DeWalt FLEXVOLT DCS520 Instruction Manual page 12

60v track saw
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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 front handle
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, with the other hand on the main handle
Fig. G
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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.
Switching On and Off (Fig. A1)
Press the on/off switch
 2 
Guiding the Tool (Fig. A1, G, H)

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 track saw with both hands.
Put one hand on the main handle
second hand on the front handle
in Figure G.
ALWAYS use the clamp to hold the rail to
the workpiece.
Use proper hand position to guide the saw properly.
The cutting indicator
and 47° cuts (without guide rail).
The blade position indicator
position for full plunge.
For optimum results, clamp the workpiece bottom up.
 3 
.
to turn the track saw on.
 3 
and the
 11 
as shown
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displays the cutting line for 0°
shows the blade
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Fig. H
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Cutting
1. Place the machine with the front part of the saw shoe
on the workpiece.
2. Push the plunge trigger
off switch
3. Press the saw down to set cutting depth and push it
forward in the cutting direction.
Plunge Cuts (Fig. A2)

WARNING: To avoid kickbacks, the following
instructions MUST be observed when plunge cutting:
Place the machine onto the guide rail
release the anti-kickback knob
counter-clockwise.
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
absolute rear cutting points of the saw blade (dia.
6.5" [165 mm]) at maximum cutting depth and
using the guide rail.
If kickback happened during the plunge cut, turn
the anti-kickback knob
release it from the rail.
When you have finished the plunge cut, turn
the anti-kickback knob
lock position.
Blades

WARNING: To minimize the risk of eye injury, always
wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection. Carbide
is a hard but brittle material. Foreign objects in the
work piece such as wire or nails can cause tips to
crack or break. Only operate saw when proper saw
blade guard is in place. Mount blade securely in
proper rotation before using, and always use a clean,
sharp blade.

WARNING: Do not cut metal, masonry, glass,
masonry-type planking, cement board, tile or plastic
with this saw.
A dull blade will cause inefficient cutting, overload on the
saw motor, excessive splintering and increase the possibility
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forward, then press the on/
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to turn the saw on.
display the absolute front and the
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counter-clockwise to
 18 
clockwise into the
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and
by turning it
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