Assembly And Adjustments; Prior To Operation - DeWalt DW311 Instructions Manual

• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred during transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior to operation.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code 12 , which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into the housing.
Example:
XXXX XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Variable speed switch
1
Speed control dial
2
Pendulum stroke selector
3
Blade holder
4
5 Saw shoe
Shoe release lever
6
Blade clamp collar
7
Intended Use
Your DW311 reciprocating sabre saw has been designed for
professional sawing of wood, metal and tubes. The compact
design permits cutting extremely close to the edge of
difficult areas.
DO nOt use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
These reciprocating saws are professional power tools.
DO nOt let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
Use appropriate blades for cutting materials as mentioned
under the Saw Blades table.
Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
•
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can cause injury.
Mounting the Saw Blade (Fig. B)
1. Open the blade clamp collar
clamping mechanism.
2. Insert the saw blade 8
The blade can be installed with the teeth pointing down
or up.
3. Close the blade clamp collar to lock the blade
clamping mechanism.
To remove the saw blade, proceed in reverse order.
Saw Blades
Material
ferrous
non ferrous metal
wood
plastic
A wide variety of dedicated saw blades is available as an option.

WARNING: Always select your saw blade with great care.
Setting the Adjustable Saw Shoe (Fig. C)
The saw shoe can be adjusted to limit the depth of cut and
prolong the life of your saw blade.
1. Push the release lever 6
2. Slide the saw shoe 5 into the desired position.
3. Push the lever up to secure the shoe in place.
Setting the Pendulum Stroke (Fig. D)
The adjustable pendulum stroke guarantees a perfect cutting
stroke for different materials. The tool can be used in the
following operating modes:
Straight reciprocating motion: for cutting metal
and tubes and for finishing wood.
Orbital motion: for fast cutting of wood.
• Turn the selector 3 into the required position aligning the
mark with the arrow
9

Prior to Operation

Mount the appropriate type of saw blade. Use narrow saw
blades for cutting curves. Use flexible bimetal saw blades for
hard-to-reach positions (e.g. close to walls, etc.).
7 to release the blade
into the holder 4 until it engages.
Recommended saw Blade
metal fine-toothed
coarse-toothed
coarse-toothed
fine-toothed
down.
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