DeWalt DCS578 - User Manual

DCS578
DCS579
Final page size: A5 (148mm x 210mm)

DeWalt DCS578 Specifications

General

Voltage	60V
Blade Diameter	7-1/4 inches
No Load Speed	5800 RPM
Bevel Capacity	57 degrees
Arbor Size	5/8 inches
Power Source	Cordless
Battery Compatibility	20V MAX* and 60V MAX* DEWALT Batteries
Depth of Cut at 90 degrees	2-9/16 inches

Summary

190 mm; 184 mm 54 V CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW DCS578, DCS579, DCS578-XE, DCS579-XE

Technical Data

Provides detailed technical specifications and measurements for the circular saws.

EC-Declaration of Conformity

Declaration confirming compliance with EU Machinery Directive and other relevant regulations.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY THE SUPPLY OF MACHINERY (SAFETY) REGULATIONS 2008

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

Comprehensive safety warnings applicable to all power tools, essential for safe operation.

Safety Instructions for All Saws

Cutting Procedures

Safety guidelines for performing cutting operations, including hand placement and workpiece support.

Further Safety Instructions for All Saws

Additional safety measures related to blade use, alignment, and tool handling.

Kickback Causes and Related Warnings

Explains kickback causes and provides warnings to prevent this dangerous reaction.

Safety Instructions for Saws with a Pendulum Blade Guard

Instructions for safe use and checking of the pendulum blade guard mechanism.

Electrical Safety

Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Chargers

Charging a Battery (Fig. B)

Electronic Protection System

Battery Packs

Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs

Essential safety precautions for handling, charging, and storing DEWALT battery packs.

Intended Use

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

Instructions for safely performing assembly and adjustments on the power tool.

Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack from the Tool (Fig. A)

Changing Blades

To Install the Blade (Fig. B-E)

Detailed steps for correctly installing a saw blade onto the tool spindle.

To Replace the Blade (Fig. B-E)

Lower Blade Guard

Critical safety information and warnings regarding the lower blade guard.

Checking the Lower Guard (Fig. A)

Blades

Kickback

Explanation of kickback and procedures to minimize its occurrence.

Depth of Cut Adjustment (Fig. F-H)

Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig. A, I)

Mounting and Adjusting the Parallel Fence (Fig. K)

Guide Rail System (Fig. M)

Setting the Circular Saw To the Guide Rail (Fig. A, N)

Tuning the Anti-Splinter Guard (Fig. N)

Steps to Tune the Anti-Splinter Guard (Fig. O-R)

OPERATION

Instructions for Use

Proper Hand Position (Fig. V)

Guidance on correct hand placement for safe and stable operation of the saw.

Switching On and Off (Fig. A)

Workpiece Support (Fig. W-Z)

Critical advice on properly supporting the workpiece to prevent injury.

Cutting (Fig. Y)

Instructions and safety warnings for performing cutting operations with the saw.

Pocket Cutting (Fig. AA)

Dust Extraction (Fig. DD)

Reducing of Dust Exposure

Cleaning

Lower Guard

Instructions for checking and maintaining the proper function of the lower blade guard.

Base Plate Adjustment (Fig. E, BB, CC)

Blades

Rechargeable Battery Pack