DeWalt DCS578, Original Instructions Manual

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Lower Blade Guard
WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety feature
that reduces the risk of serious personal injury. Never
use the saw if the lower guard is missing, damaged,
misassembled or not working properly. Do not rely
on the lower blade guard to protect you under all
circumstances. Your safety depends on following
all warnings and precautions as well as proper
operation of the saw. Check the lower blade guard
for proper closing before each use. If the lower blade
guard is missing or not working properly, have the
saw serviced before using. To assure product safety
and reliability, repair, maintenance and adjustment
should be performed by an authorised service centre
or other qualified service organization, always using
identical replacement parts.
Changing Blades
To Install the Blade (Fig. B–E)
1. Remove the battery.
2. Using the lower guard lever
14 , retract the lower blade
guard 12 and place blade on saw spindle against the inner
clamp washer 22 , making sure that the blade will rotate
in the proper direction (the direction of the rotation arrow
on the saw blade and the teeth must point in the same
direction as the direction of rotation arrow on the saw). 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 any other part, in all angles and depths
of cut.
3. Place outer clamp washer 23 on saw spindle with the
beveled edge facing out. Make sure the 30 mm diameter on
the blade side of the clamp fits into the 30 mm hole in the
saw blade to ensure centring of the blade.
4. Thread the blade clamping screw
13
onto the saw spindle
by hand (screw has right‑hand threads and must be turned
clockwise to tighten).
5. Depress the blade lock 5 while turning the saw spindle
with the blade wrench 24 stored underneath the battery
compartment, until the blade lock engages and the blade
stops rotating.
6. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the
blade wrench.
NOTICE:
Never engage the blade lock while saw is
running, or engage in an effort to stop the tool. Never
turn the saw on while the blade lock is engaged. Serious
damage to your saw will result.
To Replace the Blade (Fig. B–E)
1. Remove the battery.
2. To loosen the blade clamping screw
13 , depress the
blade lock 5 and turn the saw spindle with the blade
wrench 24 , stored underneath the battery compartment,
until the blade lock engages and the blade stops rotating.
With the blade lock engaged, turn the blade clamping
screw counterclockwise with the blade wrench (screw has
right‑hand threads and must be turned counterclockwise
to loosen).
3. Remove the blade clamping screw 13 and outer clamp
washer 23 . Remove old blade.
4. 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.
5. Select the proper blade for the application (refer to Blades ).
Always use blades that are the correct size (diameter)
with the proper size and shape centre hole for mounting
on the saw spindle. Always assure that the maximum
recommended speed (rpm) on the saw blade meets or
exceeds the speed (rpm) of the saw.
6. Follow steps 1 through 5 under To Install the Blade , making
sure that the blade will rotate in the proper direction.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. A)
nOTE:
Make sure your battery pack 16 is fully charged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack 16 with the rails inside the tool’s
handle (Fig. A).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button 17 and firmly pull the battery pack
out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. C)
Some D
e
WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge
21 , press and hold the fuel gauge
button. A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end‑user application.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
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.
WARNING: Use only D
e
WALT battery packs and chargers.