Operation; Maintenance - DeWalt XR LI-ION DCS373 Original Instructions Manual

CUTTING RECTANGULAR METAL STOCK
Clamp the material you plan to cut to a workbench
or other work surface as shown above.
Cutting (fi g. 10, 11)
1. Hold the saw securely using both hands.
Figure 10 shows appropriate hand position.
Keep your body to one side of the line along
which you are cutting. This will protect you from
injury related to kickback.
2. When cutting ends off of rectangular metal
stock, place the widest part of the shoe on
the part of the material that is clamped to the
workbench or other support, not on the part of
the material that will fall when the cut is made.
3. Depress the trigger switch and allow the saw to
reach full speed before the blade contacts the
material to be cut (fig. 11).
4. Push the saw forward at a speed that allows
the blade to cut without laboring.
5. As you finish a cut, release the trigger and allow
the blade to stop before lifting the saw from
the work. As you lift the saw, the guard will
automatically close under the blade.
CORRECTING A CUT
Should your cut begin to leave the cutting line, don't
try to force it back on. Forcing a correction can stall
the saw and cause kickback. Instead, release the
switch and allow the blade to come to a complete
stop. Then, back the saw out of the cut. Restart
the saw and re-enter the cut, following the desired
cutting line.
CAUTION: Do not cut through bolts
with the metal-cutting saw. Damage to
the saw or personal injury could result.
Maximizing Blade Life
To extend blade life, follow these practices:
• Do not force the blade through the metal. The
saw must cut at its own pace and at a constant
rate.
• Change blades when it is no longer easy to
push the saw through the cut, when the motor
is straining, or when excessive heat is built up in
the blade.
• Keep base of the saw firmly against metal you
are cutting.
• If the metal you are cutting is vibrating or
shaking, clamp the material as close to the cut
as possible and slow down the cutting rate.

OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, turn tool
off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
WARNING: Always wear proper
personal hearing protection. Under
some conditions and duration of use,
noise from this product may contribute
to hearing loss.
Instructions for Use
WARNING:
• Always observe the safety
instructions and applicable
regulations.
• Ensure the material to be sawn is
secured in place.
• Apply only a gentle pressure to the
tool and do not exert side pressure
on the saw blade. If possible, work
with the saw shoe pressed against
the workpiece. This prevents damage
to the blade and stops the tool from
jerking and vibrating.
• Avoid overloading.
• Let the blade run freely for a few
seconds before starting the cut.
Proper Hand Position (fi g. 10)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS use
proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold
securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the
main handle (n), with the other hand on the auxiliary
handle (o), as shown in Figure 10, to guide the saw
properly.

MAINTENANCE

Your D WALT power tool has been designed to
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operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
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