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accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electricshock.
b ) Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the workpiece by hand or against your body leaves it
unstable and may lead to loss ofcontrol.
c ) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and
free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping
surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpectedsituations.
When Inserting the Battery and Switching ON
and OFF
• Always ensure that the alligator saw is switched OFF before
inserting thebattery.
• After switching OFF, never attempt to stop the saw blades with
yourfingers.
• Never put the saw down on a table or work bench unless
switched OFF. The saw blades will keep running up to
3seconds after the machine has been switchedOFF.
When Sawing:Remove all nails and metal objects from the
workpiece before startingwork.
• Wherever possible, use clamps and vices to fasten the
workpiecesecurely.
• Do not attempt to saw extremely smallworkpieces.
• Do not bend too far forward. Make sure that you always stand
firmly, particularly on scaffolding andladders.
• Always hold the saw with bothhands.
• Do not use the saw for cutting curves andpockets.
Checking and Changing the Saw Blades
• Remove the battery from the tool before cleaning or changing
the sawblades.
• Only use D
e
WALT saw blades conforming to the specifications
contained in these operatinginstructions.
• Only sharp saw blades in perfect working condition should
be used; cracked or bent saw blades should be discarded and
replaced atonce.
• Always use suitable gloves when handling the saw blades and
rough workmaterials.
Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks
cannot be avoided. These are:
• Impairment ofhearing.
• Risk of personal injury due to flyingparticles.
• Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
duringoperation.
• Risk of personal injury due to prolongeduse.
• Risk of health hazards caused by breathing dust developed
when working in cellular concrete and/ormasonry.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Chargers
DeWALT
chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be
as easy as possible tooperate.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of
your charger corresponds to that of yourmains.
Your
DeWALT
charger is double insulated in
accordance with EN60335; therefore no earth wire
isrequired.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by
DeWALT
or an authorised serviceorganisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the oldplug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in theplug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutralterminal.
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WARNING: No connection is to be made to the
earthterminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 3A.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use an approved extension cable suitable for
the power input of your charger (see Technical Data). The
minimum conductor size is 1mm
2
; the maximum length
is30m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cablecompletely.
Important Safety Instructions for All Battery
Chargers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important
safety and operating instructions for compatible battery
chargers (refer to TechnicalData).
• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on charger, battery pack, and product using
batterypack.
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WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get
inside charger. Electric shock mayresult.
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WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current
device with a residual current rating of 30mA orless.
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CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury,
charge only
DeWALT
rechargeable batteries. Other types of
batteries may burst causing personal injury anddamage.
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CAUTION: Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with theappliance.
NOTICE: Under certain conditions, with the charger
plugged into the power supply, the exposed charging
contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign
material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as,
but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil or any buildup