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1 Charger (DC380KA/DC380KB)
1 Kitbox (DC380KA/DC380KB)
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
The DC385 package contains:
2 Battery packs, NiCd (DC385KA)
2 Battery packs, NiMH (DC385KB)
1 Charger (DC385KA/DC385KB)
1 Kitbox (DC385KA/DC385KB
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
NOTE: Battery packs and chargers are not included
with N-models.
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or
accessories which may have occurred during
transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and
understand this manual prior to operation.
Description (fi g. 1)
WARNING: Never modify the power
tool or any part of it. Damage or
personal injury could result.
INTENDED USE
Your DC380, DC385 cordless reciprocating saws
have been designed for professional sawing of
wood, metal and tubes. The compact design
permits cutting extremely close to the edge of
difficult areas. DO NOT use under humid conditions
or in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
The DC380, DC385 cordless reciprocating saws are
professional power tools. DO NOT let children come
into contact with the tool. Supervision is required for
those under 16 years of age.
a. Variable speed switch
b. Lock-off button
c. Blade clamp lever
d. Saw shoe
e. Battery pack
f. Battery release buttons
g. Charger
h. Charging indicator (red)
Charger
The DE9116/DE9130 chargers accept D
NiCd and NiMH battery packs ranging from
7.2 to 18 V.
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Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one
voltage only. Always check that the battery pack
voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate. Also make sure that the voltage of your
charger corresponds to that of your mains.
Your D
in accordance with EN 60335.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland only)
DANGER:
• Should your mains plug need replacing and you
are competent to do this, proceed as instructed
below. If you are in doubt, contact an authorized
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WALT repair agent or a qualified electrician.
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• Disconnect the plug from the supply.
• Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a plug
with bared copper conductors is dangerous if
engaged in a live socket outlet.
• Only fit 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs
fitted with the correctly rated fuse (1).
• The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be
marked at the connection points of most good
quality plugs. Attach the wires to their respective
points in the plug (see below). Brown is for Live
(L) (2) and Blue is for Neutral (N) (4).
• Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug
ensure that the cable restraint (3) is holding the
outer sheath of the cable firmly and that the two
leads are correctly fixed at the terminals crews.
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3
WARNING: NEVER use a light socket.
NEVER connect the live (L) or
neutral (N) wires to the earth
pin marked E or
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use an approved extension
WALT
E
cable suitable for the power input of your charger
(see technical data). The minimum conductor size is
1 mm
2
; the maximum length is 30 m.
WALT charger is double insulated
E
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2
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