DeWalt DCS573T1 Original Instructions Manual page 18

English

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 main
handle 25 , with the other hand on the auxiliary handle
LED Worklight (Fig. A)
The LED worklight 15 is activated when the trigger switch is
depressed. When the trigger is released, the worklight will stay
illuminated for up to 20 seconds.
nOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work surface
and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
Switching On and Off (Fig. C)
For safety reasons the trigger switch
with a lock‑off button .
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Press the lock‑off button to unlock the tool.
To run the tool, press the trigger switch
trigger switch is released, the lock‑off switch is automatically
activated to prevent unintended starting of the machine.
NOTICE: Do not switch the tool ON or OFF when the saw
blade touches the workpiece or other materials.
Workpiece Support (Fig. J–M)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, support the work properly and hold the saw
firmly to prevent loss of control.
Figures J and K show proper sawing position. Figures L and M
show an unsafe condition. Hands should be kept away from
cutting area.
To avoid kickback, ALWAYS support board or panel NEAR the
cut, (Fig. J and K). DON'T support board or panel away from the
cut (Fig. L and M).
ALWAYS DISCONNECT BATTERY PACK BEFORE MAKING ANY
ADJUST MENTS! Place the work with its "good" side—the one
on which appearance is most important—down. The saw cuts
upward, so any splintering will be on the work face that is up
when you saw it.
Cutting (Fig. J, K, M)

WARNING: Never attempt to use this tool by resting it
upside down on a work surface and bringing the material
to the tool. Always securely clamp the workpiece and
bring the tool to the workpiece, securely holding the tool
with two hands as shown in Figure J.
Place the wider portion of the saw shoe on that part of the
workpiece which is solidly supported, not on the section
that will fall off when the cut is made. As examples, Figure K
illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a board. Always
clamp work. Don't try to hold short pieces by hand! Remember
to support cantilevered and overhanging material. Use caution
when sawing material from below.
Be sure saw is up to full speed before blade contacts material
to be cut. Starting saw with blade against material to be cut
or pushed forward into kerf can result in kickback. Push the
saw forward at a speed which allows the blade to cut without
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. As soon as the
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laboring. Hardness and toughness can vary even in the same
piece of material, and knotty or damp sections can put a heavy
load on the saw. When this happens, push the saw more slowly,
but hard enough to keep working without much decrease
in speed. Forcing the saw can cause rough cuts, inaccuracy,
kickback, and over‑heating of the motor. Should your cut begin
to go off the line, don't try to force it back on. Release the switch
and allow blade to come to a complete stop. Then you can
withdraw the saw, sight anew, and start a new cut slightly inside
the wrong one. In any event, withdraw the saw if you must shift
the cut. Forcing a correction inside the cut can stall the saw and
lead to kickback.
IF SAW STALLS, RELEASE THE TRIGGER AND BACK THE SAW
UNTIL IT IS LOOSE. BE SURE BLADE IS STRAIGHT IN THE CUT AND
CLEAR OF THE CUTTING EDGE BEFORE RESTARTING.
As you finish a cut, release the trigger and allow the blade to
stop before lifting the saw from the work. As you lift the saw,
the spring‑tensioned telescoping guard will automatically close
under the blade. Remember the blade is exposed until this
occurs. Never reach under the work for any reason. When you
have to retract the telescoping guard manually (as is necessary
for starting pocket cuts) always use the retracting lever.
nOTE: When cutting thin strips, be careful to ensure that small
cutoff pieces don't hang up on inside of lower guard.
Pocket Cutting (Fig. O)

WARNING: Never tie the blade guard in a raised
position. Never move the saw backwards when pocket
cutting. This may cause the unit to raise up off the work
surface which could cause injury.
A pocket cut is one that is made in a floor, wall or other
flat surface.
1. Adjust the saw shoe so the blade cuts at desired depth.
2. Tilt the saw forward and rest front of the shoe on material
to be cut.
3. Using the lower guard lever, retract lower blade guard to an
upward position. Lower rear of shoe until blade teeth almost
touch cutting line.
4. Release the blade guard (its contact with the work will keep
it in position to open freely as you start the cut). Remove
hand from guard lever and firmly grip auxiliary handle
as shown in Figure O. Position your body and arm to allow
you to resist kickback if it occurs.
5. Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface before
starting saw.
6. Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until its shoe
rests flat on the material to be cut. Advance saw along the
cutting line until cut is completed.
7. Release trigger and allow blade to stop completely before
withdrawing the blade from the material.
8. When starting each new cut, repeat as above.
Dust Extraction (Fig. P–R)

WARNING: Risk of dust inhalation. To reduce the risk of
personal injury, ALWAYS wear an approved dust mask.
A dust extraction port is supplied with your tool.
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