Operation - DeWalt DC308 Instruction Manual

OPERATION

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. 3)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack is fully charged.
CAUTION: Make certain the lock-off button (Fig. 4, D) is engaged to prevent switch
actuation before removing or installing battery.
To install the battery pack into the tool handle, align the base of the tool with the
rails inside the tool's handle and slide the battery pack firmly into the handle until you
hear the lock snap into place.
FIG. 3
A
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the battery release button (A)
and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the charger as
described in the charger section of this manual.
Trigger Switch (Fig. 1)
To start the jig saw, squeeze the trigger switch (C).
To slow and stop the jig saw, release the trigger switch.
VARIABLE SPEED
As the trigger switch is pressed in, the
strokes-per-minute continue to increase. As
the trigger is released, the blade strokes-per-
minute reduce.
The lock-off button (D) should be depressed
whenever the tool is not in use to eliminate the
chance of accidental starting (Fig. 4).
Blade Installation and Removal
CAUTION: Turn off tool and remove battery before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
TO INSTALL A BLADE (FIG. 5)
NOTE: This jig saw uses only T-shank jig saw blades.
NOTE: The DT2074 flush cutting blade is for use with D
DC308 jig saws only.
NOTE: When installing flush cutting blades (DT2074), the anti-splinter insert must be
removed and the shoe must to be in the 0° positive stop position.
1. Lift the keyless blade lever (E) as shown in Figure 5.
2. Insert the T-shank blade into the clamp mechanism (K) while guiding the back of
FIG. 4
D
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the blade into the groove of the guide rollers (L).
FIG. 5
L
E
K
WALT DW331, DC330 and
E
K