Operation - DeWalt DC300-XE Instruction Manual

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.
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

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
OFF. 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 (Fig. 4, 5, 6)
CAUTION: TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK FROM SAW BEFORE
CHANGING ACCESSORIES OR MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
This tool 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.
TO INSTALL THE BLADE
1. Place inner clamp washer (O) on saw spindle with the large flat surface facing
out toward the blade (Fig. 4).
2. Retract the lower blade guard (G) and place blade on saw spindle against the inner
clamp washer, making sure that the blade will rotate in the proper direction (the
direction of the rotation arrow on the saw blade and the teeth must point in the
same direction as the direction of rotation arrow on the lower guard). Do not assume
that the printing on the blade will always be facing you when properly installed.
When retracting the lower blade guard to install the blade, check the condition and
operation of the lower blade guard to assure that it is working properly. Make sure
it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and
depths of cut.
3. Place outer clamp washer (P) on saw spindle with the large flat surface against the
blade and the side with ratchet teeth facing out.
4. Thread the keyless blade clamp (H) into saw spindle by hand (clamp has left-
hand threads and must be turned counterclockwise to tighten).
FIG. 4 M
L
O
P
H
G
5. Depress the blade lock button (L) while turning the saw spindle by hand until the
blade lock engages and the blade stops rotating (Fig. 5).
6. Extend the lever on the keyless blade clamp (H) and hand tighten firmly (Fig. 6).
FIG. 6
8
FIG. 5
LOOSEN
(clockwise)
TIGHTEN
(counterclockwise)
F