DeWalt DCS386NT Instruction Manual

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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.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available
at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service
center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please
contact
DeWALT call 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258) or
visit our website: www.dewalt.com.
Cleaning
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WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1approved eye
protection when performingthisprocedure.
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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 plastic 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.
MAINTENANCE
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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.
1. Insert blade in blade clamp and tighten blade
clampsecurely.
2. Tip the saw backward until the back edge of the pivoting
shoe is firmly on the worksurface.
3. Switch motor on, permitting blade to attain
maximumspeed.
4. Grip handle steadily and begin a slow, deliberate upward
swing with the handle of thesaw.
5. The 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 pivoting shoe as aguide.
Project Tips
• Cut only with sharp blades; they cut cleaner, faster and put
less strain on the motor whilecutting.
• When cutting, always ensure that the pivoting shoe is
resting against the workpiece. This will improve operator
control and minimizevibration.
• For longer blade life, use bi-metal blades or carbide
tipped blades. These utilize a carbon steel back welded
to high speed steel teeth making the blade more flexible
and less prone tobreaking.
Cutting (Fig. A, F, H–K)
The blade
10
should extend past the pivoting shoe
4
and
the thickness of the workpiece throughout the cut. Select
the blade best suitable for the material to be cut and use the
shortest blade suitable for the thickness of thematerial.
NOTE: Do not use jigsaw blades with thistool.
NOTE: Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly
anchored or clamped to preventslipping.
• Place blade
10
and pivoting shoe
4
lightly against work
to becut.
• Switch on saw motor and allow it to obtain maximum
speed before applyingpressure.
• Always hold saw firmly with both hands while cutting
as shown in Fig. F. Whenever possible, the pivoting shoe
must be held firmly against the material being cut. This
will prevent the saw from jumping or vibrating and will
minimize bladebreakage.
Flush Cutting (Fig. H)
The compact design of the recipro cating saw motor housing
and pivoting shoe permit close cutting to floors, corners and
other difficultareas.
1. To maximize flush cutting capabilities, insert the blade
shaft into the blade clamp with the teeth of the blade
facingup.
2. Turn the saw upside down so you are as close to the work
surface aspossible.
Wood Cutting (Fig. H, I)
1. Before cutting any type of wood, be sure the workpiece is
firmly anchored or clamped to preventslipping.
2. Place blade and pivoting shoe firmly against work
tobecut.
3. Switch on saw motor before starting thecut.
4. Always hold saw firmly with both hands while cutting.
Whenever possible, the pivoting shoe must be held
firmly against the material being cut. This will prevent
the saw from jumping or vibrating and minimize
bladebreakage.
Metal Cutting (Fig. J)
1. Use a finer blade for ferrous metals and a coarse blade for
non-ferrousmaterials.
2. In thin gauge sheet metals it is best to clamp wood to
the underside of the sheet. This will ensure a clean cut
without excess vibration or tearing ofmetal.
3. Avoid forcing cutting blade as this reduces blade life and
causes costly bladebreakage.
NOTE: You should spread a thin film of oil or other coolant
along the line ahead of the saw cut for easier operation and
longer blade life. For cutting aluminum, kerosene ispreferred.
Pocket Cutting - Wood Only (Fig. K)
Measure the surface area to be cut and mark clearly with a
pencil, chalk orscriber.
NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work
surface and is not intended to be used as aflashlight.

DeWalt DCS386NT Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DCS386NT
Category	Saw
Language	English