Figure - DeWalt DCS361 Original Instructions Manual

Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check
that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Also make sure that the voltage of your charger corresponds to that of your
mains.
Your D WALT charger is double insulated in accordance with
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IEC60335; therefore no earth wire is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a specially prepared
cord available through the D WALT service organisation.
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Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use an
approved extension cable suitable for the power input of your charger (see
Technical Data). The minimum conductor size is 1mm
length is 30m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack before
making any adjustments, performing any cleaning or
maintenance, or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: Use only D
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack from the
Tool (Fig. 3)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack (P) is fully charged.
TO INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK INTO THE TOOL HANDLE
1. Align the battery pack (P) with the rails inside the tool's handle (Fig. 3).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in the tool
and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK FROM THE TOOL
1. Press the release button (AR) 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. 3A)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists of three
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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 (Z). 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.
Familiarization (Fig. 1, 4)
Open the box and lift the saw out (Fig. 4) by using the side hand
indentations or lifting handle (O).
Place the saw on a smooth, flat surface such as a workbench or strong
table.
Examine Figure 1 to become familiar with the saw and its various parts. The
section on adjustments will refer to these terms and you must know what
and where the parts are.
CAUTION: Pinch hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, keep
thumb underneath the operating handle when pulling the
handle down. The lower guard will move up as the operating
handle is pulled down, which could cause pinching. The
operating handle is placed close to the guard for special cuts.
; the maximum
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WALT battery packs and chargers.
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Press down lightly on the operating handle (B) and pull out the lock down
pin (W). Gently release the downward pressure and hold the operating
handle, allowing it to rise to its full height. Use the lock down pin when
carrying the saw from one place to another. Always use the hand
indentations or side handles (J) to transport the saw as seen in Figure 4.
Refer to Figure 5 and Installing Side Handles.
Bench Mounting (Fig. 1)
Holes (C) are provided in all 4 feet to facilitate bench mounting, as shown
in Figure 1. Always mount your saw firmly to a stable surface to prevent
movement. To enhance the tool's portability, it can be mounted to a piece of
12.7 mm (1/2") or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work
support or moved to other job sites and reclamped.
NOTE: If you elect to mount your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure
that the mounting screws don't protrude from the bottom of the wood. The
plywood must sit flush on the work support. When clamping the saw to
any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses where the mounting
screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point will interfere with the
proper operation of the saw.
CAUTION: To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the
mounting surface is not warped or otherwise uneven. If the saw
rocks on the surface, place a thin piece of material under one
saw foot until the saw sits firmly on the mounting surface.
Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade (Fig. 6A–6C)
Refer to Saw Blades under Optional Accessories.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack before
making any adjustments, performing any cleaning or
maintenance, or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, wear gloves when
handling the saw blade.
CAUTION:
• Never depress the spindle lock button (AI, Fig. 6B) while the
blade is under power or coasting.
• Do not cut metal, masonry or fiber cement product with this
mitre saw.
Removing the Blade (Fig. 1, 3, 6A–C)
1. Remove battery pack (P, Fig. 3) from the saw.
2. Raise the arm to the upper position and raise the lower guard (D) as far
as possible.
3. Loosen, but do not remove the guard bracket rear screw (AA) by four
revolutions.
4. Loosen, but do not remove the guard bracket front screw (AB, Fig. 6A)
until the bracket (AC) can be raised far enough to access the blade
screw (AE). Lower guard will remain raised due to the position of the
guard bracket screw.
5. Depress the spindle lock button (AI, Fig. 6B) while carefully rotating the
saw blade (AD) by hand until the lock engages.
6. Keeping the button depressed, use the other hand and the 6.35 mm
(1/4") hex side of the wrench provided (V) to loosen the blade screw
(AE). (Turn clockwise, left-hand threads.)
7. Remove the blade screw (AE) using the 6.35 mm (1/4") hex side of the
wrench provided, the outer clamp washer (AF, Fig. 6C) and blade (AD).
The inner clamp washer (AG) may be left on the spindle (AH).
Installing a Blade (Fig. 6A–6C)
1. Remove battery pack (P, Fig. 3) from the saw.
2. With the arm raised, the lower guard (D) held open and the guard
bracket (AC) raised, place the blade (AD) on the spindle (AH) and
against the inner clamp washer (AG) with the teeth on the blade
pointing in the direction of rotation as marked on the saw.
3. Assemble the outer clamp washer (AF) onto the spindle (AH).
4. Install the blade screw (AE) and, engaging the spindle lock (AI), tighten
the screw (AE) firmly with wrench (V) provided (turn anticlockwise, left-
hand threads).
5. Return the guard bracket (AC) to its original full down position and
firmly tighten both guard bracket screws (AA, AB) to hold bracket in
place.
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