DeWalt DCS577 Original Instructions

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Protecting the Environment
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
householdwaste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
www.2helpU.com.
Rechargeable Battery Pack
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
our environment:
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
thetool.
• Li‑Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
recycled or disposed ofproperly.
Optional 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.
DO NOT USE WATER FEED ATTACHMENTS WITH THISSAW.
VISUALLY EXAMINE CARBIDE BLADES BEFORE USE. REPLACE
IFDAMAGED.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriateaccessories.
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
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask 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 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.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.
MAINTENANCE
Your power tool has been designed to operate over a long
period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous
satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and
regularcleaning.

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.
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable.
3. Using the retracting lever, retract lower blade guard to an
upward position. Lower rear of foot plate until blade teeth
almost touch cuttingline.
4. Release the blade guard(its contact with the work will keep
it in position to open freely as you start the cut). Remove
hand from guard lever and firmly grip auxiliary handle
13
,
as shown in Figure T. Position your body and arm to allow
you to resist kickback if itoccurs.
5. Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface before
startingsaw.
6. Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until its foot
plate rests flat on the material to be cut. Advance saw along
the cutting line until cut iscompleted.
7. Release trigger and allow blade to stop completely before
withdrawing the blade from thematerial.
8. When starting each new cut, repeat asabove.
correct the problem, it will need to be serviced by an authorized
servicecenter.

DeWalt DCS577 Specifications

General

Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)