DeWalt XR LI-ION DCS388 - Transport and Storage; Transport; Transporting the FLEXVOLT Battery; Storage Recommendations

7
ENGLISH
• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely
damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can
explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when
lithium-ion battery packs are burned.
• If battery contents come into contact with the skin,
immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If
battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye
for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention
is needed, the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of
liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.
• Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory
irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persists, seek medical
attention.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable
if exposed to spark or flame.
WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery pack for
any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged,
do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage
battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that
has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or
damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with
a hammer, stepped on). Electric shock or electrocution
may result. Damaged battery packs should be returned to
service centre for recycling.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry the
battery pack so that metal objects can contact
exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place
the battery pack in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit
boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on
a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping
or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs
will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily
knocked over.
Transportation
WARNING: Fire hazard. Transporting batteries can
possibly cause fire if the battery terminals inadvertently
come in contact with conductive materials. When
transporting batteries, make sure that the battery
terminals are protected and well insulated from materials
that could contact them and cause a short circuit.
DeWALT batteries comply with all applicable shipping
regulations as prescribed by industry and legal standards which
include UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods; International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous
Goods Regulations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods
(IMDG) Regulations, and the European Agreement Concerning
The International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR).
Lithium-ion cells and batteries have been tested to section 38.3
of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods Manual of Tests and Criteria.
In most instances, shipping a
DeWALT battery pack will be
excepted from being classified as a fully regulated Class 9
Hazardous Material. In general, only shipments containing a
lithium-ion battery with an energy rating greater than 100 Watt
4
English
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
propertydamage.

Denotes risk of electricshock.

Denotes risk offire.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
seriousinjury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
powertool.
Work Area Safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas inviteaccidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust orfumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to losecontrol.
Electrical Safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electricshock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed orgrounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electricshock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electricshock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electricshock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk
of electricshock.
English (original instructions)
CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW
DCS388
Congratulations!
You have chosen a DeWALT tool. Years of experience, thorough
product development and innovation make
DeWALT one of the
most reliable partners for professional power toolusers.
Technical Data
DCS388
Max/Rating Voltage V
DC
60/54
Battery type Li-Ion
Max. power output W 1550
No load speed min
-1
0–3000
Stroke length mm 28.6
Cutting capacity in wood/metal profiles/
plastic tubes
mm 300/130/160
Weight (without battery pack) kg 3.54
Battery pack DCB606 DCB546
Battery type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Voltage V
DC
20/60 18/54
Capacity Ah 6.0/2.0 6.0/2.0
Weight kg 1.05 1.05
Charger DCB118
Mains voltage V
AC
220-240
Battery type 20/60Li-Ion
Approx. charging time
of battery packs
min 22 (1.3 Ah) 22 (1.5 Ah) 30 (2.0 Ah)
45 (3.0 Ah) 60 (4.0 Ah) 75 (5.0 Ah)
60 (6.0 Ah)
Weight kg 0,66
The DCB118 charger accepts 18/20V Li-Ion XR and
XRFLEXVOLT
TM
battery packs (DCB181, DCB182, DCB183,
DCB183B, DCB184, DCB184B, DCB185 DCB546 and DCB606).
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instruction manual.
Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to
thesesymbols.

ZV DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
seriousinjury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
seriousinjury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderateinjury.
12
ENGLISH
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.
4
English
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
propertydamage.

Denotes risk of electricshock.

Denotes risk offire.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
seriousinjury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
powertool.
Work Area Safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas inviteaccidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust orfumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to losecontrol.
Electrical Safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electricshock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed orgrounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electricshock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electricshock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electricshock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk
of electricshock.
English (original instructions)
CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW
DCS388
Congratulations!
You have chosen a DeWALT tool. Years of experience, thorough
product development and innovation make
DeWALT one of the
most reliable partners for professional power toolusers.
Technical Data
DCS388
Max/Rating Voltage V
DC
60/54
Battery type Li-Ion
Max. power output W 1550
No load speed min
-1
0–3000
Stroke length mm 28.6
Cutting capacity in wood/metal profiles/
plastic tubes
mm 300/130/160
Weight (without battery pack) kg 3.54
Battery pack DCB606 DCB546
Battery type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Voltage V
DC
20/60 18/54
Capacity Ah 6.0/2.0 6.0/2.0
Weight kg 1.05 1.05
Charger DCB118
Mains voltage V
AC
220-240
Battery type 20/60Li-Ion
Approx. charging time
of battery packs
min 22 (1.3 Ah) 22 (1.5 Ah) 30 (2.0 Ah)
45 (3.0 Ah) 60 (4.0 Ah) 75 (5.0 Ah)
60 (6.0 Ah)
Weight kg 0,66
The DCB118 charger accepts 18/20V Li-Ion XR and
XRFLEXVOLT
TM
battery packs (DCB181, DCB182, DCB183,
DCB183B, DCB184, DCB184B, DCB185 DCB546 and DCB606).
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instruction manual.
Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to
thesesymbols.

ZV DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
seriousinjury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
seriousinjury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderateinjury.
12
ENGLISH
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.
4
English
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
propertydamage.

Denotes risk of electricshock.

Denotes risk offire.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
seriousinjury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
powertool.
Work Area Safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas inviteaccidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust orfumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to losecontrol.
Electrical Safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electricshock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed orgrounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electricshock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electricshock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electricshock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk
of electricshock.
English (original instructions)
CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW
DCS388
Congratulations!
You have chosen a DeWALT tool. Years of experience, thorough
product development and innovation make
DeWALT one of the
most reliable partners for professional power toolusers.
Technical Data
DCS388
Max/Rating Voltage V
DC
60/54
Battery type Li-Ion
Max. power output W 1550
No load speed min
-1
0–3000
Stroke length mm 28.6
Cutting capacity in wood/metal profiles/
plastic tubes
mm 300/130/160
Weight (without battery pack) kg 3.54
Battery pack DCB606 DCB546
Battery type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Voltage V
DC
20/60 18/54
Capacity Ah 6.0/2.0 6.0/2.0
Weight kg 1.05 1.05
Charger DCB118
Mains voltage V
AC
220-240
Battery type 20/60Li-Ion
Approx. charging time
of battery packs
min 22 (1.3 Ah) 22 (1.5 Ah) 30 (2.0 Ah)
45 (3.0 Ah) 60 (4.0 Ah) 75 (5.0 Ah)
60 (6.0 Ah)
Weight kg 0,66
The DCB118 charger accepts 18/20V Li-Ion XR and
XRFLEXVOLT
TM
battery packs (DCB181, DCB182, DCB183,
DCB183B, DCB184, DCB184B, DCB185 DCB546 and DCB606).
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instruction manual.
Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to
thesesymbols.

ZV DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
seriousinjury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
seriousinjury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderateinjury.
Hours (Wh) will require being shipped as fully regulated Class 9.
All lithium-ion batteries have the Watt Hour rating marked on
the pack. Furthermore, due to regulation complexities, DeWALT
does not recommend air shipping lithium-ion battery packs
alone regardless of Watt Hour rating. Shipments of tools with
batteries (combo kits) can be air shipped as excepted if the Watt
Hour rating of the battery pack is no greater than 100 Whr.
Regardless of whether a shipment is considered excepted
or fully regulated, it is the shipper's responsibility to consult
the latest regulations for packaging, labeling/marking and
documentation requirements.
The information provided in this section of the manual is
provided in good faith and believed to be accurate at the time
the document was created. However, no warranty, expressed or
implied, is given. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that its
activities comply with the applicable regulations.
Transporting the FLEXVOLT
TM
Battery
The
DeWALT FLEXVOLT
TM
battery has two modes: Use and
Transport.
Use Mode: When the FLEXVOLT
TM
battery stands alone or is in
a DeWALT 18/20V product, it will operate as an 18/20V battery.
When the FLEXVOLT
TM
battery is in a 54/60V or a 108/120V (two
54/60V batteries) product, it will operate as a 54/60V battery.
Transport Mode: When the cap is attached to the FLEXVOLT
TM
battery, the battery is in transport mode. Keep the cap for
shipping.
When in Transport mode, strings
of cells are electrically
disconnected within the pack
resulting in 3 batteries with a
lower Watt hour (Wh) rating as compared to 1 battery with a
higher Watt hour rating. This increased quantity of 3 batteries
with the lower Watt hour rating can exempt the pack from
certain shipping regulations that are imposed upon the higher
Watt hour batteries.
Transport Wh rating
indicates 3x36 Wh,
meaning 3 batteries of 36
Watt hours each. The Use
Watt hour rating indicates
108 Watt hours (1 battery implied).
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 in use.
2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged
battery pack in a cool, dry place out of the charger for
optimal results.
NOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely depleted
of charge. The battery pack will need to be recharged before
use.
Example of Use and Transport Label Marking