Changing Blades - DeWalt DCS573NT-XJ Original Instructions Manual

Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
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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 3
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 release button
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 20 . A combination of the three green LED lights will
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.

Changing Blades

To Install the Blade (Fig. A, D, E)
1. Remove the battery.
2. Using the lower guard retracting lever
blade guard 7 and place blade on saw spindle against
the inner clamp washer
will rotate in the proper direction (the direction of the
rotation arrow on the saw blade and the teeth must point
in the same direction as the direction of rotation arrow on
WALT battery packs and chargers.
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3 is fully charged.
with the rails inside the tool's
13 and firmly pull the battery pack
, retract the lower
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18 , making sure that the blade
the saw). Do not assume that the printing on the blade
will always be facing you when properly installed. When
retracting the lower blade guard to install the blade, check
the condition and operation of the lower blade guard to
assure that it is working properly. Make sure it moves freely
and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles
and depths of cut.
3. Place outer clamp washer
beveled edge facing out. Make sure the diameter on the
blade side of the clamp fits into the hole in the saw blade to
ensure centering of the blade.
4. Thread the blade clamping screw
by hand (screw has right‑hand threads and must be turned
clockwise to tighten).
5. Depress the blade lock
with the blade wrench
compartment, until the blade lock engages and the blade
stops rotating.
6. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the
blade wrench.
NOTICE: Never engage the blade lock while saw is
running, or engage in an effort to stop the tool. Never
turn the saw on while the blade lock is engaged. Serious
damage to your saw will result.
To Replace the Blade (Fig. A, D, E)
1. Remove the battery.
2. To loosen the blade clamping screw
blade lock 11 and turn the saw spindle with the
blade wrench 29 , stored underneath the battery
compartment, until the blade lock engages and the blade
stops rotating. With the blade lock engaged, turn the
blade clamping screw counterclockwise with the blade
wrench (screw has right‑hand threads and must be turned
counterclockwise to loosen).
3. Remove the blade clamping screw
washer 19 . Remove old blade.
4. Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in the
guard or clamp washer area and check the condition
and operation of the lower blade guard as previously
outlined. Do not lubricate this area.
5. Select the proper blade for the application (refer
to Blades). Always use blades that are the correct
size (diameter) with the proper size and shape center hole
for mounting on the saw spindle. Always assure that the
maximum recommended speed (rpm) on the saw blade
meets or exceeds the speed (rpm) of the saw.
6. Follow steps 1 through 5 under To Install the Blade, making
sure that the blade will rotate in the proper direction.
Lower Blade Guard

WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety feature
that reduces the risk of serious personal injury. Never
use the saw if the lower guard is missing, damaged,
misassembled or not working properly. Do not rely
on the lower blade guard to protect you under all
circumstances. Your safety depends on following
19 on saw spindle with the
onto the saw spindle
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11 while turning the saw spindle
stored underneath the battery
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8 , depress the
and outer clamp
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