DeWalt DCS573 - Tool Operation and Features; Cutting Aids and Indicators; Workpiece Support and Cutting

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ENGLISH
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable. There are
no serviceable parts inside the charger or batterypack.
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.
Base Plate Adjustment(Fig.I, J)
Your base plate has been factory set to assure that the blade
is perpendicular to the base plate.If after extended use you
need to re-align the blade, follow the directions below:
Adjusting for 90 Degree Cuts
1. Return the saw to 0degreesbevel.
2. Place the saw on its side, and retract the lowerguard.
3. Set the depth of cut to 51mm.
4. Loosen the bevel adjustment lever(
10
, Fig.I).Place a
square against the blade and the base plate as shown in
FigureI
5. Using a wrench, turn the set screw(
25
, Fig.J) on the
underside of the base plate until the blade and the base
plate are both in flush contact with the square.Retighten
the bevel adjustmentlever.
Adjusting Bevel Adjustment Lever
It may be desirable to adjust the bevel adjustment
lever
10
.It may loosen in time and hit the base plate
beforetighten ing.
To Tighten the Lever:
1. Hold the bevel adjustment lever
10
and loosen the
bevel locknut
24
.
2. Adjust the bevel adjustment lever by rotating it in the
desired direction about 1/8 of arevolution.
3. Retightennut.
Blades
A dull blade will cause inefficient cutting, overload on the
saw motor, excessive splintering and increase the possibility
of kickback.Change blades when it is no longer easy to
push the saw through the cut, when the motor is straining,
or when excessive heat is built up in the blade.It is a
good practice to keep extra blades on hand so that sharp
blades are available for immediate use.Dull blades can be
sharpened in mostareas.
Hardened gum on the blade can be removed with kerosene,
turpentine, or oven cleaner.Anti-stick coated blades
can be used in applications where excessive build-up is
encountered, such as pressure treated and greentimber.
Lower Guard
The lower guard should always rotate and close freely from
a fully open to fully closed position.Always check for correct
operation before cutting by fully opening the guard and
letting it close.If the guard closes slowly or not completely,
it will need cleaning or servicing.Do not use the saw until it
functions correctly.To clean the guard, use dry air or a soft
brush to remove all accumulated sawdust or debris from the
path of the guard and from around the guard spring.Should
this not correct the problem, it will need to be serviced by an
authorized servicecenter.
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.

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.
Tool Connect™ Chip (Fig. U)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, remove
accessories from the tool chuck before any Tool
Connect™interaction.
Your tool is Tool Connect™ Chip ready and has a location for
installation of a Tool Connect™ Chip.
Tool Connect™ Chip is an optional application for your smart
device (such as a smart phone or tablet) that connects
the device to utilize the mobile application for inventory
management functions.
Refer to Tool Connect™ Chip Instruction Sheet for
moreinformation.
Installing the Tool Connect™ Chip
1. Remove the retaining screws
33
that hold the Tool
Connect™ Chip protective cover
34
into thetool.
2. Remove the protective cover and insert the Tool
Connect™ Chip into the empty pocket
35
.
3. Ensure that the Tool Connect™ Chip is flush with the
housing. Secure it with the retaining screws and tighten
thescrews.
4. Refer to Tool Connect™ Chip Instruction Sheet for
furtherinstructions.
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.
The circular saw has a convenient hang hook
14
that allows
it to hang on a suitable, stable structure between uses.
The hang hook is not for tethering or securing the tool to a
person or object during use whenelevated.