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Saw Blades
Cat. No. Material to be cut Recommended saw blade type
DCS396
Rough wood HSS DT2970
Fine wood HSS DT2971
Fine wood TCT DT2972
Low density building block TCT T12 DT2973
Medium density building block TCT T20 DT2977
DCS397
&
DCS398
Rough wood HSS DT2978
Low density building block TCT T12 DT2974
Medium density building block TCT T20 DT2976
Insulation materials HSS DT2979
Celluar contrete TCT 12 DT2975
Prior to Operation (Fig. A)
• Mount the appropriate type of sawblade.
• Check that the tool is running properly and can perform all
its functions. Make sure that the bar
6
is still straight and
the saw blades
5
and the housing areundamaged.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
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WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can causeinjury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A)
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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.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the front handle
4
with the other hand on the rear grip handle
3
.
Switching On and Off (Fig. A)
For safety reasons the ON/OFF switch
1
is equipped with a
lock-off button
2
.
1. Push the lock-off button
2
to unlock thetool.
2. To run the tool, press the ON/OFF switch
1
. As soon
as the ON/OFF switch is released the lock-off switch is
automatically activated to prevent unintendedstarting.
3. Always switch off the tool before removing thebattery.
Sawing (Fig. A, D, E, G)
NOTICE: Do not use the saw for cutting curves or pockets.
Make sure the bar end protrudes from theworkpiece.
For long, straight cuts first draw a line on the workpiece and
follow theline.
Make downward cuts only. Avoid cutting earth as this will blunt
the saw blades veryquickly.
When using a saw horse always cut on the outside of the saw
horsearms.
1. Clamp the workpiece on one side only to prevent the bar
from jamming in the workpiece. Should this happen, ease
open the cut with wedges to relieve the strain on the blade.
Do not try to wrench the sawfree.
2. Hold your D
e
WALT power tool by the front handle
4
and
the rear grip handle
3
to guide the sawproperly.
3. Switch the tool on before placing blade in contact with the
workpiece. Refer to Switching On and Off instruction in
thismanual.
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WARNING: Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool and
do not exert side pressure on the sawblade.
4. After blades have engaged the workpiece, guide the tool
back and forth in a rotating, see saw like motion as the
blades cut down through the workpiece. Refer to FigureG
5. Once cut is complete, release the triggerswitch.
To increase performance and lifetime of non-painted saw
blades, regularly apply oil to the blades and in the oil holes
20
(every 15–30 min.). Do not lubricate paintedblades.
Regularly check the saw blade setting screws
13
.
Sawing in Cellular Concrete, Low Density and
Medium Density Building Blocks (Fig. F, G)
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WARNING: Cellular concrete, low density and medium
density building blocks contain lime and quartzsand.
After use to guarantee optimum performance, the saw
blades, the bar and the saw blade guide slot
9
must be
thoroughlycleaned.
Dust Extraction (Fig. A)
Your saw has a built-in dust extraction port
8
which allows a
shop vacuum to be connected.
MAINTENANCE
Your
DeWALT
power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regularcleaning. Inspect tools periodically and if
damaged have them repaired by an authorized servicefacility.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can causeinjury.
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.