General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Switching On And Off; Technical Data - DeWalt XR LI-ION DCS388 Manual

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CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW
CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW
CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW
DCS388
DCS388
DCS388
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Technical Data

Technical Data
Technical Data
Max/Rating Voltage
Max/Rating Voltage
Max/Rating Voltage
Battery type
Battery type
Battery type
Max. power output
Max. power output
Max. power output
No load speed
No load speed
No load speed
Stroke length
Stroke length
Stroke length
Cutting capacity in wood/metal profiles/
Cutting capacity in wood/metal profiles/
Cutting capacity in wood/metal profiles/
plastic tubes
plastic tubes
plastic tubes
Weight (without battery pack)
Weight (without battery pack)
Weight (without battery pack)
Battery pack
Battery pack
Battery pack
Battery type
Battery type
Battery type
Voltage V
Voltage V
Voltage V
DC
DC
DC
Capacity Ah
Capacity Ah
Capacity Ah
Weight kg
Weight kg
Weight kg
Charger
Charger
Charger
Mains voltage V
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Mains voltage V
Mains voltage V
AC
AC
AC
Battery type
Battery type
Battery type
Approx. charging time min
Approx. charging time min
Approx. charging time min
English of battery packs
of battery packs
of battery packs
Cleaning

Weight WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing kg
Weight kg
Weight kg
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with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
The DCB118 charger accepts 18/20V Li-Ion XR and
Cleaning
The DCB118 charger accepts 18/20V Li-Ion XR and
The DCB118 charger accepts 18/20V Li-Ion XR and
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
XR FLEXVOLT battery packs (DCB181, DCB182, DCB183,
TM

XR FLEXVOLT battery packs (DCB181, DCB182, DCB183,
TM
XR FLEXVOLT TM battery packs (DCB181, DCB182, DCB183,
dust mask when performing this procedure.
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
DCB183B, DCB184, DCB184B, DCB185 DCB546 and DCB606).

DCB183B, DCB184, DCB184B, DCB185 DCB546 and DCB606).
DCB183B, DCB184, DCB184B, DCB185 DCB546 and DCB606).
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
Cleaning
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These

instruction manual.
instruction manual.
instruction manual.
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts. dust mask when performing this procedure.

with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Definitions: Safety Guidelines WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
Definitions: Safety Guidelines
Definitions: Safety Guidelines
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each dust mask when performing this procedure.
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each part of the tool into a liquid.
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.

signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Optional Accessories
these symbols.
these symbols.
these symbols.
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any



ZV DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts. ZV DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
part of the tool into a liquid. ZV DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
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Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
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situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
Optional Accessories
serious injury.
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
serious injury.
serious injury.



To reduce the risk of injury, only D
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
part of the tool into a liquid.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
accessories should be used with this product.
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
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which, if not avoided, could result in death or
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
Optional Accessories
serious injury.
Consult your dealer for further information on the of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
serious injury.
serious injury.



WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
appropriate accessories.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
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accessories should be used with this product.
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which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
Protecting the Environment
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
moderate injury.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
moderate injury.
moderate injury.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
appropriate accessories.
accessories should be used with this product. with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
Protecting the Environment
household waste.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
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Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
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DCS388
DCS388
DCS388
V 60/54
V 60/54
V 60/54
DC
DC
DC
Li-Ion
Li-Ion
Li-Ion
W 1550
W 1550
W 1550
min -1 0–3000
min -1 0–3000
-1
min 0–3000
mm 28.6
mm 28.6
mm 28.6
mm 300/130/160
mm 300/130/160
mm 300/130/160
kg 3.54
kg 3.54
kg 3.54
DCB606 DCB546
DCB606 DCB546
DCB606 DCB546
Li-Ion Li-Ion
Li-Ion Li-Ion
Li-Ion Li-Ion
20/60 18/54
20/60 18/54
20/60 18/54
6.0/2.0 6.0/2.0
6.0/2.0 6.0/2.0
6.0/2.0 6.0/2.0
1.05 1.05
1.05 1.05
1.05 1.05
DCB118
DCB118
DCB118
220-240
220-240
220-240
20/60Li-Ion
20/60Li-Ion
20/60Li-Ion
22 (1.3 Ah) 22 (1.5 Ah) 30 (2.0 Ah)
22 (1.3 Ah) 22 (1.5 Ah) 30 (2.0 Ah)
22 (1.3 Ah) 22 (1.5 Ah) 30 (2.0 Ah)
45 (3.0 Ah) 60 (4.0 Ah) 75 (5.0 Ah)
45 (3.0 Ah) 60 (4.0 Ah) 75 (5.0 Ah)
45 (3.0 Ah) 60 (4.0 Ah) 75 (5.0 Ah)
60 (6.0 Ah)
60 (6.0 Ah)
60 (6.0 Ah)
0,66
0,66
0,66
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WALT recommended
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NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
property damage.
property damage.


Denotes risk of electric shock.
Denotes risk of electric shock.
Denotes risk of electric shock.


Denotes risk of fire.
Denotes risk of fire.
Denotes risk of fire.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

General Power Tool Safety Warnings


Additional Safety Instructions for
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
Reciprocating Saws
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when serious injury.
•
performing an operation where the cutting accessory
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the power tool
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
• ALWAYS wear a dust mask. Exposure to dust particles can
power tool.
power tool.
cause breathing difficulty and possible injury.
Work Area Safety
Work Area Safety
Never switch on the tool when the saw blade is jammed in
•
a)
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
the workpiece or in contact with the material.
areas invite accidents.
areas invite accidents.
• Keep hands away from moving parts. Never place your
b)
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
Do not operate power tools in explosive
hands near the cutting area.
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
• Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
particular attention to overhead wires which may be
may ignite the dust or fumes.
may ignite the dust or fumes.
hidden from view. Anticipate the path of falling branches
c)
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating
Keep children and bystanders away while operating
and debris ahead of time.
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time.
Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety
Vibration caused by the operating action of this tool may
a)
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
cause permanent injury to fingers, hands, and arms. Use
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
gloves to provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods, and
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
limit daily time of use.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of

Switching On and Off

electric shock.
electric shock.
• After switching off, never attempt to stop the saw blade with
b)
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
your fingers.
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
• Never put the saw down on a table or work bench unless
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
switched off. The saw blade will keep running briefly after the
if your body is earthed or grounded.
if your body is earthed or grounded.
tool has been switched off.
c)
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
When Sawing
electric shock.
electric shock.
• When using saw blades specially designed for cutting wood
d)
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
remove all nails and metal objects from the workpiece before
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
starting work.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
• Wherever possible, use clamps and vices to fasten the
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
workpiece securely.
risk of electric shock.
risk of electric shock.
• Do not attempt to saw extremely small workpieces.
e)
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
• Do not bend too far forward. Make sure that you always stand
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
firmly, particularly on scaffolding and ladders.
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• f) Always hold the saw with both hands.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is
If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
• For cutting curves and pockets, use an adapted saw blade.
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk
of electric shock.
of electric shock.