DeWalt DW311 - Assembly and Adjustments; Prior to Operation

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Setting the Pendulum Stroke (Fig.D)
The adjustable pendulum stroke guarantees a perfect cutting
stroke for different materials. The tool can be used in the
following operating modes:
Straight reciprocating motion: for cutting metal
and tubes and for finishingwood.
Orbital motion: for fast cutting ofwood.
• Turn the selector
3
into the required position aligning the
mark
9
with the arrow
10
.
Prior to Operation
Mount the appropriate type of saw blade. Use narrow saw
blades for cutting curves. Use flexible bimetal saw blades for
hard-to-reach positions (e.g. close to walls, etc.).
Setting the Adjustable Saw Shoe (Fig.C)
The saw shoe can be adjusted to limit the depth of cut and
prolong the life of your sawblade.
1. Push the release lever
6
down.
2. Slide the saw shoe
5
into the desiredposition.
3. Push the lever up to secure the shoe inplace.
Mounting the Saw Blade (Fig.B)
1. Open the blade clamp collar
7
to release the blade
clampingmechanism.
2. Insert the saw blade
8
into the holder
4
until it engages.
The blade can be installed with the teeth pointing down
orup.
3. Close the blade clamp collar to lock the blade
clampingmechanism.
To remove the saw blade, proceed in reverseorder.
Saw Blades
Material Recommended Saw Blade
ferrous metal fine-toothed
non ferrous metal coarse-toothed
wood coarse-toothed
plastic fine-toothed
A wide variety of dedicated saw blades is available as anoption.

WARNING: Always select your saw blade with greatcare.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can causeinjury.
Description (Fig. A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1
Variable speed switch
2
Speed control dial
3
Pendulum stroke selector
4
Blade holder
5
Saw shoe
6
Shoe release lever
7
Blade clamp collar
Intended Use
Your DW311 reciprocating sabre saw has been designed for
professional sawing of wood, metal and tubes. The compact
design permits cutting extremely close to the edge of
difficultareas.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable
liquids orgases.
These reciprocating saws are professional powertools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
thistool.
Use appropriate blades for cutting materials as mentioned
under the Saw Bladestable.
• 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.
Date Code Position (Fig.A)
The date code
12
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
XXXX XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
Wear earprotection.
Wear eyeprotection.
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred duringtransport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior tooperation.