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  2. Retract the lower blade guard. Place the saw on blade 

FIG. 8

Q

 

side.

  3. Loosen bevel adjustment knob. Place a square 

against the blade and shoe to adjust the 90° setting.

  4. Turn the calibration screw (Q) so that the shoe will 

stop at the proper angle. 

  5. Confirm the accuracy of the setting by checking 

the squareness of an actual cut on a scrap piece of 

material.

Kerf Indicator (Fig. 9)

The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator (I) for        

I

FIG. 9

vertical and bevel cutting. This indicator enables you to 

guide the saw along cutting lines penciled on the material 

being cut. The kerf indicator lines up with the left (outer) 

side of the saw blade, which makes the slot or “kerf” cut 

by the moving blade fall to the right of the indicator. Guide 

along the penciled cutting line so that the kerf falls into 

the waste or surplus material.

FIG. 10

Workpiece Support (Fig. 10–12)

WARNING:

 It is important to support the work properly and to hold the saw firmly 

to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. Figure 10 illustrates 

proper hand support of the saw. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and 

position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback if it occurs. ALWAYS TURN 

OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS!
Figure 10 shows proper sawing position. Note that hands are kept away from cutting area. 

To avoid kickback

, DO support board or panel NEAR the cut (Fig. 11). DON’T support 

board or panel away from the cut (Fig. 12). 
Place the work with its “good” side – the one on which appearance is most important 
– down. The saw cuts upward, so any splintering will be on the work face that is up 
when you cut it.

SUPPORT

DO support board or panel NEAR the cut.

FIG. 11

DON’T support board or panel AWAY from the cut.

FIG. 12

Summary of Contents for DCS391-XE

Page 1: ...DCS391 XE DCS393 XE 18 V CORDLESS 165 mm 6 1 2 CIRCULAR SAW INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...gger switch C Battery pack D Depth Adjustment Knob E Shoe F Lower blade guard retracting lever G Lower blade guard H Blade Clamping Screw I Kerf indicator J Bevel adjustment knob K Blade lock button not shown L Auxiliary handle M Battery release button N Blade wrench C E B F G K I L H A M D A M J N ...

Page 3: ... the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes c Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control 2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY a Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matc...

Page 4: ...ls f Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control g Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for...

Page 5: ...us round of arbor holes Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically causing loss of control h Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw for optimum performance and safety of operation Further Safety Instructions for All Saws CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK Kickback is a sudden...

Page 6: ...or disburse dust which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury Always use NIOSH OSHA approved d Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback Large panels tend to sag under their own weight Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel e Do not use dull or damaged blades Unsharpened or improp...

Page 7: ... of batteries and chargers Charge the battery packs only in designated DEWALT chargers DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 40 C 105 F such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer For best life store battery packs in a cool dry location NOTE Do not store the battery packs in a t...

Page 8: ...arging DEWALT rechargeable batteries Any other uses may result in risk of fire electric shock or electrocution Do not expose the charger to rain or snow Pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger This will reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to dama...

Page 9: ...cold delay feature when the charger detects a battery that is hot it automatically starts a delay suspending charging until the battery has cooled After the battery has cooled the charger automatically switches to the pack charging mode This feature ensures maximum battery life The red light flashes long then short while in the hot cold delay mode LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER The charge...

Page 10: ...her appliance b Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights c Move the charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is approximately 18 24 C 65 F and 75 F d If charging problems persist take the tool battery pack and charger to your local service center 5 The battery pack should be recharged when it fa...

Page 11: ...st point in the same direction as the direction of rotation arrow on the lower blade guard Do not assume that the printing on the blade will always be facing you when properly installed When retracting the lower blade guard to install the blade check the condition and operation of the lower blade guard to assure that it is working properly Make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or ...

Page 12: ...ned clockwise to loosen TIGHTEN COUNTERCLOCKWISE FIG 5 LOOSEN CLOCKWISE K N 2 Remove the blade clamping screw H and outer clamp washer P only Remove old blade 3 Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in the guard or clamp washer area and check the condition and operation of the lower blade guard as previously outlined Do not lubricate this area 4 Select the proper blade for the application se...

Page 13: ...e call 1800 444 224 Aust or 0800 339 258 NZ KICKBACK Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched bound or misaligned saw blade causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator If the blade becomes twisted or m...

Page 14: ...ment of the blade could cause kickback Refer to the sections Further Safety Instructions for All Saws and Blades for procedures and techniques that will minimize the occurrence of kickback Cutting Depth Adjustment Fig 6 7 1 Hold the saw firmly and loosen clockwise the depth adjustment knob D and move shoe to obtain the desired depth of cut 2 Make sure the depth adjustment knob has been retightened...

Page 15: ...that the kerf falls into the waste or surplus material FIG 10 Workpiece Support Fig 10 12 WARNING It is important to support the work properly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury Figure 10 illustrates proper hand support of the saw Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback if it...

Page 16: ... blade to stop before lifting the saw from the work As you lift the saw the spring tensioned lower blade guard will automatically close under the blade Remember the blade is exposed until this occurs Never reach under the work for any reason When you have to retract the lower blade guard manually as is necessary for starting pocket cuts always use the retracting lever WARNING When cutting thin str...

Page 17: ...pened 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 Repairs The charg...

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