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WALT Industrial Tool Company, 626 Hanover Pike, P.O. Box 158, Hampstead, MD 21074    Printed in U.S.A. (JUN95-CD-3) Form No. 158629-03

For information call toll free between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET, seven days a week. 1-800-4-D

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WALT (1-800-433-9258).

DW377

Copyright © 1994, 1995

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Summary of Contents for DW377

Page 1: ...O Box 158 Hampstead MD 21074 Printed in U S A JUN95 CD 3 Form No 158629 03 For information call toll free between 8 00 a m and 8 00 p m ET seven days a week 1 800 4 DEWALT 1 800 433 9258 DW377 Copyright 1994 1995 158629 03 dw377 5 17 02 3 08 PM Page 2 ...

Page 2: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL DW377 7 1 4 Worm Drive Saw 158629 03 dw377 5 17 02 3 08 PM Page 3 ...

Page 3: ...ecision using advanced man ufacturing systems and intense quality control Every tool is checked before it leaves the factory to make sure that it meets your standards for durability reliability and power DEWALT Built Jobsite Tough WE GUARANTEE IT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALT TOOL CALL US TOLL FREE AT 1 800 732 4441 ANGLE QUADRANT BEVEL ADJUSTMENT LEVER SWITCH HAND...

Page 4: ...for a plug as shown in sketch D ADAPTER SHOWN IN FIGURES B and C IS NOT FOR USE IN CANADA Safety Instructions For All Tools KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and bench es invite injuries CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT Don t expose power tools to rain Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations Keep work area well lit Do not use tool in pres ence of flammable liquids or gases GUARD AGAINST EL...

Page 5: ...that accept the tool s plug Replace or repair dam 2 aged cords Make sure your extension cord is in good con dition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result ing in loss of power and overheating The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and name...

Page 6: ...rvice center Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off Additional Safety Instructions for Circular Saws CAUTION When cutting into walls floors or wherever live elec trical wires may be encountered DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL Hold the tool only by insulated grasping surfaces to prevent electric shock if you cut into a live wire KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER Neve...

Page 7: ...e wrench Changing Blades CAUTION Always disconnect saw from power supply before changing blades 1 Depress LOCK PIN which runs through the center of the oil filler plug and turn blade until the LOCK PIN locks firmly into the saw shaft 2 With blade wrench loosen and remove the blade bolt by turning it in a clockwise direction when facing blade left hand thread Retract lower blade guard and remove bl...

Page 8: ...e tooth projecting below the surface Setting the saw at the proper cutting depth keeps blade friction to a minimum removes sawdust from between the blade teeth results in cooler faster sawing and reduces the chance of kick back A method of checking for the correct cutting depth is shown in Figure 6 Lay a piece of the material you plan to cut along the side of the blade as shown in the figure and o...

Page 9: ...ested if this tool does not operate check the power supply Brushes DISCONNECT PLUG FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE SERVIC ING Inspect carbon brushes regularly by unplugging tool removing the Brush Inspection Cap Fig 2 and withdrawing the brush assem bly Keep brushes clean and sliding freely in their guides Always replace a used brush in the same orientation in the holder as it was prior to removal Carbon...

Page 10: ...wrench loosen and remove the blade bolt by turn ing it in a clockwise direction when facing blade left hand thread Retract lower blade guard and remove blade 3 When mounting new blade the teeth must point in the direc tion of blade rotation Replace and tighten the blade bolt as much as possible with the fingers then tighten firmly with the blade wrench Your NEW DEWALT saw is equipped to accept bla...

Page 11: ... desired depth of cut as shown in Figure 5 Make sure the depth adjustment lever has been retightened lowered before operating saw Your saw is equipped with a carbide tipped saw blade for long life and efficient cutting For the most efficient cutting action using a carbide tipped saw blade set the Depth Adjustment so that about one half of a tooth projects below the surface of the wood to be cut Th...

Page 12: ...ly as described above to determine when the proper level is reached If you acciden tally overfill the saw lay it on its side and permit the excess to leak out until the proper level is obtained DO NOT OVERFILL SAW Pressure generated by the gears in an overfilled saw will force lubricant through the seals causing eventual gear failure and possibly motor damage See special lubricant on page 9 NOTE W...

Page 13: ...L CUTS Bevel cuts require special operator attention to proper cutting techniques especially guidance of the saw Both blade angle to the shoe and greater blade surface in the material increase the chance for binding and misalignment twist to occur 7 RESTARTING A CUT WITH THE BLADE TEETH JAMMED AGAINST THE MATERIAL The saw should be brought up to full operating speed before start ing a cut or resta...

Page 14: ...d on all Worm Drive Saws when using metal or abrasive blades with round arbor holes B No 143783 00 DIAMOND INNER CLAMP WASHER is used on all Worm Drive Saws when using metal or abrasive blades with dia mond shaped arbor holes C No 740457 00 OUTER CLAMP WASHER is used on all Worm Drive Saws on the outer side of all metal or abrasive blades WATER FEED ATTACHMENTS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR WORM DRIVE S...

Page 15: ...l tool simply return it to the partici pating seller within 30 days for a full refund Please return the com plete unit transportation prepaid Proof of purchase may be required Like most DEWALT products your tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories to ensure that it meets stringent safety requirements See Tools Electric Yellow Pages for Service Sales 158629 03 dw377 5 17 02 3 08 PM Page 12 ...

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