DeWalt DCS369NT User Manual

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Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
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,
or one hand on the main handle and one hand on the hand
grip
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.
Cutting (Fig.D, F–H)
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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. 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.F)
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.D, G)
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.G). Now switch motor on, and allow
saw to come up to speed. Grip saw as shown in Figure D 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.G). Blade will begin to feed into
Proper Hand Position (Fig. D)
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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.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
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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
The variable speed trigger switch will give you added versatility.
The further the trigger is depressed the higher the speed of
thesaw.
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CAUTION: Use of very slow speed is recommended only
for beginning a cut. Prolonged use at very slow speed may
damage yoursaw.
Worklight (Fig. A)
There is a worklight
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located on the end of the tool near the
shoe. The worklight is activated when the trigger switch is
depressed. When the trigger is released, the worklight will stay
illuminated for up to 20seconds.
NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work surface
and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
Blade Installation and Removal (Fig.C, F)
Different blade lengths are available. 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. Do not use jigsaw blades with thistool.
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WARNING: Cut hazard. Blade breakage may occur if the
blade does not extend past the shoe and the workpiece
during the cut. Increased risk of personal injury, as well as
damage to the shoe and workpiece mayresult.
To Install Blade into Saw
1. Twist open the blade clamp
3
to its full openposition.
2. Insert blade
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fully into bladeclamp.
3. Release blade clamp. Gently tug on the blade to ensure blade
is clampedsecurely.
NOTE: The blade can be installed upside-down for flush cutting.
Refer to FigureF.
To Remove Blade from Saw
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CAUTION: Burn hazard. Do not touch the blade
immediately after use. Contact with the blade may result
in personalinjury.
1. Twist open blade clamp
3
to its full openposition.
2. Removeblade
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.
Hang Cleat (Fig. A, I)
The pivoting shoe
4
contains a hang cleat
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that can be used
to hang the tool from North American 2x4 material and pipes.
To hang the tool, position the tool with the cleat over top the
material as shown in Fig. I.
NOTE: If using the hang cleat to hang the tool from pipe
or other rounded material make sure the foot of the tool
is supported by the wall or other material to keep the tool
fromswinging.
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can causeinjury.

DeWalt DCS369NT Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DCS369NT
Category	Saw
Language	English