DeWalt DCS356N

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Proper hand position requires the tool to be held as shown in
FigureN.
Instructions for Use (Fig. A)
1. Install the batterypack.
2. To turn the tool ON, hold it as shown in FigureN and press
the variable speed trigger
1
.
NOTE: The further the trigger switch is depressed the faster
the tool will operate. If in doubt about the proper speed
for your operation, test the performance at low speed and
gradually increase until a comfortable speed isfound.
3. To turn the tool OFF, release the variable speed trigger
1
.
Lock on/off Button (Fig.O)
The tool can be locked off by fully depressing the lock on/off
button
4
shown in FigureO.
For more comfort in extended use applications, the lock
on/off button
4
can lock the trigger trigger
1
in the
depressedposition.
NOTE: The tool will automatically shut off after operating for
five minutes with the lock-on button engaged. To restart the
tool, the user will have to release the trigger and repress lock-
onbutton.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. N)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
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WARNING: Ensure switch is fully OFF before installing
thebattery.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Attaching Accessories Using the Universal
Adapter (Fig.G)
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CAUTION: To avoid injury, do not use any accessory
for an application where the adaptor may fail to hold
theaccessory.
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CAUTION: Read and follow all manufacturers' safety
warnings for any accessories used with thistool.
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CAUTION: To avoid injury, ensure adaptor and accessory
are securelytightened.
Non-DeWALT accessories can be attached using the
universaladaptor.
1. Place the washer
20
on thetool.
2. Place accessory
12
on towasher.
3. Tighten and secure adaptor nut
18
using hex wrench
16
.
Attaching the Cut Guide (Fig.H–M)
The depth/cut guide allows you to precisely cut material at a
specified depth and more accurately track a marked cutline.
1. Attach the cut guide block
6
by inserting the accessory
tabs
13
on the guide into the accessory side mount slots
5
on the main body of thetool.
NOTE: The depth/cut guide can be attached to either side
of thetool.
2. Secure the block to the main body with the supplied
screw
15
and washer
21
. Tighten with the supplied hex
wrench
16
.
Depth Guide (Fig. I, J)
This feature allows you to precisely cut material at a
specifieddepth.
1. Insert the guide arm
7
as shown in FigureI into the front
slot on the guide block
6
.
2. Adjust the length of the guide by pulling out or pushing
inward to achieve the desired cut depth as shown in
FigureJ.
3. Secure the guide in place by turning the depth/cut
adjustment knob
14
clockwise. To release the guide turn
the depth/cut adjustment knobcounterclockwise.
Cut Guide (Fig. K–M)
This feature allows you to more accurately track a marked
cutline.
1. Insert the guide arm
7
as shown in FigureK into the slots
on the left and right sides of the guide block
6
.
2. Adjust the length of the guide by pulling out or pushing
inward to achieve the desired length as shown in FigureL.
3. Secure the guide in place by turning the depth/cut
adjustment knob
14
clockwise. To release the guide turn
the depth/cut adjustment knobcounterclockwise.
NOTE: The guide arm can also be placed in the guard assembly
vertically in order to set the height off a cut. Refer to FigureM.
Attaching the Dust Extraction Adaptor
(Fig.Q)
The Dust Extraction Adaptor allows you to connect the tool to
an external dust extractor, either using the AirLock™ system
(DWV9000-XJ), or a standard 35mm dust extractorfitment.
1. Attach the dust extraction adaptor
17
by inserting the
tabs
13
in to the accessory side mount slots
5
.
NOTE: The dust extraction adaptor can be attached to either
side of thetool.
2. Insert screw
15
and washer
21
into the dust extraction
adaptor
17
and tighten with the supplied hex wrench
16
.