Check for misalignment and seizure of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. Have damaged
guards or other defective parts repaired or
replaced as instructed. Do not use the tool if the
switch is defective. Have the switch replaced by
an authorized D
WALT repair agent.
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D
WALT repair agent
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This Power Tool is in accordance with the
relevant safety regulations. To avoid danger,
electric appliances must only be repaired by
qualified technicians.
Additional safety rules for cutsaws
Plugging into the mains, switching on and off
• Always ensure that the saw is switched off before
plugging into the mains.
• 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.
Checking and changing the saw blade
• Unplug the tool before cleaning or changing the
saw blade.
• Only use D
WALT saw blades conforming to the
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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.
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Package contents
The package contains:
1 Cutsaw
1 General purpose saw blade set
1 Allen key
1 Key holder
1 Kitbox
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
• 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 (fig. A)
Your cutsaw DW303K is a versatile power tool
designed for professional sawing applications.
1 Variable speed switch
2 Allen key
3 Key holder
4 Blade holder
5 Saw blade
6 Saw shoe
7 Saw blade fixing screw
8 Housing
Electrical safety
The electric motor has been designed for one
voltage only. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Your D
WALT tool is double insulated
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in accordance with EN 50144;
therefore no earth wire is required.
Mains plug replacement
(U.K. & Ireland only)
• 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
D
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).
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