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Road, Bat6more
MD 21286
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JULO2CO-3 FortuNe 3842C_02
DW303M
Copyr_gllt©2001
The fo_k_'A ng are Iradeelarks for or_ or more D_WALT power tools: 0_e yellow and bla_ color
scheme; the "13"shaped air intake grll; the array of pyTamids on th_ handghp; the kit box cop=
figuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surf_v:e of the tool
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUES'nO_IS OR COMMENTS ABOUT 11.11S O R ANy OBWALTTOOL CALL
US TOLL FREE AT 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-S2Sa).
General
Safety
InstJnu_tioets
_. WARNING! Reed and undersMnd ill ins blacktops. Fa#ure to fellow all in$_s
listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/_ senous personal injury
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
WORKAREA
•
Keep your work ar_
clean and wldl I1_ C/uttered benches and dark areas invite acci-
den_
•
t_onotoperatepower_olsinexp_slve•btmspheees,
suchemlnthepresenceof
flammable #quids, gases, or dus_ Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes,
• Keep
bystanders,
children,
and visi_r=
away
white operating
• power
ix)eL
Distractions can cause you to _
control
ELECTRICAL
SAFETY
•
Grounded tools must be plugged
into an ouUel pro_
lit.stalled and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remo_e the grounding
prong or
modify five plug in any we]_ Do not use amy adept_r plug_
Check vdth • quellffed
elect_lim
lf you are ln doubt em _ whether the ouge_ ls properly g_ounded, ff the tools
sh_J/d eqectrica_ malfuncUon or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to
carpi e/ectr_ity away from the use_ ApplloIb/e
only to Ckess I (grounded) tools
• Double Insulab_d tools are equipped with a po!e#zld
plug (one blade Is iWder than
the otim_) Thls plug w/ll flt in e po!arfzed outlet on;y one w:y. lf b*te plug doe_ r;ot flt
fully in the outtet, reveree the plug. Rit still does not fl_ Contact • qualified efeetricten
to Instan • poteHzed outlet. DO not change the ping In _ny w•)_ Oouble insulation
eliminates the need for the throe _
grounded power cord and grounded pov_r supply
system. Applicable only to Class 11(double Insu_tad)
tools.
• Avol_ body contact with grounded •urfacee
sUCh Is p_pes` radfe_ots, ranges and
refrigerator=.
There is an increased risk of electric aback if your bcoy is grounded,
• Don_ expose power tools to rain or wet r_ondlt_)s.
Water entering a power tocl v_#
InC_ase the risk of eYec_c shook.
• Donotabusethe_'_rd.
NeverusethecordtocKryUtetcolacrpullthepingf,_man
outer. Keep cord •way from h•a_ o1_ sharp _dgee_ or moving par_s. Replace dam-
aged cords Immedi•tol)_ Damaged cords increase Ule rtsk of efectdc shack.
• Whenoper_Ungapowertootoutslde,
u•eanoutdoorextan•inncordm•rked'_l.A-
or '_ " These C_ds are rated for o_tdoor use and reduce _e risk of e/ech#c shock
Rl[_.*ommended Minimum '/_re $I_ for Ext Jns_on Cord•
Total Length of Colld
25=1.
50fl
7511
lC<Jh
1251t
150ft.
175fl
76rn
15.2m
22.9m
305m
38.1m
457rn
533m
wire ,Size
18AWG
18AWG
16AWG
16AWG
14AWG
14AWG
!2AWG
PERSONAL SAFET_
•
_;tay •le_
watch what you ere doing and us• common sense when operating • power
tool DO not us• tool while tired or under the In_uence of dnJgs, alcohol, or medlca_
tlon. A moment of ina#ention white opereUag power tocls may result in serous personal
inju_
•
Dress properly. Do not wear loose c',othlng or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep _eur
hair, c_othing , and gto_s
away hem moving p_rts, Loose cto_es, jewelry, or/ang hair
can be caught in mo_ng parts¸ Air yent_ often cover moving parts and should also be a void-
ed
• Avoid accidental
start;rig. Be sun_ switch Is off before plugging
In. Canymg tools v._th
you_ finger on the sw_tchor plugging in tc_s that have the s_tch on invite_ accidents.
•
Remov•adju•lingkeysorwrenchesbeforeturn/ngthetoolon.
Awrenchorakeythat
_sleft attached to a rota_g part of the tool may resu# in pers_nal injuo_
•
Donotoveffeach.
KeepproperfooUngsndb_/ence_t•llUme=_proper_otingandba/.
ence enables belier co_tn_ of Ule tc_ in unexpected shuaUons.
•
Usessfetyequi_nen_Aiwaysweareyeproh_tlon.
Dustmask, non-skidsa_s_s,
hard hat, or heating protection must be used for appropriate condiUons
TOOL US_ AND CARE
•
Us e cfemps or other practical way to eecure and support the workplace _ • _table
pl•h'orm.
Holding the work by hand or e_atnst your body is unstabfe and may lead to loss
of contrc_.
•
Do nol force tool
Use the correct tool for your appltcetfon. The conect too/w_l/do g_e
job better and safer at the rate for which it is de_gned
•
DO not u•e to¢l ff switch does not _urn it on or off. Any lool tha@ cannot be _onbl_ed
W;th the sv_teh is dangerous end must be repa#e_
•
Dlsconnectthepingfromthepower•ourcebetorem•klugamyedJustm_ts.
chang.
ing accessories, or •tor_ng the tool. Such preventat_,e s•fe_
measures reduce the risk
of _ferth_g b_a tool eccidenta_
•
Sto_idteto©feoutofruchefchlldren•ndotherun_alnedporsons.
Tools•redan-
g_greu$ in the hands of untrained user_.
•
M•lntaintootawithcam_.Keep_u_dngtoola_harpand¢leam.
Froper;ymainlainedtoO_s,
with sharp curing edges are less #kely to bind and are eaalsr to contr_.
•
Checkformisatignmentorblndlngofmovlngpae_,breakageofparf=,andamyoUter
cond/Uon that m_y effect the tools operaUon, ff damaged, have the (col serviced
before using. Many accidents am caused by poo_y medntalned too/a;,
•
Us• on;y •ccusorle=
that •re recommended
by U_e manufa_'lurer for your
mc_.
A coessorles that may be _uitab_e for one t_ci, may become hazardous when used on anoth-
er tcol.
SERVICE
•
Tool•erv;cemustbeperformedonlybyqu•llfledrepa!rper=onneI.
Serviceormainta.
nance performed by uneuadifiedpersonnel could result in a risk of/njor_
•
When se_k_lng a tool, us• only identical replacement
par_.
Follow instructkms
in
the Malntan•nce
•emUon of this manual
Use of unautho#zed par_s or failure to fo#ow
Maintenance/nstruc#gns
may create a rtsk of eMc_r_ shock or injur_
Additional
Specific
Safety
Rules
•
Hod
(co/by
insulted
gripping surfaces when performing
an operation where the
cutUng tool may contact hk_den wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a =ii_e" w_re v,f#
make exposed metal perts of the _
"_ive"and Shock the oparato_
_,CAOT(ON:
Wear apptop_ate pe_ona! hear_g prote_/ot) duringuse. Under some COndi#_ s
and dura_
of use, nc_se fr_'n this product may contribute to he,rig
loss.
_WARNING:
Some dust created by power _anding, sewing, g#nd_ng, dni_)_g,and cther _-
struc_on ac_v#_es c_falns chemicMs known to Cause ca_,
b#_l defects or other reptl_Jc-
five harm Some exatnplas of these chemicals are:
• Mad hem lead.based paints,
• c_y_tallinesUloafrom b_ick3and cement and other rnasomy products, and
• arsenic and ch_lum
from chemica_y-_mated lumber (CCA).
your risk from these exposures varies, depend_g or) how often you do this type of wo_
TO
reduce yc_r exposure to these chemicals:
work in a we# venUfeted an;a, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as b_o_edust ma_ks that ale specla#y desk_ed to fiber o_t
microscopic parades.
•
AVoid prolonged
contact with dust from power sarldlng, saw_ng, grinding, drilling.
and other construcUon ac_vlU_.
Wear protl_Uve clothing and wish exposed area_
with soap and wa_e_ A/lowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, o" lay on the skin may
p_'note
absorption of harmful chemicals.
•
Thelabe/onyourtoo/maylndudethefo!/owingsymb_fe
V ........................
rolls
A .........................
amperes
HZ ....................
hertz
W ......................
warls
rain ......................
minutes
_
...................
alternating current
--
..................... direct current
no .......................
no load speed
_]
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Class II Construction
_ ........................ eatthtng tsrminaY
,_
...............
safety alert symbo/
./min .................. revc_u_ons
pe_mlnule
Switch
(Variable
Speed)
(Fig. 1)
Trle vatlabia spared tngg_ sw_h will give you added versatility 111ef_jr t her 6_etdgg_, is _
the higher the elpeedof 6_e saw. To _m the toc4"OFF- redeaem I11ettlggl_
_ CAUTlON: U_e of very slowspasd ls re_mmended _nly _orLeg_/ng a cut. prdonged use at
ver_ dow speed may damage yoursa_
B/•de
C/amp Re/ease
Lever (Fig. 2)
CAUTION: TURN OFF AND UNPLUG SAW.
TOInsta# blade into saw:
1.
Open blade damp by pulling leVer up.
2,
Insert blade into the open b4ade damp ftorn the front,
3.
Clc_e blade damp by l_Jshir_ lever down.
To Remove b/•de from sa_
1, Open up blade c_amp by puIlir_l lever.
2. Remove blade.
CAUTION: THE BLADE GUARD IS THERE FOR YOUR SAFETY. DO NOT I;_MOVE I_
Flush-To
Cutting
(Fig.
2)
T_e _ce_act deslg_ ofthe saw motor hou=ng ard spindlehouslngpermi_ _
d_
_
_
flcom,comers _mdoU_- dhllcultames
_ CAUT;ON: W_en sawh)g into _
floors_ wherever "#ve•e/ectd_i v_resmay be encoun_n;d,
DO NOT TOUCHANY FRONT METAL PARTS OF THE T(_OLI H_d thetoo! _]y by thepfesfichen_
dle and housing to preverdelac_c ._hockt,_ you s_w i_to e "_le• w_e
CAUTION: AP,_ayswear eye proration wh_eopara_ngthispo_r too_.
WoodCutting(Fig. 4)
BeforaoJ0Jngarly type of"_,0d, be sureIt is flmlly ar,cheeed or damped to plevent sli_
p_
I_k_elightlyagainstwork to be cut, s_tch cn _aw rnot_ an_ a&;w tt tod_tam rnaxlmumspeed before
ap_ylng pressure Always hdd saw firmlywith bo_ hamds whileojtttng Whene,a_ pessibfe, _
_
shoe must be held firmlyagainstthe mateF._lbeing c=JtTh_ wal pr_verd the s_w from jumping _-
_ib(atJngand n_r_mlzetdade breakage.
Me_al Cutting
(Fig. S)
Th_Sunit has dilfemnt metal aJ_ng cap•titles depending upon lype of b_adeused and the metal to
he cut USea finer_ade forferrc_s metalsand a C_)Se bladefo_nor_fends meted•is In thingauge
sheet metals itIs bes_to damp wood _obothsidesOfshee_ 131ls _ Insure a _
cutw_tho_ e0(ce_$
_4blattonor teadngof metal Always rml_ember n otto f0roecutting10lade es Lhls rad_s
bladelife _nd
causes _:_tly blade breakage
NOTE: It _sgenerallyrecommended ff_lt when cuttingnletats you shceJds_ead a _lin filmof o_ Or
othercoolantalong the _ne ahead of _le saw cutfor easie_o_on
and k_g6r _
_
Pocket
Cutting
(Fig. 6) (Wood Only)
The I(lit J al _tep In _t
_
is lo measure Ihe sur;ace arl_ to be c_Jt a nd mark ck_dy with a per_
el, _
or sc,tben Inset[pocket cuttingblade in blade damp and t_hten blade c_
securely Neo[L
tJo the saw b_Jo_ard unt_the be.ckedgeof _e shoe _ resdngon thework surfac_ Nows.Mtchmotor
on, always permit_ngbible to attain ma3(knumspeed Grip handle steedily_
begin a slow.delib-