Battery Indicator; Assembly And Adjustments - DeWalt XR LI-ION DCS388 Manual

Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
dust mask when performing this procedure.

part of the tool into a liquid.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
Optional Accessories

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These

chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
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Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
before making any adjustments or removing/
part of the tool into a liquid.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
Optional Accessories
accessories should be used with this product.
start-up can cause injury.

Consult your dealer for further information on the
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
WARNING: Use only D
appropriate accessories.
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Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
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from the Tool (Fig. C, D)
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
accessories should be used with this product.
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack is fully charged.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
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appropriate accessories.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool
Products and batteries contain materials that can
Handle Protecting the Environment
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
1. Align the battery pack 7
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
handle (Fig. C).
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
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2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
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in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
Rechargeable Battery Pack
Products and batteries contain materials that can
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
1. Press the release button
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
out of the tool handle.
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
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2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
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Rechargeable Battery Pack
charger section of this manual.
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. D) the tool.
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
Some D to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
recycled or disposed of properly.
charge remaining in the battery pack.
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To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
11 . A combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate the tool.
designating the level of charge left. When the level of charge
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
recycled or disposed of properly.
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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.
Cleaning

Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. E)
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
Lock-off Button and Trigger switch
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button
dust mask when performing this procedure.

To lock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button as shown 12
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
in Figure E. Always lock the trigger switch
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
storing the tool to eliminate unintentional starting. The lock-
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
off button is colored red to indicate when the switch is in its
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
unlocked position.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
To unlock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button as
part of the tool into a liquid.
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shown in Figure E. Pull the trigger switch to turn the motor ON.
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Releasing the trigger switch turns the motor OFF.

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the switch
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in the ON position, and should never be locked ON by any
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of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
other means.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
accessories should be used with this product.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
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with the rails inside the tool's
8 and firmly pull the battery pack
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chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
The variable speed trigger switch will give you added versatility.
part of the tool into a liquid.
The further the trigger is depressed the higher the speed of the
Optional Accessories
saw.

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
CAUTION: Use of very slow speed is recommended only
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for beginning a cut. Prolonged use at very slow speed may
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of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
damage your saw.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
Worklight (Fig. A)
accessories should be used with this product.
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There is a worklight 9 located on the end of the tool near the
Consult your dealer for further information on the
shoe. The worklight is activated when the trigger switch is
appropriate accessories.
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depressed, and will remain on for a short time after the trigger
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Cleaning
switch is released. If the trigger switch remains depressed, the

worklight will remain on.
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
Cleaning
nOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work surface
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
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and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
Products and batteries contain materials that can
dust mask when performing this procedure.

Battery Indicator

with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around

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be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
As the battery nears a fully discharged state, the flashlight will the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
blink twice and then the brightness of the light will drop below dust mask when performing this procedure.
according to local provisions. Further information is available at 
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chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
the normal level. This cycle will repeat until the battery is fully
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
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Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Cleaning
discharged.
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
Rechargeable Battery Pack

chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
OPERATION
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
part of the tool into a liquid.
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Cleaning
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
Optional Accessories
Instructions for Use
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any

to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing

part of the tool into a liquid.
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
dust mask when performing this procedure.
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around

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WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
applicable regulations. by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
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the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved

• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
dust mask when performing this procedure.
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered

the tool.
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts. To reduce the risk of injury, only D
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
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accessories should be used with this product. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
before making any adjustments or removing/
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
Consult your dealer for further information on the installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
part of the tool into a liquid.
recycled or disposed of properly.
appropriate accessories.
start-up can cause injury.
accessories should be used with this product. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
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Optional Accessories
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
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Proper Hand Position (Fig. F) Consult your dealer for further information on the

part of the tool into a liquid.
appropriate accessories.
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
Optional Accessories
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ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
Cleaning

of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
household waste.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
 WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing To reduce the risk of injury, only D
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a Products and batteries contain materials that can
by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal e
accessories should be used with this product. with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
sudden reaction.
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
household waste.
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
Consult your dealer for further information on the
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
Proper hand position requires one hand on the hand grip
Products and batteries contain materials that can
dust mask when performing this procedure.
appropriate accessories.
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
accessories should be used with this product.
with the other hand on the main handle

be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
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Consult your dealer for further information on the
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
Blade Installation and Removal
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
appropriate accessories.
Rechargeable Battery Pack
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
(Fig. A, G–I)
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with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
Different blade lengths are available. Use the appropriate blade
Rechargeable Battery Pack
household waste.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
for the application. The blade should be longer than 90 mm and
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part of the tool into a liquid.
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for Products and batteries contain materials that can
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
should extend past the shoe and the thickness of the workpiece
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw our environment:
Optional Accessories household waste.
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
during the cut. Do not use jigsaw blades with this tool.
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from

Products and batteries contain materials that can
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
WARNING: Cut hazard. Blade breakage may occur if the WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
the tool.
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw our environment:
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• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
during the cut (Fig. H). Increased risk of personal injury, as of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
Rechargeable Battery Pack local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
the tool.
well as damage to the shoe and workpiece may result. To reduce the risk of injury, only D
recycled or disposed of properly.
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• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
accessories should be used with this product.
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
To Install Blade into Saw
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
Rechargeable Battery Pack
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
Consult your dealer for further information on the
1. Pull blade clamp release lever
recycled or disposed of properly.
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
appropriate accessories.
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
2. Insert blade shank from the front.
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3. Push blade clamp release lever down.
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
the tool.
our environment:
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
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