Changing Blades; Operation - DeWalt DC300 Instruction Manual

_CAUTION: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks,
return to a service center for recycling.
Installing and Removing the
Battery Pack (Fig. 2, 3)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack is fully charged.
A WARNING: Make certain the switch Iock-offbutton (A) is engaged
to prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.
To install the battery pack into the tool handle, align the base of
the tool with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide the battery
pack firmly into the handle until you hear the lock snap into place.
FIG. 2 FIG. 3 A
B
Switch
Release switch lock-off button (A) by pressing button as shown (Fig.
3). Pull the trigger switch (B) to turn the motor ON. Releasing the
trigger switch turns the motor OFR Releasing the trigger switch
also automatically actuates lock-off button.
NOTE: This tool has no provision to lock the switch in the ON
position, and should never be locked ON by any other means.
Changing Blades
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect tool from battery pack before
making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories.
DC300 ONLY (FIG. 4, 5)
The DC300 is equipped with a keyless blade clamp (H) and is
designed to be tightened by hand. The use of external tools may
cause damage to this blade clamp.
FIG. 4 M FIG. 5 LOOSEN (clockwise)
L
N
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button (N) 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.
OPERATION
i_ WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect tool from battery pack before
making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories.
0
P
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H
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lO
TIGHTEN
(counterclockwise)