Operation; Maintenance; Instructions For Use - DeWalt DCS373 Manual

Maximizing Blade life
To extend blade life, follow these practices:
• Do not force the blade through the metal. The
saw must cut at its own pace and at a constant
rate.
• Change blades when it is no longer easy to
push the saw through the cut, when the motor
is straining, or when excessive heat is built up in
the blade.
• Keep base of the saw firmly against metal you
are cutting.
• If the metal you are cutting is vibrating or
shaking, clamp the material as close to the cut
as possible and slow down the cutting rate.

oPeration

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, turn tool
off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
WARNING: Always wear proper
personal hearing protection. Under
some conditions and duration of use,
noise from this product may contribute
to hearing loss.

instructions for use

WARNING:
• A lways observe the safety
instructions and applicable
regulations.
• E nsure the material to be sawn is
secured in place.
• A pply only a gentle pressure to the
tool and do not exert side pressure
on the saw blade. If possible, work
with the saw shoe pressed against
the workpiece. This prevents damage
to the blade and stops the tool from
jerking and vibrating.
• Avoid overloading.
• L et the blade run freely for a few
seconds before starting the cut.
Proper Hand Position (fig. 10)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, AlWAYS use
proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, AlWAYS hold
securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the
main handle (n), with the other hand on the auxiliary
handle (o), as shown in Figure 10, to guide the saw
properly.

MaintenanCe

Your D WALT power tool has been designed to
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operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, turn tool
off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
replacing sight window (fig. 1)
WARNING: Do not operate the saw
with a damaged or missing sight
window. If window is damaged or
missing, have the saw serviced at an
authorised service centre. If the saw
is operated without the window, metal
chips could fly through the guard and
cause personal injury.
The sight window (j) must be replaced by an
authorised D WALT service centre.
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CAUTION: Do not use any cleaning
fluids on the sight window to avoid
clouding it and compromising the safe
operation of the saw. Use compressed
air to remove accumulated dust from
the inside of the sight window. Wear
safety glasses when performing this.
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
There are no serviceable parts inside.
lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
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