DeWalt XR LI-ION DCS320-XE, Instruction Manual

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must be held firmly against the material being cut (Fig. 10). This will prevent the saw
from jumping or vibrating and minimize blade breakage. Any cuts which put pressure
on the blade such as angle or scroll cuts increase potential for vibration, kickback, and
blade breakage.
FIG. 10
WARNING : Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay particular attention
to overhead wires which may be hidden from view. Anticipate the path of falling
branches and debris ahead of time.
WARNING : Inspect work site for hidden gas
FIG. 11
pipes, water pipes, or electrical wires before
making blind or plunge cuts. Failure to do so may
result in explosion, property damage, electric
shock, and/or serious personal injury.
FLUSH-TO CUTTING (FIG. 11)
The compact design of the saw motor housing and
spindle housing permits extremely close cutting to
floors, corners and other difficult areas.
1
2
FIG. 12
1. STARTING POSITION FOR POCKET CUTTING
2. ROCK TOOL UP TO NORMAL CUTTING POSITION
AFTER BLADE HAS CUT THROUGH MATERIAL.
POCKET/PLUNGE CUTTING – WOOD ONLY (FIG. 12)
The initial step in pocket cutting is to measure the surface area to be cut and mark
clearly with a pencil, chalk or scriber. Use the appropriate blade for the application. The
blade should be longer than 89 mm (3-1/2") and should extend past the shoe and the
thickness of the workpiece during the cut. Insert blade in blade clamp.
Next, tip the saw backward until the back edge of the shoe is resting on the work
surface and the blade clears the work surface (position 1, Fig. 12). Now switch motor
on, and allow saw to come up to speed. Grip saw firmly with both hands and begin a
slow, deliberate upward swing with the handle of the saw, keeping the bottom of the
shoe firmly in contact with the workpiece (position 2, Fig. 12). Blade will begin to feed
into material. Always be sure blade is completely through material before continuing
with pocket cut.
NOTE: In areas where blade visibility is limited, use the edge of the saw shoe as a
guide. Lines for any given cut should be extended beyond edge of cut to be made.