DeWalt DCS382 User Manual

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Worklight (Fig. A)

CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye
injury couldresult.
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, and will remain on for a short time after the
trigger switch is released. If the trigger switch remains
depressed, the worklight will remainon.
NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work
surface and is not intended to be used as aflashlight.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig.A,G)
Lock-Off Button and Trigger Switch
Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button
2
.
To lock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button on
the left. Always lock the trigger switch
1
when carrying or
storing the tool to eliminate unintentionalstarting.
To unlock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button
on the right. Pull the trigger switch to turn the motor ON.
Releasing the trigger switch turns the motorOFF.

WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the
switch in the ON position, and should never be locked
ON by any othermeans.
The variable speed trigger switch will give you added
versatility. The further the trigger is depressed the higher
the speed of thesaw.

CAUTION: Use of very slow speed is recommended
only for beginning a cut. Prolonged use at very slow
speed may damage yoursaw.
Proper Hand Position (Fig.F)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the hand
grip
5
, with the other hand on the main handle
8
.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig.E)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fullycharged.
To install the battery pack
6
into the tool handle, align the
battery pack with the rails inside the tool’s handle and slide
it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in
the tool and ensure that it does notdisengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button
7
and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of thismanual.
OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can causeinjury.

WARNING: Cut hazard. Blade breakage may occur
if the blade does not extend past the shoe and the
thickness of the workpiece during the cut. Increased
risk of personal injury, as well as damage to the shoe
and workpiece may result.
Blade Installation and Removal (Fig. D)
To Install a Blade
1. Point tool away from body.
2. Use the tab on the blade clamp collar
3
, rotate open
the collar to its full open position.
3. Insert blade
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fully into blade clampcollar.
NOTE: Blade can be installed with the teeth facing up to
assist in Flush Cutting.
4. Release blade clamp collar and gently tug on the blade to
ensure blade is clampedsecurely.
To Remove a Blade (Fig. D)

WARNING: Burn hazard. Do not touch the the blade
immediately after use. Contact with the blade may
result in personalinjury.
1. Rotate open blade clamp collar
3
to its full
openposition.
2. Removeblade.
To Remove a Broken Blade
If the blade breaks so that the broken piece is caught
inside the clamp, take the following steps to remove the
remainder of the blade from the saw.
1. Place the saw on its side on a flat stable surface with the
blade clamp collar tab pointing up.
2. Rotate open blade clamp collar to its full openposition.
a. If the blade has broken inside the clamp, slide
a flat object into the opening of the clamp as far
as it can go, then remove the flat object. This will
disengage the pin inside the clamp.
b. If the blade has broken outside the clamp, slide
a flat object into the opening of the clamp to the left
of the blade as far as it can go, then remove the flat
object. This will disengage the pin inside the blade
clamp collar.
3. Hold the blade clamp collar open and the saw on its
side. Face the clamp opening down and shake the saw
until the broken blade falls out.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can causeinjury.
the charger securely using drywall screws (purchased
separately) at least 1” (25.4mm) long, with a screw head
diameter of 0.28–0.35” (7–9mm), screwed into wood to an
optimal depth leaving approximately 7/32” (5.5 mm) of the
screw exposed. Align the slots on the back of the charger
with the exposed screws and fully engage them in theslots.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE

DeWalt DCS382 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DCS382
Category	Saw
Language	English