Important Charging Notes
1. The charger and battery pack may become warm to the
touch while charging. This is a normal condition, and
does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of
the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or
battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal
shed or an uninsulated trailer.
2. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
a. Check operation of receptacle by plugging in a lamp
or other appliance;
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch
which turns power off when you turn out the lights;
c. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery
pack and charger to your local service center.
3. You may charge a partially used pack whenever you
desire with no adverse effect on the battery pack.
Charger Cleaning Instructions
WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect the charger
from the AC outlet before cleaning. Dirt and grease
may be removed from the exterior of the charger using
a cloth or soft non‑metallic brush. Do not use water or
any cleaning solutions.
Wall Mounting
Some D
WALT chargers are designed to be wall mountable
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or to sit upright on a table or work surface. If wall mounting,
locate the charger within reach of an electrical outlet, and
away from a corner or other obstructions which may impede
air flow. Use the back of the charger as a template for the
location of the mounting screws on the wall. Mount the
charger securely using drywall screws (purchased separately)
at least 1" (25.4 mm) long, with a screw head diameter of
0.28–0.35" (7–9 mm), screwed into wood to an optimal
depth leaving approximately 7/32" (5.5 mm) of the screw
exposed. Align the slots on the back of the charger with the
exposed screws and fully engage them in the slots.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can cause injury.
Blade Installation and Removal (Fig. D)
WARNING: Cut hazard. Blade breakage may occur
if the blade does not extend past the shoe and the
thickness of the workpiece during the cut. Increased risk
of personal injury, as well as damage to the shoe and
workpiece may result.
To Install a Blade
1. Point tool away from body.
2. Pull the blade clamp lever
open to its full open position.
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upwards; the collar will
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3. Insert blade
fully into blade clamp collar.
nOTE: Blade can be installed with the teeth facing up to
assist in Flush Cutting.
4. Release blade clamp lever
to ensure blade is clamped securely.
To Remove a Blade (Fig. D)
WARNING: Burn hazard. Do not touch the blade
immediately after use. Contact with the blade may
result in personal injury.
1. Pull the blade clamp lever
open to its full open position.
2. Remove blade.
To Remove a Broken Blade
If the blade breaks so that the broken piece is caught inside
the clamp, take the following steps to remove the remainder
of the blade from the saw.
1. Place the saw on its side on a flat stable surface with the
blade clamp collar tab pointing up.
2. Pull the blade clamp lever
clamp collar to its full open position.
a. if the blade has broken inside the clamp, slide
a flat object into the opening of the clamp as far
as it can go, then remove the flat object. This will
disengage the pin inside the clamp.
b. if the blade has broken outside the clamp, slide
a flat object into the opening of the clamp to the left
of the blade as far as it can go, then remove the flat
object. This will disengage the pin inside the blade
clamp collar.
3. Hold the blade clamp collar open with the saw on its side
or with the shoe end pointed downward. While holding
blade clamp lever open all the way, shake the saw until the
broken blade falls out of the blade clamp collar.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. E)
WARNING: Ensure the tool/appliance is in the off
position before inserting the battery pack.
nOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
1. To install the battery pack
the battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle
and slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly
seated in the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
2. To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the
battery pack release button
pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the charger as
described in the charger section of this manual.
English
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and gently tug on the blade
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upwards; the collar will
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upwards to open the blade
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into the tool handle, align
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and firmly pull the battery
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