DeWalt XR DCS438 User Manual

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Attaching an AirLock
™
Compatible Dust
Extractor (Fig. F)

WARNING: Do not use dust extraction when cutting
metal. Swarf from metal cutting may be hot and may
spark which can melt vacuum hoses and may cause a fire
inside thevacuum.

WARNING: When using dust extraction, empty vacuum
before work begins and often during work. Use care in
disposing of dust. Dust can be hazardous to health if
inhaled, ingested or in contact with the skin. Materials in
fine dust can beexplosive.
Your tool is compatible with the DeWALT AirLock™ connection
system. The AirLock™ allows for a fast, secure connection
Mounting, Removing and Adjusting the Dust
Shroud (Fig. A, E)
NOTE: The dust shroud is only for tile/concrete and drywall
cutting applications to connect to a vacuum for dust
collecting. We do not recommend use of the shroud for metal
cuttingapplications.
1. Remove thebattery.
2. With the wheel properly installed, rotate the guard
12
all
the wayforward.
3. Loosen the depth of cut wing nut
11
and fully extend the
shoe. Hand‑tighten the depth of cutknob.
4. Maneuver the upper guard and wheel into the dust shroud
assembly
9
and rotate tool to lock in place. The front of the
guard will rest against the stop inside the assembly, and the
back of the guard will catch the release tab
20
.
To Remove the Dust Shroud
1. Remove thebattery.
2. Loosen the depth of cut wing nut and fully extend the shoe.
Hand‑tighten the depth of cut wingnut.
3. Press in the shroud release button
21
and rotate the tool
out of the dust shroudassembly.
To Adjust the Depth of Cut
1. Loosen the depth of cut wing nut and slide the shroud up
or down. Use the markings on the depth of cut gauge to
help determine proper depth. Adjust the cutting depth to
the thickness of the workpiece. Less than 1/4" of the wheel
should be visible below theworkpiece.
Adjusting the Guard Angle (Fig. D)

WARNING: There is a higher risk of kickback when guard
is moved backwards leading to wider opening. The guard
must be opened wider only whenrequired.
You can adjust the angle of theguard.
1. Remove thebattery.
2. Grasp the guard
12
firmly and rotate to desiredangle. The
guard can rotate 30degrees, forward orbackward.
Installing Wheels (Fig. A, C)

WARNING: Burn Hazard. Sharp parts. ALWAYS wear
gloves when changing wheels. Wheels have sharp edges
or may get extremely hot during operation, and may
damage barehands.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, only use wheels
that are no greater than 76mm in diameter, have an inner
diameter of 10mm, and without cutting teeth. Thickness
of wheel not to exceed 0.09”. Type 1wheels are for side
grinding only, not surface grinding. Never force a wheel
onto the machine or alter the size of the arborhole.
1. Remove thebattery.
2. Lay unit on a firm surface, with the spindle
15
facingupward.
3. Hold spindle lock button
6
to keep the spindle
fromturning. Spindle threads are lefthand.
4. Using supplied 6mm wrench
13
, remove spindle
screw
18
, outer flange
17
, used wheel
19
if one is
installed and inner flange
16
. Spindle threads are lefthand.
5. Slip the inner flange over thespindle.
6. Slip wheel over spindle. Make sure wheel goes over pilot
diameter of innerflange.
NOTE: When installing diamond wheels, always match
direction of rotation of the wheel to the desired direction of
rotation of the tool. Diamond wheels will not cut effectively
unless the direction marked on the wheel matches the
direction of rotation. Check the setting of the forward/
reverse/lock off button
5
to make sure it matches the
direction marked on thewheel.
7. Slip on outer flange with the flat side towards the
cut‑offwheel.
NOTE: The text "LOOSE TIGHTEN" will be visible when
installedcorrectly.
8. Start threading on spindle screw which will self align
outer flange. Make sure the wheel is fitted in the
correctorientation.
9. Engage spindle lock button and tighten nut with wrench.
Do not over tighten spindlescrew.
10. Turn wheel by hand to ensure it is properly centered. The
wheel should not hit the shoe, guard or spindle screw. The
spindle screw and flanges should betight.
To reduce the risk of injury, only DeWALT recommended
accessories should be used with thisproduct.
A dull wheel will cause slow inefficient cutting, overload the
motor, could cause excessive splintering, and could increase
the possibility of kickback. Please refer to the table below to
determine the correct wheel for yourapplication.
Wheel type Application
Diamond Multi‑Material Wheel
(DT20590‑QZ)
Drywall, fiber cement, plastic, steel, non ferrous
materials
Bonded Abrasive Wheel
(DT20592‑QZ)
Steel, stainless steel, non‑ferrous materials
Diamond Tile Wheel
(DT20591‑QZ)
Ceramic Tile, Porcelain and Granite/Marble/
Stone
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WARNING: If the spindle screw has not been tightened
securely, it can loosen with the F (forward) direction
ofrotation.

DeWalt XR DCS438 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	XR DCS438
Category	Cutter
Language	English