
manipulated during operation.