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Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. A)
NoTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
To install the battery pack
battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide it
into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in the
tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button
6
and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of this manual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. G)
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 main handle,
with the other hand on the body for stabilisation.
Variable Speed Switch (Fig. A)
To turn the tool ON, squeeze the trigger switch
tool OFF release the trigger.
NoTE: The LED work light
is depressed.
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed switch which
enables you to select the best speed for a particular
application. The farther you squeeze the trigger, the faster the
tool will operate. Use lower speeds for cutting tight curves
or following precise guideline. Higher speeds are better for
gradual curves and straight line cuts. For maximum tool life,
use lower speeds only for short periods of time.
On/Lock‑Off Control Button (Fig. A)
An On/Lock‑Off control button
To select the ON position, release the trigger switch and
depress the control button on the right side of the tool. To
select Locked/Off, depress the control button on the left
side of the tool. When changing the position of the control
button, be sure the trigger is released.
Shearing (Fig. E, F)
WARNING: Cut Hazard. NEVER have any part of
your body near the blades. Serious personal injury
may occur.
WARNING: Cut Hazard. To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, DO NOT use the shear with
any kind of accessory or attachment.
WARNING: Cut Hazard. Wear gloves when handling
sheet metal. The edges are sharp and can cause serious
personal injury.
For accurate work, always clamp or anchor the material to
be cut. Line up one edge of the tool's middle blade with the
cutting line and advance blades into the material without
forced effort or unnecessary pressure. A little practice will
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into the tool handle, align the
1
. To turn the
9
will illuminate when the trigger
3
serves as a lock‑off button.
enable you to determine what forward pressure gives you
the smoothest cutting. It is important to keep the lower
surfaces of the side blades flat on the material being cut.
When cutting curves, do not tilt the tool; keep the side
blades flat and level.The head of the shear will swivel
to afford better access to the material. For best cutting
efficiency, keep blades sharp.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Your D
WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the
risk of eye injury, always wear approved eye protection
when performing this procedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials
used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with
water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by D
WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
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of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
accessories should be used with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center.
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush
inspection and replacement) should be performed by a
D
WALT factory service center or a D
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service center. Always use identical replacement parts.
Protecting the Environment
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
w
with this symbol must not be disposed of with
normal household waste.
Products and batteries contain materials that
can be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
according to local provisions.
SPECIFICATIONS
DCS491/DCS496
WALT recommended
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WALT authorized
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20V Max*
0‑2450 SPM
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