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DeWalt DC308 Instruction Manual

36 volt cordless jig saw
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DC308
36 VOLT CORDLESS JIG SAW

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DC308 36 VOLT CORDLESS JIG SAW...

  • Page 3: Definitions: Safety Guidelines

    c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Definitions: Safety Guidelines Distractions can cause you to lose control. 2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY The definitions below describe the level of severity for each a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any signal word.
  • Page 4 f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, b. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when long hair can be caught in moving parts.
  • Page 5 • Keep hands away from moving parts. Never place your hands near the cutting Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of area. work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially •...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions For Battery Chargers

    Important Safety Instructions for Battery Chargers MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORD SETS For Cable length (m): 7.5 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety instructions for Use Cable with minimum rating (Amperes) battery chargers. Tool Amperes • Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on charger, battery pack, and product using battery pack.

  • Page 7: Storage Recommendations

    to operate. Simply place your battery pack into the receptacle of a plugged in charger WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If battery and it will automatically charge the pack. pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack.

  • Page 8: Charging Procedure

    2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or charger. Under proper conditions, BAD CHARGER they can be stored for 5 years or more. The charger will detect if it is not functioning properly. The three red lights will flash together with one fast blink followed by a long blink.
  • Page 9 FIG. 2 FIG. 1 COMPONENTS (Fig. 1, 2) 5. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from A. Battery release button F.

  • Page 10: Operation

    WALT DW331, DC330 and To install the battery pack into the tool handle, align the base of the tool with the DC308 jig saws only. rails inside the tool’s handle and slide the battery pack firmly into the handle until you NOTE: When installing flush cutting blades (DT2074), the anti-splinter insert must be hear the lock snap into place.
  • Page 11 3. The T-shank should be completely inside the clamp mechanism as shown in Figure 5. TO SET SHOE BACK TO 0° 4. Release the keyless blade lever. 1. Unlock the shoe. 2. Rotate the shoe back to 0°. TO REMOVE A BLADE 3.
  • Page 12 POCKET CUTTING (FIG. 11) Removeable No-Mar FIG. 9 A pocket cut is an easy method of making an inside cut. The saw can be inserted Shoe Cover (Fig. 9) directly into a panel or board without first drilling a lead or pilot hole. In pocket cutting, The no-mar shoe cover (J) should be used measure the surface to be cut and mark clearly with a pencil.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Radial arm saws are covered by a one (1) year warranty only. D WALT Reserves DC308 jig saws only. the right to review its warranty policy prior to launch of any new business develop- CAUTION:The use of any other accessory not recommended for use with this ment products.

  • Page 14: Patent Notification

    30 DAY NO SATISFACTION GUARANTEE If you are dissatisfied with any D WALT power tool, laser or nailer, for any reason, simply return it to the point of purchase with your sales receipt within 30 days for a replacement unit or a full refund. FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call (AUS) 1800 654 155 or (NZ) 09 526 2556 for a free replacement.
  • Page 16 WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286 • 20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark, VIC 3138 Australia (JUL06) Form No. 494583-00 DC308-XE Copyright © 2006 D WALT The following are trademarks for one or more D WALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; the “D” shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit...

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