DeWalt DCS573 - Lower Guard and Charger Safety

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• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform.Holding the
work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may
lead to loss ofcontrol.
• Use only saw blades that are marked with a speed equal
or higher than the speed marked on thetool.
• Avoid overheating the bladetips.
• Install the dust extraction port onto the saw beforeuse.
Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks
cannot be avoided. These are:
• Impairment ofhearing.
• Risk of personal injury due to flyingparticles.
• Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
duringoperation.
• Risk of personal injury due to prolongeduse.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
d ) Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade
pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag
under their own weight. Supports must be placed under
the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the
edge of thepanel.
e ) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened
or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding andkickback.
f ) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must
be tight and secure before making the cut. If blade
adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding
andkickback.
g ) Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or
other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects
that can cause kickback.
Lower Guard Function Safety Instructions
a ) Check the lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does
not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or
tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is
accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise
the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure
it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other
part, in all angles and depths ofcut.
b ) Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the
guard and the spring are not operating properly,
they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may
operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a build‑up ofdebris.
c ) The lower guard may be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound
cuts.” Raise the lower guard by the retracting handle
and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower
guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower
guard should operateautomatically.
d ) Always observe that the lower guard is covering
the blade before placing the saw down on bench or
floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the
saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its
path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop
after switch isreleased.
Additional Safety Instructions for
CircularSaws
• Wear ear protectors.Exposure to noise can cause
hearingloss.
• Wear a dust mask.Exposure to dust particles can cause
breathing difficulty and possibleinjury.
• Do not use blades of larger or smaller diameter than
recommended.For the proper blade rating refer to the
Technical Data.Use only the blades specified in this manual,
complying with EN847‑1.
• Never use abrasive cut‑offwheels.
• Do not use water feedattachments.
Chargers
DeWALT chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be
as easy as possible tooperate.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of
your charger corresponds to that of yourmains.
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Your DeWALT charger is double insulated in
accordance with IEC60335; therefore no earth wire
isrequired.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by
DeWALT or an authorised serviceorganisation.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use an approved extension cable suitable for
the power input of your charger (see Technical Data). The
minimum conductor size is 1mm
2
; the maximum length
is30m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cablecompletely.
Important Safety Instructions for All
BatteryChargers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important
safety and operating instructions for compatible battery
chargers (refer to TechnicalData).
• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on charger, battery pack, and product using
batterypack.
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WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get
inside charger. Electric shock mayresult.
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WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current
device with a residual current rating of 30mA orless.