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Do not incinerate the batterypack.
Battery Type
The DCS571 operates on a 18 volt batterypack.
These battery packs may be used: DCB181, DCB182, DCB183, 
DCB183B, DCB184, DCB184B, DCB185, DCB187, DCB189. Refer to 
Technical Data for moreinformation.
Package Contents
The package contains:
1  Cordless circular saw
1  24‑tooth blade
1  Hex key
1  Rip guide
1   Dust extraction port
1  Kitbox(NT, C, D, L, M, P, S, T, X models)
1  Charger(C, D, L, M, P, S, T, X models)
1  Li‑Ion battery pack(C1, D1, L1, M1, P1, S1, T1, X1, Y1 models)
2  Li‑Ion battery packs(C2, D2, L2, M2, P2, S2, T2, X2, Y2 models)
3  Li‑Ion battery packs(C3, D3, L3, M3, P3, S3, T3, X3, Y3 models)
1  Instruction manual
NOTE: Battery packs, chargers and kitboxes are not included 
with N models.Battery packs and chargers are not included with 
NT models.Bmodels include Bluetooth® batterypacks.
NOTE: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered 
trademarks owned by the Bluetooth®, SIG, Inc.and any use of 
such marks by 
DeWALT is under license.Other trademarks and 
trade names are those of their respectiveowners.
•  Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may 
have occurred duringtransport.
•  Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual 
prior tooperation.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
Wear earprotection.
Wear eyeprotection.
Date Code Position(Fig.A)
The date code 
15
, which also includes the year of manufacture, 
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2019 XX XX 
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
 
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of 
it.Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1 
Trigger switch lock‑off 
button
2 
Trigger switch
3 
Battery pack
4 
Depth adjustment lever
5 
Shoe
6 
Lower blade guard 
retracting lever
7 
Lower blade guard
8 
Blade clamping screw
9 
Kerf indicator
10 
Bevel adjustment knob
11 
Blade lock button
12 
Auxiliary handle
13 
Battery release button
14 
Hex key
Intended Use
Your cordless circular saw has been designed for professional 
wood sawingapplications.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of 
flammable liquids orgases.
This circular saw is a professional powertool.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the 
tool.Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use 
thistool.
•  Young children and the infirm.This appliance is not 
intended for use by young children or infirm persons 
withoutsupervision.
•  This product is not intended for use by persons(including 
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or 
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills 
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their 
safety.Children should never be left alone with thisproduct.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
 
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 causeinjury.
 
WARNING: Use only DeWALT battery packs andchargers.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack 
from the Tool (Fig. B)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack 
3
is fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1.  Align the battery pack 
3
with the rails inside the tool’s 
handle(Fig.B).
2.  Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated 
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap intoplace.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1.  Press the release button 
13
and firmly pull the battery pack 
out of the toolhandle.