DeWalt DC385 Originalanweisungen Seite 38

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NOTICE: To reduce the risk of damage
to the workpiece, always select your
saw blade with great care.
Setting the Adjustable Saw Shoe
(fi g. 5)
The saw shoe can be adjusted to limit the depth of
cut and prolong the life of your saw blade.
1. Push and hold the shoe release button (l).
2. Slide the saw shoe (d) into one of the three
settings.
3. Release the shoe release button.
OPERATION
WARNING: Turn unit off and
disconnect battery pack before
installing and removing accessories,
before adjusting or when making
repairs. Lock the trigger switch when
the tool is not in use and when storing
the tool.
WARNING: Always wear proper
personal hearing protection. Under
some conditions and duration of use,
noise from this product may contribute
to hearing loss.
Instructions for Use
WARNING:
• Always observe the safety
instructions and applicable
regulations.
• Ensure the material to be sawn is
secured in place.
• Apply only a gentle pressure to the
tool and do not exert side pressure
on the saw blade. If possible, work
with the saw shoe pressed against
the workpiece. This prevents
damage to the blade and stops the
tool from jerking and vibrating.
• Avoid overloading.
• Let the blade run freely for a few
seconds before starting the cut.
WARNING: ALWAYS wear a dust
mask. Exposure to dust particles can
cause breathing difficulty and possible
injury.
Prior to operation, make sure your battery pack is
(fully) charged.
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Proper Hand Position (fi g. 1, 6)
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.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the
main handle (g), with the other hand on the body as
shown in figure 6.
Switching On and Off (fi g. 1)
For safety reasons the variable speed switch (a) is
equipped with a lock-off button (b).
1. Press the lock-off button (b) to unlock the tool.
2. To run the tool, press the variable speed switch
(a). The pressure exerted on the variable speed
switch determines the tool speed.
3. To stop the tool, release the switch.
NOTICE: Do not switch the tool ON or
OFF when the saw blade touches the
workpiece or other materials.
Cutting Wood
• Clamp the workpiece securely and remove all
nails and metal objects.
• Holding the tool with both hands, work with the
saw shoe pressed against the workpiece.
Plunge Cutting in Wood (fi g. 6)
1. Rest the saw shoe on the workpiece in such
a position that the blade forms an appropriate
angle for the plunge cut.
2. Switch the tool on and slowly feed in the blade.
Make sure that the saw shoe remains in contact
with the workpiece at all times.
Pocket Cuts
1. Measure and mark the required pocket cut.
2. Using a narrow saw blade rest the bottom of
the saw shoe on the workpiece and make sure
that the blade is positioned on the cutting line.
If necessary, e.g. in confined spaces, use the
outer edge of the saw shoe as your guideline.
3. Switch on the tool and feed the blade into the
material at full speed, holding the tool firmly
against the workpiece.