DeWalt DCS380 Instruction Manual page 13

TO INSTALL BLADE INTO SAW
1. Pull blade clamp release lever (C) up
(Fig. 6).
2. Insert blade shank from the front.
3. Push blade clamp release lever down.
NOTE: The blade can be installed in the
DCS380 in four positions as shown in
Figure 7. The blade can be installed in
the DCS381 in two positions as shown in
Figure 7. Both units allow the blade to be
installed upside-down to assist in flush-to
cutting; see Figure 11.
FIG. 7
DCS380
DCS381
TO REMOVE BLADE FROM SAW
FIG. 6
after use. Contact with the blade may result in personal injury.
Cutting with Blade in Horizontal Position
(DCS380 only) (Fig. 8)
Your DCS380 is equipped with a horizontal blade clamp. Installing a
blade in the horizontal orientation allows cutting close to floors, walls
C or ceilings where limited clearance is available. Ensure that the shoe is
pressed against the framing to avoid kickback.
Adjustable Shoe (DCS380 only) (Fig. 2, 9)
without shoe.
Your DCS380 comes with an adjustable
shoe. The shoe will adjust to limit the
depth of cut. Hold the saw with the
underside facing up. Push the button on
the hand grip and slide the shoe out to
one of the three settings and release the
button.
The DCS381 comes with a fixed shoe that
is not adjustable.
12
CAUTION: Burn hazard. Do not touch the the blade immediately
1. Open up blade clamp release lever.
2. Remove blade.
FIG. 8
CAUTION: Cut hazard. To prevent loss of control, never use tool
FIG. 9