DeWalt XR Li-Ion DCS565 Original Instructions Manual page 15

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.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

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: Use only D
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack 8
handle (Fig. B).
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
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. B)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge
button. 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.
Changing Blades
To Install the Blade (Fig. A, D, E)

WARNING: Remove battery before service, adjustment,
installing or removing accessories.
1. Place inner clamp washer
large flat surface facing out toward the blade.
WALT battery packs and chargers.
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8 is fully charged.
with the rails inside the tool's
9 and firmly pull the battery pack
, press and hold the fuel gauge
18 on saw spindle 16 with the
2. Retract the lower blade guard
spindle against the inner clamp washer, making sure that
the blade will rotate in the proper direction (the direction
of the rotation arrow on the saw blade and the teeth must
point in the same direction as the direction of rotation arrow
on the lower blade guard). Do not assume that the printing
on the blade will always be facing you when properly
installed. When retracting the lower blade guard to install
the blade, check the condition and operation of the lower
blade guard to assure that it is working properly. Make sure
it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other
part, in all angles and depths of cut.
3. Place outer clamp washer
flat surface against the blade with beveled side facing out.
4. Thread blade clamping screw
hand (screw has left‑hand threads and must be turned
counterclockwise to tighten).
5. Depress the blade lock button
spindle with the hex key
and the blade stops rotating.
6. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the
blade wrench.
nOTE: Never engage the blade lock while saw is running, or
engage in an effort to stop the tool. Never turn the saw on
while the blade lock is engaged. Serious damage to your saw
will result.
To Replace the Blade (Fig. A, D, E)

WARNING: Remove battery before service, adjustment,
installing or removing accessories.
1. To loosen the blade clamping screw
lock button and turn the saw spindle with the hex
20
key 14 until the blade lock engages and the blade stops
rotating. With the blade lock engaged, turn the blade
clamping screw clockwise with the hex key (screw has
left‑hand threads and must be turned clockwise to loosen).
2. Remove the blade clamping screw
washer 19 only. Remove old blade.
3. Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in the
guard or clamp washer area and check the condition and
operation of the lower blade guard as previously outlined.
Do not lubricate this area.
4. Select the proper blade for the application (see Blades).
Always use blades that are the correct size (diameter)
with the proper size and shape center hole for mounting
on the saw spindle. Always assure that the maximum
recommended speed (rpm) on the saw blade meets or
exceeds the speed (rpm) of the saw.
5. Follow steps 2 through 6 under To Install the Blade, making
sure that the blade will rotate in the proper direction.
Lower Blade Guard

WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety feature
which reduces the risk of serious personal injury.
Never use the saw if the lower blade guard is
missing, damaged, misassembled or not working
English
7 and place blade on saw
19 on saw spindle with the large
8 into saw spindle by
20 while turning the saw
14 until the blade lock engages
8 , depress the blade
8 and outer clamp
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