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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 Alligator Saws
Plugging into the mains, switching ON and OFF
• Always ensure that the Alligator Saw is switched
OFF before plugging into the mains.
• After switching OFF, never attempt to stop the
saw blades with your fingers.
Never put the saw down on a table or
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work bench unless switched OFF. The
saw blades will keep running briefly after
the machine has been switched OFF.
When sawing
• 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.
• Do not use the saw for cutting curves and pockets.
Checking and changing the saw blades
• Unplug the tool before cleaning or changing the
saw blades.
• 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 Alligator Saw with:
1 TCT saw blade set for cellular concrete (DW390)
1 general purpose saw blade set (DW391)
1 saw blade set for fine-edge cutting (DW391)
1 Saw blade guard
2 Side handles with fixing screws
1 Allen key
1 Cutting slot scraper
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 D
WALT Alligator Saw is a versatile Power Tool
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that has been designed for professional sawing
applications.
DW390: Cutting of cellular concrete and plaster
board
DW391: Cutting of wood, plastic, cardboard,
fibreboard, chipboard and insulating board
1 ON/OFF-switch
1 Variable speed switch (DW391)
2 Lock-off button
3 Front handle
4 Side handles
5 Saw blades
6 Bar
7 Saw blade guard
8 Saw blade fixing screws
9 Allen key
10 Housing
11 Oil hole
12 Saw blade guide slot
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 in
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accordance with EN 50144; therefore no
earth wire is required.
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