DeWalt DCS389 Instruction Manual

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Construction
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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.
Blade Installation and Removal (Fig. C–E)
Different blade lengths are available. Use the appropriate
blade for the application. The blade should be longer than
3-1/2" (89 mm) and should extend past the shoe and the
thickness of the workpiece during the cut. Do not use jigsaw
blades with thistool.

WARNING: Cut hazard. Blade breakage may occur if the
blade does not extend past the shoe and the workpiece during
the cut (Fig.C). Increased risk of personal injury, as well as
damage to the shoe and workpiece mayresult.
To Install Blade into Saw
1. While holding the blade clamp release lever
3
up
(Fig.D), insert blade shank from thefront.
2. When the blade is securely in place, release thelever.
NOTE: The blade can be installed in two positions as shown
in Fig.E.
To Remove Blade from Saw

CAUTION: Burn hazard. Do not touch the blade
immediately after use. Contact with the blade may result in
personalinjury.
1. Open up blade clamp releaselever.
2. Removeblade.
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.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig.F)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fullycharged.
To install the battery pack
7
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
8
and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger.
Proper Hand Position (Fig.G)

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 main
handle
6
and one hand on the hand grip
5
.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. A, B)
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
as shown in Fig.B. 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 as
shown in Fig.B. 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.
Worklight (Fig. A)

CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye
injury couldresult.
There is a worklight
9
located on the end of the tool near
the shoe
4
. 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.
Low Battery Indicator
As the battery nears a fully discharged state, the worklight
will blink twice and then dim, dropping the brightness of
the light below the normal level. The light will continue
to blink twice every 45 seconds until the battery is fully
discharged at which time the light will turn off. Indication
time will vary based on battery packcapacity.
Cutting (Fig.G, H)

WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users
and bystanders must wear eye protection that conforms to
ANSIZ87.1.
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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.G). This will prevent
the saw from jumping or vibrating and minimize blade
breakage. Any cuts which 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 which may be
hidden from view. Anticipate the path of falling branches and
debris ahead oftime.

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.

DeWalt DCS389 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DCS389
Category	Cordless Saw
Language	English