DeWalt XR Li-Ion DCS565 User Manual

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Lower Blade Guard

WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety
feature which reduces the risk of serious personal
injury. Never use the saw if the lower blade guard
is missing, damaged, misassembled or not working
properly. Do not rely on the lower blade guard to
protect you under all circumstances. Your safety
depends on following all warnings and precautions
as well as proper operation of the saw. Check lower
blade guard for proper closing before each use
as outlined in Further Safety Instructions for All
Saws. If the lower blade guard is missing or not
installed. When retracting the lower blade guard to install
the blade, check the condition and operation of the lower
blade guard to assure that it is working properly. Make sure
it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other
part, in all angles and depths of cut.
3. Place outer clamp washer
19
on saw spindle with the large
flat surface against the blade with beveled side facingout.
4. Thread blade clamping screw
8
into saw spindle by
hand (screw has left‑hand threads and must be turned
counterclockwise totighten).
5. Depress the blade lock button
20
while turning the saw
spindle with the hex key
14
until the blade lock engages
and the blade stopsrotating.
6. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the
bladewrench.
NOTE: Never engage the blade lock while saw is running, or
engage in an effort to stop the tool. Never turn the saw on
while the blade lock is engaged. Serious damage to your saw
willresult.
To Replace the Blade (Fig.A, D, E)

WARNING: Remove battery before service, adjustment,
installing or removingaccessories.
1. To loosen the blade clamping screw
8
, depress the blade
lock button
20
and turn the saw spindle with the hex
key
14
until the blade lock engages and the blade stops
rotating. With the blade lock engaged, turn the blade
clamping screw clockwise with the hex key (screw has
left‑hand threads and must be turned clockwise toloosen).
2. Remove the blade clamping screw
8
and outer clamp
washer
19
only. Remove oldblade.
3. Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in the
guard or clamp washer area and check the condition and
operation of the lower blade guard as previously outlined.
Do not lubricate thisarea.
4. Select the proper blade for the application (see Blades).
Always use blades that are the correct size (diameter)
with the proper size and shape center hole for mounting
on the saw spindle. Always assure that the maximum
recommended speed (rpm) on the saw blade meets or
exceeds the speed (rpm) of thesaw.
5. Follow steps 2through 6under To Install the Blade, making
sure that the blade will rotate in the properdirection.
Changing Blades
To Install the Blade (Fig.A, D, E)

WARNING: Remove battery before service, adjustment,
installing or removingaccessories.
1. Place inner clamp washer
18
on saw spindle
16
with the
large flat surface facing out toward theblade.
2. Retract the lower blade guard
7
and place blade on saw
spindle against the inner clamp washer, making sure that
the blade will rotate in the proper direction (the direction
of the rotation arrow on the saw blade and the teeth must
point in the same direction as the direction of rotation arrow
on the lower blade guard). Do not assume that the printing
on the blade will always be facing you when properly
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig.F)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
3
is fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack
3
with the rails inside the tool’s
handle (Fig. F).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap intoplace.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button
13
and firmly pull the battery pack
out of the toolhandle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of thismanual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig.C)
Some
DeWALT
battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists
of three green LED lights that indicate the level of charge
remaining in the batterypack.
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 berecharged.
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‑userapplication.
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 causeinjury.

WARNING: Use only
DeWAL
T battery packs andchargers.
• 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.

DeWalt XR Li-Ion DCS565 Specifications

General

Battery Type	XR Li-Ion
Blade Diameter	165 mm
No Load Speed	4950 RPM
Max Cutting Depth at 90°	55 mm
Power Source	Cordless
Motor Type	Brushless
Voltage	18V
Weight	2.8 kg