DeWalt DWE305 - Cutting Metal; Maintenance

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the back handle
7
,
with the other hand on the front grip
5
.
Switching On and Off (Fig.A)
To run the tool, press the variable speed switch
1
. The pressure
exerted on the variable speed switch determines the toolspeed.
To stop the tool, release theswitch.
Always switch off the tool when work is finished and
beforeunplugging.
Cutting Wood
1. Clamp the workpiece securely and remove all nails and
metalobjects.
2. Holding the tool with both hands, work with the saw shoe
pressed against theworkpiece.
Plunge Cutting in Wood (Fig.C)
1. Rest the saw shoe on the workpiece in such a position that
the blade forms an appropriate angle for the plungecut.
2. Switch the tool on and slowly feed in the blade. Make sure
that the saw shoe remains in contact with the workpiece at
alltimes.
Pocket Cuts
1. Measure and mark the required pocketcut.
2. Using a narrow saw blade rest the bottom of the saw shoe
on the workpiece and make sure that the blade is positioned
on the cutting line. If necessary, e.g. in confi ned spaces, use
the outer edge of the saw shoe as yourguideline.
3. Switch on the tool and feed the blade into the material at
full speed, holding the tool fi rmly against theworkpiece.
Cutting Metal
When cutting thin metal always stabilize the workpiece with
wood on both sides. This guarantees clean cuts and prevents
damaging of thematerial.
For long, straight cuts draw a line on theworkpiece.
Apply a thin film of lubricant along the cutting line, switch on
the tool and follow the cuttingline.
Cutting Plastics
Always work at reduced speed. Carry out a test cut to check
whether the material is sensitive toheat.
Cutting Masonry
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WARNING: When sawing asbestos cement, hazardous
dust may be produced. Follow the statutory guidelines
and observe the recommendations issued by the asbestos
cementmanufacturers.
Sawing Up to a Projecting Edge (Fig.D)
Using a conventional blade installed upside down, cut up to the
projectededge.
Parallel Cutting (Fig.E)
With the blade installed in the horizontal orientation, the tool
can be used for parallel cutting close to floors, walls orceilings.
Make sure that the saw shoe remains in contact with the
workpiece at alltimes.
MAINTENANCE
Your
DeWALT
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.
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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. Be sure the
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up
can causeinjury.
Dust Extraction
Before starting work, check the hazard of the dust that will
be produced when working. Dust from materials such as
lead-based paint, certain types of wood, metal and concrete/
masonry/stone containing quartz can be harmful tohealth.
Provide for good ventilation of the working place. It is
recommended to wear a respirator appropriate for the type
of dust generated. Observe the relevant regulations in your
country for the materials to beworked.
Lubrication
If the tool will not be used for a long period of time, coat the
saw blade with a little oil (e.g., machine oil).
Cleaning
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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.
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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.