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DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
thistool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision. (XE requirement - English only)
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with thisproduct.
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
icon, the unit islocked.
Always lock the trigger switch when carrying or storing the tool
to eliminate unintentionalstarting.
To unlock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button. When
the lock-off button is depressed to the unlock icon, the unit
isunlocked.
NOTE: The lock-off button is colored red to indicate when the
switch is in its unlockedposition.
To start the DCS334 jig saw, squeeze the variable speed
trigger
1
.
To slow and stop the jig saw, release thetrigger.
As the trigger is pressed in, the strokes-per-minute continue
to increase, but up to the maximum speed of the tool. As the
trigger is released, the blade strokes-per-minutereduce.
NOTE: This tool has no provision to lock the switch in the ON
position, and should never be locked ON by any othermeans.
On/Off Switch (Fig. A)
DCS335
CAUTION: Move the on/off switch
1
to the OFF position
before inserting the batterypack.
To start the DCS335 jig saw, move the on/off switch
1
to the
ON position. To turn the jig saw off, move the on/off switch to
the OFFposition.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, depress the trigger lock button and
disconnect battery pack before making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury.
WARNING: Use only
battery packs andchargers.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. C)
DCS335: Move the on/off switch
1
to the OFF position before
inserting the batterypack.
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
11
is fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool
Handle
1. Align the battery pack
11
with the rails inside the
tool’shandle.
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap intoplace.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
DCS335: Move the on/off switch
1
to the OFF position before
removing the batterypack.
1. Press the release button
12
and firmly pull the battery pack
out of the toolhandle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of thismanual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. C)
Some
battery packs include a fuel gauge which
consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the batterypack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button.
A combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate
designating the level of charge left. When the level of charge
in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not
illuminate and the battery will need to berecharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-userapplication.
Blade Installation and Removal (Fig. D, J)
To Install a Blade
NOTE: This jig saw uses only T-shank jig sawblades.
NOTE: The DT2074 flush cutting blade is for use with D
WALT
DCS334 and DCS335 jig sawsonly.
NOTE: When installing flush cutting blades (DT2074), the anti-
splinter insert (
20
, Fig. J) must be removed and the shoe must
to be in the 0° positive stopposition.
NOTE: The correct saw blade must be selected for the material
beingcut.
1. Hold open the blade release latch
4
as shown in FigureD.
2. Insert the T-shank blade into the clamp mechanism
13
while guiding the back of the blade into the groove of the
guide rollers
14
.
3. The T-shank should be completely inside the
clampmechanism.
4. Release the blade releaselatch.
To Remove a Blade
CAUTION: Do not touch used blades, they may be hot.
Personal injury mayresult.
1. Hold open the blade release latch
4
.
2. With a slight shake the blade will dropout.
3. Release the blade releaselatch.