DeWalt XR LI-ION DCS388 Manual page 12

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 NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
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personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
nOTE: The blade can be installed in two positions as shown in
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around

property damage.
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WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
Denotes risk of electric shock.
To Remove Blade from Saw
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
dust mask when performing this procedure.


the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
CAUTION: Burn hazard. Do not touch the blade
Denotes risk of fire.
dust mask when performing this procedure.
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
immediately after use. Contact with the blade may result

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
in personal injury.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.

1. Open up blade clamp release lever.
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
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2. Remove blade.
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
part of the tool into a liquid.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
Cutting (Fig. J–K)
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part of the tool into a liquid. serious injury.

WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users and
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
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bystanders must wear approved eye protection.
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 FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
WARNING: Exercise extra caution when cutting towards
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-
To reduce the risk of injury, only D by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
operator. Always hold saw firmly with both hands while e
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
accessories should be used with this product.
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
cutting.
power tool.
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To reduce the risk of injury, only D
dust mask when performing this procedure.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly anchored


accessories should be used with this product.
Work Area Safety
appropriate accessories.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
or clamped to prevent slipping. Place blade lightly against
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
Consult your dealer for further information on the a)
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
work to be cut, switch on saw motor and allow it to obtain
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with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
appropriate accessories.
areas invite accidents.
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
maximum speed before applying pressure. Whenever possible,
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
b)
Do not operate power tools in explosive
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
the saw shoe must be held firmly against the material being
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dust mask when performing this procedure.
 with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
cut (Fig. K). This will prevent the saw from jumping or vibrating
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
household waste.
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
and minimise blade breakage. Any cuts that put pressure on the part of the tool into a liquid.
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
may ignite the dust or fumes.
blade such as angle or scroll cuts increase potential for vibration, Products and batteries contain materials that can
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chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
household waste.
c)
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw Keep children and bystanders away while operating
kickback, and blade breakage.

Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Products and batteries contain materials that can
WARNING: Use extra caution when cutting overhead and
h)
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
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pay particular attention to overhead wires that may be
Electrical Safety
h) part of the tool into a liquid.
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
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hidden from view. Anticipate the path of falling branches
a)
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
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according to local provisions. Further information is available at
and debris ahead of time.
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modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter

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WARNING: Inspect work site for hidden gas pipes, water
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
Consult your dealer for further information on the
Rechargeable Battery Pack pipes, or electrical wires before making blind or plunge
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Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
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to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
appropriate accessories.
cuts. Failure to do so may result in explosion, property
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. electric shock.
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
damage, electric shock, and/or serious personal injury.
b)
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to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
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accessories should be used with this product.
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
Pocket/Plunge Cutting – Wood Only (Fig. J)
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
Consult your dealer for further information on the
The initial step in pocket cutting is to measure the surface area our environment:
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
the tool.
if your body is earthed or grounded.
appropriate accessories.
to be cut and mark clearly with a pencil, chalk or scriber. Use
household waste.
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
c)
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
the appropriate blade for the application. The blade should be Protecting the Environment
the tool.
Products and batteries contain materials that can
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
longer than 90 mm and should extend past the shoe and the
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
recycled or disposed of properly.
electric shock.
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thickness of the workpiece during the cut. Insert blade in blade
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
d)
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
clamp.
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
recycled or disposed of properly.
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. household waste.
Next, tip the saw backward until the back edge of the shoe
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Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
Products and batteries contain materials that can
is resting on the work surface and the blade clears the work
Rechargeable Battery Pack moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
surface (position 1, Fig. J). Now switch motor on, and allow
risk of electric shock.
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
saw to come up to speed. Grip saw firmly with both hands and
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
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When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
begin a slow, deliberate upward swing with the handle of the
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
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saw, keeping the bottom of the shoe firmly in contact with
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
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the workpiece (position 2, Fig. J). Blade will begin to feed into
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f)
If operating a power tool in a damp location is
material. Always be sure blade is completely through material
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
before continuing with pocket cut.
the tool.
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
nOTE: In areas where blade visibility is limited, use the edge
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
of electric shock.
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
of the saw shoe as a guide. Lines for any given cut should be
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
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extended beyond edge of cut to be made.
recycled or disposed of properly.
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
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Metal Cutting (Fig. K)
the tool.
Your saw has different metal cutting capacities depending upon
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
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type of blade used and the metal to be cut. Use a finer blade for
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
recycled or disposed of properly.
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ferrous metals and a coarse blade for non-ferrous materials. In
thin gauge sheet metals it is best to clamp wood to both sides
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of sheet. This will ensure a clean cut without excess vibration or

tearing of metal. Always remember not to force cutting blade as
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
this reduces blade life and causes costly blade breakage.
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
nOTE: It is generally recommended that when cutting metals the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
you should spread a thin film of oil or other lubricant along dust mask when performing this procedure.

the line ahead of the saw cut for easier operation and longer
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
blade life.
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
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Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Your D WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
part of the tool into a liquid.
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Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
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care and regular cleaning.

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
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before making any adjustments or removing/ of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental To reduce the risk of injury, only D
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
accessories should be used with this product.
start-up can cause injury.
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
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Consult your dealer for further information on the
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
dust mask when performing this procedure.


appropriate accessories.
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
Protecting the Environment
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
Lubrication
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
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dust mask when performing this procedure.
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.

with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
household waste.
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
part of the tool into a liquid.
Products and batteries contain materials that can
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
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be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.


materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
part of the tool into a liquid. by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
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of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
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To reduce the risk of injury, only D
Rechargeable Battery Pack
dust mask when performing this procedure. dust mask when performing this procedure.


WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
accessories should be used with this product.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
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Consult your dealer for further information on the
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
appropriate accessories.
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts. chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
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our environment:
accessories should be used with this product.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
Consult your dealer for further information on the Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
part of the tool into a liquid. part of the tool into a liquid.
the tool.
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
appropriate accessories.
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
household waste.
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local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
Products and batteries contain materials that can
recycled or disposed of properly.
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
by D by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
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with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
household waste.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D To reduce the risk of injury, only D
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
accessories should be used with this product. accessories should be used with this product.
Products and batteries contain materials that can
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be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
Consult your dealer for further information on the
Consult your dealer for further information on the
Rechargeable Battery Pack
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
appropriate accessories. appropriate accessories.
according to local provisions. Further information is available at This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
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before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
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our environment:
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
household waste. household waste.
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
the tool.
Products and batteries contain materials that can Products and batteries contain materials that can
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
our environment:
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
recycled or disposed of properly.
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