DeWalt DCS690N, Manual

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Spindle Lock Button (Fig. A, C)
The spindle lock button 10 is used to lock the spindle 21 when
changing accessories.
1. To engage the spindle lock button, remove the battery pack
and make sure trigger switch is in OFF position.
2. Depress the spindle lock button and turn the wheel and
spindle until the lock button engages the spindle.
3. Use supplied wrench
5
to unscrew the spindle nut
17
and remove or mount accessories. Spindle threads are
right hand.
Lock-Off Button (Fig. A)
Your cut-off tool is equipped with a lock-off button 3 . To lock
the trigger switch in the OFF postition, push the lock-off button
from the left side of the tool. To unlock the trigger switch, push
the lock-off button from the right side of the tool.
LED Light (Fig. A)
The LED light 6 will illuminate as a warning when the tool is
being pushed too hard. Continuing to use the tool after the LED
is lit could cause the tool to hot pack or shut down.
To Operate (Fig. A)
CAUTION: Before attempting to start, grasp tool firmly
with both hands before lifting.
WARNING: Edge cutting can be performed only with
wheels that are designed and specified for this purpose.
Protect yourself during edge cutting by directing the open
side of the guard toward a surface.
WARNING: Wheels used for cutting may break or kick
back if they bend or twist while the tool is being used to do
cut-off work.
WARNING: Do not use edge cutting wheels for surface
grinding applications because these wheels are not
designed for side pressures encountered with surface
grinding. Wheel breakage and injury may result.
1. Grasp main handle 1 and front handle 7 firmly.
2. Line up wheel with material to be cut. Be sure nothing is
near or in line with the wheel.
3. Depress and hold trigger switch
2
then slowly feed wheel
into work with firm pressure. The shoe 12 may be used
to help guide the tool when making cuts. Do not force the
tool. For maximum efficiency and wheel life, keep the wheel
speed high.
4. To stop tool, release trigger switch 2 .
Wet Cut Method (Fig. A, G, H)
CAUTION: Never use the saw over head. When using
water, limit cutting to the horizontal position to reduce the
risk of water entering the tool.
WARNING: Wet cut method is to be used only with a
diamond blade.
1. Attach the water supply to the water inlet 15 .
2. To regulate the water flow, rotate the water valve 13 to
the open position as shown in Figure G. To stop the flow of
water, rotate the water valve to the closed postion as shown
in Figure H.
3. Proceed to cut as described in To Operate .
4. After work, disconnect the water supply from the tool.
Applications
WARNING: NEVER cut magnesium with this tool.
Magnesium particles may ignite causing personal injury.
WARNING: Cutting concrete must ONLY be done using
the wet cut method.
• 3 mm max. gauge sheet metal
• Concrete, cinder blocks and bricks
• Reinforcing rod; generally under 25.4 mm diameter
• 3 mm diameter concrete wire mesh
• Corrugated floor and ceiling form (concrete forms)
• Electrical conduit 3 mm wall thickness
• 3 mm max. thick structural forms such as channel, angles,
plate, etc.
nOTE: The cutting of materials heavier than those listed
above are not recommended due to the possibility of
electrical overloading.
Transportation and Storage
During transportation and storage lock the trigger switch with
the lock-off button.
Remove the battery pack during the tool storage.
MAINTENANCE
Your D
e
WALT power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
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.
Make sure the
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing this procedure.