DeWalt XR FLEX VOLT DCS690 - Wet Cut Method; Wheel Bending;Twisting Warning; Edge Cutting vs. Surface Grinding; Grasping Handles

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ENGLISH
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WARNING: Wheels used for cutting may break or kick
back if they bend or twist while the tool is being used to do
cut-offwork.
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WARNING: Do not use edge cutting wheels for surface
grinding applications because these wheels are not
designed for side pressures encountered with surface
grinding. Wheel breakage and injury mayresult.
1. Grasp main handle
1
and front handle
7
firmly.
2. Line up wheel with material to be cut. Be sure nothing is
near or in line with thewheel.
3. Depress and hold trigger switch
2
then slowly feed wheel
into work with firm pressure. The shoe
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may be used
to help guide the tool when making cuts. Do not force the
tool. For maximum efficiency and wheel life, keep the wheel
speedhigh.
4. To stop tool, release trigger switch
2
.
Wet Cut Method (Fig. A, G, H)
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CAUTION: Never use the saw over head. When using
water, limit cutting to the horizontal position to reduce the
risk of water entering thetool.
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WARNING: Wet cut method is to be used only with a
diamondblade.
1. Attach the water supply to the water inlet
15
.
2. To regulate the water flow, rotate the water valve
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to
the open position as shown in FigureG. To stop the flow of
water, rotate the water valve to the closedpostion as shown
in FigureH.
3. Proceed to cut as described in ToOperate.
4. After work, disconnect the water supply from thetool.
Applications
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WARNING: NEVER cut magnesium with this tool.
Magnesium particles may ignite causing personalinjury.
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WARNING: Cutting concrete must ONLY be done using
the wet cutmethod.
• 3mm max. gauge sheet metal
• Concrete, cinder blocks and bricks
• Reinforcing rod; generally under 25.4mm diameter
• 3mm diameter concrete wire mesh
• Corrugated floor and ceiling form (concrete forms)
• Electrical conduit 3mm wall thickness
• 3mm max. thick structural forms such as channel, angles,
plate,etc.
NOTE: The cutting of materials heavier than those listed
above are not recommended due to the possibility of
electricaloverloading.
Transportation and Storage
During transportation and storage lock the trigger switch with
the lock-offbutton.
Remove the battery pack during the toolstorage.
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 battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. Make sure the
trigger switch is in the OFFposition. An accidental start-up
can causeinjury.
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.
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.
Optional Accessories
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WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by DeWALT, have not been tested with this product, use
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only DeWALT recommended
accessories should be used with thisproduct.
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WARNING: Accessories must be rated for at least the
speed recom mended on the tool warning label. Wheels
and other accessories running over rated speed can fly
apart and cause injury. Accessory ratings must always be
above tool speed as shown on toolnameplate. Select an
appropriate blade for the cuttingapplication.
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WARNING: Handle and store carefully to prevent damage
from thermal shock, heat, mechanical damage, etc. Store
in a dry protected area free from high humidity, freezing
temperatures or extreme temperaturechanges.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriateaccessories.