charged.
TO INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK INTO THE TOOL HANDLE
  1. Align the battery pack (O) with the rails inside 
the tool’s handle (Fig. 1).
  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 (P) and firmly pull the 
battery pack out of the tool handle.
  2. Insert battery pack into the charger as 
described in the charger section of this manual.
FUEL GAUGE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. 1)
Some DeWALT battery packs include a fuel gauge 
which consists of three green LED lights that 
indicate the level of charge remaining in the battery 
pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel 
gauge button (T). A combination of the three green 
LED lights will illuminate designating the level of 
charge left. When the level of charge in the battery 
is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not 
illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the 
charge left on the battery pack. It does not indicate 
tool functionality and is subject to variation based 
on product components, temperature and end-user 
application.
Changing Blades
TO INSTALL THE BLADE (FIG. 2–5)
  1. Remove the battery.
  2. Using the lower guard lever (M), retract the 
lower blade guard (K) and place blade on saw 
spindle against the inner clamp washer (U), 
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 will always be facing 
you when properly installed. When retracting 
the lower blade guard to install the blade, check 
the condition and operation of the lower blade 
guard to assure that it is working properly. 
Make sure it moves freely and does not touch 
the blade or any other part, in all angles and 
depths of cut. 
  3. Place outer clamp washer (V) on saw spindle 
with the beveled edge facing out. Make sure 
the 30 mm diameter on the blade side of the 
clamp fits into the 30 mm hole in the saw blade 
to ensure centering of the blade.
  4. Thread the blade clamping screw (L) onto the 
These heavy-duty saws are professional power 
tools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the 
tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced 
operators use this tool.
 • Young children and the infirm. This appliance 
is not intended for use by young children or 
infirm persons without supervision.
  •  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 
this product.
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.
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 
by a specially prepared cord available through the 
DeWALT 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.
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 
cause injury.
   WARNING: Use only DeWALT battery 
packs and chargers.
Inserting and Removing the  
Battery Pack from the Tool (Fig. 1)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack (O) is fully 
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