Operation; Assembly And Adjustments - DeWalt DW300 Instruction Manual

DESCRIPTION (FIG. 1)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage
or personal injury could result.
A. Trigger switch
B. Lock-on button
C. Saw blade locking lever
D. Saw blade
E. Shoe sleeve
F. Shoe
INTENDED USE
This jig saw is designed for professional sawing applications.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
This jig saw is a professional power tools. DO NOT let children come
into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced
operators use this tool.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Prior to assembly and adjustment, ALWAYS unplug
tool.

OPERATION

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and applicable
regulations.
Blade Installation
(Fig. 2)
1. Push the saw blade locking
lever (C) upward.
2. With teeth facing forward,
insert the shank of the saw
blade into the blade holder
as far as it will go.
G. Shoe beveling lever
H. Speed control wheel
I. Cutting action lever
J. LED Light
FIG. 2
C
3. Release the lever.
4. Check to ensure blade is secure before cutting.
Adjusting the Shoe for Bevel Cuts
(Fig. 3)
WARNING: Never use the tool when the shoe is loose or removed.
The shoe plate can be set to a left or right bevel angle of up to 45°.
TO SET THE BEVEL ANGLE
1. Pull the shoe beveling
lever (G) out and away
from the saw to unlock
the shoe (F) as shown in
Figure 3.
2. Slide the shoe forward
to release it from the 0°
positive stop position.
3. The shoe can be beveled
to the left or to the right
and has detents at 15°,
30° and 45°.
4. Set the shoe to the desired bevel angle. Use a protractor to verify
angle accuracy.
5. Push the shoe beveling lever back towards the saw to lock the
shoe.
TO RESET THE SHOE FOR STRAIGHT CUTS
1. Pull the shoe beveling lever (G) out and away from the saw to
unlock the shoe (F) as shown in Figure 3.
2. Rotate shoe to an angle of approximately 0° and then pull shoe
backwards to engage the 0° positive stop.
3. Push the shoe beveling lever back towards the saw to lock the
shoe.
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FIG. 3
F
G