DeWalt DCS438B-B3 User Manual

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To Operate (Fig. A)

CAUTION: Before attempting to start, grasp toolfirmly.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, DO NOT use a
toothed blade.

WARNING: This tool is intended to be used dry.
If water cooling is necessary, use a spray bottle
with clean water to lightly wet surface only, avoid
over‑wetting the workpiece. NEVER immerse your tool
or battery pack in any liquid or allow liquid insidethem.

WARNING: Wheels used for cutting may break or kick
back if they bend or twist while the tool is being used to
do cut‑offwork.

WARNING: Do not bang or bump a cut‑off wheel
when starting or during acut.
1. Grasp main handle
3
firmly.
Forward/Reverse/Lock Off Button
(Fig. A, L1–L2)

CAUTION: Before changing the position of the control
button, be sure the trigger isreleased.
Your cut‑off tool is equipped with a forward/reverse/lock
off button
5
. There is a direction label
30
located above
the main handle
3
that will help to identify the current
direction mode of the tool. Some applications or accessories
may require the tool to be run in forward or reverse. When
making a cut, select the direction of cut that allows the tool
to be pushed away from your body. Always operate tool in
correct rotation for wheel selected.
1. Forward (counterclockwise rotation) — Located on
the right side of the tool near the trigger
4
, push the
forward/reverse/lock off button
5
to the far left. Refer to
Fig. L1. The forward direction of the wheel is also noted
by the direction indicator
7
located on the rotatable
guard
12
. Refer to Fig. A.
2. Reverse (clockwise rotation) — Located on the left
side of the tool near the trigger
4
, push the forward/
reverse/lock off button
5
to the far right. Refer to Fig. L2.
The reverse direction of the wheel is also noted by the
direction indicator
7
located on the rotatable guard
12
.
Refer to Fig. A.
3. The center position of the forward/reverse/lock off
button locks the tool in the off position. When locked the
trigger cannot be depressed.
NOTE: Keep the button in the center locked position when
the tool is not in use or when being transported.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. I)

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.

WARNING: Keep your free hand far from
cuttingaction. Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle
3
.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. F)

WARNING: Ensure the tool/appliance is in the off
position before inserting the batterypack.
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fullycharged.
1. To install the battery pack
1
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.
2. To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the
battery pack release button
2
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.
Attaching an AirLock
™
Compatible Dust
Extractor (Fig. G)

WARNING: Do not use dust extraction when cutting
metal. Swarf from metal cutting may be hot and may
spark which can melt vacuum hoses and may cause a
fire inside thevacuum.

WARNING: When using dust extraction, empty
vacuum before work begins and often during work.
Use care in disposing of dust. Materials in fine dust can
beexplosive.
Your tool is compatible with the DeWALT AirLock™
connection system. The AirLock™ allows for a fast, secure
connection between the AirLock™ connector
23
and your
tool's dust extraction port
8
.
1. Remove thebattery.
2. Ensure the collar on the AirLock™ connector is in the
unlock position. (Refer to FigureG.) Align notches
24
on
collar and AirLock™ connector as shown for unlock and
lockpositions.
3. Push the AirLock™ connector onto the adapter
connectorpoint.
4. Rotate the collar to the lockedposition.
NOTE: The ball bearings inside collar lock into slot and
secure the connection.The power tool is now securely
connected to the dustextractor.
3. Press in the shroud release button
22
and rotate the tool
out of the dust shroudassembly.
To Adjust the Depth of Cut
1. Loosen the depth of cut wing nut and slide the shroud
up or down. Use the markings on the depth of cut gauge
to help determine proper depth. Adjust the cutting
depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than 1/4" of
the wheel should be visible below theworkpiece.

DeWalt DCS438B-B3 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DCS438B-B3
Category	Tools
Language	English