DeWalt DCS387M2 Original Instructions Manual page 34

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Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Trigger switch
1
Lock-off button
2
Blade clamp release lever
3
Shoe
4
Hand grip
5
Battery pack
6
Battery release button
7
Main handle
8
Intended Use
Your DCS387 cordless reciprocating saws have been designed
for professional sawing of wood, metal and tubes. The
compact design permits cutting extremely close to the edge of
difficult areas.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
These reciprocating saws are professional power tools.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

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.

WARNING: Use only D
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Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. C)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool
Handle
1. Align the battery pack 6 with the rails inside the tool's
handle (Fig. C).
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.
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WALT battery packs and chargers.
6 is fully charged.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button 7
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
e
consists 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 button
. A combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate
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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.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. D)
Lock-off Button and Trigger switch
Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button
To lock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button as shown
in figure D. Always lock the trigger switch
storing the tool to eliminate unintentional starting. The lock-
off button is colored red to indicate when the switch is in its
unlocked position.
To unlock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button as
shown in figure D. Pull the trigger switch to turn the motor ON.
Releasing the trigger switch turns the motor OFF.

WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the switch
in the ON position, and should never be locked ON by any
other means.
The variable speed trigger switch will give you added versatility.
The further the trigger is depressed the higher the speed of
the saw.

CAUTION: Use of very slow speed is recommended only
for beginning a cut. Prolonged use at very slow speed may
damage your saw.
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.
Blade Installation and Removal
(Fig. A, E, F, I)
Different blade lengths are available. Use the appropriate blade
for the application. The blade should be longer than 90 mm and
and firmly pull the battery pack
2 .
when carrying or
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