Cutting Wood - DeWalt DC380 User Manual

ENGLIS H
teeth pointing down, up, left or right, as shown
in figure 4.
3. Move the blade clamp lever (c) down to lock the
blade clamping mechanism.
4. To remove the saw blade, proceed in reverse
order.
SAW BLADES
material recommended saw blade
ferrous metal
non ferrous metal
wood
plastic
masonry
A wide variety of dedicated saw blades is available
as an option.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
damage to the workpiece, always select
your saw blade with great care.
Setting the Adjustable Saw Shoe
(fi g. 5)
The saw shoe can be adjusted to limit the depth of
cut and prolong the life of your saw blade.
1. Push and hold the shoe release button (k).
2. Slide the saw shoe (d) into one of the three
settings.
3. Release the shoe release button.
Instructions for Use
WARNING:
• Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
• Ensure the material to be sawn is secured in
place.
• Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool and
do not exert side pressure on the saw blade.
If possible, work with the saw shoe pressed
against the workpiece. This prevents damage
to the blade and stops the tool from jerking and
vibrating.
• Avoid overloading.
• Let the blade run freely for a few seconds
before starting the cut.
WARNING: ALWAYS use NIOSH/
OSHA/MSHA-approved respiratory
protection. Prolonged contact with dust
may be hazardous to your health.
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Prior to operation, make sure your battery pack is
(fully) charged.
OPERATION
fine-toothed
coarse-toothed
coarse-toothed
fine-toothed
carbide-tipped
Switching On and Off (fi g. 1)
For safety reasons the variable speed switch (a) is
equipped with a lock-off button (b).
1. Press the lock-off button (b) to unlock the tool.
2. To run the tool, press the variable speed switch
3. To stop the tool, release the switch.

Cutting Wood

• Clamp the workpiece securely and remove all
• Holding the tool with both hands, work with the
Plunge Cutting in Wood
1. Rest the saw shoe on the workpiece in such
2. Switch the tool on and slowly feed in the blade.
Pocket Cuts
1. Measure and mark the required pocket cut.
2. Using a narrow saw blade rest the bottom of
WARNING: Turn unit off and disconnect
battery pack before installing and
removing accessories, before adjusting
or when making repairs. Lock the trigger
switch when the tool is not in use and
when storing the tool.
WARNING: Always wear proper
personal hearing protection that
conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)
during use. Under some conditions
and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.
(a). The pressure exerted on the variable speed
switch determines the tool speed.
CAUTION: Do not switch the tool ON
or OFF when the saw blade touches the
workpiece or other materials.
nails and metal objects.
saw shoe pressed against the workpiece.
a position that the blade forms an appropriate
angle for the plunge cut.
Make sure that the saw shoe remains in contact
with the workpiece at all times.
the saw shoe on the workpiece and make sure
that the blade is positioned on the cutting line.