Maintenance - DeWalt DCS571 Instruction Manual

is exposed until this occurs. Never reach under the work for
any reason. When you have to retract the lower blade guard
manually (as is necessary for starting pocket cuts), always
use the retracting lever.

WARNING: When cutting thin strips, be careful to
ensure that small cutoff pieces don't hang up on the
inside of the lower blade guard.
Ripping
Ripping is the process of cutting wider boards into narrower
strips – cutting grain lengthwise. Hand guiding is more
difficult for this type of sawing and the use of a D
fence is recommended.
installing the Rip Fence (Fig, A, Q)
You can install a rip fence on your circular saw by loosening
the rip fence locking screw
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wrench and inserting the rip fence as shown in
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Figure Q. When the rip fence is at the desired position, use
the blade wrench to tighten the rip fence locking screw,
locking it in place.
Fig. Q
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Pocket Cutting (Fig. R)

WARNING: Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised
position. Never move the saw backwards when pocket
cutting. This may cause the saw to raise up off the
work surface, which could cause injury.
Fig. R
A pocket cut is one that is made in a floor, wall or other
flat surface.
1. Adjust the saw shoe so the blade cuts at desired depth.
2. Tilt the saw forward and rest front of the shoe on
material to be cut.
3. Using the lower blade guard retracting lever, retract the
lower blade guard to an upward position. Lower the
rear of the shoe until the blade teeth almost touch the
cutting line.
4. Release the lower blade guard (its contact with the work
will keep it in position to open freely as you start the
cut). Remove your hand from the lower blade guard
retracting lever and firmly grip the auxiliary handle, as
shown in Figure R. Position your body and arm to allow
you to resist kickback if it occurs.
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INSTALL RIP FENCE
IN THIS DIRECTION
5. Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface
before starting saw.
6. Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until its
shoe rests flat on the material to be cut. Advance saw
along the cutting line until cut is completed.
7. Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to
stop completely before withdrawing the blade from
the material.
8. When starting each new cut, repeat the above steps.

MAINTENANCE


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the guarding
system and all air vents with clean, dry air at least
once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always
wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when
performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of
the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into a liquid.
Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by D WALT, have not been tested with this
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product, use of such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only D
recommended accessories should be used with
this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool
are available at extra cost from your local dealer or
authorized service center. If you need assistance in
locating any accessory, please contact D
Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call
1-800-4-D WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website:
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www.dewalt.com.
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.

WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and
RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
(including brush inspection and replacement, when
applicable) should be performed by a D
service center or a D WALT authorized service center.
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Always use identical replacement parts.
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