DeWalt DCS573B - Additional Safety Information; Assembly and Adjustments

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Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack from
the Tool (Fig. B)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
3
is fullycharged.
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
intoplace.
To Remove the Battery Pack from theTool
1. Press the release button
13
and firmly pull the battery
pack out of the toolhandle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger.
Changing Blades
To Install the Blade(Fig.A, D, E)
1. Remove thebattery.
2. Using the lower guard retracting lever
6
, retract the
lower blade guard
7
and place blade on saw spindle
against the inner clamp washer
17
, making sure that the
blade will rotate in the proper direction(the direction of the
rotation arrow on the saw blade and the teeth must point
in the same direction as the direction of rotation arrow on
the saw).Do not assume that the printing on the blade
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove battery pack before
making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental start‑up can
cause injury.
Additional Safety Information

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.

WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED
SAFETYEQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratoryprotection.
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WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicalsare:
• lead from lead‑based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically‑treatedlumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopicparticles.
• Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas
with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your
mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of
harmfulchemicals. Direct particles away from face andbody.
• Use the appropriate dust extractor vacuum to remove
the vast majority of static and airborne dust. Failure
to remove static and airborne dust could contaminate the
working environment or pose an increased health risk to the
operator and those in closeproximity.
• Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the
Lower Guard Function Safety Instructions
a ) Check 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 ) Lower guard should be retracted manually only
for special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound
cuts.” Raise lower guard by 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 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.
work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead
to loss ofcontrol andinjury.
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
movingparts.
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CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side
on a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping
or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs
will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily
knockedover.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are asfollows:
BPM .................... beats per minute
V ......................... volts
min ..................... minutes
j
or DC ............direct current
…/min ..............per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per
minute
A ......................... amperes
Hz .......................hertz
W ........................watts
Wh ......................watt hours
n
o
.......................no load speed
n .........................rated speed
c
.....................safety alert symbol
h
..................... wear respiratory
protection
f
..................... wear eye
protection
i
..................... Class II
Construction
(double insulated)
g
..................... wear hearing
protection
a
..................... read all
documentation
n
..................... avoid staring at
light
l
or AC............alternating current
Ah ....................... amp hours