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This reciprocating saw is a professional powertool.
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
withoutsupervision.
• 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.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
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.
WARNING: Use only DeWALT battery packs andchargers.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
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is fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack
6
with the rails inside the tool’s
handle (Fig. B).
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
1. Press the release button
7
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. B)
Some DeWALT 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
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. 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.
Belt Hook (Fig.J)
Optional Accessories
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, DO NOT suspend tool overhead or suspend
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NOTE: Battery packs, chargers and kitboxes are not included
with N models. Battery packs and chargers are not included with
NT models. Bmodels include Bluetooth® batterypacks.
NOTE: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by the Bluetooth®, SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by DeWALT is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respectiveowners.
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred duringtransport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior tooperation.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Visible radiation. Do not stare into light.
Date Code Position (Fig. B)
The date code
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, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2020 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A, B)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
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Variable speed trigger switch
2
Lock-off button
3
Blade clamp
4
Pivoting shoe
5
Hand grip
6
Battery pack
7
Battery release button
8
Main handle
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Worklight
10
Datecode
Intended Use
Your DCS369 cordless reciprocating sabre saw has been
designed for professional sawing of wood, metal and tubes. The
compact design permits cutting extremely close to the edge of
difficultareas.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids orgases.