DeWalt XR DCS386 User Manual

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Cutting (Fig. F–I)
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WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users and
bystanders must wear approved eyeprotection.
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WARNING: Exercise extra caution when cutting towards
operator. Always hold saw firmly with both hands
whilecutting.
Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly anchored
or clamped to prevent slipping. Place blade lightly against
work to be cut, switch on saw motor and allow it to obtain
maximum speed before applying pressure. Whenever possible,
the saw shoe must be held firmly against the material being
cut (Fig.F). This will prevent the saw from jumping or vibrating
and minimise blade breakage. Any cuts that put pressure on the
blade such as angle or scroll cuts increase potential for vibration,
kickback, and bladebreakage.
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WARNING: Use extra caution when cutting overhead and
pay particular attention to overhead wires that may be
hidden from view. Anticipate the path of falling branches
and debris ahead oftime.
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WARNING: Inspect work site for hidden gas pipes, water
pipes, or electrical wires before making blind or plunge
cuts. Failure to do so may result in explosion, property
damage, electric shock, and/or serious personalinjury.
Flush-To Cutting (Fig.G)
The compact design of the saw motor housing and spindle
housing permits extremely close cutting to floors, corners and
other difficultareas.
Pocket/plunge Cutting – Wood Only (Fig.H)
The initial step in pocket cutting is to measure the surface area
to be cut and mark clearly with a pencil, chalk or scriber. Use
the appropriate blade for the application. The blade should
be longer than 90mm and should extend past the shoe and
the thickness of the workpiece during the cut. Insert blade in
bladeclamp.
Worklight (Fig. A)
There is a worklight
7
located on the end of the tool near the
shoe. The worklight is activated when the trigger switch is
depressed and will remain on for a short time after the trigger
switch is released. If the trigger switch remains depressed, the
worklight will remainon.
NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work surface
and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
Battery Indicator
As the battery nears a fully discharged state, the flashlight
will blink twice and then the brightness of the light will drop
below the normal level. This cycle will repeat until the battery is
fullydischarged.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the hand grip
4
,
with the other hand on the main handle
3
.
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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 (Fig. E)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.
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 battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can causeinjury.
Blade Installation and Removal
(Fig. A, C, D, G)
Different blade lengths are available. Use the appropriate blade
for the application. The blade should be longer than 90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.F). 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
5
up (Fig.A).
2. Insert blade shank from thefront.
3. Push blade clamp release leverdown.
NOTE: The blade can be installed in two positions as shown in
Fig.D. The blade can be installed upside-down for flush cutting.
Refer to Fig.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.
eliminate unintentional starting. The lock-off button is colored
red to indicate when the switch is in its unlockedposition.
To unlock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button. Pull
the trigger switch to turn the motor ON. Releasing the trigger
switch turns the motorOFF.
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WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the switch
in the ON position, and should never be locked ON by any
othermeans.
The variable speed trigger switch 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.

DeWalt XR DCS386 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	XR DCS386
Category	Cordless Saw
Language	English