Cutting With Blade In Horizontal Position - DeWalt DCS380 Instruction Manual

WARNING: Cut hazard. Blade breakage may occur if the blade
does not extend past the shoe and the workpiece during the cut
(Fig. 5). Increased risk of personal injury, as well as damage to the
shoe and workpiece may result.
FIG. 5
TO INSTALL BLADE INTO SAW
1. Pull blade clamp release lever (C) up
(Fig. 6).
2. Insert blade shank from the front.
3. Push blade clamp release lever down.
NOTE: The blade can be installed in
the DCS380 in four positions as
shown in Figure 7. It allows the blade
to be installed upside-down to assist in
flush-to cutting; see Figure 11.
TO REMOVE BLADE FROM SAW
CAUTION: Burn hazard. Do not touch the the blade immediately
after use. Contact with the blade may result in personal injury.
1. Open up blade clamp release lever.
FIG. 6 2. Remove blade.

Cutting with Blade in Horizontal Position

(Fig. 8)
Your DCS380 is equipped with a horizontal blade clamp. Installing a
blade in the horizontal orientation allows cutting close to floors, walls
or ceilings where limited clearance is available. Ensure that the shoe
is pressed against the framing to avoid kickback.
C
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FIG. 7