DeWalt DW331 Original Instructions Manual page 23

DO nOt let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
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intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate.
Your D WALT tool is double insulated in accordance
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with EN60745; therefore no earth wire is required.

WARNING: 115 V units have to be operated via a fail-safe
isolating transformer with an earth screen between the
primary and secondary winding.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
specially prepared cord available through the D
service organisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.

WARNING: No connection is to be made to the
earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use an approved extension cable suitable for
the power input of your charger (see Technical Data). The
minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm
is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

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. Be sure the
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
Fitting and Removing a Saw Blade (Fig. B)
The tool-free blade exchange system ensures quick and easy
changing of saw blades.
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; the maximum length
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• Open the blade holder by fully retracting the blade
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latch 5 .
• Insert the saw blade into the blade holder
back of the blade into the groove of the guide roller
• Release the blade latch .
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• To remove the saw blade, fully retract the blade latch and
pull the blade out of the holder.
Saw Blades
Blade type Applications
Fine-toothed cutting blade for smooth straight cuts
Coarse-toothed cutting blade for fast straight cuts
Metal cutting blade for ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Flush cutting blade* for finishing off cuts up to a wall or edge
* Not available in all countries.
A wide variety of dedicated saw blades is available as an option.

WARNING: Always select your saw blade with great care.
Setting the Bevel Angle (Fig. C)
The adjustable shoe 9 allows cutting of LH and RH bevel angles
up to 45°. The bevel scale has preset positions at 0°, 15°, 30°
and 45°.
• Release the shoe lever 11
• Slide the shoe 9 toward the saw blade.
• Tilt the shoe and set the desired bevel angle using the scale.
• Tighten the shoe lever.
Setting the Pendulum Stroke (Fig. A)
The adjustable pendulum stroke guarantees a perfect cutting
stroke for different materials.
• Slide the selector 10 to the desired position referring to
the table below. The selector can be manipulated during
operation.
Pos. Wood
3 Fast cuts
2 Thick workpieces
1 Plywood
Chipboard
0 Thin workpieces
Fine cuts
Setting the Sawdust Blower (Fig. 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
- 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.
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guiding the
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Metal Plastics
- PVC
- Fibreglass
Acrylic
Aluminium -
Non-ferrous -
Sheet metal -
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