DeWalt DCS577 Original Instructions

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ENGLISH
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle
12
, with the other hand on the auxilliary handle
13
.
Note that hands are kept away from cuttingarea.
Trigger Switch(Fig.A)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, hold saw with both hands when starting the
saw to avoidkickback.
Press the trigger switch
2
to turn the tool on. Release the
trigger switch to turn the tooloff.
NOTE: This tool has no provision to lock the trigger in the on
position and should never be locked on by any othermeans.
Changing Blades(Fig.A,L)
IMPORTANT: Most replacement blades come with a round
arbor centre opening which must be knocked out so a
diamond‑shaped arbor centre is exposed. Only blades with a
diamond‑shaped arbor centre can be used on thissaw.
NOTICE: Never install a blade without removing the
knockout. Lack of blade engagement will cause the blade
to come into contact with other parts of the saw causing
tooldamage.
To Remove Knockout

WARNING: ALWAYS use eye protection. All users and
bystanders must wear eye protection that conforms to
ANSI Z87.1.

WARNING: Make sure that bevel adjusting locking lever
is tight and secure after using it to remove knockout. If
blade adjustment shifts while cutting it may cause binding
andkickback.
Place the round centre hole of the blade into the notch
26
on the top of the bevel adjustment lever
9
. Grasping the
saw and blade firmly, pull until the knockout pops out. The
diamond‑shaped arbor centre is nowexposed.
To Install the Blade(Fig.A,M,N)
1. Loosen and remove the blade clamping screw
19
with the
wrench
21
provided, by turning it clockwise as indicated by
the arrow on the outer clamp washer
27
.
2. Remove outer clamp washer
27
.
3. Using the lower blade guard retracting lever
4
, retract the
lower blade guard
6
.
IMPORTANT: 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, foot plate
or any other part, in all angles and depths ofcut.
4. Place blade
28
on saw spindle
29
against the inner clamp
washer
30
, 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 lower bladeguard).
IMPORTANT: Always ensure the diamond‑shaped arbor
centre of the blade aligns with the raised diamond‑shaped
arbor centre on the outer clampwasher.
NOTE: Do not assume that the printing on the saw blade will
always be facing you when properlyinstalled.
Proper Hand Position (Fig.C)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.

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.
Kerf Indicator(Fig.H)
The front of the saw foot plate
5
has a 0˚ kerf indicator
7
and
a 45˚ kerf indicator
8
for vertical and bevel cutting. The kerf
indicators enable you to guide the saw along the cutting lines
penciled on theworkpiece.
The indicator aligns with the left(outer) side of the saw blade.
The moving blade making the slot or “kerf” cut falls to the right
of the indicator. Position the saw along the penciled cutting line
so that the kerf falls into the waste or surplus material. Marking
indicators on the front of the foot plate are at 13mm intervals
for additional cuttingguides.
Kerf indicators
18
are also located on the inside of the foot
plate to keep the saw square whencutting.
Cut Length Indicator(Fig.I)
The markings on the side of the foot plate
5
show the length of
the slot being cut into the material at the full depth of the cut.
The markings are in increments of 3.2mm.
DeWALT
Bluetooth® Tool Tag Ready(Fig.J)
Optional Accessory

WARNING: Read instruction manual for the
DeWALT
Bluetooth® ToolTag.

WARNING: Turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before installing the
DeWALT
Bluetooth® ToolTag.

WARNING: When installing or replacing the
DeWALT
Bluetooth® Tool Tag, use only the screws provided. Be sure
to securely tighten thescrews.
Your tool comes with mounting holes
33
and fasteners for
installing a
DeWALT
Bluetooth® Tool Tag(DCE041). You will
need a T15 bit tip to install the tag. The
DeWALT
Tool Tag is
designed for tracking and locating professional power tools,
equipment, and machines using the
DeWALT
Tool Connect™
app. For proper installation of the
DeWALT
Tool Tag refer to the
DeWALT
Tool Tagmanual. To learn morevisit:
www.dewalt.com/en‑us/jobsite‑solutions/tool‑connect

DeWalt DCS577 Specifications

General

Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)