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Q. XPS™ worklight momentary switch
R. Lock off lever
S. Rail adjustment screw
T. Rail lock knob
U. Clamp hole
V. Blade wrench
W. Lockdown pin
X. Date code
Y. Bevel override
INTENDED USE
Your D WALT DCS365 cordless sliding compound mitre saw has been
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designed for professional wood cutting applications. It performs the sawing
operations of cross-cutting, bevelling and mitring easily, accurately and
safely.
This unit is designed for use with a nominal blade diameter 184 mm (7-1/4")
carbide tip blade.
NEVER CUT METALS or light alloy, especially magnesium.
DO NOT use under damp or wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
These mitre saws are professional power tools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is
required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
• 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.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check
that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Also make sure that the voltage of your charger corresponds to that of your
mains.
Your D WALT charger is double insulated in accordance with
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EN60335; therefore no earth wire is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a specially prepared
cord available through the D WALT service organisation.
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Mains Plug Replacement(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 3 A.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use an
approved extension cable suitable for the power input of your charger (see
Technical Data). The minimum conductor size is 1mm
length is 30m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack before
making any adjustments, performing any cleaning or
maintenance, or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: Use only D
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WALT battery packs and chargers.
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Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack from the
Tool (Fig. 3)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack (P) is fully charged.
TO INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK INTO THE TOOL HANDLE
1. Align the battery pack (P) with the rails inside the tool's handle (Fig. 3).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in the tool
and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK FROM THE TOOL
1. Press the release button (AR) and firmly pull the battery pack out of the
tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the charger section
of this manual.
FUEL GAUGE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. 3A)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists of three
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green LED lights that indicate the level of charge remaining in the battery
pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button (Z). A
combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate designating the
level of charge left. When the level of charge in the battery is below the
usable limit, the fuel gauge will not illuminate and the battery will need to be
recharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on the battery
pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is subject to variation based
on product components, temperature and end-user application.
Familiarization (Fig. 1, 4)
Open the box and lift the saw out (Fig. 4) by using the side hand
indentations or lifting handle (O).
Place the saw on a smooth, flat surface such as a workbench or strong
table.
Examine Figure 1 to become familiar with the saw and its various parts. The
section on adjustments will refer to these terms and you must know what
and where the parts are.
CAUTION: Pinch hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, keep
thumb underneath the operating handle when pulling the
handle down. The lower guard will move up as the operating
handle is pulled down, which could cause pinching. The
operating handle is placed close to the guard for special cuts.
Press down lightly on the operating handle (B) and pull out the lock down
pin (W). Gently release the downward pressure and hold the operating
handle, allowing it to rise to its full height. Use the lock down pin when
carrying the saw from one place to another. Always use the hand
indentations or side handles (J) to transport the saw as seen in Figure 4.
Refer to Figure 5 and Installing Side Handles.
Installing Side Handles (Fig. 5)
Your saw comes with two side handles (J) that need to be installed onto the
saw as shown in Figure 5. Use the 4 screws and 4 nuts provided. Tighten
securely.
Bench Mounting (Fig. 1)
Holes (C) are provided in all 4 feet to facilitate bench mounting, as shown
in Figure 1. Always mount your saw firmly to a stable surface to prevent
movement. To enhance the tool's portability, it can be mounted to a piece of
12.7 mm (1/2") or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work
support or moved to other job sites and reclamped.
NOTE: If you elect to mount your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure
that the mounting screws don't protrude from the bottom of the wood. The
plywood must sit flush on the work support. When clamping the saw to
any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses where the mounting
screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point will interfere with the
proper operation of the saw.
CAUTION: To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the
mounting surface is not warped or otherwise uneven. If the saw
rocks on the surface, place a thin piece of material under one
saw foot until the saw sits firmly on the mounting surface.
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