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Defi nitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these
symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR
ANY D
WALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-D
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(1-800-433-9258).
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction
manual.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
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c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable,
use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected
supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
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- Page 1 1) WORK AREA SAFETY Defi nitions: Safety Guidelines a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. The definitions below describe the level of severity for each b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, signal word.
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Page 2: Personal Safety
3) PERSONAL SAFETY b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the sense when operating a power tool. - Page 3 c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other • Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay particular metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, attention to overhead wires which may be hidden from view. or other small metal objects that can make a connection Anticipate the path of falling branches and debris ahead of time.
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions For All Battery Packs
Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection Important Safety Instructions for All appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face Battery Packs and body. When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection catalog number and voltage. -
Page 5: Specific Safety Instructions For Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
blow, been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (e.g., pierced The RBRC™ Seal with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp oration) Seal on the should be returned to the service center for recycling. nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium ion WARNING: Fire hazard. - Page 6 NOTICE: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the power supply, the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct size to materials of a conductive nature, such as, but not limited to, grinding use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.
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Page 7: Charge Indicators
• Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting Indicator Light Operation any cleaning. This will reduce the risk of electric shock. DCB101 Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk. • NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together. PACK CHARGING •... -
Page 8: Wall Mounting
HOT/COLD DELAY sources that convert DC to AC, the charger may temporarily suspend operation, flashing the red light with two fast blinks followed by a pause. DCB101 This indicates the power source is out of limits. This charger has a hot/cold delay feature: when the charger detects a battery that is hot, it automatically starts a delay, suspending charging Wall Mounting until the battery has cooled. -
Page 9: Storage Recommendations
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which NOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely depleted of turns power off when you turn out the lights; charge. The battery pack will need to be recharged before use. c. -
Page 10: Operation
COMPONENTS (Fig. 2) CAUTION: Use of very slow speed is recommended only for beginning a cut. Prolonged use at very slow speed may damage your WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage saw. or personal injury could result. OPERATION A. - Page 11 For more information regarding fuel gauge battery packs, please call TO INSTALL BLADE INTO SAW 1-800-4-D WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt. 1. Pull blade clamp release lever (C) up FIG. 6 com. (Fig. 6).
- Page 12 Cutting with Blade in Horizontal Position FIG. 7 (DCS380 only) (Fig. 8) DCS380 Your DCS380 is equipped with a horizontal blade clamp. Installing a blade in the horizontal orientation allows cutting close to floors, walls or ceilings where limited clearance is available. Ensure that the shoe is pressed against the framing to avoid kickback.
- Page 13 WARNING: Exercise extra caution when cutting towards operator. FIG. 11 FIG. 12 Always hold saw firmly with both hands while cutting. 1. STARTING POSITION FOR POCKET Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly anchored or CUTTING clamped to prevent slipping.
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Page 14: Maintenance
D WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286, call 1-800-4-D WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt.com. MAINTENANCE Repairs WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power source before The charger and battery pack are not serviceable. - Page 15 FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call visit www.dewalt.com or call 1-800-4-D WALT (1-800-433-9258). 1-800-4-D WALT (1-800-433-9258) for a free replacement.