Residual Risks - DeWalt XR LI-ION DCS388 Manual

Checking and Changing the Saw Blade
• Only use saw blades conforming to the specifications
contained in these operating instructions.
• Only sharp saw blades in perfect working condition should
be used; cracked or bent saw blades should be discarded and
replaced at once.
• Ensure that the saw blade is securely fixed.

Residual Risks

In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations
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and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks
cannot be avoided. These are:
• Impairment of hearing.
• Risk of personal injury due to flying particles.
Cleaning
• Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
during operation.
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
• Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
Electrical Safety
dust mask when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
voltage on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
your charger corresponds to that of your mains.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
Your D WALT charger is double insulated in
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part of the tool into a liquid.
accordance with IEC60335; therefore no earth wire
Optional Accessories
is required.

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
WARNING: 115 V units have to be operated via a fail-safe
by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
isolating transformer with an earth screen between the
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of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
primary and secondary winding.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
accessories should be used with this product.
specially prepared cord available through the D
Consult your dealer for further information on the
service organisation.
appropriate accessories.
Protecting the Environment
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
necessary. Use an approved extension cable suitable for
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
the power input of your charger (see Technical Data). The
household waste.
minimum conductor size is 1 mm
Products and batteries contain materials that can
is 30 m.
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
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Chargers
Rechargeable Battery Pack
D WALT chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be
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This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
as easy as possible to operate.
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
Important Safety Instructions for All
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
Battery Chargers
our environment:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
safety and operating instructions for compatible battery
the tool.
chargers (refer to Technical Data).
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
markings on charger, battery pack, and product using
recycled or disposed of properly.
battery pack.
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Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
Optional Accessories
dust mask when performing this procedure.
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.

part of the tool into a liquid.

Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get
Optional Accessories Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
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inside charger. Electric shock may result.
 part of the tool into a liquid.
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Optional Accessories
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device with a residual current rating of 30mA or less.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any

accessories should be used with this product.
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
part of the tool into a liquid.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
charge only D WALT rechargeable batteries. Other types of
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Optional Accessories
appropriate accessories.
accessories should be used with this product.
batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.

Consult your dealer for further information on the
Protecting the Environment
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
CAUTION: Children should be supervised to ensure that
appropriate accessories.
accessories should be used with this product.
by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
they do not play with the appliance.
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Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
Protecting the Environment
Consult your dealer for further information on the
NOTICE: Under certain conditions, with the charger
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
appropriate accessories.
plugged into the power supply, the exposed charging
household waste.
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
accessories should be used with this product.
contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign
Protecting the Environment
Products and batteries contain materials that can
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
Consult your dealer for further information on the
material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
household waste.
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
appropriate accessories.
as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil or any
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
Products and batteries contain materials that can
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from
Protecting the Environment
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
household waste.
charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the
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materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
Products and batteries contain materials that can
power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity.
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
Rechargeable Battery Pack
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
Unplug charger before attempting to clean
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household waste.
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
Rechargeable Battery Pack
according to local provisions. Further information is available at Products and batteries contain materials that can
chargers other than the ones in this manual. The charger
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
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be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.
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
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
• Rechargeable Battery Pack These chargers are not intended for any uses other than
our environment:
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
charging D WALT rechargeable batteries. Any other uses
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• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
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
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may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
the tool.
our environment:
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
Rechargeable Battery Pack
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting
• local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
the tool.
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails our environment:
charger. This will reduce risk of damage to electric plug recycled or disposed of properly.
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
and cord.
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
the tool.
• Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be
recycled or disposed of properly.
our environment:
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
damage or stress.
the tool.
recycled or disposed of properly.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
of fire,electric shock, or electrocution.
recycled or disposed of properly.
• Do not place any object on top of charger or place
the charger on a soft surface that might block the
ventilation slots and result in excessive internal heat.
Place the charger in a position away from any heat source. The
charger is ventilated through slots in the top and the bottom
of the housing.
• Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug—
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have them replaced immediately.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
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been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it
to an authorised service centre.
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• Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorised
service centre when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution
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or fire.
• In case of damaged power supply cord the supply cord must
be replaced immediately by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similar qualified person to prevent any hazard.
Disconnect the charger from the outlet before
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attempting any cleaning. This will reduce the risk of
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