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Cutting with Blade in Horizontal Position
(DCS380-XE only) (Fig. 8)
Your DCS380-XE is equipped with a horizontal blade clamp. Installing a blade in the
horizontal orientation allows cutting close to floors, walls or ceilings where limited
clearance is available. Ensure that the shoe is pressed against the framing to avoid
kickback.
FIG. 8
Adjustable Shoe (DCS380-XE only) (Fig. 9)
CAUTION: Cut hazard. To prevent loss of control,
never use tool without shoe.
Your DCS380-XE comes with an adjustable shoe.
The shoe will adjust to limit the depth of cut. Hold
the saw with the underside facing up. Push the
button on the hand grip and slide the shoe out to
one of the three settings and release the button.
The DCS381-XE comes with a fixed shoe that is
not adjustable.
Cutting (Fig. 10–13)
WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders must wear eye
protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1.
WARNING: Exercise extra caution when cutting towards operator. Always hold saw
firmly with both hands while cutting.
Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly anchored or clamped to prevent
slipping. Place blade lightly against work to be cut, switch on saw motor and allow it
to obtain maximum speed before applying pressure. Whenever possible, the saw shoe
must be held firmly against the material being cut (Fig. 10). This will prevent the saw
from jumping or vibrating and minimize blade breakage. Any cuts which put pressure
on the blade such as angle or scroll cuts increase potential for vibration, kickback, and
blade breakage.
FIG. 9
WARNING: Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay particular attention
to overhead wires which may be hidden from view. Anticipate the path of falling
branches and debris ahead of time.
WARNING: Inspect work site for hidden
gas pipes, water pipes, or electrical wires
before making blind or plunge cuts. Failure
to do so may result in explosion, property
damage, electric shock, and/or serious
personal injury.
FLUSH-TO CUTTING (FIG. 11)
The compact design of the saw motor
housing and spindle housing permits
extremely close cutting to floors, corners
and other difficult areas.
10
FIG. 10
FIG. 11
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