DEWALT DCS571 Cordless Circular Saw Instruction Manual

DEWALT DCS571 Cordless Circular Saw

Overview

1. Trigger switch lock-off button
2. Trigger switch
3. Battery pack
4. Battery release button
5. Depth adjustment knob
6. Shoe
7. Lower blade guard retracting lever
8. Lower blade guard
9. Blade clamping screw
10. kerf indicator
11. Bevel adjustment knob
12. lade lock button
13. Auxiliary handle
14. Blade wrench

WARNING : Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications in this manual, including the battery and charger sections provided in an original tool manual or the separate Batteries and Chargers manual. Manuals can be obtained by contacting Customer Service as described elsewhere in this manual. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury

Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words
This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or property damage.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, 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. (Used without a word) Indicates a safety-related message.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Intended Use

• This circular saw is designed for professional wood cutting and fibre cement applications. DO NOT cut metal, plastic, concrete, or masonry. DO NOT use for wet tile application. Maximum cutting depth is 1-11/20″ (39.5 mm).
• DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. This circular saw is a professional power tool.
• DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below 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.

Work Area Safety

• Keep the work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

• 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 the risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. The use of a cord is suitable for outdoor use and reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. The use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hats, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to a power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. The use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
• Do not let familiarity gained from the frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

Power Tool Use and Care

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories tool bits etc. by these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
• Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Battery Tool Use and Care

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another.
• Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water.
• If liquid contacts the eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause an explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions.
• Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

Safety Instructions for All Saws Cutting Procedures

• DANGER: Keep hands away from the cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on the auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
• Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.
• Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
• Never hold the workpiece in your hands or across your leg while cutting. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
• hold the power tool with insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.
• Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock
• When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight-edge guide. This improves the accuracy of the cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.
• Always use blades with the correct size and shape(diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run off-centre, causing a loss of control.
• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade washers and bolts were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.

Further Safety Instructions for all Saws

• Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator;
• When the blade is pinched or jammed tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator;
• If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.
• Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator if proper precautions are taken.
• When the blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.
• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are not engaged in the material. If a saw blade binds, it may walk up or kick back from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
• Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and the edge of the panel.
• Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
• Blade depth and bevel-adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before cutting. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
• Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.

Lower Guard Function

• Check the lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if the lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If the saw is accidentally dropped, the lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
• Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. The lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.
• The lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound cuts.” Raise the lower guard by retracting the handle and as soon as the blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
• Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing the saw down on the bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after the switch is released.

Additional Safety Information
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also, use a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.

ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
• Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, and eyes, or lay on the skin may promote the absorption of harmful chemicals.
• WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA-approved respiratory protection appropriate for dust exposure. Direct particles away from the face and body.
• WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
• CAUTION: When not in use, place the tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over.
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:

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

Changing Blades (Fig. A, B)

To Install the Blade

WARNING
Remove battery before service, adjustment, installing or removing accessories.

1. Place inner clamp washer 15 on the saw spindle.
2. Retract the lower blade guard 8 and place the blade on the saw spindle against the inner clamp washer, making sure that the blade will rotate in the proper direction (the direction of the rotation arrow on the saw blade and the teeth must point in the same direction as the direction of the rotation arrow on the lower blade guard).
3. Do not assume that the printing on the blade will always be facing you when properly installed. When retracting the lower blade guard to install the blade, check the condition and operation of the lower blade guard to ensure that it is working properly. Make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of the cut.
4. Place outer clamp washer 16 on the saw spindle with the large flat surface against the blade with a bevelled side facing out.
5. Thread blade clamping screw 9 into the saw spindle by hand (the screw has left-hand threads and must be turned counterclockwise to tighten).
6. Depress the blade lock button 12 while turning the saw spindle with the blade wrench 14 counterclockwise until the blade lock engages and the blade stops rotating.
7. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the blade wrench.

NOTE
Never engage the blade lock while the saw is running, or engage it to stop the tool. Never turn the saw on while the blade lock is engaged. Serious damage to your saw will result.

To Replace the Blade
WARNING: Remove battery before service, adjustment, installing or removing accessories.

1. To loosen the blade clamping screw 9, depress the blade lock button 12 and turn the saw spindle with the blade wrench 14 until the blade lock engages and the blade stops rotating.
2. With the blade lock engaged, turn the blade clamping screw clockwise with the blade wrench (the screw has left-hand threads and must be turned clockwise to loosen).
3. Remove the blade clamping screw 9 and the outer clamp washer 16 only. Remove the old blade.
4. Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in the guard or clamp washer area and check the condition and operation of the lower blade guard as previously outlined. Do not lubricate this area.
5. Select the proper blade for the application (see Blades). Always use blades that are the correct size (diameter) with the proper size and shape centre hole for mounting on the saw spindle.
6. Always ensure that the maximum recommended speed (rpm) on the saw blade meets or exceeds the speed (rpm) of the saw.
7. Follow steps 2 through 6 under To Install the Blade, making sure that the blade will rotate in the proper direction.

Blades
CAUTION: Burn hazard. Do not touch the blade immediately after use. Contact with the blade may result in personal injury.
WARNING : To minimize the risk of eye injury, always use eye protection. Carbide is a hard but brittle material. Foreign objects in the workpiece such as wire or nails can cause tips to crack or break. Only operate the saw when the proper saw blade guard is in place. Mount the blade securely in proper rotation before using it, and always use a clean, sharp blade.

WARNING: Do not cut ferrous or non-ferrous metals, steel, glass, masonry- type planking, or tile with this saw. Do not use abrasive wheels or blades. A dull blade will cause slow inefficient cutting, overload on the saw motor, excessive splintering, and could increase the possibility of kickback. Please refer to the table below to determine the correct size replacement blade for your model saw.

Blade Diameter Teeth Application
DWA412TCT 4-1/2″ (115 mm) 24 Woodcutting If you need assistance regarding blades, please call 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258).

Installing the Belt Hook (Fig. C)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn the unit off and remove the battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ONLY use the tool’s belt hook to hang the tool from a work belt. DO NOT use the belt hook for tethering or securing the tool to a person or object during use. DO NOT suspend the tool overhead or suspend objects from the belt hook.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ensure the screw holding the belt hook is secure.
I MPORTANT : When attaching or replacing the belt hook 19, use only the screw 20 that is provided. Be sure to securely tighten the screw. If the hook is not desired at all, it can be removed from the tool.

Installing the Auxiliary Handle (Fig. A)
Using the supplied blade wrench 14 screw the auxiliary handle 13 into place as shown in Figure A. The saw can be used with or without the auxiliary handle in place.

Cutting Depth Adjustment (Fig. D)

1. Hold the saw firmly and loosen (counterclockwise) the depth adjustment knob 5 and move the shoe to obtain the desired depth of cut.
2. Make sure the depth adjustment knob has been retightened (clockwise) before operating the saw.
3. For the most efficient cutting action, set the depth adjustment so that one-half tooth of the blade will project below the material to be cut. This distance is from the tip of the tooth to the bottom of the gullet in front of it. This keeps blade friction at a minimum, removes sawdust from the cut, results in cooler, faster sawing and reduces the chance of kickback. A method for checking for correct cutting depth is shown in Figure D. Lay a piece of the material you plan to cut along the side of the blade, as shown, and observe how much tooth projects beyond the material.

Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig. E)
The full range of the bevel adjustment is from 0° to 45°. The quadrant is graduated in increments of 15°. On the front of the saw is a bevel angle adjustment mechanism consisting of a calibrated quadrant and a bevel adjustment knob 11.

To Set the Saw for a Bevel Cut

1. Loosen (counterclockwise) the bevel adjustment knob 11 and tilt the shoe to the desired angle by aligning the pointer with the desired angle mark.
2. Retighten the knob firmly (clockwise).

Shoe Adjustment for 90° Cuts (Fig. E, F)

If Additional Adjustment is Needed

1. Adjust the saw to a 0° bevel.
2. Retract the lower blade guard. Place the saw on the blade side.
3. Loosen bevel adjustment knob 11. Place a square against the blade and shoe to adjust the 90° setting.
4. Turn the calibration screw 18 so that the shoe will stop at the proper angle.
5. Confirm the accuracy of the setting by checking the squareness of an actual cut on a scrap piece of material.

OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn the 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. G)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged.

To install battery pack 3 into the tool handle, align the 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 4 and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the charger.
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 17 or, if the auxiliary handle is attached, one hand on the main handle 17 and one hand on the auxiliary handle 13.

Trigger Switch (Fig. A)
WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the trigger switch in the ON position and should never be locked ON by any other means. Release the trigger switch lock-off button 1 by pressing the lock-off button. Pull the trigger switch 2 to turn the motor on. At this time you can let go of the lock-off button. Releasing the trigger switch turns the motor off.

Dust Extraction (Fig. I, J)
Your saw has a built-in dust port 21 which allows either the supplied dust bag 24 or a shop vacuum system to be connected. The built-in dust port utilizes the DeWALT AirLock® connection making it compatible with the DeWALT dust extractors.

To Attach a Dust Extractor (Fig. I)
Your DeWALT circular saw is fitted with the DeWALT AirLock® connection system. The AirLock® allows for a fast, secure connection between the dust extractor and the power tool. The AirLock® connector 22 connects directly to DeWALT- compatible tools.

1. Ensure the collar on the AirLock® connector is in the unlock position. (Refer to Figure I.) Align notches 23 on the collar and AirLock® connector as shown for unlock and lock positions.
2. Push the AirLock® connector onto the adapter connector point.
3. Rotate the collar to the locked position.
   NOTE: The ball bearings inside the collar lock into the slot and secure the connection. The power tool is now securely connected to the dust extractor.

To Attach the Dust Bag (Fig. J)

1. While holding the saw, fit the dust bag collar 25 to the dust port 21 as shown in Figure J.
2. Turn the collar 25 clockwise to lock the dust bag 24 in place.

To Empty the Dust Bag (Fig. J)

1. While holding the saw, turn the collar 25 counterclockwise to unlock the dust bag 24.
2. Remove the dust bag from the saw and gently shake or tap the dust bag to empty.
3. Reattach the dust bag back onto the dust port and lock it into place by turning the dust bag collar clockwise. You may notice that all the dust will not come free from the bag. This will not affect sanding performance but will reduce the saw’s dust collection efficiency. To restore your saw’s dust collection efficiency, depress the spring inside the dust bag when you are emptying it and tap it on the side of the trash can or dust receptacle.

Lower Blade Guard
WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety feature that reduces the risk of serious personal injury. Never use the saw if the lower blade guard is missing, damaged, misassembled or not working properly. Do not rely on the lower blade guard to protect you under all circumstances. Your safety depends on following all warnings and precautions as well as proper operation of the saw. Before use, the check lower guard operation by manually opening the guard using the lower guard blade retracting the lever then releasing it from the fully open position.

If the guard does not operate smoothly, close quickly or completely then do not use the saw and contact your DeWALT service centre for repairs. If the lower blade guard is missing or not working properly, have the saw serviced before using it. To assure product safety and reliability, repair, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by an authorized service centre or another qualified service organization, always using identical replacement parts.

Kerf Indicator (Fig. A, K)
The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator 10 for vertical and bevel cutting. This indicator enables you to guide the saw along cutting lines pencilled on the material being cut. The kerf indicator lines up with the left (outer) side of the saw blade, which makes the slot or “kerf” cut by the moving blade fall to the right of the indicator. Guide along the pencilled cutting line so that the kerf falls into the waste or surplus material. To adjust the kerf indicator 10, loosen the kerf indicator screw 27 with the blade wrench 14 and move the indicator left or right as needed. Tighten the screw when finished adjusting the indicator.

Workpiece Support (Fig. H, L–N)

WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. Figure H illustrates the proper hand support of the saw. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback if it occurs. ALWAYS TURN OFF THE TOOL AND REMOVE THE BATTERY BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS! Figure L shows the proper sawing position. Note that hands are kept away from the cutting area. To avoid kickback, DO the support board or panel NEAR the cut (Fig. M). DON’T support the board or panel away from the cut (Fig. N). Place the work with its “good” side – the one on which appearance is most important – down. The saw cuts upward, so any splintering will be on the work face that is up when you cut it.

Cutting (Fig. L)
Place the wider portion of the saw shoe on that part of the workpiece that is solidly supported, not on the section that will fall off when the cut is made. As an example, Figure L illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a board. Always clamp work. Don’t try to hold short pieces by hand! Remember to support cantilevered and overhanging material. Use caution when sawing material from below. Be sure the saw is up to full speed before the blade contacts the material to be cut. Starting a saw with a blade against the material to be cut or pushed forward into the kerf can result in a kickback. Push the saw forward at a speed that allows the blade to cut without labouring.

Hardness and toughness can vary even in the same piece of material, and knotty or damp sections can put a heavy load on the saw. When this happens, push the saw more slowly, but hard enough to keep working without much decrease in speed. Forcing the saw can cause rough cuts, inaccuracy, kickback, and overheating of the motor.

Should your cut begin to go off the line, don’t try to force it back on. Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Then you can withdraw the saw, sight anew, and start a new cut slightly inside the wrong one. Withdraw the saw if you must shift the cut. Forcing a correction inside the cut can stall the saw and lead to kickback.

IF THE SAW STALLS RELEASE THE TRIGGER SWITCH AND BACK THE SAW UNTIL IT IS LOOSE. BE SURE BLADE IS STRAIGHT IN THE CUT AND CLEAR OF THE CUTTING EDGE BEFORE RESTARTING. As you finish a cut, release the trigger switch and allow the blade to stop before lifting the saw from the work. As you lift the saw, the spring-tensioned lower blade guard will automatically close under the blade. Remember the blade is exposed until this occurs. Never reach under the work for any reason. When you have to retract the lower blade guard manually (as is necessary for starting pocket cuts), always use the retracting lever.
WARNING: When cutting thin strips, be careful to ensure that small cutoff pieces don’t hang up on the inside of the lower blade guard.

Ripping (Fig. A, O)
Ripping is the process of cutting wider boards into narrower strips – cutting grain lengthwise. Hand guiding is more difficult for this type of sawing and the use of a DeWALT rip fence is recommended.

Installing the Rip Fence
You can install a rip fence on your circular saw by loosening the rip fence locking screw 26 with the included blade wrench 14 and inserting the rip fence as shown in Figure O. When the rip fence is at the desired position, use the blade wrench to tighten the rip fence locking screw, locking it in place.

Pocket Cutting (Fig. P)
WARNING : Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position. Never move the saw backwards when pocket cutting. This may cause the saw to rise off the work surface, which could cause injury. A pocket cut is made on a floor, wall or other flat surface.

1. Adjust the saw shoe so the blade cuts at the desired depth.

2. Tilt the saw forward and rest the front of the shoe on the material to be cut.

3. Using the lower blade guard retracting lever, retract the lower blade guard to an upward position. Lower the rear of the shoe until the blade teeth almost touch the cutting line.

4. Release the lower blade guard (its contact with the work will keep it in a position to open freely as you start the cut). Remove your hand from the lower blade guard retracting lever and firmly grip the auxiliary handle, as shown in
   Figure P. Position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback if it occurs.

5. Make sure the blade is not in contact with the cutting surface before starting the saw.

6. Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until its shoe rests flat on the material to be cut. Advance saw along the cutting line until the cut is completed.

7. Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to stop completely before withdrawing the blade from the material.

8. When starting each new cut, repeat the above steps.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING : To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn the unit off and remove the battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury. Your DeWALT power tool has been designed to operate over a long period with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.

Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the guarding system and all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performing this procedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by DeWALT, have not been tested with this product, the use of such accessories with this product could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only DeWALT-recommended accessories should be used with this product. Recommended accessories for use with your product are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service centre. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact DeWALT. Call 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com.

Repairs
The charger and batteries are not serviceable. There are no serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be performed by a factory service centre or an authorized service centre. Always use identical replacement parts.

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Compatible battery packs and chargers
WARNING: Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

NOTE: DO NOT charge when the battery pack is below 40 ° F (4.5 ° C) or above 104 ° F (40 ° C). Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 104 ° F (40 ° C). Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20, 60 or 120 volts. The nominal voltage is 18, 54 or 108. (120V Max is based on using 2 DeWALT 60V Max* lithium-ion batteries combined.)

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