DeWalt DCS310 Instruction Manual page 12

FIG. 6 FIG. 7
FIG. 8
Blade Installation and Removal
(Fig. 8, 9A, 9B, 9C)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
lock the trigger switch and disconnect battery pack before
making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Different blade lengths are available. Use the appropriate blade for
the application. The blade should be longer than 3-1/2" (89 mm)
and should extend past the shoe and the thickness of the workpiece
during the cut. A 4" (102 mm) blade is recommended for best
performance. Do not use jigsaw blades with this tool.
AWARNING: Cut hazard. Blade breakage may occur if the blade
does not extend past the shoe and the workpiece during the cut
(Fig. 8). Increased risk of personal injury, as well as damage to the
shoe and workpiece may result.
TO INSTALL BLADE INTO SAW (FIG. 9A, 9B, 9C)
1. Pull blade clamp release lever (G) up.
2. Insert the blade shank into the blade clamp (F, Fig. 9C).
3. Close blade clamp release lever.
4. Note that the blade can be installed upside-down to assist in
flush-to cutting (refer to Fig. 9B).
TO REMOVE BLADE FROM SAW (FIG. 9A, 9B, 9C)
i_CAUTION: Burn hazard. Do not touch the the blade immediately
after use. Contact with the blade may result in personal injury.
1. Pull blade clamp release lever (G) up.
2. Remove blade.
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