DeWalt XR Li-Ion DCS365 Original Instructions Manual page 45

DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of flammable liquids
or gases.
These mitre 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.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn
tool off and disconnect battery pack before making any
adjustments, performing any cleaning or maintenance, or
removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.

WARNING: Use only D WALT battery packs and chargers.
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Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack from the
Tool (Fig. C)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack 16 with the rails inside the tool's handle (Fig. C).
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 44 and firmly pull the battery pack 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. C)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists of
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three green LED lights that indicate the level of charge remaining in the
battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button
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.
Familiarization (Fig. A, D, E)
Open the box and lift the saw out (Fig. D) by using the side hand
indentations or lifting handle .
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Place the saw on a smooth, flat surface such as a workbench or strong table.
Examine Figure A to become familiar with the saw and its various parts. The
section on adjustments will refer to these terms and you must know what
and where the parts are.

CAUTION: Pinch hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, keep thumb
underneath the operating handle when pulling the handle down. The
lower guard will move up as the operating handle is pulled down,
which could cause pinching. The operating handle is placed close to
the guard for special cuts.
Press down lightly on the operating handle
pin 23 . Gently release the downward pressure and hold the operating
handle, allowing it to rise to its full height. Use the lock down pin when
is fully charged.
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. A
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2 and pull out the lock down
carrying the saw from one place to another. Always use the hand
indentations or side handles to transport the saw as seen in Figure D.
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Refer to Figure E and Installing Side Handles.
Installing Side Handles (Fig. E)
Your saw comes with two side handles
the saw as shown in Figure E. Use the 4 screws and 4 nuts provided. Tighten
securely with the hex wrench found in the side handle package.
Bench Mounting (Fig. A)
Holes are provided in all 4 feet to facilitate bench mounting, as shown
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in Figure A. Always mount your saw firmly to a stable surface to prevent
movement. To enhance the tool's portability, it can be mounted to a piece
of 12.7 mm or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work
support or moved to other job sites and reclamped.
nOTE: If you elect to mount your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that
the mounting screws don't protrude from the bottom of the wood. The
plywood must sit flush on the work support. When clamping the saw to
any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses where the mounting
screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point will interfere with the
proper operation of the saw.

CAUTION: To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting
surface is not warped or otherwise uneven. If the saw rocks on the
surface, place a thin piece of material under one saw foot until the saw
sits firmly on the mounting surface.
Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade (Fig. F1–F3)
Refer to Saw Blades under Optional Accessories.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn
tool off and disconnect battery pack before making any
adjustments, performing any cleaning or maintenance, or
removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, wear gloves when handling
the saw blade.

CAUTION:
• Never depress the spindle lock button (
is under power or coasting.
• Do not cut metal, masonry or fiber cement product with this
mitre saw.
Removing the Blade (Fig. A, C, F1–3)
1. Remove battery pack ( , Fig. C) from the saw.
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2. Raise the arm to the upper position and raise the lower guard
as possible.
3. Loosen, but do not remove the guard bracket rear screw
four revolutions.
4. Loosen, but do not remove the guard bracket front screw (
until the bracket can be raised far enough to access the blade
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screw 31 . Lower guard will remain raised due to the position of the
guard bracket screw.
5. Depress the spindle lock button (
the saw blade 30 by hand until the lock engages.
6. Keeping the button depressed, use the other hand and the T40 side
of the wrench provided 22 to loosen the blade screw
clockwise, left-hand threads.)
7. Remove the blade screw 31 using the T40 side of the wrench provided,
the outer clamp washer( 32 , Fig. F3) and blade
washer 33 may be left on the spindle
Installing a Blade (Fig. C, F1–F3)
1. Remove battery pack ( 16 , Fig. C) from the saw.
2. With the arm raised, the lower guard
bracket 29 raised, place the blade
EnGLIsH
that need to be installed onto
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35 , Fig. F2) while the blade
4 as far
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28 , Fig. F1)
35 , Fig. F2) while carefully rotating
31 . (Turn
30 . The inner clamp
34 .
4 held open and the guard
30 on the spindle 34 and against
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