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FIG. 1

C

B

A

J

I

H

D

G

E

F

R

FIG. 2

H

G

E

Fitting and Removing a Saw 

Blade (Fig. 2)

 The tool-free blade exchange system 

ensures quick and easy changing 

of saw blades. 

    1.   Open the blade holder (G) by fully 

retracting the blade latch (E). 

    2.   Insert the saw blade into the blade 

holder (G) guiding the back of the 

blade into the groove of the guide roller (H). 

 .......... direct  current 

 ...........alternating or direct current

 .............. Class I Construction 

no ..............no  load  speed

 ...................

(grounded) 

 .............earthing  terminal

 ............... Class II Construction  

.............safety alert symbol

 ...................

(double insulated) 

RPM ..........revolutions per minute

…/min ........ per minute 

BPM ..........beats per minute

sfpm ........... surface feet per minute  

IPM ............impacts per minute

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

COMPONENTS (Fig. 1, 2)

  A.  On/off switch  

G.  Blade holder 

   B.  Lock-on  button  

H.  Guide  roller

   C.  Speed control dial  

I.  Shoe

   D.  Saw dust blower  

J.  Pendulum stroke selector

   E.  Blade  latch 
   F.  Finger  guard 

  INTENDED  USE

Your jig saw has been designed for professional cutting of wood, steel, aluminium, 

plastic and ceramic material.

DO NOT 

use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

These jig saws are professional power tools.

 

DO NOT

 let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when 

inexperienced operators use this tool.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect machine 

from power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or 

changing set-ups or when making repairs. 

Be sure the trigger switch is in the OFF 

position. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

Summary of Contents for DW341-XE

Page 1: ...DW341 XE HEAVY DUTY JIG SAW INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

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Page 3: ...nvite accidents b Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in 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 u...

Page 4: ...ous in the hands of untrained users e Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools f Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges a...

Page 5: ... protection AS NZS1337 Eye Protectors for Industrial Applications Hearing protection AS NZS1270 Acoustics Hearing Protection Respiratory protection AS NZS1716 Respiratory Protective Devices WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these che...

Page 6: ...E USE COMPONENTS Fig 1 2 A On off switch G Blade holder B Lock on button H Guide roller C Speed control dial I Shoe D Saw dust blower J Pendulum stroke selector E Blade latch F Finger guard INTENDED USE Your jig saw has been designed for professional cutting of wood steel aluminium plastic and ceramic material DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases These jig s...

Page 7: ...s a perfect cutting stroke for different materials Slide the selector j to the desired position referring to the table below The selector can be manipulated during operation Pos Wood Metal Plastics 2 Fast cuts PVC 2 Thick workpieces Fibreglass Acrylic 1 Plywood Aluminium Chipboard Non ferrous 0 Thin workpieces Sheet metal Fine cuts Mounting the Plastic Anti scratch Shoe Cover Fig 4 The anti scratc...

Page 8: ...ead the cord away in line with the tool When sawing curves circles or other round shapes push the tool gently forward Wait until the tool has come to a standstill before removing the saw blade from the workpiece After sawing the blade may be very hot Do not touch Proper Hand Position Fig 1 8 WARNING To reduce the risk of serious personal injury ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown WARNING To r...

Page 9: ...he trigger switch is in the OFF position An accidental start up can cause injury Lubrication Your power tool requires no additional lubrication 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 AS NZS51337 approved eye protection when performing this WARNING Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for...

Page 10: ... the warranty DEWALT tools are covered by our FREE ONE YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT DEWALT will also maintain the tool for free at any time during the first year of purchase This includes labour parts and lubrication required to restore the product to sound mechanical and or electrical condition Normal wear parts are not covered in this service Carbon brushes worn more then 50 will be replaced NOTE Three...

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Page 12: ...ia DEC10 Part No N091377 DW341 XE Copyright 2010 DEWALT The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools the yellow and black color scheme the D shaped air intake grill the array of pyramids on the handgrip the kit box configuration and the array of lozenge shaped humps on the surface of the tool ...

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