SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Motor
Your D
E
WALT tool is powered by a D
E
WALT motor. Be sure your
power supply agrees with nameplate marking. 120 Volts AC/DC
means your saw will operate on alternating or direct current. Lower
voltage can cause loss of power and can result in overheating. All
DeWalt tools are factory-tested; if this tool does not operate, check the
power supply.
Electric Brake
(DW360/DW361/DW362/DW363 ONLY)
Your saw has an automatic electric brake which is designed to stop
the blade from coasting in about two seconds after you release the
trigger switch. It is useful when making certain cuts in wood where a
coasting blade would result in a wide, imprecise cut.
Occasionally, under certain conditions, the brake will not function
properly and won’t stop the saw in the two seconds discussed above.
If this condition persists, turn the saw on and off four or five times. If
the brake still does not stop the blade in about 2 seconds, the
problem may be worn brushes. Replace the brushes as described
below and try the saw again. If the problem still persists, have the tool
serviced at a service center or company authorized service facility.
Brushes
DISCONNECT PLUG FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
SERVICING
Inspect carbon brushes regularly by unplugging tool, removing the
Brush Inspection Cap (Fig. 2) and withdrawing the brush assembly.
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 brushes have varying symbols stamped into their
sides, and if the brush is worn down to the line closest to the spring,
they must be replaced. Use only identical DeWalt brushes. Always
3
English
4
FIG. 1
INNER
CLAMP
WASHER
OUTER
CLAMP
WASHER
BLADE CLAMPING SCREW
RETRACTING
LEVER
BLADE
LOCK
BRUSH
INSPECTION
CAP
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
TIGHTEN
LOOSEN
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