DeWalt DCS310 Instruction Manual page 14

Next, t ip thesawbackward FIG. 11
until the back e dge o fthe shoe
isresting o nthework surface
andtheblade clears t hework POSITION 2
surface (Fig. 1 1, position 1 ).
Then,squeeze the trigger
switch a nd allow saw tocome
upto speed. Grip sawfirmly
withbothhands a ndbegin a
slow, deliberate upward swing POSITION 1
withthe handle o f the saw,
keeping thebottom oftheshoe firmly i ncontact with theworkpiece
(Fig. 11,position 2).Blade w ill b egin t ofeed intomaterial. Always be
sureblade is completely through m aterial before continuing with
pocket cut.
NOTE: In areas where blade visibility is limited, use the edge of the
saw shoe as a guide. Lines for any given cut should be extended
beyond edge of cut to be made.
METAL cu'rI'ING (FIG. 12}
Your saw has different metal cutting capacities depending upon type
of blade used and the metal to be cut. Use a finer blade for ferrous
metals and a coarse blade for non-ferrous materials. In thin gauge
sheet metals it is best to clamp wood to both sides of sheet. This
will ensure a clean cut without excess vibration or tearing of metal.
Always remember not to force cutting blade as this reduces blade life
and causes costly blade breakage.
NOTE: It is generally recommended that when cutting metals you
should spread a thin film of oil or other lubricant along the line ahead
of the saw cut for easier operation and longer blade life.
FIG. 12
HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL SAW MODES (FIG. 13)
The saw can be used in either of the modes shown.
Horizontal Mode: Blade teeth face downward as shown in
Figure 13A.
Vertical Mode: Blade teeth face forward as shown in Figure 13B.
The DCS310 can accept all lengths of reciprocating blades. For best
results use 4" (102 mm) blades. Ensure the blade extends past the
shoe and the thickness of the workpiece during the cut. Use a longer
blade if needed. Whenever possible, the saw shoe must be held firmly
against the material being cut. This will prevent the saw from jumping
or vibrating and minimize blade breakage.
FIG.13A FIG. 13B
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