DeWalt DCS367 - Maintenance

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Proper hand position requires one hand on the hand grip
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with the other hand on the main handle
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Cutting with Blade in Horizontal Position (Fig.F)
Your reciprocating saw is equipped with a horizontal blade
clamp. Installing a blade in the horizontal orientation allows
cutting close to floors, walls or ceilings where limited clearance
is available. Ensure that the shoe is pressed against the work
piece to avoid kickback.
Cutting (Fig.H–J)
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WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users and
bystanders must wear approved eye protection.
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WARNING: Exercise extra caution when cutting towards
operator. Always hold saw firmly with both hands whilecutting.
Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly anchored
or clamped to prevent slipping. Place blade lightly against
work to be cut, switch on saw motor and allow it to obtain
maximum speed before applying pressure. Whenever possible,
the saw shoe must be held firmly against the material being
cut (Fig.H). This will prevent the saw from jumping or vibrating
and minimise blade breakage. Any cuts that put pressure on the
blade such as angle or scroll cuts increase potential for vibration,
kickback, and blade breakage.
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WARNING: Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay
particular attention to overhead wires that may be hidden from
view. Anticipate the path of falling branches and debris ahead
oftime.
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WARNING: Inspect work site for hidden gas 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.H)
The compact design of the saw motor housing and spindle
housing permits extremely close cutting to floors, corners and
other difficult areas.
Pocket/plunge Cutting – Wood Only (Fig.I)
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 90mm 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.I). 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.I). 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.
Metal Cutting (Fig.J)
Your saw has different metal cutting capacities depending upon
type of blade used and the metal to be cut. Use a finer blade for
ferrous metals and a coarse blade for non-ferrous materials. In
thin gauge sheet metals it is best to clamp wood to both sides
of sheet. This will ensure a clean cut 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 operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regularcleaning.
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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.
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.
Cleaning
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WARNING: Electrical shock and mechanical hazard.
Disconnect the electrical appliance from the power source
beforecleaning.
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WARNING: To ensure safe and efficient operation, always
keep the electrical appliance and the ventilation slotsclean.
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WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for
cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may
weaken the materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into aliquid.
Ventilation slots can be cleaned using a dry, soft non-metallic
brush and/or a suitable vacuum cleaner. Do not use water or
any cleaning solutions. Wear approved eye protection and an
approved dustmask.
Optional Accessories
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WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by
DeWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such
accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk
of injury, only DeWALT recommended accessories should be used
with thisproduct.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriateaccessories.
Protecting the Environment
Products/batteries are recyclable, but if marked with the
crossed-out bin, they must not be disposed of with normal
householdwaste.
Run the batteries down completely and separate them, and
separate any light sources from the product if possible. It
is the user's responsibility to delete personal data from the
product. Then take the waste to an official waste collection
center or a participating retailer who will often accept it free of
charge. Packaging should be discarded based on the marked
material code. Operating and safety instructions should only be
discarded once the applicable product is no longer inuse.
Please check with your local community/municipality for
waste management guidance. For further information, visit
www.2helpU.com and scan the above QRcode.