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DeWalt DCS578 Original Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 DCS578 DCS579...
  • Page 2 English (original instructions) Copyright D WALT...
  • Page 3 Fig. A DCS578 DCS579...
  • Page 4 Fig. B Fig. C Fig. D Fig. E Fig. F Fig. G...
  • Page 5 Fig. H XXXX XX XX Fig. I Fig. J DCS578 DCS579...
  • Page 6 Fig. K Fig. L Fig. M...
  • Page 7 Fig. N DCS579 Fig. O 100 mm 20 mm DCS579...
  • Page 8 Fig. P Fig. Q...
  • Page 9 Fig. R 0˚ 45˚ Fig. S 45° 45° 0° 0° DCS578 DCS579 Fig. T Fig. U...
  • Page 10 Fig. V Fig. W Fig. X...
  • Page 11 Fig. Y Fig. Z Fig. AA Fig. BB Fig. CC Fig. DD...

  • Page 12: Technical Data

    EngliSh 190 mm / 184 mm 54V CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW DCS578, DCS579, DCS578-XE, DCS579-XE Congratulations! You have chosen a D WALT tool. Years of experience, thorough product development and innovation make D WALT one of the most reliable partners for professional power tool users.

  • Page 13: Definitions: Safety Guidelines

    CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or Cordless Circular Saw moderate injury. DCS578, DCS579 NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to WALT declares that these products described under personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in Technical Data are in compliance with:...

  • Page 14: Personal Safety

    EngliSh refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it your body is earthed or grounded. was designed. c ) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. b ) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of it on and off.

  • Page 15: Further Safety Instructions For All Saws

    EngliSh f ) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or • When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit above 130 °C may cause explosion.

  • Page 16: Residual Risks

    EngliSh Electrical Safety b ) Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy voltage on the rating plate.
  • Page 17 EngliSh • DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any remainder, or top off charge process, for the battery to reach chargers other than the ones in this manual. The charger full capacity. and battery pack are specifically designed to work together. 4.

  • Page 18: Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Packs

    EngliSh Wall Mounting • Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek These chargers are designed to be wall mountable or to sit medical attention. upright on a table or work surface. If wall mounting, locate the WARNING: Burn hazard.

  • Page 19: Storage Recommendations

    The Use Wh rating might Battery Type indicate 108 Wh (1 battery implied). The DCS578 and DCS579 operate on a 54 volt battery pack. Storage Recommendations These battery packs may be used: DCB546, DCB547, DCB548, 1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from DCB549.

  • Page 20: Markings On Tool

    EngliSh nOTE: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered attachments with this saw. DO nOT use abrasive wheels or blades. DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of trademarks owned by the Bluetooth®, SIG, Inc. and any use of flammable liquids or gases.

  • Page 21: Changing Blades

    EngliSh Changing Blades 6. Follow steps 1 through 5 under To Install the Blade, making sure that the blade will rotate in the proper direction. To Install the Blade (Fig. B–E) Lower Blade Guard 1. Remove the battery. WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety feature 2.
  • Page 22 Backing up the saw to clear blade can lead to twist. 4. USE OF DUll OR DiRTY BlADES The DCS578 and DCS579 are equipped with a bevel detent feature. As you tilt the base plate you will hear a click and feel Dull blades cause increased loading of the saw.
  • Page 23 Make sure the saw is securely attached to the (Fig. A, F, L) rail by trying to push the saw forward. Ensure there is no Your DCS578/DCS579 circular saws are supplied with a dust movement of the saw. extraction port. 4. Rotate the adjuster back slightly until saw slides easily along the rail.

  • Page 24: Prior To Operation

    EngliSh cutting parallel cuts and the other side of the rail is tuned in for Press the lock-off button to unlock the tool. 45° bevel cuts (Fig. R). To run the tool, press the trigger switch   1  . As soon as the nOTE: If the anti-splinter guard is tuned in for parallel cutting trigger switch is released, the lock-off switch is automatically on both sides, then when the unit is bevelled, the blade will not...
  • Page 25 EngliSh under the blade. Remember the blade is exposed until this birth defects or other reproductive harm of the user or occurs. Never reach under the work for any reason. When you bystanders. have to retract the telescoping guard manually (as is necessary •...

  • Page 26: Optional Accessories

    EngliSh To Tighten the lever obstante, se aconseja que una vez al año, lleve o envíe la herramienta a un centro de reparaciones para que realice una 1. Hold the bevel adjustment lever   8  and loosen the bevel limpieza, inspección y lubricación completa de la caja del motor. locknut ...
  • Page 28 Belgique et WALT - Belgium BVBA Tel: NL 32 15 47 37 63 www.dewalt.be luxembourg België en luxemburg enduser.BE@SBDinc.com Egide Walschaertsstraat 16 Tel: FR 32 15 47 37 64 2800 Mechelen Fax: 32 15 47 37 99 Danmark WALT (Stanley Black&Decker AS)

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