Operation - DeWalt DWE349 Original Instructions Manual

To Reset the Shoe for Straight Cuts
1. Pull the shoe beveling lever
to unlock the shoe 6 as shown in Figure C.
2. Rotate shoe to an angle of approximately 0° and then pull
shoe backwards to engage the 0° positive stop.
3. Push the shoe beveling lever back towards the saw to lock
the shoe.

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 tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can cause injury.

WARNING:
• Make sure your workpiece is well secured. Remove
nails, screws and other fasteners that may damage
the blade.
• Check that there is sufficient space for the blade
underneath the workpiece.
• Do not cut materials that exceed the maximum
cutting depth of the blade.
• Use sharp saw blades only. Damaged or bent saw
blades must be removed immediately.
• Do not use the tool for sawing pipes or tubes.
• Never run your tool without a saw blade.
• For optimal results, move the tool smoothly and
constantly over the workpiece. Do not exert lateral
pressure on the saw blade. Keep the shoe flat on the
workpiece and lead the cord away in line with the tool.
When sawing curves, circles or other round shapes,
push the tool gently forward.
• Wait until the tool has come to a standstill before
removing the saw blade from the workpiece. After
sawing the blade may be very hot. Do not touch.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. D)

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 front handle
with the other hand on the main handle
Switching On and Off (Fig. A)
• To switch the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch (
• For continuous operation, squeeze the trigger switch then
depress the lock-on button (
depressed, release the trigger switch.
7 out and away from the saw
12 .
1 ) .
2 ) . Once lock-on button is
• To switch the tool off, release the trigger switch. To switch
the tool off, when in continuous operation, squeeze the
trigger and the lock will disengage.
Variable Speed Control (Fig. E)

WARNING: If the tool is operated continuously at low
speeds for a long time, the motor will get overload and
heated up.
A speed control dial
speed increases as the dial is turned from a low speed setting of
1 to a high speed setting of 6.
Refer to the table to select the proper speed for the workpiece
to be cut. However, the appropriate speed may differ with the
type or thickness of the workpiece. In general, higher speeds
will allow you to cut workpieces faster but the service life of the
blade will be reduced.
Material
Wood
Stainless steel
Mild steel
Aluminum
Plastics
Cutting Action – Orbital or Straight (Fig. A)

WARNING: Check that the tool is not locked ON before
connecting it to a power supply. If the trigger switch is
locked on when the tool is connected to the power supply,
it will start immediately. Damage to your tool or personal
injury may result.
This jig saw is equipped with four cutting actions, three orbital
and one straight. Orbital action has a more aggressive blade
motion and is designed for cutting in soft materials like wood
or plastic. Orbital action provides a faster cut, but with a less
smooth cut across the material. In orbital action, the blade
moves forward during the cutting stroke in addition to the up
and down motion.
nOTE: Metal or hardwoods should never be cut in orbital action.
Setting the Pendulum Stroke
1. Move the pendulum stroke selectorr
cutting positions: 0, 1, 2, and 3.
2. Position 0 is straight cutting.
3. Positions 1, 2, and 3 are orbital cutting.
The aggressiveness of the cut increases as the lever is adjusted
from one to three, with three being the most aggressive cut.
Removable Shoe Sleeve (Fig. F)
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The non-marring shoe sleeve
surfaces that scratch easily, such as laminate, veneer, or
paint. It can also be used to protect the shoe surface during
transportation and storage.
To attach shoe sleeve, place the front of the shoe
front of the shoe sleeve and lower the jig saw as shown in
Figure F. The shoe sleeve will click securely onto the rear of the
shoe.
8 is located on the top of the saw. The
Variable Speed Control Setting
5-6
3-4
3-6
3-6
1-4
9 between the four
5 should be used when cutting
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6 into the
7
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