OPERATION
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and applicable
regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before
making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. 4)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, never depress the battery
release button without removing the battery pack. Depressing the
battery release button without removing the battery pack can result in
the battery pack falling out unexpectedly.
NOTE: For best results, make
FIG. 4
sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
To install the battery pack (F)
into the tool handle, align 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.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release button (G)
and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the
charger as described in the charger section of this manual.
G
F
FUEL GAUGE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. 4A)
Some D
WALT battery packs include
E
a fuel gauge which consists of three
green LED lights that indicate the
level of charge remaining in the
battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and
hold the fuel gauge button (H). A
combination of the three green LED
lights will illuminate designating the
level of charge left. When the level of
charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not
illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on the
battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is subject to
variation based on product components, temperature and end-user
application.
For more information regarding fuel gauge battery packs, please
contact your local service center.
Blade Installation and Removal
(Fig. 5–7, 11)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before
making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories.
Different blade lengths are available. Use the appropriate blade for
the application. The blade should be longer than 3-1/2" (89 mm) and
should extend past the shoe and the thickness of the workpiece
during the cut. Do not use jigsaw blades with this tool.
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FIG. 4A
H