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WARNING:

 115 V units have to be operated via a fail-safe 

isolating transformer with an earth screen between the 
primary and secondary winding.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a 
specially prepared cord available through the 

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service organisation.

Mains Plug Replacement 
(U.K. & Ireland Only)

If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:

•  Safely dispose of the old plug.
•  Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
•  Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.

 

WARNING: 

No connection is to be made to the 

earth terminal.

Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs. 
Recommended fuse: 3 A.

Using an Extension Cable

An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely 
necessary. Use an approved extension cable suitable for 
the power input of your charger (see 

Technical Data

). The 

minimum conductor size is 1 mm

2

; the maximum length 

is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Chargers

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 chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be 

as easy as possible to operate.

Important Safety Instructions for All 
Battery Chargers

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

 This manual contains important 

safety and operating instructions for compatible battery 
chargers (refer to 

Technical Data

).

•  Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary 

markings on charger, battery pack, and product using 
battery pack.

 

WARNING: 

Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get 

inside charger. Electric shock may result.

 

WARNING:

 We recommend the use of a residual current 

device with a residual current rating of 30mA or less.

 

CAUTION: 

Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, 

charge only 

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 rechargeable batteries. Other types of 

batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

 

CAUTION:

 Children should be supervised to ensure that 

they do not play with the appliance.

NOTICE: 

Under certain conditions, with the charger 

plugged into the power supply, the exposed charging 
contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign 
material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such 
as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil or any 
buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from 
charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the 

power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. 
Unplug charger before attempting to clean

• 

DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any 
chargers other than the ones in this manual. 

The charger 

and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.

• 

These chargers are not intended for any uses other than 
charging 

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 rechargeable batteries. 

Any other uses 

may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.

• 

Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

• 

Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting 
charger. 

This will reduce risk of damage to electric plug 

and cord.

• 

Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be 
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to 
damage or stress.

• 

Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely 
necessary. 

Use of improper extension cord could result in risk 

of fire,electric shock, or electrocution.

• 

Do not place any object on top of charger or place 
the charger on a soft surface that might block the 
ventilation slots and result in excessive internal heat. 

Place the charger in a position away from any heat source. The 
charger is ventilated through slots in the top and the bottom 
of the housing.

• 

Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug—

have them replaced immediately.

• 

Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, 
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.

 Take it 

to an authorised service centre.

• 

Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorised 
service centre when service or repair is required.

 Incorrect 

reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution 
or fire.

•  In case of damaged power supply cord the supply cord must 

be replaced immediately by the manufacturer, its service agent 
or similar qualified person to prevent any hazard.

• 

Disconnect the charger from the outlet before 
attempting any cleaning. This will reduce the risk of 
electric shock. 

Removing the battery pack will not reduce 

this risk.

• 

NEVER 

attempt to connect two chargers together.

• 

The charger is designed to operate on standard 
230V household electrical power. Do not attempt to 
use it on any other voltage. 

This does not apply to the 

vehicular charger.

Charging a Battery (Fig. B)

1.  Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting 

battery pack.

2.  Insert the battery pack 

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 into the charger, making sure the 

battery pack is fully seated in the charger. The red (charging) 
light will blink repeatedly indicating that the charging 
process has started.

3.  The completion of charge will be indicated by the red 

light remaining ON continuously. The battery pack is fully 
charged and may be used at this time or left in the charger. 

Summary of Contents for XR LI-ION DC388T2

Page 1: ...DCS388 Final Page size A5 148mm x 210mm ...

Page 2: ...1 Fig A Fig B 2 1 6 Fig C Fig D Fig E 2 1 7 8 4 3 5 8 7 7 8 11 9 10 ...

Page 3: ...2 Fig I Fig F Fig H 5 6 Fig G 3 ...

Page 4: ...3 Fig J Fig K 1 2 ...

Page 5: ...l users Technical Data DCS388 Voltage VDC 54 Type 1 Battery type Li Ion Max power output W 1550 No load speed min 1 0 3000 Stroke length mm 28 6 Cutting capacity in wood metal profiles plastic tubes mm 300 130 160 Weight without battery pack kg 3 54 Noise values and vibration values triax vector sum according to EN60745 2 11 LPA emission sound pressure level dB A 86 LWA sound power level dB A 97 K...

Page 6: ...ds increase the risk of electric shock e When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock f If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable use a residual current device RCD protected supply Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock 3 Personal safety a Stay alert watch wh...

Page 7: ...the power tool live and could give the operator an electric shock ALWAYS wear a dust mask Exposure to dust particles can cause breathing difficulty and possible injury Never switch on the tool when the saw blade is jammed in the workpiece or in contact with the material Keep hands away from moving parts Never place your hands near the cutting area Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay pa...

Page 8: ...to clean DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the ones in this manual The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging DeWALT rechargeable batteries Any other uses may result in risk of fire electric shock or electrocution Do not expose charger to rain or snow Pull by plug rath...

Page 9: ...obstructions which may impede air flow Use the back of the charger as a template for the location of the mounting screws on the wall Mount the charger securely using drywall screws purchased separately at least 25 4 mm long with a screw head diameter of 7 9 mm screwed into wood to an optimal depth leaving approximately 5 5 mm of the screw exposed Align the slots on the back of the charger with the...

Page 10: ...of tools with batteries combo kits can be air shipped as excepted if the Watt Hour rating of the battery pack is no greater than 100 Whr Regardless of whether a shipment is considered excepted or fully regulated it is the shipper s responsibility to consult the latest regulations for packaging labeling marking and documentation requirements The information provided in this section of the manual is...

Page 11: ...XX XX Year of Manufacture Description Fig A WARNING Never modify the power tool or any part of it Damage or personal injury could result 1 Trigger switch 2 Lock off button 3 Blade clamp release lever 4 Shoe 5 Hand grip 6 Main handle 7 Battery pack 8 Battery release button 9 Worklight Intended Use Your DCS388 cordless reciprocating saws have been designed for professional sawing of wood metal and t...

Page 12: ...e your saw Worklight Fig A There is a worklight 9 located on the end of the tool near the shoe The worklight is activated when the trigger switch is depressed and will remain on for a short time after the trigger switch is released If the trigger switch remains depressed the worklight will remain on NOTE The worklight is for lighting the immediate work surface and is not intended to be used as a f...

Page 13: ...ut without excess vibration or tearing of metal Always remember not to force cutting blade as this reduces blade life and causes costly blade breakage NOTE It is generally recommended that when cutting metals you should spread a thin film of oil or other lubricant along the line ahead of the saw cut for easier operation and longer blade life MAINTENANCE Your DeWALT power tool has been designed to ...

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