DeWalt DW331K Manual Del Usuario página 29

• 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.
Switching on and off (fig. A)
DW331K
• To run the tool, press the on/off switch (1).
• For continuous operation, press and hold down
the switch (1), press the lock-on button (2) and
release the switch.
• To stop the tool, release the switch.
• To stop the tool in continuous operation, press
the switch briefly and release it. Always switch off
the tool when work is finished and before
unplugging.
DW333K
• Switching on: slide the on/off switch (1) to the front.
• Switching off: slide the on/off switch to the rear.
Always switch off the tool when work is finished
and before unplugging.
Setting the electronic sawing speed (fig. G1 & G2)
DW331K (fig. G1)
The sawing speed varies with the pressure exerted
on the on/off switch (1).
• To preset the sawing speed, turn the control dial
(3) to the desired level. The higher the rate, the
higher the sawing speed. The required setting
depends on the thickness and kind of material.
• Use high speeds for sawing soft materials such
as wood. Use low speeds for sawing metal.
DW333K (fig. G2)
The speed control dial (3) can be used for advance
setting of the required range of speed.
• Turn the electronic speed control dial to the
required level. The required setting depends on
the thickness and kind of material.
• Use high speeds for sawing soft materials such
as wood. Use low speeds for sawing metal.
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 figure H.
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 (fig. I).
Sawing up to a projecting edge (fig. J)
• Using a conventional blade, cut up to the
projected edge.
• Finish off the cut using a flush cutting blade.
Dust extraction (fig. F)
• 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.
Use a cooling lubricant (cutting oil) to
prevent overheating of the saw blade or
the workpiece.
Optional accessories
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
These include:
- DE3241 Parallel guide
- DE3242 Trammel bar
E N G L I S H
27