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Description (Fig.A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1
Trigger switch
2
Lock‑off button
3
Blade clamp release lever
4
Shoe
5
Hand grip
6
Battery pack
7
Battery release button
8
Main handle
Intended Use
Your DCS380 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.
Date Code Position (Fig.A)
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
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
Wear earprotection.
Wear eyeprotection.
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Cordless reciprocating sabre saw
1 Li‑Ion battery pack (C1, D1, L1, M1, P1, S1, T1, X1, Y1 models)
2 Li‑Ion battery packs (C2, D2, L2, M2, P2, S2, T2, X2, Y2 models)
1 Charger
1 Instruction manual
• 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.
Battery Type
The following SKU(s) operate on a 18 volt battery pack: DCS380
These battery packs may be used: DCB181, DCB182, DCB183,
DCB183B, DCB184, DCB184B, DCB185, DCB187, DCB189,
DCB546, DCB547, DCB548. Refer to Technical Data for
moreinformation.
3batteries of 36Wh each. The Use Wh rating might indicate
108Wh (1batteryimplied).
Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away
from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold. For optimum
battery performance and life, store battery packs at room
temperature when not inuse.
2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged
battery pack in a cool, dry place out of the charger for
optimalresults.
NOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely
depleted of charge. The battery pack will need to be recharged
beforeuse.
Labels on Charger and Battery Pack
In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, the labels
on the charger and the battery pack may show the following
pictographs:
L
Read instruction manual beforeuse.
p
See Technical Data for chargingtime.
q
Do not probe with conductiveobjects.
r
Do not charge damaged batterypacks.
s
Do not expose towater.
t
Have defective cords replacedimmediately
u
Charge only between 4˚C and 40˚C.
v
Only for indooruse.
x
Discard the battery pack with due care for
theenvironment.
y
Charge DeWALT battery packs only with designated
DeWALT chargers. Charging battery packs other than
the designated DeWALT batteries with a DeWALT
charger may make them burst or lead to other
dangeroussituations.
z
Do not incinerate the batterypack.
B
USE (without transport cap). Example: Wh rating
indicates 108Wh (1battery with 108Wh).
A
TRANSPORT (with built‑in transport cap). Example: Wh
rating indicates 3x 36Wh (3batteries of 36Wh).