DeWalt DC380 Manual page 27

• To refresh your battery pack, place the battery in
the charger as usual. The red light will blink
continuously indicating that the charge cycle has
started.
• When the 1-hour charge cycle has completed,
the light will stay on continuously and will no
longer blink. The pack is fully charged and can
be used at this time.
• If the pack is left in the charger after the initial
1-hour charge, the charger will automatically
initiate the refresh mode. This mode will continue
up to 8 hours, but the battery pack can be
removed at any time during the refresh mode.
Hot/Cold Pack Delay
When the charger detects a battery that is too hot or
too cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack
Delay, suspending charging until the battery has
reached an appropriate temperature. The charger
then automatically switches to the pack charging
mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life.
The red indicator blinks long, then short while in the
Hot/Cold Pack Delay mode.
Replacing the saw blade (fig. C)
• Move the blade clamp slider (11) up to release
the blade clamping mechanism.
• Insert the saw blade into the holder (10) until it
engages. The blade can be installed with the
teeth pointing down or up.
• Move the blade clamp slider (11) down to lock
the blade clamping mechanism.
• To remove the saw blade, proceed in reverse order.
Saw blades
material
ferrous metal
non ferrous metal
wood
plastic
masonry
A wide variety of dedicated saw blades is available
as an option.
Always select your saw blade with great
care.
recommended saw blade
fine-toothed
coarse-toothed
coarse-toothed
fine-toothed
carbide-tipped
Instructions for use
• Always observe the safety instructions
and applicable regulations.
• Ensure the material to be sawn is
secured in place.
• Apply 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.
• When sawing in walls or floors be aware
of the location of pipework and wiring.
Always hold the tool by its handle.
• Avoid overloading.
• Let the blade run freely for a few
seconds before starting the cut.
Never switch on the tool when the saw
blade is jammed in the workpiece or in
contact with the material.
Prior to operation:
• Make sure your battery pack is (fully) charged.
Switching on and off (fig. A)
For safety reasons the variable speed switch (1) is
equipped with a lock-off button.
• Press the lock-off button to unlock the tool.
• To run the tool, press the variable speed switch (1).
The pressure exerted on the variable speed
switch determines the tool speed.
• To stop the tool, release the switch.
Do not switch the tool ON or OFF when
the saw blade touches the workpiece or
other materials.
Cutting wood
• Clamp the workpiece securely and remove all
nails and metal objects.
• Holding the tool with both hands, work with the
saw shoe pressed against the workpiece.
Plunge cutting in wood
• Rest the saw shoe on the workpiece in such a
position that the blade forms an appropriate
angle for the plunge cut.
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