DeWalt DW303M Instruction Manual

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DEWALTInd_stdalTcc_ Co, 701 EastJ Road, Bat6more MD 21286
Prne_ nUSA. JULO2CO-3 FortuNe 3842C_02 DW303M Copyr_gllt©2001
The fo_k_'A ng are Iradeelarks for or_ or more D_WALT power tools: 0_e yellow and bla_ color
scheme; the "13"shaped air intake grll; the array of pyTamids on th_ handghp; the kit box cop=
figuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surf_v:e of the tool
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUES'nO_IS OR COMMENTS ABOUT 11.11S O R ANy OBWALTTOOL CALL
US TOLL FREE AT 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-S2Sa).
General Safety InstJnu_tioets
_. WARNING! Reed and undersMnd ill ins blacktops. Fa#ure to fellow all in$_s listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/_ senous personal injury
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORKAREA
• Keep your work ar_ clean and wldl I1_ C/uttered benches and dark areas invite acci-
den_
• t_onotoperatepower_olsinexp_slve•btmspheees, suchemlnthepresenceof
flammable #quids, gases, or dus_ Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes,
• Keep bystanders, children, and visi_r= away white operating • power ix)eL
Distractions can cause you to _ control
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Grounded tools must be plugged into an ouUel pro_ lit.stalled and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remo_e the grounding prong or
modify five plug in any we]_ Do not use amy adept_r plug_ Check vdth • quellffed
elect_lim lf you are ln doubt em _ whether the ouge_ ls properly g_ounded, ff the tools
sh_J/d eqectrica_ malfuncUon or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to
carpi e/ectr_ity away from the use_ ApplloIb/e only to Ckess I (grounded) tools
• Double Insulab_d tools are equipped with a po!e#zld plug (one blade Is iWder than
the otim_) Thls plug w/ll flt in e po!arfzed outlet on;y one w:y. lf b*te plug doe_ r;ot flt
fully in the outtet, reveree the plug. Rit still does not fl_ Contact • qualified efeetricten
to Instan • poteHzed outlet. DO not change the ping In _ny w•)_ Oouble insulation
eliminates the need for the throe _ grounded power cord and grounded pov_r supply
system. Applicable only to Class 11(double Insu_tad) tools.
• Avol_ body contact with grounded •urfacee sUCh Is p_pes` radfe_ots, ranges and
refrigerator=. There is an increased risk of electric aback if your bcoy is grounded,
• Don_ expose power tools to rain or wet r_ondlt_)s. Water entering a power tocl v_#
InC_ase the risk of eYec_c shook.
• Donotabusethe_'_rd. NeverusethecordtocKryUtetcolacrpullthepingf,_man
outer. Keep cord •way from h•a_ o1_ sharp _dgee_ or moving par_s. Replace dam-
aged cords Immedi•tol)_ Damaged cords increase Ule rtsk of efectdc shack.
• Whenoper_Ungapowertootoutslde, u•eanoutdoorextan•inncordm•rked'_l.A-
or '_ " These C_ds are rated for o_tdoor use and reduce _e risk of e/ech#c shock
Rl[_.*ommended Minimum '/_re $I_ for Ext Jns_on Cord•
Total Length of Colld
25=1. 50fl 7511 lC<Jh 1251t 150ft. 175fl
76rn 15.2m 22.9m 305m 38.1m 457rn 533m
wire ,Size
18AWG 18AWG 16AWG 16AWG 14AWG 14AWG !2AWG
PERSONAL SAFET_
• _;tay •le_ watch what you ere doing and us• common sense when operating • power
tool DO not us• tool while tired or under the In_uence of dnJgs, alcohol, or medlca_
tlon. A moment of ina#ention white opereUag power tocls may result in serous personal
inju_
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose c',othlng or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep _eur
hair, c_othing , and gto_s away hem moving p_rts, Loose cto_es, jewelry, or/ang hair
can be caught in mo_ng parts¸ Air yent_ often cover moving parts and should also be a void-
ed
• Avoid accidental start;rig. Be sun_ switch Is off before plugging In. Canymg tools v._th
you_ finger on the sw_tchor plugging in tc_s that have the s_tch on invite_ accidents.
• Remov•adju•lingkeysorwrenchesbeforeturn/ngthetoolon. Awrenchorakeythat
_sleft attached to a rota_g part of the tool may resu# in pers_nal injuo_
• Donotoveffeach. KeepproperfooUngsndb_/ence_t•llUme=_proper_otingandba/.
ence enables belier co_tn_ of Ule tc_ in unexpected shuaUons.
• Usessfetyequi_nen_Aiwaysweareyeproh_tlon. Dustmask, non-skidsa_s_s,
hard hat, or heating protection must be used for appropriate condiUons
TOOL US_ AND CARE
• Us e cfemps or other practical way to eecure and support the workplace _ • _table
pl•h'orm. Holding the work by hand or e_atnst your body is unstabfe and may lead to loss
of contrc_.
• Do nol force tool Use the correct tool for your appltcetfon. The conect too/w_l/do g_e
job better and safer at the rate for which it is de_gned
• DO not u•e to¢l ff switch does not _urn it on or off. Any lool tha@ cannot be _onbl_ed
W;th the sv_teh is dangerous end must be repa#e_
• Dlsconnectthepingfromthepower•ourcebetorem•klugamyedJustm_ts. chang.
ing accessories, or •tor_ng the tool. Such preventat_,e s•fe_ measures reduce the risk
of _ferth_g b_a tool eccidenta_
• Sto_idteto©feoutofruchefchlldren•ndotherun_alnedporsons. Tools•redan-
g_greu$ in the hands of untrained user_.
• M•lntaintootawithcam_.Keep_u_dngtoola_harpand¢leam. Froper;ymainlainedtoO_s,
with sharp curing edges are less #kely to bind and are eaalsr to contr_.
• Checkformisatignmentorblndlngofmovlngpae_,breakageofparf=,andamyoUter
cond/Uon that m_y effect the tools operaUon, ff damaged, have the (col serviced
before using. Many accidents am caused by poo_y medntalned too/a;,
• Us• on;y •ccusorle= that •re recommended by U_e manufa_'lurer for your mc_.
A coessorles that may be _uitab_e for one t_ci, may become hazardous when used on anoth-
er tcol.
SERVICE
• Tool•erv;cemustbeperformedonlybyqu•llfledrepa!rper=onneI. Serviceormainta.
nance performed by uneuadifiedpersonnel could result in a risk of/njor_
• When se_k_lng a tool, us• only identical replacement par_. Follow instructkms in
the Malntan•nce •emUon of this manual Use of unautho#zed par_s or failure to fo#ow
Maintenance/nstruc#gns may create a rtsk of eMc_r_ shock or injur_
Additional Specific Safety Rules
• Hod (co/by insulted gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the
cutUng tool may contact hk_den wiring or its own cord. Contact with a =ii_e" w_re v,f#
make exposed metal perts of the _ "_ive"and Shock the oparato_
_,CAOT(ON: Wear apptop_ate pe_ona! hear_g prote_/ot) duringuse. Under some COndi#_ s
and dura_ of use, nc_se fr_'n this product may contribute to he,rig loss.
_WARNING: Some dust created by power _anding, sewing, g#nd_ng, dni_)_g,and cther _-
struc_on ac_v#_es c_falns chemicMs known to Cause ca_, b#_l defects or other reptl_Jc-
five harm Some exatnplas of these chemicals are:
• Mad hem lead.based paints,
• c_y_tallinesUloafrom b_ick3and cement and other rnasomy products, and
• arsenic and ch_lum from chemica_y-_mated lumber (CCA).
your risk from these exposures varies, depend_g or) how often you do this type of wo_ TO
reduce yc_r exposure to these chemicals: work in a we# venUfeted an;a, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as b_o_edust ma_ks that ale specla#y desk_ed to fiber o_t
microscopic parades.
• AVoid prolonged contact with dust from power sarldlng, saw_ng, grinding, drilling.
and other construcUon ac_vlU_. Wear protl_Uve clothing and wish exposed area_
with soap and wa_e_ A/lowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, o" lay on the skin may
p_'note absorption of harmful chemicals.
• Thelabe/onyourtoo/maylndudethefo!/owingsymb_fe
V ........................ rolls A ......................... amperes
HZ .................... hertz W ...................... warls
rain ...................... minutes _ ................... alternating current
-- ..................... direct current no ....................... no load speed
_] ...................... Class II Construction _ ........................ eatthtng tsrminaY
,_ ............... safety alert symbo/ ./min .................. revc_u_ons
pe_mlnule
Switch (Variable Speed) (Fig. 1)
Trle vatlabia spared tngg_ sw_h will give you added versatility 111ef_jr t her 6_etdgg_, is _
the higher the elpeedof 6_e saw. To _m the toc4"OFF- redeaem I11ettlggl_
_ CAUTlON: U_e of very slowspasd ls re_mmended _nly _orLeg_/ng a cut. prdonged use at
ver_ dow speed may damage yoursa_
B/•de C/amp Re/ease Lever (Fig. 2)
CAUTION: TURN OFF AND UNPLUG SAW.
TOInsta# blade into saw:
1. Open blade damp by pulling leVer up.
2, Insert blade into the open b4ade damp ftorn the front,
3. Clc_e blade damp by l_Jshir_ lever down.
To Remove b/•de from sa_
1, Open up blade c_amp by puIlir_l lever.
2. Remove blade.
CAUTION: THE BLADE GUARD IS THERE FOR YOUR SAFETY. DO NOT I;_MOVE I_
Flush-To Cutting (Fig. 2)
T_e _ce_act deslg_ ofthe saw motor hou=ng ard spindlehouslngpermi_ _ d_ _ _
flcom,comers _mdoU_- dhllcultames
_ CAUT;ON: W_en sawh)g into _ floors_ wherever "#ve•e/ectd_i v_resmay be encoun_n;d,
DO NOT TOUCHANY FRONT METAL PARTS OF THE T(_OLI H_d thetoo! _]y by thepfesfichen_
dle and housing to preverdelac_c ._hockt,_ you s_w i_to e "_le• w_e
CAUTION: AP,_ayswear eye proration wh_eopara_ngthispo_r too_.
WoodCutting(Fig. 4)
BeforaoJ0Jngarly type of"_,0d, be sureIt is flmlly ar,cheeed or damped to plevent sli_ p_
I_k_elightlyagainstwork to be cut, s_tch cn _aw rnot_ an_ a&;w tt tod_tam rnaxlmumspeed before
ap_ylng pressure Always hdd saw firmlywith bo_ hamds whileojtttng Whene,a_ pessibfe, _ _
shoe must be held firmlyagainstthe mateF._lbeing c=JtTh_ wal pr_verd the s_w from jumping _-
_ib(atJngand n_r_mlzetdade breakage.
Me_al Cutting (Fig. S)
Th_Sunit has dilfemnt metal aJ_ng cap•titles depending upon lype of b_adeused and the metal to
he cut USea finer_ade forferrc_s metalsand a C_)Se bladefo_nor_fends meted•is In thingauge
sheet metals itIs bes_to damp wood _obothsidesOfshee_ 131ls _ Insure a _ cutw_tho_ e0(ce_$
_4blattonor teadngof metal Always rml_ember n otto f0roecutting10lade es Lhls rad_s bladelife _nd
causes _:_tly blade breakage
NOTE: It _sgenerallyrecommended ff_lt when cuttingnletats you shceJds_ead a _lin filmof o_ Or
othercoolantalong the _ne ahead of _le saw cutfor easie_o_on and k_g6r _ _
Pocket Cutting (Fig. 6) (Wood Only)
The I(lit J al _tep In _t
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is lomeasure Ihe sur;ace arl_ to be c_Jt a nd mark ck_dy with a per_
el, _ or sc,tben Inset[pocket cuttingblade in blade damp and t_hten blade c_ securely Neo[L
tJo the saw b_Jo_ard unt_the be.ckedgeof _e shoe _ resdngon thework surfac_ Nows.Mtchmotor
on, always permit_ngbible to attain ma3(knumspeed Grip handle steedily_ begin a slow.delib-