DeWalt DCS369B Instruction Manual page 12

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Fig. F
Hang Cleat (Fig. A, G)
The pivoting shoe contains a hang cleat
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used to hang the tool from North American 2x4 material
and pipes. To hang the tool, position the tool with the cleat
over top the material as shown in Fig. G.
nOTE: If using the hang cleat to hang the tool from pipe
or other rounded material make sure the foot of the tool
is supported by the wall or other material to keep the tool
from swinging.
Fig. G
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Cutting (Fig. A, B, E)
The blade 11 should extend past the pivoting shoe
the thickness of the workpiece throughout the cut. Select
the blade best suitable for the material to be cut and use
the shortest blade suitable for the thickness of the material.
Do not use jigsaw blades with this tool.
nOTE: Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly
anchored or clamped to prevent slipping.
• Place blade and pivoting shoe
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to be cut.
• Switch on saw motor and allow it to obtain maximum
speed before applying pressure.
• Always hold saw as shown in Figure E. Whenever
possible, the pivoting shoe must be held firmly against
the material being cut. This will prevent the saw from
jumping or vibrating and will minimize blade breakage.
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that can be
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lightly against work
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Flush Cutting (Fig. H)
The compact design of the recipro cating saw motor
housing and pivoting shoe permit close cutting to floors,
corners and other difficult areas.
1. To maximize flush cutting capabilities, insert the blade
shaft into the blade clamp with the teeth of the blade
facing up.
2. Turn the saw upside down so you are as close to the
work surface as possible.
Fig. H
Wood Cutting (Fig. I)
1. Before cutting any type of wood, be sure the workpiece
is firmly anchored or clamped to prevent slipping.
2. Place blade and pivoting shoe firmly against work
to be cut.
3. Switch on saw motor before starting the cut.
4. Always hold saw as shown in Figure E while cutting.
Whenever possible, the pivoting shoe must be held
firmly against the material being cut. This will prevent
the saw from jumping or vibrating and minimize
blade breakage.
Fig. I
Metal Cutting (Fig. J)
1. Use a finer blade for ferrous metals and a coarse blade
for non-ferrous materials.
2. In thin gauge sheet metals it is best to clamp wood to
the underside of the sheet. This will ensure a clean cut
without excess vibration or tearing of metal.
3. Avoid forcing cutting blade as this reduces blade life
and causes costly blade breakage.