Dewalt DCS393-XE- Manuals

Page 3 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1 Definitions: Safety Guidelines The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . WARNING: Indicate...

Page 4 - Electrical Safety

2 c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench...

Page 6 - Additional Specific Safety Instructions for Circular Saws

4 • Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control. • Keep your body positioned to either side of the blade, but not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK co...

Page 7 - Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; For best life store battery packs in a cool, dry

5 respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct par ticles away from face and body. WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to AS/NZS1270 during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. CA...

Page 8 - Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Chargers; This manual contains important safety and operating; Chargers

6 • If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of l...

Page 9 - Indicator Light Operation; Charge Indicators; LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER; Important Charging Notes

7 Charging Procedure (Fig. 1) 1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inser ting the battery pack. 2. Inser t the battery pack (C) into the charger, as shown in Figure 1, making sure the pack is fully seated in charger. The red (charging) light will blink continuously, indicating that ...

Page 10 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE; COMPONENTS; INTENDED USE; OPERATION; installing attachments or accessories.; Storage Recommendations

8 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE COMPONENTS WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any par t of it. Damage or personal injury could result.Please refer to the front of this section for the list of components. INTENDED USE This heavy-duty circular saw is designed for professional wood cuttin...

Page 12 - to your saw will result.; Select the proper blade for the application (see; Blades; Follow steps 2 through 6 under; To Install the Blade; , making sure that the blade

10 H P O SPINDLE BLADE O P H FIG. 4b NOTE: Never engage the blade lock while saw is running, or engage in an effor t to stop the tool. Never turn the saw on while the blade lock is engaged. Serious damage to your saw will result. TO REPLACE THE BLADE (FIG. 4, 5) 1. To loosen the blade clamping screw...

Page 13 - Further Safety Instructions for All Saws; Blade

11 LOWER BLADE GUARD WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety feature which reduces the risk of serious personal injury. Never use the saw if the lower blade guard is missing, damaged, misassembled or not working properly. Do not rely on the lower blade guard to protect you under all circumstances...

Page 15 - To avoid kickback

13 2. Retract the lower blade guard. Place the saw on blade FIG. 8 Q side. 3. Loosen bevel adjustment knob. Place a square against the blade and shoe to adjust the 90° setting. 4. Turn the calibration screw (Q) so that the shoe will stop at the proper angle. 5. Confirm the accuracy of the setting by...

Page 16 - Cutting

14 Cutting Place the wider portion of the saw shoe on that part of the workpiece which is solidly supported, not on the section that will fall off when the cut is made. As an example, Figure 10 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a board. Always clamp work. Don’t try to hold short pieces...

Page 17 - CHARGER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS; Repairs

6. Star t the motor and gradually lower the saw until its shoe rests flat on the material to be cut. Advance saw along the cutting line until cut is completed. 7. Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to stop completely before withdrawing the blade from the material. 8. When star ting each ...