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DeWalt DCS380 Instruction Manual

20v max* cordless reciprocating saws
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DCS380, DCS381
20V Max* Cordless Reciprocating Saws

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DCS380, DCS381 20V Max* Cordless Reciprocating Saws...

  • Page 2: Definitions: Safety Guidelines

    1) WORK AREA SAFETY Definitions: Safety Guidelines a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. The definitions below describe the level of severity for each b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, signal word.
  • Page 3 3) PERSONAL SAFETY b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the sense when operating a power tool.
  • Page 4 c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other • Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay particular metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, attention to overhead wires which may be hidden from view. or other small metal objects that can make a connection Anticipate the path of falling branches and debris ahead of time.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Packs

    Important Safety Instructions for All Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face Battery Packs and body. When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection catalog number and voltage.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Chargers

    The RBRC Seal blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (e.g., pierced ® with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling ® should be returned to the service center for recycling. Corp oration) Seal on the nickel cadmium, nickel metal WARNING: Fire hazard.
  • Page 7 NOTICE: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the power supply, the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct size to materials of a conductive nature, such as, but not limited to, grinding use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.

  • Page 8: Charge Indicators

    Indicator Light Operation • Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting any cleaning. This will reduce the risk of electric shock. DCB101, DCB102, DCB103 Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk. • NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together. PACK CHARGING •...

  • Page 9: Wall Mounting

    HOT/COLD DELAY DCB107, DCB112, DCB113, DCB115 These chargers will not charge a faulty battery pack. The charger will DCB101, DCB102, DCB103 indicate faulty battery pack by refusing to light. These chargers have a hot/cold delay feature. When the charger NOTE: This could also mean a problem with a charger. detects a battery that is too hot or too cold, it automatically starts a delay, suspending charging.

  • Page 10: Storage Recommendations

    If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local service center. DCS380 5. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions.
  • Page 11 COMPONENTS (Fig. 2) OPERATION WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before or personal injury could result. making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or A.
  • Page 12 It does not indicate tool functionality and is subject to variation based on product components, temperature and end-user application. For more information regarding fuel gauge battery packs, please call 1-800-4-D WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt. com.
  • Page 13 (DCS380 only) (Fig. 8) Figure 7. The blade can be installed in Your DCS380 is equipped with a horizontal blade clamp. Installing a the DCS381 in two positions as shown in blade in the horizontal orientation allows cutting close to floors, walls Figure 7.
  • Page 14 Cutting (Fig. 10–13) FLUSH-TO CUTTING (FIG. 11) The compact design of the saw motor housing and spindle housing WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders permits extremely close cutting to floors, corners and other difficult must wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1. areas.
  • Page 15 Cleaning swing with the handle of the saw, keeping the bottom of the shoe firmly in contact with the workpiece (position 2, Fig. 12). Blade will WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air begin to feed into material.

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