Operation; Installing And Removing The Battery Pack - DeWalt DCS438 Instruction Manual

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Mounting, Removing and Adjusting the
Dust Shroud (Fig. F)
nOTE: The dust shroud is only for tile/concrete and drywall
cutting applications to connect to a vacuum for dust
collecting. We do not recommend use of the shroud for
metal cutting applications.
1. Remove the battery.
2. With the wheel properly installed, rotate the guard
all the way forward.
3. Loosen the depth of cut wing nut
the shoe. Hand‑tighten the depth of cut knob.
4. Maneuver the upper guard and wheel into the dust
shroud assembly 9 and rotate tool to lock in place.
The front of the guard will rest against the stop inside
the assembly, and the back of the guard will catch the
release tab 21 .
To Remove the Dust Shroud
1. Remove the battery.
2. Loosen the depth of cut wing nut and fully extend the
shoe. Hand‑tighten the depth of cut wing nut.
3. Press in the shroud release button
out of the dust shroud assembly.
To Adjust the Depth of Cut
1. Loosen the depth of cut wing nut and slide the shroud
up or down. Use the markings on the depth of cut gauge
to help determine proper depth. Adjust the cutting
depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than 1/4" of
the wheel should be visible below the workpiece.
Attaching an AirLock
Extractor (Fig. G)

WARNING: Do not use dust extraction when cutting
metal. Swarf from metal cutting may be hot and may
spark which can melt vacuum hoses and may cause a
fire inside the vacuum.

WARNING: When using dust extraction, empty
vacuum before work begins and often during work.
Use care in disposing of dust. Materials in fine dust can
be explosive.
Your tool is compatible with the D
connection system. The AirLock™ allows for a fast, secure
connection between the AirLock™ connector
tool's dust extraction port
1. Remove the battery.
2. Ensure the collar on the AirLock™ connector is in the
unlock position. (Refer to Figure G.) Align notches
collar and AirLock™ connector as shown for unlock and
lock positions.
3. Push the AirLock™ connector onto the adapter
connector point.
4. Rotate the collar to the locked position.
nOTE: The ball bearings inside collar lock into slot and
secure the connection.The power tool is now securely
connected to the dust extractor.
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and fully extend
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and rotate the tool
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Compatible Dust
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WALT AirLock™
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OPERATION


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

(Fig. H)
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nOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
To install the battery pack
battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide
it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in the
tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button 2 and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of this manual.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. I)

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.

WARNING: Keep your free hand far from
cutting action. Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle 3 .
Forward/Reverse/Lock Off Button (Fig. A)
Your cut‑off tool is equipped with a forward/reverse/lock
off button 5 . Some applications or accessories may require
the tool to be run in forward or reverse. When making a cut,
select the direction of cut that allows the tool to be pushed
away from your body. When installing a diamond wheel,
select the rotation that matches the arrow on the wheel.
• For forward (clockwise) rotation, push the forward/
reverse/lock off button all the way to the right, as shown
by the direction indicator
• For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation, push the
forward/reverse/lock off button all the way to the left, as
shown by the direction indicator.
• To lock the trigger switch, push the forward/reverse/
lock off button to the centre position, as shown by the
direction indicator.
To Operate (Fig. A)
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CAUTION: Before attempting to start, grasp tool firmly.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, DO NOT use a
toothed blade.

WARNING: This tool is intended to be used dry.
If water cooling is necessary, use a spray bottle
with clean water to lightly wet surface only, avoid
over‑wetting the workpiece. NEVER immerse your tool
or battery pack in any liquid or allow liquid inside them.
into the tool handle, align the
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