DeWalt XR LI-ION DCS388 - Tool Identification and Features; Labels and Markings; Date Code Position; Description

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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:
Read instruction manual before use.
See Technical Data for charging time.
Do not probe with conductive objects.
Do not charge damaged battery packs.
Do not expose to water.
Have defective cords replaced immediately.
Charge only between 4 ˚C and 40 ˚C.
Only for indoor use.
Discard the battery pack with due care for the
environment.
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 dangerous situations.
Do not incinerate the battery pack.
Use: Use without transportation cap, Wh rating
indicates 108 Wh (1 battery with 108 Wh).
Transport: Transport with built-in transport cap, Wh
rating indicates 3 x 36 Wh (3batteries of 36 Wh).
Battery Type
The DCS388 operates on a 54/60 volt battery pack.
This battery pack may be used:DCB546 and DCB606. Refer to
Technical Data for moreinformation.
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Cordless reciprocating saw
1 Li-Ion battery pack (T1 models)
2 Li-Ion battery packs (T2 models)
1 Charger
1 Instruction manual
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred duringtransport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior tooperation.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code
10
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2016 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
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Trigger switch
2
Lock-off button
3
Blade clamp release lever
4
Shoe
5
Hand grip
6
Main handle
7
Battery pack
8
Battery release button
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Worklight
Intended Use
Your DCS388 cordless reciprocating saws have been designed
for professional sawing of wood, metal and tubes. The compact
design permits cutting extremely close to the edge of difficult
areas.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
These reciprocating saws are professional power tools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this
tool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• 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 thisproduct.
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Cleaning

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.

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

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.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriateaccessories.
Protecting the Environment
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
household waste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
www.2helpU.com.
Rechargeable Battery Pack
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
our environment:
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
the tool.
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
recycled or disposed of properly.