DeWalt XR DCS373 User Manual

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d. Cutting off long narrow strips can cause kickback.The cut
off strip can sag or twist closing the kerf and pinching
theblade.
e. Snagging the lower guard on a surface below the
material being cut momentarily reduces operator
control.The saw can lift partially out of the cut increasing
the chance of bladetwist.
2. IMPROPER DEPTH OF CUT SETTING ON SAW
To make the most efficient cut, the blade should protrude
only far enough to expose a tooth as shown in FigureH.This
allows the shoe to support the blade and minimises
twisting and pinching in the material.See the section titled
DepthAdjustment.
3. BLADE TWISTINGMISALIGNMENT IN CUT
a. Pushing harder to cut can cause the blade totwist.
b. Trying to turn the saw in the cut(trying to get back on
the marked line) can cause bladetwist.
c. Overreaching or operating the saw with poor body
control(out of balance), can result in twisting theblade.
d. Changing hand grip or body position while cutting can
result in bladetwist.
e. Backing up the saw to clear blade can lead totwist.
4. USE OF DULL OR DIRTY BLADES
Dull blades cause increased loading of the saw.To
compensate, an operator will usually push harder which
further loads the unit and promotes twisting of the blade
in the kerf.Worn blades may also have insufficient body
clearance which increases the chance of binding and
increasedloading.
5. RESTARTING A CUT WITH THE BLADE TEETH JAMMED
AGAINST THE MATERIAL
The saw should be brought up to full operating speed
before starting a cut or restarting a cut after the unit has
been stopped with the blade in the kerf.Failure to do so can
cause stalling andkickback.
Any other conditions which could result in pinching,
binding, twisting, or misalignment of the blade could cause
kickback.Refer to the sections Further Safety Instructions for
All Saws and Blades for procedures and techniques that will
minimise the occurrence ofkickback.
Depth Adjustment(Fig.H)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.An accidental
start-up can causeinjury.
The metal-cutting saw is equipped with a pivoting shoe that
allows the operator to set the depth of cut.For the most efficient
cutting action, set the depth adjustment so that one tooth of
the blade projects below the material to be cut.This distance
is from the tip of the tooth to the bottom of the gullet in front
of the tooth.This keeps blade friction at a minimum, removes
metal chips from the cut, results in cooler, faster sawing and
reduces the chance ofkickback.
To Set the Depth of Cut
1. Lay the piece of material you plan to cut along the blade
asshown.
2. Note how much tooth projects beyond thematerial.
3. Loosen the depth adjustment lever
3
and move the shoe to
change the depth ofcut.
4. Retighten the depth adjustment leversecurely.
Workpiece Support(Fig.I)
Cutting Sheets of Metal
Figure I shows the correct and incorrect way to support a large
sheet.To avoid kickback, support material near the cut.Do not
support it away from the cut.If material is supported away from
the cut, it will bind the blade and cause kickback.When cutting
thin strips, keep the blade at least 13 mm from the edge of the
material.Thin strips may bind, causing kickback and increasing
the risk of personalinjury.
Cutting Rectangular Metal Stock
Clamp the material you plan to cut to a workbench or other
work surface as shownabove.
Cutting(Fig.J,K)
1. Hold the saw securely using both hands.FigureJ shows
appropriate hand position.Keep your body to one side of
the line along which you are cutting.This will protect you
from injury related tokickback.
2. When cutting ends off of rectangular metal stock, place the
widest part of the shoe on the part of the material that is
clamped to the workbench or other support, not on the part
of the material that will fall when the cut ismade.
3. Depress the trigger switch and allow the saw to reach
full speed before the blade contacts the material to be
cut(Fig.K).
4. Push the saw forward at a speed that allows the blade to cut
withoutlaboring.
5. As you finish a cut, release the trigger and allow the blade to
stop before lifting the saw from the work.As you lift the saw,
the guard will automatically close under theblade.
Correcting a Cut
Should your cut begin to leave the cutting line, don’t try to
force it back on.Forcing a correction can stall the saw and
cause kickback.Instead, release the switch and allow the blade
to come to a complete stop.Then, back the saw out of the
cut.Restart the saw and re-enter the cut, following the desired
cuttingline.
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CAUTION: Do not cut through bolts with the metal-
cutting saw.Damage to the saw or personal injury
couldresult.
Maximizing Blade Life
To extend blade life, follow these practices:
• Do not force the blade through the metal.The saw must cut
at its own pace and at a constantrate.

DeWalt XR DCS373 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	XR DCS373
Category	Saw
Language	English