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Lock-Off Button and Variable Speed Trigger
(Fig.A)
DCS334
To lock the variable speed trigger
1
, press the lock-off
button
2
. When the lock-off button is depressed to the lock
Proper Hand Position (Fig.L)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
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 main
handle
9
.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing
protection. Under some conditions and duration of use,
noise from this product may contribute to hearingloss.
WARNING:
• Make sure your workpiece is well secured. Remove
nails, screws and other fasteners that may damage
theblade.
• Check that there is sufficient space for the blade
underneath the workpiece. Do not cut materials that
are thicker than the maximum cuttingdepth.
• Use sharp saw blades only. Damaged or bent saw
blades must be removedimmediately.
• Never run your tool without a sawblade.
• For optimal results, move the tool smoothly and
constantly over the workpiece. Do not exert lateral
pressure on the saw blade. Keep the shoe flat on the
workpiece. When sawing curves, circles or other round
shapes, push the tool gentlyforward.
• Wait until the tool has come to a standstill before
removing the saw blade from the workpiece. After
sawing the blade may be very hot. Do nottouch.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.
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 causeinjury.
DCS335
The speed control dial
3
can be used for advance setting of the
required range ofspeed.
1. Turn the electronic control dial to the required level. The
DCS335 will turn on at that speed when the on/off switch is
moved to the ON position. The required setting depends on
the thickness and kind ofmaterial.
NOTE: Use high speeds for sawing soft materials such aswood.
Setting the Electronic Sawing Speed
(Fig.A,K)
DCS334
To preset the sawing speed, turn the speed control dial
3
to the
desired level. The higher the number on the speed control dial,
the higher the sawing speed. The sawing speed varies with the
pressure exerted on the variable speed trigger
1
, but will not
exceed the speed that is set by the speed control dial
3
. The
required setting depends on the thickness and kind ofmaterial.
NOTE: Use high speeds for sawing soft materials such aswood.
Anti-Splinter Insert (Fig.I, J)
NOTE: Do not use the anti-splinter insert with the flush
cuttingbladeDT74.
The anti-splinter insert
20
should be used when trying to
minimize tear-out, especially when cutting veneer, laminate, or
finished surfaces, such as paint. The anti-splinter insert should
be installed into the anti-scratch shoe cover
18
. If the no-mar
cover is not used, install anti-splinter insert into shoe
7
.
Removeable Anti-Scratch Shoe Cover (Fig.I)
The anti-scratch shoe cover
18
should be used when cutting
surfaces that scratch easily, such as laminate, veneer orpaint.
To attach anti-scratch shoe cover
18
, place the front of the
shoe
7
into the front of the anti-scratch shoe cover and lower
the jig saw. The anti-scratch shoe cover will click securely onto
the rear of theshoe.
To remove anti-scratch shoe cover, grasp the anti-scratch shoe
cover from the bottom; holding onto the two rear tabs
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remove the anti-scratch shoecover.
Dust Extraction (Fig.A, H)
WARNING: Dust can be hazardous to health. Always
work with a dust extractor. Always observe the national
regulations for work with dust emittingtools.
The dust extraction chute in combination with the dust
extraction shroud helps extract dust from the workpiece surface,
when connected to a suitable dust extractionsystem.
NOTE: The tool will not bevel if the dust extraction accessories
are attached to thetool.
1. Place the dust extraction shroud
15
onto the finger
guard
5
(Fig. A) until it clicks intoplace.
2. Slide the dust chute17 from the back of the tool until
it snaps into the dust shroud. Be sure the adapter end is
facingup.
3. To connect a vacuum to the dust chute
17
, place a DeWALT
AirLock (DWV9000), found on all full size DeWALT vacuum
hoses, over the dust collection port, and twist the collar
to lock it into place. The dust chute will also fit a standard
35mmconnector.
Dust Blower (Fig.G)
The dust blower
19
helps clear the cutting area of debris
created from theblade.