Package Contents; Description (Fig. A); Electrical Safety - DeWalt DC380 Manual

Additional safety rules for cutsaws
Switching on and off
• After switching off, never attempt to stop the saw
blade with your fingers.
• Never put the saw down on a table or work
bench unless switched off. The saw blade will
keep running briefly after the tool has been
switched off.
When sawing
• When using saw blades specially designed for
cutting wood remove all nails and metal objects
from the workpiece before starting work.
• Wherever possible, use clamps and vices to
fasten the workpiece securely.
• Do not attempt to saw extremely small workpieces.
• Do not bend too far forward. Make sure that you
always stand firmly, particularly on scaffolding
and ladders.
• Always hold the saw with both hands.
• For cutting curves and pockets, use an adapted
saw blade.
Checking and changing the saw blade
• Only use saw blades conforming to the
specifications contained in these operating
instructions.
• Only sharp saw blades in perfect working condition
should be used; cracked or bent saw blades
should be discarded and replaced at once.
• Ensure that the saw blade is securely fixed.

Package contents

The package contains:
1 Cordless reciprocating saw
1 Saw blade
2 Battery packs, NiCd (DC380KA)
2 Battery packs, NiMH (DC380KB)
1 Charger (DC380KA/DC380KB)
1 Kitbox (DC380KA/DC380KB)
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
• 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.

Description (fig. A)

Your DC380 cordless reciprocating saw has been
designed for professional sawing of wood, metal
and tubes. The compact design permits cutting
extremely close to the edge of difficult areas.
1 Variable speed switch
2 Lock-off button
3 Blade clamp slider
4 Saw shoe
5 Battery pack
Charger
Your charger DE9116 accepts D
battery packs ranging from 7.2 to 18 V.
5 Battery pack
6 Release buttons
7 Charger
8 Charging indicator (red)

Electrical safety

The electric motor has been designed for one
voltage only. Always check that the battery pack
voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate. Also make sure that the voltage of your
charger corresponds to that of your mains.
Your D WALT charger is double
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insulated in accordance with EN 60335.
Mains plug replacement
(U.K. & Ireland only)
• Should your mains plug need replacing and you
are competent to do this, proceed as instructed
below. If you are in doubt, contact an authorized
D WALT repair agent or a qualified electrician.
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• Disconnect the plug from the supply.
• Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a plug
with bared copper conductors is dangerous if
engaged in a live socket outlet.
• Only fit 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs
fitted with the correctly rated fuse (1).
• The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be marked
at the connection points of most good quality
plugs. Attach the wires to their respective points
in the plug (see below). Brown is for Live (L) (2)
and Blue is for Neutral (N) (4).
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WALT NiCd/NiMH
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