Optional Accessories - DeWalt DC308 Manual De Instrucciones

E N G L I S H
• For optimal results, move the tool
smoothly and constantly over the
workpiece. Do not exert lateral pressure
on the saw blade. Keep the shoe fl at on
the workpiece. When sawing curves,
circles or other round shapes, push the
tool gently forward.
• Wait until the tool has come to a
standstill before removing the saw blade
from the workpiece. After sawing the
blade may be very hot. Do not touch.
Proper Hand Position (fi g. A, L)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS use proper
hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in
anticipation of a sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the top
handle (15), with the other hand on the main handle
(23).
Switching on and off (fi g. H)
For safety reasons your tool is equipped with a
safety lock.
• To unlock the tool, release the safety lock (2).
• To run the tool, press the variable speed switch
(1). The pressure exerted on the variable speed
switch determines the tool speed.
• To stop the tool, release the switch.
• To lock the tool in off position, activate the
safety lock.
WARNING: After using the tool for an
extended period on low speed settings,
run it for approx. 3 minutes on maximum
no-load speed.
Sawing in wood
• If necessary, draw a cutting line.
• Switch the tool on.
• Hold the tool against the workpiece and follow
the line.
• For sawing parallel to the edge of your workpiece,
install the parallel fence and guide your jigsaw
along the workpiece a shown in fi gure I.
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Sawing in wood using a pilot hole
• If necessary, draw a cutting line.
• Drill a hole (ø min. 12 mm) and introduce the
saw blade.
• Switch the tool on.
• Follow the line.
• For cutting perfectly round shapes, install the
trammel bar and set it to the required radius
(fi g. J).
Sawing up to a projecting edge (fi g. K)
• Using a conventional blade, cut up to the
projected edge.
• Finish off the cut using a fl ush cutting blade.
Dust extraction (fi g. G)
• When the tool is used indoor for extended
periods of time, use a suitable dust extractor
designed in compliance with the applicable
Directives regarding dust emission.
Sawing in metal
• Mount an appropriate saw blade.
• Proceed as described above.
CAUTION: Use a cooling lubricant
(cutting oil) to prevent overheating of
the saw blade or the workpiece.

Optional accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other
than those offered by D
not been tested with this product, use
of such accessories with this tool could
be hazardous. To reduce the risk of
injury, only D WALT, recommended
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accessories should be used with this
product.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
These include:
– DE3241 Parallel guide
– DE3242 Trammel bar
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