DeWalt DCS365 Instructions Manual page 44

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Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade (Fig. 6A–6C)
Refer to Saw Blades under Optional Accessories.
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: To reduce the risk of injury, wear gloves when
handling the saw blade.
CAUTION:
• Never depress the spindle lock button (AI, Fig. 6B) while the
blade is under power or coasting.
• Do not cut metal, masonry or fiber cement product with this
mitre saw.
Removing the Blade (Fig. 1, 3, 6A–C)
1. Remove battery pack (P, Fig. 3) from the saw.
2. Raise the arm to the upper position and raise the lower guard (D) as far
as possible.
3. Loosen, but do not remove the guard bracket rear screw (AA) by four
revolutions.
4. Loosen, but do not remove the guard bracket front screw (AB, Fig. 6A)
until the bracket (AC) can be raised far enough to access the blade
screw (AE). Lower guard will remain raised due to the position of the
guard bracket screw.
5. Depress the spindle lock button (AI, Fig. 6B) while carefully rotating the
saw blade (AD) by hand until the lock engages.
6. Keeping the button depressed, use the other hand and the 6.35 mm
(1/4") hex side of the wrench provided (V) to loosen the blade screw
(AE). (Turn clockwise, left-hand threads.)
7. Remove the blade screw (AE) using the 6.35 mm (1/4") hex side of the
wrench provided, the outer clamp washer (AF, Fig. 6C) and blade (AD).
The inner clamp washer (AG) may be left on the spindle (AH).
Installing a Blade (Fig. 6A–6C)
1. Remove battery pack (P, Fig. 3) from the saw.
2. With the arm raised, the lower guard (D) held open and the guard
bracket (AC) raised, place the blade (AD) on the spindle (AH) and
against the inner clamp washer (AG) with the teeth on the blade
pointing in the direction of rotation as marked on the saw.
3. Assemble the outer clamp washer (AF) onto the spindle (AH).
4. Install the blade screw (AE) and, engaging the spindle lock (AI), tighten
the screw (AE) firmly with wrench (V) provided (turn anticlockwise, left-
hand threads).
5. Return the guard bracket (AC) to its original full down position and
firmly tighten both guard bracket screws (AA, AB) to hold bracket in
place.
WARNING: The guard bracket must be returned to its original
full down position and the guard bracket screws tightened
before activating the saw. Failure to do so may prevent the
guard from closing or may allow the guard to contact the
spinning saw blade resulting in damage to the saw and severe
personal injury.
Transporting the Saw (Fig. 1)
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: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, always
lock the rail lock knob (T), mitre lock knob (E), bevel lock knob
(L) and lock down pin (W) before transporting saw. (Refer to
Figure 1.)
In order to conveniently carry the mitre saw from place to place, a lifting
handle (O) has been included on the top of the saw arm and side handles
(J) on the base, as shown in Figure 1.
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Storage of Mitre Saw
The mitre saw must be stored in a dry place and locked up securely, out of
reach of children or untrained persons.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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.
Use of XPS LED Worklight System (Fig. 1)
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WARNING: Do not stare at operating lamp.
NOTE: The battery must be charged and connected to the mitre saw.
The XPS LED Worklight System can be turned on by the momentary
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switch (Q). The light will automatically turn off within 20 seconds if the saw
is not in use. The light is also activated automatically every time the tool's
main trigger (A) is pulled.
To cut through an existing pencil line on a piece of wood, turn on the XPS
worklight system using the momentary switch (Q) (not with the main trigger),
then pull down on the operating handle (B) to bring the saw blade close to
the wood. The shadow of the blade will appear on the wood. This shadow
line represents the material that the blade will remove when performing a
cut. To correctly locate your cut to the pencil line, align the pencil line with
the edge of the blade's shadow. Keep in mind that you may have to adjust
the mitre or bevel angles in order to match the pencil line exactly.
Your saw is equipped with a battery fault feature. The XPS
begins to flash when the battery is near the end of its useful charge, or
when the battery is too hot. Charge the battery prior to continuing cutting
applications. Refer to Charging Procedure under Important Safety
Instructions for All Battery Packs for battery charging instructions.
Mitre Lock Knob (Fig. 1, 10)
The mitre lock knob (E) allows you to mitre your saw to 48° right and 48°
left. The mitre latch will automatically locate at 10˚, 15˚, 22.5˚, 31.62˚ and 45˚
both left and right.
Bevel Lock Knob (Fig. 1, 12)
The bevel lock allows you to bevel the saw 48° to the left. To adjust the
bevel setting, turn the bevel lock knob (L) anticlockwise to loosen. To
tighten, turn the bevel lock knob clockwise.
Rail Lock Knob (Fig. 1)
The rail lock knob (T) allows you to lock the saw head firmly to keep it from
sliding on the rails. This is necessary when making certain cuts or when
transporting the saw.
Lock Down Pin (Fig. 1)
WARNING: The lock down pin should be used ONLY when
carrying or storing the saw. NEVER use the lock down pin for
any cutting operation.
To lock the saw head in the down position, push the saw head down, push
the lock down pin (W) in and release the saw head. This will hold the saw
head safely down for moving the saw from place to place. To release, press
the saw head down and pull the pin out.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
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: To ensure the blade path is clear of obstructions,
always make a dry run of the cut without power before making
any cuts on the workpiece.
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