DeWalt DW933K User Manual page 26

E N G L I S H
Do not cut materials that are thicker than
the maximum cutting depth.
• Use sharp saw blades only.
Damaged or bent saw blades must be
removed immediately.
• Never run your tool without a saw blade.
• For optimal results, move the tool
smoothly and constantly over the
workpiece. Do not exert lateral pressure
on the saw blade. Keep the shoe flat on
the workpiece. When sawing curves,
circles or other round shapes, push the
tool gently forward.
• Wait until the tool has come to a
standstill before removing the saw blade
from the workpiece. After sawing the
blade may be very hot. Do not touch.
Switching ON and OFF (fig. A)
For safety reasons your tool is equipped with a lock-
off button (2).
• Switching ON: press the lock-off button (2) to
unlock the tool and press the variable speed
switch (1). The sawing speed of the tool varies
with the pressure exerted on the variable speed
switch.
• Switching OFF: release the variable speed
switch (1).
After using the tool for an extended period
on low speed settings, run it for approx.
3 minutes on maximum no-load speed.
Sawing in wood
• If necessary, draw a cutting line.
• Switch the tool ON.
• Hold the tool against the workpiece and follow
the line.
• For sawing parallel to the edge of your
workpiece, install the parallel fence and guide
your jigsaw along the workpiece a shown in
figure G.
Sawing in wood using a pilot hole
• If necessary, draw a cutting line.
• Drill a hole (ø min. 12 mm) and introduce the saw
blade.
• Switch the tool on.
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• Follow the line.
• For cutting perfectly round shapes, install the
trammel bar and set it to the required radius.
Sawing up to a projecting edge (fig. C)
• Remove the straight/round cut guide, if installed.
• Set the pendulum stroke selector to 0.
• Release the shoe lever (4).
• Push the shoe (5) all the way backward.
• Tighten the shoe lever (4).
• Switch the tool on.
Sawing in metal
• Mount an appropriate saw blade.
• Proceed as described above.
Use a cooling lubricant (cutting oil) to
prevent overheating of the saw blade or
the workpiece.
Sawing circles (fig. H)
• Install the trammel bar as shown.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
Maintenance
Your D WALT Power Tool has been designed to
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operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Lubricating the guide roller (fig. I)
• Lubricate the guide roller (6) at regular intervals to
prevent jamming.
Cleaning
• Unplug the charger before cleaning the housing
with a soft cloth.
• Remove the battery pack before cleaning your
Power Tool.
• Keep the ventilation slots clear and regularly
clean the housing with a soft cloth.
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