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DeWalt DW300

DeWalt DW300
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DW300
VS Orbital Jig Saw
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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FINAL PRINT SIZE: 5.5 x 8.5"
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DeWalt DW300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDeWalt
ModelDW300
CategoryPower Tool
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Definitions: Safety Guidelines

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and instructions to reduce risk of electric shock, fire, and serious injury.

Work Area Safety

Keep work area clean, avoid explosive atmospheres, and keep children/bystanders away during operation.

Electrical Safety

Ensure proper plugs, avoid earthed surfaces, protect from rain/wet conditions, and do not abuse cords.

Personal Safety

Stay alert, use common sense, wear eye protection, and use appropriate safety equipment.

Power Tool Use and Care

General Use and Care

Do not force the tool, use correct tool, ensure switch works, disconnect power before adjustments, store safely, maintain tools, keep sharp.

Specific Safety Rules for Jig Saws

Hold by insulated surfaces, secure workpiece, keep hands away from cutting area, keep blades sharp.

Hints for Optimum Use

Sawing Laminates

Saw from back surface, use fine-tooth blade, clamp scrap wood to minimize splintering.

Sawing Metal

Use suitable blade, clamp scrap wood for thin metal, use oil or kerosene for aluminum.

RipCircle Cutting

Use rip fence/circle guide for straight, rip, and circle cuts, adjust for radius and secure.

MAINTENANCE

General Maintenance

Turn off tool before maintenance, use authorized centers for repairs, use identical replacement parts.

DESCRIPTION (FIG. 1)

Parts Identification

Identifies key components of the jig saw, including trigger switch, blade locking lever, shoe, etc.

INTENDED USE

Tool Application

Designed for professional sawing applications; not for wet conditions or flammable liquids/gases.

OPERATION

Switching On and Off

Instructions for starting, stopping, and continuous operation of the jig saw using trigger and lock-on button.

Variable Speed Control

Details on adjusting cutting speed using the speed control wheel from 1 to 7.

Cutting Action - Orbital or Straight

Explanation of four cutting actions: straight and three orbital settings for different materials.

LED Light

Describes the function of the integrated LED light that illuminates the cutting path.

Removable Shoe Sleeve

Instructions for attaching and removing the non-marring shoe sleeve for surface protection.

Lubrication

Tool Lubrication

The power tool requires no additional lubrication.

Cleaning

Tool Cleaning

Blow dirt and dust from vents with dry air; use damp cloth for non-metallic parts; avoid solvents.

Repairs

Tool Repairs

Repairs, maintenance, and adjustments must be done by authorized service centers using identical parts.

Accessories

Recommended Accessories

Use only DEWALT recommended accessories for safety; others may be hazardous.

Protecting the Environment

Product Disposal

Do not dispose of with household waste; separate for recycling to prevent pollution.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Unit Will Not Start

Check power outlet, fuses, circuit breakers, and cord/switch condition for starting issues.

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