DeWalt DW341 Instruction Manual page 7

• Check that there is sufficient space for the blade underneath
the workpiece. Do not cut materials that exceed the maximum
cutting depth of the blade.
• Use sharp saw blades only. Damaged or bent saw blades
must be removed immediately.
• Do not use the tool for sawing pipes or tubes.
• Never run your tool without a saw blade.
• For optimal results, move the tool smoothly and constantly over
the workpiece. Do not exert lateral pressure on the saw blade.
Keep the shoe flat on the workpiece and lead the cord away
in line with the tool. When sawing curves, circles or other
round shapes, push the tool gently forward.
• Wait until the tool has come to a standstill before removing the
saw blade from the workpiece. After sawing the blade may be
very hot. Do not touch.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF (FIG. A)
• To run the tool, press the on/off switch (1).
• For continuous operation, press and hold down the switch (1),
press the lock-on button (2) and release the switch.
• To stop the tool, release the switch.
• To stop the tool in continuous operation, press the switch briefly
and release it. Always switch off the tool when work is finished
and before unplugging.
SETTING THE ELECTRONIC
SAWING SPEED (FIG. E)
The sawing speed varies with the
pressure exerted on the on/off switch
(1).
• To preset the sawing speed, turn the
control dial (3) to the desired level.
The higher the rate, the higher the
• Use high speeds for sawing soft materials such as wood. Use
WARNING: After using the tool for an extended period on low
speed settings, run it for approx. 3 minutes on maximum no-load
speed.
HOLDING THE TOOL (FIG. F)
• Hold the tool as shown.
SAWING IN WOOD
• If necessary, draw a cutting line.
• Switch the tool on.
• Hold
• For sawing parallel to the edge
SAWING IN WOOD USING A
PILOT HOLE
• If necessary, draw a cutting line.
• Drill a hole (ø min. 12 mm) and introduce the saw blade.
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FIG. E
• Switch the tool on.
• Follow the line.
3
• For cutting perfectly round shapes, install the trammel bar and
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sawing speed. The required setting depends on the thickness
and kind of material.
low speeds for sawing metal.
the tool against the
workpiece and follow the line.
of your workpiece, install the
parallel fence and guide your
jigsaw along the workpiece a
shown in figure G.
set it to the required radius (fig. H).
FIG. F