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DeWalt DC305-XE Instruction Manual

Heavy-duty 36v cordless reciprocating saw
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DC305-XE
HEAVY-DUTY 36V CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DC305-XE HEAVY-DUTY 36V CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW...

  • Page 3: Definitions: Safety Guidelines

    c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Definitions: Safety Guidelines Distractions can cause you to lose control. 2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY The definitions below describe the level of severity for each a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any signal word.
  • Page 4 f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, b. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when long hair can be caught in moving parts.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions For Battery Chargers

    • Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration caused by the • The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and operating action of this tool may cause permanent injury to fingers, hands, and their definitions are as follows: arms.
  • Page 6 • Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, • NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together. or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. • The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical power. •...
  • Page 7 • Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation. Provide fresh ing the spent lithium ion battery to an authorized D WALT service center or to your air. If symptoms persists, seek medical attention. local retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for infor- mation on where to drop off the spent battery.

  • Page 8: Important Charging Notes

    three red lights will flash together with two fast blinks followed by a pause. This c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air tem- indicates that the power souce is out of limits. perature is approximately 18°- 24°C (65°F - 75°F). d.
  • Page 9 Switch (Variable Speed) (Fig. 2) 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 LOCK-OFF BUTTON AND TRIGGER SWITCH hear the lock snap into place (Fig.
  • Page 10 Adjustable Shoe (Fig. 8) FIG. 8 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 CAUTION: Cut hazard. Lock trigger switch injury, as well as damage to the shoe and workpiece may result.
  • Page 11 FIG. 10 FIG. 11 FIG. 12 ROCK TOOL UP TO NORMAL CUTTING POSITION AFTER BLADE HAS CUT THROUGH MATERIAL STARTING POSITION FOR POCKET CUTTING Next, tip the saw backward until the back edge of the shoe is resting on the work surface WARNING: Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay particular attention to and the blade clears the work surface.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    ACCESSORIES FIG. 13 Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local service center. If you need any assistance in locating any accessory, please con- tact D WALT Industrial Tool Co., 20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark, VIC 3138 Australia or call 1800 654 155 or (NZ) 09 526 2556.

  • Page 13: Patent Notification

    NOTE: Three Year Warranty is not applicable to items deemed as consumables. Radial arm saws are covered by a one (1) year warranty only. D WALT Reserves the right to review its warranty policy prior to launch of any new business development products. 30 DAY NO SATISFACTION GUARANTEE If you are dissatisfied with any D WALT power tool, laser or nailer, for any reason,...
  • Page 16 WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 • 20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark, VIC 3138 Australia (JUL06) Form No. 644347-00 DC305-XE Copyright © 2006 D WALT The following are trademarks for one or more D WALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; the “D” shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit...

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