DeWalt XR DCS356 Original Instructions Manual page 15


WARNING: Risk of lacerations or burns. Do not touch
the sharp edges of accessories at any time. Do not
touch workpiece or blade immediately after operating the
tool. They can become very hot. Handle carefully. Always
allow accessories and workpiece to cool before handling.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
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1. Align the battery pack
handle (Fig. B).
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
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. B)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists
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of 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
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button . A 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.
Installing/Removing Accessories (Fig. C–M,Q)
Tool‑free Accessory clamp (Fig. C–E)
The DCS355, DCS356 features a quick change accessory system.
This allows for faster accessory changes without the need for
wrenches or hex keys like other oscillating tool systems.
1. Grasp the tool and squeeze the accessory clamping lever
as shown in Figure C.
2. Clean any residual debris from the tool shaft and the
accessory holder.
3. Slide the accessory between the shaft
holder making sure the accessory engages all eight pins on
the holder and is flush with the shaft. Ensure the accessory is
oriented as shown in Figure D.
4. Release the accessory clamp lever.
nOTE: Some accessories, such as scrapers and blades can be
mounted at an angle if required as shown in Figure E.
Installing/Removing Sanding Sheets (Fig. F)
A diamond shaped platen uses a hook and loop adhesion
system to attach the sanding sheets. The platen allows you to
use it on large flat surfaces and tight spots or corners.
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is fully charged.
with the rails inside the tool's
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and firmly pull the battery pack
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and the accessory
1. Attach the sanding platen
Installing/Removing Accessories.
2. Align the edges on the sanding sheet, with the edge of
the sanding platen and press the sanding sheet
the platen.
3. Firmly press the base with the sanding sheet attached
against a flat surface and briefly switch the tool on. This
provides for good adhesion between the platen and the
sanding sheet and also helps to prevent premature wear.
4. When the tip of the sanding sheet becomes worn, detach
the sheet from the platen, rotate and reapply.
Attaching Accessories Using the Universal
Adapter (Fig. G)

CAUTION: To avoid injury, do not use any accessory
for an application where the adaptor may fail to hold
the accessory.

CAUTION: Read and follow all manufacturers' safety
warnings for any accessories used with this tool.

CAUTION: To avoid injury, ensure adaptor and accessory
are securely tightened.
Non‑D WALT accessories can be attached using the
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universal adaptor.
1. Place the washer
2. Place accessory
3. Tighten and secure adaptor nut
Attaching the Cut Guide (Fig. H–M)
The depth/cut guide allows you to precisely cut material at a
specified depth and more accurately track a marked cut line.
1. Attach the cut guide block
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tabs on the guide into the accessory side mount slots
on the main body of the tool.
nOTE: The depth/cut guide can be attached to either side
of the tool.
2. Secure the block to the main body with the supplied
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screw and washer
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wrench .
Depth guide (Fig. i, J)
This feature allows you to precisely cut material at a
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specified depth.
1. Insert the guide arm
slot on the guide block
2. Adjust the length of the guide by pulling out or pushing
inward to achieve the desired cut depth as shown in
Figure J.
3. Secure the guide in place by turning the depth/cut
adjustment knob
the depth/cut adjustment knob counterclockwise.
Cut guide (Fig. K–M)
This feature allows you to more accurately track a marked
cut line.
1. Insert the guide arm
on the left and right sides of the guide block
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as described under
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on the tool.
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on to washer.
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using hex wrench
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by inserting the accessory
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. Tighten with the supplied hex
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as shown in Figure I into the front
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.
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clockwise. To release the guide turn
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as shown in Figure K into the slots
English
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onto
16
.
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6
.
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