Assembly And Adjustments - DeWalt XR DCS438 Manual

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Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
a
Read instruction manual before use.
g
Wear ear protection.
f
Wear eye protection.
n
Visible radiation. Do not stare into light.
Icon order : Reverse/lock/forward
Date Code Position (Fig. B)
The date code
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
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is printed into the housing.
Example:
2021 XX XX
Year and Week of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Battery
1
Battery release button
2
Handle
3
Trigger
4
Forward/reverse/lock off button
5
Spindle lock button
6
Direction indicator
7
Dust extraction attachment
8
Dust shoe assembly
9
Depth of cut gauge
10
Depth of cut wing nut
11
Guard
12
Hex wrench
13
Lanyard ready hole
14
Intended Use
Your cut‑off tool is designed for professional cutting
applications. This cut‑off tool is intended to be used to cut
different materials. Follow the information regarding the
application range of the cutting blade used.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
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.

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 D
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack with the rails inside the tool's
handle (Fig. B).
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 battery release button
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. B)
Some D
WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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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
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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.
Wheels

WARNING: To minimize the risk of eye injury, always
use eye protection. Carbide is a hard but brittle material.
Foreign objects in the workpiece such as wire or nails can
cause tips to crack or break. Mount the wheel securely in
proper direction of rotation before using, and always use a
clean, sharp wheel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, only use wheels
that are no greater than 76 mm in diameter, have an inner
diameter of 10 mm, and without cutting teeth. Thickness
of wheel not to exceed 0.09".

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by D
WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
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of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
English
WALT battery packs and chargers.
e
 5 
is fully charged.
 2 
and firmly pull the
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