Metal Cutting; Maintenance - DeWalt DCS380 Instruction Manual

NOTE: In areas where blade visibility is limited, use the edge of the
saw shoe as a guide. Lines for any given cut should be extended
beyond edge of cut to be made.
METAL CUTTING (FIG. 13}
Your saw has different FIG.13
metal cutting capacities
depending upon type of
blade used and the metal
to be cut. Use a finer
blade for ferrous metals
and a coarse blade for
non-ferrous materials. In
thin gauge sheet metals it
is best to clamp wood to
both sides of sheet. This
will insure a clean cut
without excess vibration
or tearing of metal. Always
remember not to force
cutting blade as this reduces blade life and causes costly blade
breakage.
NOTE: It is generally recommended that when cutting metals you
should spread a thin film of oil or other lubricant along the line ahead
of the saw cut for easier operation and longer blade life.
MAINTENANCE
_WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before
making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Cleaning
_,WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air
at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear
ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performing this.
AI/VARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for
cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool These chemicals may
weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth
dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get
inside the tool," never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
CHARGER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
_WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect the charger from the AC
outlet before cleaning. Dirt and grease may be removed from the
exterior of the charger using a cloth or soft non-metallic brush. Do
not use water or any cleaning solutions.
Accessories
J_WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by
DEWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such
accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of
injury, only DEWALT recommended accessories should be used with
this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at
extra cost from your local service center. If you need any assistance in
locating any accessory, please contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co.,
701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286, call 1-800-4-DEWALT
(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt.com.
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable. There are no
serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance
and adjustments (including brush inspection and replacement) should
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