Operation - DeWalt DCS373 Instruction Manual

OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before installing and removing
accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. 3)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged.
To install the battery pack (I) into the tool handle, align the battery pack
with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide it into the handle until
the battery pack is firmly seated in the tool and ensure that it does not
disengage.
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.
N
FIG. 3
I
FUEL GAUGE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. 3A)
Some D
three green LED lights that indicate the level of charge remaining in
the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button (Q).
A combination of the three green LED lights will illuminate designating
the level of charge left. When the level of charge in the battery is below
the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not illuminate and the battery will
need to be recharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on the
battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is subject to
variation based on product components, temperature and end-user
application.
For more information regarding fuel gauge battery packs, please
call 1-800-4-D
www.dewalt.com.
Switch (Fig. 2)
FIG. 3A
The saw is controlled by a trigger switch (A) and lock off button (B).
The lock off button must be pressed before the trigger switch will turn
the saw on. Releasing the trigger turns the saw off.
NOTE: This tool has no provision to lock the switch on. The saw
Q
should never be locked on by any means.
Changing Blades (Fig. 1, 4–6)
disconnect it from power source before installing and removing
accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
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WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists of
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WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and