Prior To Operation - DeWalt DC308 Manual De Instrucciones

Pos. Wood Metal
3 Fast cuts -
2 Thick workpieces -
1 Plywood Aluminium
Chipboard Non-ferrous
0 Thin workpieces Sheet metal
Fine cuts
Setting the sawdust blower (fi g. A)
The sawdust blower conducts an adjustable
stream of air to the saw blade to keep the
workpiece clear of sawdust during operation.
• Set the sawdust blower using the lever (3).
- Low For working with metals, when
using coolants and lubricants
and for use with dust extraction.
- Intermediate For working with wood and
similar materials in low speed.
- High For working with wood and
similar materials in high speed.
Mounting the plastic anti-scratch shoe cover
(fi g. E)
The anti-scratch shoe cover (16) reduces damage
to the surface of (sensitive) workpieces.
• Click the cover onto the shoe as shown.
Mounting and removing the anti-splinter shoe
insert (fi g. F1 & F2)
The anti-splinter shoe insert (17) which fi ts close to
the saw blade reduces splintering of the workpiece.
The insert can be mounted both into the shoe and
the shoe cover.
• Hold the insert (17) in the orientation as shown.
• To mount the insert into the shoe (8):
– Slide the edges (18) into the grooves (19).
– Slide the insert back into position against the
shoe.
• To mount the insert into the cover (16):
– Slide the edges (18) behind the ribs (20).
– Push the front end of the insert towards the
cover. The insert snaps into place.
• To remove the anti-splinter shoe insert do the
above process in reverse order.
Dust extraction (fi g. G)
Plastics
The dust extraction adaptor (21) in combination with
PVC
the dust extraction shroud (22) helps extracting the
Fibreglass
dust from the workpiece surface, when connected
Acrylic
to a suitable dust extraction system.
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• Place the dust extraction shroud (22) onto the
fi nger guard (5) until it clicks in place.
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• Fit the dust extraction adaptor (21) to the tool
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as shown.
• Connect the hose of a suitable dust extraction
system to the adaptor.
WARNING: Inhalation of dust
developed when sawing wood presents
a serious health hazard. Always
connect a dust extraction system
designed in compliance with the
applicable directives regarding dust
emission.
Preferably wear a dust mask.
WARNING: Do not use a dust extraction
system without proper spark protection
when sawing metal.

Prior to operation

• Make sure your battery pack is (fully) charged.
• Make sure the battery pack is properly seated.
OPERATION
Instructions for use
WARNING:
• Always observe the safety instructions
and applicable regulations.
• Make sure your workpiece is well secured.
Remove nails, screws and other
fasteners that may damage the blade.
• Check that there is suffi cient space for
the blade underneath the workpiece.
Do not cut materials that are thicker
than the maximum cutting depth.
• Use sharp saw blades only. Damaged
or bent saw blades must be removed
immediately.
• Do not use the tool for sawing pipes or
tubes.
• Never run your tool without a saw blade.
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