DeWalt DCS368 Instruction Manual page 11

Proper Hand Position (Fig. D)

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 main
handle 8 and one hand the hand grip
Fig. D
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Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. A, E)
Lock-Off Button and Trigger Switch
Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button
To lock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button on
the left. Always lock the trigger switch
storing the tool to eliminate unintentional starting.
To unlock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button
on the right. Pull the trigger switch to turn the motor ON.
Releasing the trigger switch turns the motor OFF.

WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the
switch in the ON position, and should never be locked
ON by any other means.
The variable speed trigger switch will give you added
versatility. The further the trigger is depressed the higher
the speed of the saw.

CAUTION: Use of very slow speed is recommended
only for beginning a cut. Prolonged use at very slow
speed may damage your saw.
Fig. E
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Cutting (Fig. A, B, D)
The blade 9 should extend past the pivoting shoe
the thickness of the workpiece throughout the cut. Select
the blade best suitable for the material to be cut and use
the shortest blade suitable for the thickness of the material.
Do not use jigsaw blades with this tool.
nOTE: Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly
anchored or clamped to prevent slipping.
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Flush Cutting (Fig. F)
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The compact design of the recipro cating saw motor
housing and pivoting shoe permit close cutting to floors,
corners and other difficult areas.
1. To maximize flush cutting capabilities, insert the blade
2. Position the saw to make the flush cut so you are as
2 .
when carrying or
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Wood Cutting (Fig. G)
1. Before cutting any type of wood, be sure the workpiece
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2. Place blade and pivoting shoe firmly against work
3. Switch on saw motor before starting the cut.
4. Always hold saw as shown in Figure G while cutting.
4 and
Place blade 9 and pivoting shoe
to be cut.
Switch on saw motor and allow it to obtain maximum
speed before applying pressure.
Always hold saw as shown in Figure D. Whenever
possible, the pivoting shoe must be held firmly against
the material being cut. This will prevent the saw from
jumping or vibrating and will minimize blade breakage.
shaft into the blade clamp with the teeth of the blade
facing up.
close to the work surface as possible.
Fig. F
is firmly anchored or clamped to prevent slipping.
to be cut.
Whenever possible, the pivoting shoe must be held
firmly against the material being cut. This will prevent
the saw from jumping or vibrating and minimize
blade breakage.
English
4 lightly against work
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