Maintenance - DeWalt DW331 Original Instructions Manual

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Proper Hand Position (fi g. 1, 12)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS use
proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold
securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the
front handle (t), with the other hand on the main
handle (s).
Switching On And Off (fi g. 1)
1. To run the tool, press the on/off switch (a).
2. For continuous operation, press and hold down
the switch (a), press the lock-on button (b) and
release the switch.
3. To stop the tool, release the switch.
4. To stop the tool in continuous operation, press
the switch briefly and release it. Always switch
off the tool when work is finished and before
unplugging.
Setting The Electronic Sawing Speed
(fi g. 8 )
The sawing speed varies with the pressure exerted
on the on/off switch (a).
1. To preset the sawing speed, turn the control dial
(c) to the desired level. The higher the rate, the
higher the sawing speed. The required setting
depends on the thickness and kind of material.
2. Use high speeds for sawing soft materials such
as wood. Use low speeds for sawing metal.
WARNING: 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 (fi g. 9)
• 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 9.
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Sawing In Wood Using A Pilot Hole
(fi g. 10)
• If necessary, draw a cutting line.
• Drill a hole (ø min. 12 mm) and introduce the
saw blade.
• Switch the tool on.
• 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
(fi g. 11)
• Using a conventional blade, cut up to the
projected edge.
• Finish off the cut using a flush cutting blade.
Dust Extraction (fi g. 7)
When the tool is used indoor for extended periods
of time, use a suitable dust extractor designed in
compliance with the applicable Directives regarding
dust emission.
Sawing In Metal
• Mount an appropriate saw blade.
• Proceed as described above.
WARNING: Use a cooling lubricant
(cutting oil) to prevent overheating of the
saw blade or the workpiece.

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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, turn unit off and disconnect
machine from power source before
installing and removing accessories,
before adjusting or changing
set-ups or when making repairs.
Be sure the trigger switch is in the OFF
position. An accidental start-up can
cause injury.