DeWalt DWE357 - Blade Installation and Removal; Operation

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Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. A)
The variable speed trigger switch
1
will give you added
versatility. The further the trigger is depressed the higher the
speed of thesaw.
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CAUTION: Use of very slow speed is recommended only
for beginning a cut. Prolonged use at very slow speed may
damage yoursaw.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, E–I)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.
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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 hand grip
5
,
with the other hand on the main handle
2
.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
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WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.
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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. An accidental
start-up can causeinjury.
Blade Installation and Removal
(Fig. B–D)
Different blade lengths are available. Use the appropriate blade
for the application. The blade should be longer than 89mm and
should extend past the shoe and the thickness of the workpiece
during the cut. Do not use jigsaw blades with thistool.
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WARNING: Cut hazard. Blade breakage may occur if the
blade does not extend past the shoe and the workpiece
during the cut (Fig. B). Increased risk of personal injury, as
well as damage to the shoe and workpiece mayresult.
To Install Blade into Saw
1. Pull blade clamp release lever
3
up (Fig.C).
2. Insert blade shank from thefront.
3. Push blade clamp release leverdown.
NOTE: The blade can be installed in four positions as shown in
Figure D. The blade can be installed upside-down to assist in
flush-to cutting as shown in Figure G.
To Remove Blade from Saw
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CAUTION: Burn hazard. Do not touch the blade
immediately after use. Contact with the blade may result
in personalinjury.
1. Open up blade clamp releaselever.
2. Removeblade.
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can causeinjury.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
Description (Fig. A)
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WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1
Trigger switch
2
Main handle
3
Blade clamp release lever
4
Shoe
5
Hand grip
Intended Use
Your DWE357 compact variable speed reciprocating sabre saw
is designed for professional cutting of wood, metal, plastic
anddrywall.
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.
• 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
6
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2020 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.