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Description (Fig.A)
 
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury 
couldresult.
1 
Trigger switch
2 
Operating handle
3 
Mounting holes
4 
Lower guard
5 
Mitre lock knob
6 
Kerf plate
7 
Mitre arm
8 
Mitre scale
9 
Mitre scale screws
10 
Side handles
11 
Fence
12 
Bevel lock knob
13 
Rails
14 
Dust port
15 
Lifting handle
16 
Battery pack
17 
XPS™ worklight momentary switch
18 
Lock off lever
19 
Rail adjustment screw
20 
Rail lock knob
21 
Clamp hole
22 
Blade wrench
23 
Lock down pin
24 
Date code
25 
Bevel override
Intended Use
Your DeWALT DCS365 cordless sliding compound mitre saw has been designed for 
professional wood cutting applications. It performs the sawing operations of cross‑cutting, 
bevelling and mitring easily, accurately andsafely.
This unit is designed for use with a nominal blade diameter 184mm carbide tipblade.
NEVER CUT METALS or light alloy, especiallymagnesium.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of flammable liquids orgases.
These mitre saws are professional power tools
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when 
inexperienced operators use thistool.
•  Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not intended for use by young children 
or infirm persons withoutsupervision.
•  This product is not intended for use by persons (including children) suffering from 
diminished physical, sensory or mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills 
Date Code Position (Fig.A)
The date code 
24
, which also includes the year of manufacture, is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2020 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
Wear earprotection.
Wear eyeprotection.
Keep hands away fromblade.
Visible radiation. Do not stare intolight.
Package Contents
The package contains:
1    Mitre  saw
1    Blade  wrench
1    Saw  blade
1    Side  handle  package
1    Dustbag
1    Material  clamp
1     Li‑Ion battery pack (C1, D1, L1, M1, P1, S1, T1, X1, Y1 models)
2     Li‑Ion battery packs (C2, D2, L2, M2, P2, S2, T2, X2, Y2 models)
3     Li‑Ion battery packs (C3, D3, L3, M3, P3, S3, T3, X3, Y3 models)
1     Instruction  manual
NOTE: Battery packs, chargers and kitboxes are not included with N models. Battery packs and 
chargers are not included with NT models. Bmodels include Bluetooth® batterypacks.
NOTE: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the 
Bluetooth®, SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by DeWALT is under license. Other trademarks 
and trade names are those of their respectiveowners.
•  Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may have occurred duringtransport.
•  Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior tooperation.
Battery Type
The following SKU(s) operate on a 18 volt battery pack: DCS365
These battery packs may be used: DCB181, DCB182, DCB183, DCB183B, DCB184, DCB184B, 
DCB185, DCB187, DCB189, DCB546, DCB547, DCB548. Refer to Technical Data for 
moreinformation.
pack. Furthermore, due to regulation complexities, DeWALT does not recommend air shipping 
lithium‑ion battery packs alone regardless of Watt Hour rating. Shipments 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 100Wh.
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 
documentationrequirements.
The information provided in this section of the manual is provided in good faith and believed 
to be accurate at the time the document was created. However, no warranty, expressed or 
implied, is given. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with the 
applicableregulations.
Transporting the FLEXVOLT
TM
 Battery
The DeWALT FLEXVOLT
TM
 battery has two modes: Use andTransport.
Use Mode: When the FLEXVOLT
TM
 battery stands alone or is in a DeWALT 18V product, it 
will operate as an 18V battery. When the FLEXVOLT
TM
 battery is in a 54V or a 108V (two 54V 
batteries) product, it will operate as a 54Vbattery.
Transport Mode: When the cap is attached to the FLEXVOLT
TM
 battery, the battery is in 
Transport mode. Keep the cap forshipping.
When in Transport mode, strings of cells are electrically 
disconnected within the pack resulting in 3batteries with a 
lower Watt hour (Wh) rating as compared to 1battery with a 
higher Watt hour rating. This increased quantity of 3batteries 
with the lower Watt hour rating can exempt the pack from certain shipping regulations that 
are imposed upon the higher Watt hour batteries. 
For example, the Transport Wh rating might indicate 
3x36Wh, meaning 3batteries of 36Wh each. The Use 
Wh rating might indicate 108Wh (1batteryimplied).
Storage Recommendations
1.  The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from direct sunlight and excess 
heat or cold. For optimum battery performance and life, store battery packs at room 
temperature when not inuse.
2.  For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged battery pack in a cool, dry 
place out of the charger for optimalresults.
NOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely depleted of charge. The battery pack 
will need to be recharged beforeuse.
Labels on Charger and Battery Pack
In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, the labels on the charger and the battery 
pack may show the following pictographs:
 L
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
 p
See Technical Data for chargingtime.
 q
Do not probe with conductiveobjects.
 r
Do not charge damaged batterypacks.
 s
Do not expose towater.
 t
Have defective cords replacedimmediately
 u
Charge only between 4˚C and 40˚C.
 v
Only for indooruse.
 x
Discard the battery pack with due care for theenvironment.
 y
Charge DeWALT battery packs only with designated DeWALT chargers. Charging 
battery packs other than the designated DeWALT batteries with a DeWALT charger 
may make them burst or lead to other dangeroussituations.
 z
Do not incinerate the batterypack.
 B
USE (without transport cap). Example: Wh rating indicates 108Wh (1battery with 
108Wh).
 A
TRANSPORT (with built‑in transport cap). Example: Wh rating indicates 3x 36Wh 
(3batteries of 36Wh).
Example of Use and Transport Label Marking