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Repairs
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable. There are 
no serviceable parts inside the charger or batterypack.
 
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, 
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush 
inspection and replacement, when applicable) should 
be performed by a 
 factory service center or a 
 authorized service center. Always use identical 
replacementparts.
Accessories
 
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered 
by 
, have not been tested with this product, use 
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. 
To reduce the risk of injury, only 
 recommended 
accessories should be used with thisproduct.
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 
 call 1-800-4-
 (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 aliquid.
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 Z87.1approved eye 
protection when performingthisprocedure.
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 causeinjury.
Worklight (Fig.A [DCS565])
 
CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye 
injury couldresult.
The  worklight
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  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 remainon.
NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work 
surface and is not intended to be used as aflashlight.
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 causeinjury.
A pocket cut is one that is made in a floor, wall or other 
flatsurface.
1.  Adjust the saw shoe so the blade cuts at desireddepth.
2.  Tilt the saw forward and rest front of the shoe on material 
to becut.
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 
cuttingline.
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
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, as shown 
in FigureQ. Position your body and arm to allow you to 
resist kickback if itoccurs.
5.  Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface 
before startingsaw.
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 iscompleted.
7.  Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to 
stop completely before withdrawing the blade from 
thematerial.
8.  When starting each new cut, repeat the abovesteps.
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 
 rip 
fence isrecommended.
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
WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701East 
Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286 or call 1-800-4-
 
(1-800-433-9258).