Battery Type; Package Contents; Markings On Tool; Description (Fig. A) - DeWalt DCS579 Original Instructions Manual

x
Discard the battery pack with due care for
the environment.
y
Charge D WALT battery packs only with designated
E
WALT chargers. Charging battery packs other than
D
E
the designated D
E
charger may make them burst or lead to other
dangerous situations.
z
Do not incinerate the battery pack.
B
USE (without transport cap). Example: Wh rating
indicates 108 Wh (1 battery with 108 Wh).
A
TRANSPORT (with built‑in transport cap). Example: Wh
rating indicates 3 x 36 Wh (3 batteries of 36 Wh).

Battery Type

The following tools operate on a 54 volt battery pack:
DCS578, DCS579, DCS578‑XE, DCS579‑XE
These battery packs may be used: DCB546, DCB547, DCB548.
Refer to Technical Data for more information.

Package Contents

The package contains:
1 Circular saw
1 Circular saw blade
1 Blade wrench
1 Parallel fence
1 Dust extraction port
1 Charger (T models only)
1 Li‑Ion battery pack (C1, D1, L1, M1, P1, S1, T1, X1, Y1 models)
2 Li‑Ion battery packs (C2, D2, L2, M2, P2, S2, T2, X2, Y2 models)
3 Li‑Ion battery packs (C3, D3, L3, M3, P3, S3, T3, X3, Y3 models)
1 Instruction manual
nOTE: Battery packs, chargers and kitboxes are not included
with N models. Battery packs and chargers are not included with
NT models. B models include Bluetooth® battery packs.
nOTE: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by the Bluetooth®, SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by D WALT is under license. Other trademarks and
E
trade names are those of their respective owners.
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred during transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior to operation.

Markings on Tool

The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
a
Read instruction manual before use.
g
Wear ear protection.
f
Wear eye protection.
WALT batteries with a D
WALT
E
n
Visible radiation. Do not stare into light.
Date Code Position (Fig. H)
The date code 18 , which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into the housing.
Example:
Year and week of Manufacture

Description (Fig. A)


WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
1 Trigger switch
2 Trigger switch lock‑off button
3 Main handle
4 Rafter hook (Included with some models)
5 Blade lock
6 End cap
7 Auxiliary handle
8 Bevel adjustment lever
9 Bevel angle adjustment mechanism
10 LED worklight
11 Base plate
12 Lower blade guard
13 Blade clamping screw
14 Lower guard lever
15 Upper blade guard
16 Battery pack
17 Battery release button
18 Date code (Fig. H)
Rail adjuster (0 ° cutting)
19
Rail adjuster (1–45 ° bevel cutting)
20
Fuel gauge button (on battery pack)
21
Intended Use
These heavy‑duty circular saws are designed for professional
wood cutting applications. Do not cut metal, plastic, concrete,
masonry or fiber cement materials.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
These heavy‑duty saws are professional power tools.
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.
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