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Always select your saw blade with great
care.
Setting the adjustable saw shoe (fig. C)
The saw shoe can be adjusted to limit the depth of
cut and prolong the life of your saw blade.
• Push the release lever (6) down.
• Slide the saw shoe (5) into the desired position.
• Push the lever up to secure the shoe in place.
DW311K - Setting the pendulum stroke (fig. D)
The adjustable pendulum stroke guarantees a perfect
cutting stroke for different materials. The tool can be
used in the following operating modes:
Straight reciprocating motion: for cutting
metal and tubes and for finishing wood.
Orbital motion: for fast cutting of wood.
• Turn the selector (3) into the required position
aligning the mark (9) with the arrow (10).
Instructions for use
• 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.
• When sawing in walls or floors be aware
of the location of pipework and wiring.
Always hold the tool by its handle.
• Avoid overloading.
• Let the blade run freely for a few seconds
before starting the cut. Never switch on
the tool when the saw blade is jammed
in the workpiece or in contact with the
material.
Prior to operation:
• Mount the appropriate type of saw blade.
Use narrow saw blades for cutting curves.
Use flexible bimetal saw blades for hard-to-reach
positions (e.g. close to walls, etc.).
Switching on and off (fig. A)
• To run the tool, press the variable speed switch
(1). The pressure exerted on the variable speed
switch determines the tool speed.
• To stop the tool, release the switch.
Always switch off the tool when work is finished
and before unplugging.
DW311K - Setting the electronic sawing speed
(fig. A)
The speed control dial (2) can be used for advance
setting of the required range of speed.
• Turn the electronic speed control dial to the
required level. The required setting depends on
the thickness and kind of material.
• Use high speeds for sawing soft materials such
as wood. Use low speeds for sawing metal.
After using the tool for an extended
period on low speed settings, run it for
approx. 3 minutes on maximum no-load
speed.
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 (fig. E)
• Rest the saw shoe on the workpiece in such
a position that the blade forms an appropriate
angle for the plunge cut.
• 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
• Measure and mark the required pocket cut.
• 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.
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