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Defi nitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these
symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR
ANY D
WALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-D
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(1-800-433-9258).
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction
manual.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
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is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable,
use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected
supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
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  • Page 1 1) WORK AREA SAFETY Defi nitions: Safety Guidelines a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. The definitions below describe the level of severity for each b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, signal word.

  • Page 2: Personal Safety

    3) PERSONAL SAFETY b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the sense when operating a power tool.

  • Page 3: Further Safety Instructions For All Saws

    c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and shock metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, the operator. or other small metal objects, that can make a connection f) When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge from one terminal to another.
  • Page 4 but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the precautions are taken. blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut. b) When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any b) Check the operation of the lower guard spring.
  • Page 5 • Keep your body positioned to either side of the blade, but injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face to jump backwards (see Causes and Operator Prevention of and body.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Packs

    Important Safety Instructions for All blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (e.g., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs Battery Packs should be returned to the service center for recycling. When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the WARNING: Fire hazard.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Chargers

    The RBRC™ Seal NOTICE: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling materials of a conductive nature, such as, but not limited to, grinding Corporation) Seal on the nickel cadmium, nickel metal dust, metal chips, steel wool, aluminum foil or any buildup of metallic hydride or lithium ion batteries (or battery packs) indicate...
  • Page 8 each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. • Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord any cleaning. This will reduce the risk of electric shock. length and nameplate ampere rating.
  • Page 9 Indicator Light Operation LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the charge indicator showing Pack Charged. PACK CHARGING WEAK BATTERY PACKS: Weak batteries will continue to function but should not be expected to perform as much work. PACK CHARGED FAULTY BATTERY PACKS: This charger will not charge a faulty HOT/COLD DELAY...

  • Page 10: Storage Recommendations

    4. If the battery pack does not charge properly: 2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged battery pack in a cool dry place out of the charger for optimal a. Check operation of receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other results.
  • Page 11 Window (Fig. 2) FIG. 2 WARNING: Do not operate the saw with a damaged or missing sight window. If window is damaged or missing, have the saw serviced at an authorized service center. If saw is operated without the window, metal chips could fly through the guard and cause personal injury.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Insert it into the call 1-800-4-D WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website charger as described in the charger section of this manual. www.dewalt.com. Switch (Fig. 2) FIG. 3 FIG. 3A The saw is controlled by a trigger switch (A) and lock off button (B).
  • Page 13 TO INSTALL THE BLADE FIG. 5 1. Place inner clamp FIG. 4 washer (N) on saw spindle with the large flat surface facing out toward blade (Fig. 4, 5). 2. Retract the lower blade guard (G) and place blade on saw spindle against the inner clamp washer (N), making sure that the blade will rotate in the proper direction (the direction of the rotation arrow on the saw blade...

  • Page 14: Lower Blade Guard

    FIG. 6 and shape center hole for mounting on the saw spindle. Always 4. Thread blade clamping screw (F) assure that the maximum recommended speed (rpm) on the saw into saw spindle by hand (screw has left-hand threads and must blade meets or exceeds the speed (rpm) of the saw.
  • Page 15 Blade Diameter Teeth Application 2. IMPROPER DEPTH OF CUT SETTING ON SAW DWA7770 5-1/2" (140 mm) General purpose ferrous To make the most efficient cut, the blade should protrude only far metal cutting enough to expose a tooth as shown in Figure 8. This allows the shoe to support the blade and minimizes twisting and pinching in If you need assistance regarding blades, please call 1-800-4-D WALT...
  • Page 16 Depth Adjustment (Fig. 7, 8) Workpiece Support (Fig. 9) WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and CUTTING SHEETS OF METAL disconnect it from power source before installing and removing Figure 9 shows the correct and incorrect way to support a large sheet. accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Cutting (Fig. 10, 11) stop. Then, back the saw out of the cut. Restart the saw and re-enter FIG. 10 the cut, following the desired cutting line. 1. Hold the saw securely using both WARNING: Do not stack materials for cutting. Do not cut through hands.
  • Page 18 1-800-4-D WALT (1-800-433-9258) WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for visit our website: www.dewalt.com. cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth Repairs dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.

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