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Repairs
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable. There are
no serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.
WARNING:
To assure product SAFETY and
RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
(including brush inspection and replacement, when
applicable) should be performed by a
D
e
WALT
factory
service center or a
D
e
WALT
authorized service center.
Always use identical replacement parts.
Accessories
WARNING:
Since accessories, other than those
offered by
D
e
WALT
,
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
e
WALT
recommended accessories should be used with
this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact
D
e
WALT
call 1-800-4-
D
e
WALT
(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com.
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 procedure.
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.
Project Tips
• Cut only with sharp blades; they cut cleaner, faster and put
less strain on the motor while cutting.
• When cutting, always ensure that the pivoting shoe
is resting against the workpiece. This will improve
operator control and minimize vibration.
• For longer blade life, use bi-metal blades. These
utilize a carbon steel back welded to high speed steel
teeth making the blade more flexible and less prone
to breaking.
Fig. K
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2
Pocket Cutting - Wood Only (Fig. K)
Measure the surface area to be cut and mark clearly with a
pencil, chalk or scriber.
1. Insert blade in blade clamp and tighten blade
clamp securely.
2. Tip the saw backward until the back edge of the
pivoting shoe is firmly on the work surface.
3. Switch motor on, permitting blade to attain
maximum speed.
4. Grip handle steadily and begin a slow, deliberate
upward swing with the handle of the saw.
5. The 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 pivoting shoe as a guide.
Fig. J
NOTE:
You should spread a thin film of oil or other coolant
along the line ahead of the saw cut for easier operation
and longer blade life. For cutting aluminum, kerosene
is preferred.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.
An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
