Hot/cold pack delay
Do not probe with conductive objects.
Do not charge damaged battery packs
Read instruction manual
before use.
Use only with D
WALT battery packs,
E
others may burst, causing personal injury
and damage.
Do not expose to water.
Have defective cords replaced
immediately.
Charge only between 4 °C and 40 °C.
Discard the battery pack with due care for
the environment.
Do not incinerate the battery pack NiMH/
NiCd+.
Charges NiMH and NiCd
battery packs.
See technical data for charging time.
Additional Safety Instructions for
Reciprocating Saws
• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will also
make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
shock the operator.
• NEVER switch on the tool when the saw blade
is jammed in the workpiece or in contact with
the material.
• Keep hands away from moving parts. Never
place your hands near the cutting area.
• Use extra caution when cutting overhead
and pay particular attention to overhead
wires which may be hidden from view.
Anticipate the path of falling branches and
debris ahead of time.
• Do not operate this tool for long periods of
time. Vibration caused by the operating action
of this tool may cause permanent injury to
fingers, hands, and arms. Use gloves to provide
extra cushion, take frequent rest periods, and
limit daily time of use.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
• After switching off, never attempt to stop the
saw blade with your fingers.
• Never put the saw down on a table or work
bench unless switched off. The saw blade will
keep running briefly after the tool has been
switched off.
WHEN SAWING
• When using saw blades specially designed for
cutting wood remove all nails and metal objects
from the workpiece before starting work.
• Wherever possible, use clamps and vices to
fasten the workpiece securely.
• Do not attempt to saw extremely small
workpieces.
• Do not bend too far forward. Make sure
that you always stand firmly, particularly on
scaffolding and ladders.
• Always hold the saw with both hands.
• For cutting curves and pockets, use an adapted
saw blade.
CHECKING AND CHANGING THE SAW BLADE
• Only use saw blades conforming to the
specifications contained in these operating
instructions.
• Only sharp saw blades in perfect working
condition should be used; cracked or bent saw
blades should be discarded and replaced at
once.
• Ensure that the saw blade is securely fixed.
Do not use the tool on a ladder.
Package Contents
The DC380 package contains:
1 Cordless reciprocating saw
1 Saw blade
2 Battery packs, NiCd (DC380KA)
2 Battery packs, NiMH (DC380KB)
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