DeWalt DCS373 Manual page 16

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to reMoVe tHe Battery PaCk froM tHe tool
1. Press the battery release button (m) and firmly
pull the battery pack 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. 4)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge
e
which 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 (p). 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.
trigger switch (fig. 1)
WARNING: This tool has no provision
to lock the trigger switch in the ON
position and should never be locked ON
by any other means.
The saw is controlled by a trigger switch (a) and
lock-off button (b). The lock-off button must be
pressed before the trigger switch will turn the saw
on. Releasing the trigger turns the saw off.
Changing Blades (fig. 1, 5–7)
to install tHe Blade
1. Place inner clamp washer (q) on saw spindle (s)
with the large flat surface facing out toward the
blade (fig. 5, 6).
2. Retract the lower blade guard (g) and place
blade (t) on saw spindle against the inner
clamp washer (q), making sure that the blade
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 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.
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3. Place the outer clamp washer (r) on the saw
spindle (s) with the large flat surface against the
blade (t) with beveled side facing out.
4. Thread the blade clamping screw (f) into the
saw spindle by hand. (Screw has left-hand
threads and must be turned counterclockwise
to tighten. Refer to arrow in Figure 7A.)
5. Depress the spindle lock button (d) while turning
the saw spindle with the hex key (l, fig. 1) until
the spindle lock engages and the blade stops
rotating.
6. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the
hex key.
NOTICE: Never engage the spindle
lock while saw is running, or engage
in an effort to stop the tool. Never turn
the saw on while the spindle lock is
engaged. Serious damage to your saw
will result.
to rePlaCe tHe Blade
1. To loosen the blade clamping screw (f), depress
the spindle lock button (d) and turn the saw
spindle (s) with the hex key (l) until the spindle
lock engages and the blade stops rotating.
With the spindle lock engaged, turn the blade
clamping screw clockwise with the hex key.
(Screw has left-hand threads and must be
turned clockwise to loosen. Refer to arrow in
Figure 7B.)
2. Remove the blade clamping screw (f) and outer
clamp washer (r) only. Remove old blade.
3. Clean any metal chips/shavings 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.
4. Select the proper blade for the application
(see Blades). Always use blades that are the
correct size (diameter) with the proper size
and shape centre 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.
5. Follow steps 2 through 6 under To Install the
Blade, making sure that the blade will rotate in
the proper direction.