3. Using the lower blade guard retracting lever, retract the
lower blade guard to an upward position. Lower the
rear of the shoe until the blade teeth almost touch the
cutting line.
4. Release the lower blade guard (its contact with the work
will keep it in position to open freely as you start the cut).
Remove your hand from the lower blade guard retracting
lever and firmly grip the auxiliary handle
in Figure P. Position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback if it occurs.
5. Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface
before starting saw.
6. Start 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 starting each new cut, repeat the above steps.
Dust Extraction (Fig. S)
WARNING: Risk of dust inhalation. To reduce the risk of
personal injury, ALWAYS wear an approved dust mask.
A dust extraction spout
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The dust extraction spout allows you to connect the tool
to an external dust extractor, either using the AirLock™
system (DWV9000‑XJ), or a standard 35 mm dust
extractor fitment.
WARNING: ALWAYS use a vacuum extractor designed
in compliance with the applicable directives regarding
dust emission when sawing wood. Vacuum hoses of
most common vacuum cleaners will fit directly into the
dust extraction outlet.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Your D
WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main
housing with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting
in and around the air vents. Wear approved eye
protection and approved dust mask when performing
this procedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the materials used
in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water
, as shown
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is supplied with your tool.
and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool;
never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Lower Guard
The lower guard should always rotate and close freely from
a fully open to fully closed position. Always check for correct
operation before cutting by fully opening the guard and
letting it close. If the guard closes slowly or not completely,
it will need cleaning or servicing. Do not use the saw until it
functions correctly. To clean the guard, use dry air or a soft
brush to remove all accumulated sawdust or debris from the
path of the guard and from around the guard spring. Should
this not correct the problem, it will need to be serviced by an
authorised service centre.
Blades
A dull blade will cause inefficient cutting, overload on the
saw motor, excessive splintering and increase the possibility
of kickback. Change blades when it is no longer easy to
push the saw through the cut, when the motor is straining,
or when excessive heat is built up in the blade. It is a
good practice to keep extra blades on hand so that sharp
blades are available for immediate use. Dull blades can be
sharpened in most areas.
Hardened gum on the blade can be removed with kerosene,
turpentine, or oven cleaner. Anti‑stick coated blades
can be used in applications where excessive build‑up is
encountered, such as pressure treated and green timber.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by D
WALT, have not been tested with this
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product, use of such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only D
recommended accessories should be used with
this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center.
Repairs
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush
inspection and replacement) should be performed by a
D
WALT factory service center or a D
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service center. Always use identical replacement parts
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard..
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