DeWalt DCS578 Original Instructions Manual page 25

under the blade. Remember the blade is exposed until this
occurs. Never reach under the work for any reason. When you
have to retract the telescoping guard manually (as is necessary
for starting pocket cuts) always use the retracting lever.
nOTE: When cutting thin strips, be careful to ensure that small
cutoff pieces don't hang up on inside of lower guard.
Pocket Cutting (Fig. AA)

WARNING: Never tie the blade guard in a raised position.
Never move the saw backwards when pocket cutting. This
may cause the unit to raise up off the work surface which
could cause injury.
A pocket cut is one that is made in a floor, wall or other
flat surface.
1. Adjust the saw base plate so the blade cuts at desired depth.
2. Tilt the saw forward and rest front of the base plate on
material to be cut.
3. Using the lower guard lever, retract lower blade guard to an
upward position. Lower rear of base plate until blade teeth
almost touch cutting line.
4. Release the blade guard (its contact with the work will keep
it in position to open freely as you start the cut). Remove
hand from guard lever and firmly grip auxiliary handle
shown in Fig. AA. Position your body and arm to allow you
to resist kickback if it occurs.
5. Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface before
starting saw.
6. Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until its base
plate rests flat on the material to be cut. Advance saw along
the cutting line until cut is completed.
7. Release trigger and allow blade to stop completely before
withdrawing the blade from the material.
8. When starting each new cut, repeat as above.
Dust Extraction (Fig. DD)

WARNING: Risk of dust inhalation. To reduce the risk of
personal injury, ALWAYS wear an approved dust mask.
A dust extraction port 34 is supplied with your tool.
The dust extraction port allows you to connect the tool to
an external dust extractor, either using the AirLock™ system
(DWV9000-XJ), or a standard 35 mm dust extractor fitment.

WARNING: ALWAYS use a vacuum extractor designed
in compliance with the applicable directives regarding
dust emission when sawing wood. Vacuum hoses of most
common vacuum cleaners will fit directly into the dust
extraction outlet.
Reducing of Dust Exposure
Before starting work, check the hazard class of the dust that will
be produced when working.

WARNING: Dust can be harmful to health. Touching or
breathing of some dust created during the work process
by using a power tool and other construction activities
contains chemicals, mineral or particles known to
cause respiratory infections, allergic reactions, cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm of the user or
bystanders.
• Such dusts can be generated, for example, when working
- on hardwoods such as beech or oak, lead based paint, on
concrete, masonry or stones containing quartz.
• Material containing asbestos may be handled only by
specialists.
• Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the
materials to be worked on.
• Use a dust extractor or extraction system with an officially
approved protection class in compliance with the locally
applicable dust protection regulations and suitable for the
material to be worked on.
• Capture the resulting dust particles directly at the source and
avoid deposits in the surrounding area. Use suitable extraction
accessories for this purpose.
Additional measures:
ʵ Make sure that the workplace is well ventilated.
ʵ Wear a respirator appropriate for the type of dust
generated.
Rafter Hook (Fig. A)
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(Included with some models)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
do not use the tool's rafter hook to hang the tool from your
body. DO NOT use the rafter hook for tethering or securing
the tool to a person or object during use. DO NOT suspend
tool overhead or suspend objects from the rafter hook.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from the circular
saw falling on operators or bystanders, make sure it is
supported securely when using the rafter hook, or resting
in a secure and stable location when not in use. Be sure
to keep the area below clear to reduce the risk of the
tool or off-cut material falling and striking someone or
something below.
The circular saw has a convenient rafter hook
to hang on a suitable, stable structure between uses. The rafter
hook is not for tethering or securing the tool to a person or
object during use when elevated.
MAINTENANCE
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.

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.
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
Lubrication
La herramienta utiliza soportes de bola y de rodillo auto-
lubricados y por consiguiente, no requiere relubricación. No
EngliSh
4 that allows it
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