DeWalt DCS565 Instruction Manual

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Repairs
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable. There are
no serviceable parts inside the charger or batterypack.

WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush
inspection and replacement, when applicable) should
be performed by a
DeWALT
factory service center or a
DeWALT
authorized service center. Always use identical
replacementparts.
Accessories

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.

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.
Cleaning

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.
MAINTENANCE

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.
Worklight (Fig.A [DCS565])

CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye
injury couldresult.
The worklight
11
is activated when the trigger switch is
depressed, and will automatically turn off 20 seconds 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.
Pocket Cutting (Fig.Q)

WARNING: Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised
position. Never move the saw backwards when pocket
cutting. This may cause the saw to raise up off the work
surface, which could causeinjury.
A pocket cut is one that is made in a floor, wall or other
flatsurface.
1. Adjust the saw shoe so the blade cuts at desireddepth.
2. Tilt the saw forward and rest front of the shoe on material
to becut.
3. Using the lower blade guard retracting lever, retract the
lower blade guard to an upward position. Lower the
rear of the shoe until the blade teeth almost touch the
cuttingline.
4. Release the lower blade guard (its contact with the work
will keep it in position to open freely as you start the cut).
Remove your hand from the lower blade guard retracting
lever and firmly grip the auxiliary handle
12
, as shown
in FigureQ. Position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback if itoccurs.
5. Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface
before startingsaw.
6. Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until its shoe
rests flat on the material to be cut. Advance saw along
the cutting line until cut iscompleted.
7. Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to
stop completely before withdrawing the blade from
thematerial.
8. When starting each new cut, repeat the abovesteps.
Ripping (Fig.P)
Ripping is the process of cutting wider boards into narrower
strips – cutting grain lengthwise. Hand guiding is more
difficult for this type of sawing and the use of a
DeWALT
rip
fence isrecommended.
Three Year Limited Warranty
For warranty terms, go to https://www.dewalt.com/Legal/
Warranty/3-Year-Limited-Warranty.
To request a written copy of the warranty terms, contact:
Customer Service at D
e
WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701East
Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286 or call 1-800-4-
DeWALT
(1-800-433-9258).

DeWalt DCS565 Specifications

General

Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)