Operation - DeWalt XR FLEX VOLT LI-ION DCS520 Quick Start Manual

This tool is equipped with a Wireless Tool Control transmitter
which allows it to be wirelessly paired with another Wireless Tool
Control device, such as a dust extractor.
To pair your tool using Wireless Tool Control, press and hold the
on/off switch 2 and the Wireless Tool Control pairing button on
the separate device. An LED on the separate device will let you
know when your tool has been successfully paired.

OPERATION

Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. E)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

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 front handle
with the other hand on the main handle
Switching On and Off (Fig. A)
Press the on/off switch 2 to turn the plunge saw on.
Guiding the Tool (Fig. A, E, F)

WARNING:
ALWAYS secure the workpiece in such a manner that
•
it cannot move while sawing.
ALWAYS push the machine forward. NEVER pull the
•
machine backward towards you.
ALWAYS use the plunge saw with both hands. Put
•
one hand on the main handle
on the front handle
ALWAYS use the clamp to hold the rail to
•
the workpiece.
• Use proper hand position to guide the saw properly.
• The cutting indicator 27
47° cuts (without guide rail).
• The blade position indicator
for full plunge.
• For optimum results, clamp the workpiece bottom up.
Cutting
1. Place the machine with the front part of the saw shoe
the workpiece.
2. Push the plunge trigger
switch 2 to turn the saw on.
3. Press the saw down to set cutting depth and push it forward
in the cutting direction.
3 .
3 and the second hand
11 as shown in Figure E.
displays the cutting line for 0° and
29 shows the blade position
forward, then press the on/off
1
Plunge Cuts

WARNING: To avoid kickbacks, the following instructions
MUST be observed when plunge cutting:
• Place the machine onto the guide rail and release the
anti-kickback knob
• Turn the machine on and slowly press the saw down
onto the set cutting depth and push forward in the
cutting direction. The cutting indicators
the absolute front and the absolute rear cutting points
of the saw blade (dia. 165 mm) at maximum cutting
depth and using the guide rail.
• If kickback happened during the plunge cut, turn the
anti-kickback knob
from the rail.
• When you have finished the plunge cut, turn the anti-
kickback knob
Guide Rail System (Fig. A, F)
The guide rails
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allow for precise, clean cuts and simultaneously protect the
workpiece surface against damage.
In conjunction with additional accessories, exact angled cuts,
mitre cuts and fitting work can be completed with the guide
rail system.
Securing the workpiece with clamps ensures a secure hold and
11 ,
safe working.
The guide clearance of the plunge saw must be very small for
best cutting results and can be set with the two rail adjustment
knobs 5 .
1. Release the screw inside the rail adjustment knobs
adjust the clearance.
2. Adjust the knob until saw locks on rail.
3. Rotate knob back until saw slides easily.
4. Hold the rail adjustment knob in position and lock the
screw again.
nOTE: AlWAYs readjust the system for use with other rails.
Anti-Splinter Guard (Fig. G, H)
The guide rail 28
which has to be trimmed before the first use.
The anti-splinter guard
guide rail ( 28 , Fig. G). The purpose of this anti-splinter guard is
to provide the user with a visible blade cut line while reducing
the chipping that occurs along the workpiece cut edge
during cutting.
iMPORTAnT: AlWAYs read and follow the Guide Rail System
instructions before cutting the splinterguard!
1. Set the speed of the plunge saw to level 7.
2. Place the guide rail
on
4
clamp to ensure that the guide rail is securely attached to
the workpiece. This will ensure accuracy.
3. Set the plunge saw on 5 mm cut depth.
4. Place the saw on the rear end of the guide rail.
5. Turn the saw on, press it down to the set cutting depth and
cut the anti-splinter guard
18 by turning it counterclockwise.
18 counterclockwise to release it
18 clockwise into the lock position.
, which are available in different lengths,
is equipped with an anti-splinter guard
30 is situated on each edge of the
28 on a scrap piece of wood. Use a
30 along the full length in one
English
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5 to
30 ,
15