DC380 DC385
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ENGLI S H HEAVY-DUTY CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW DC380, DC385 Congratulations! CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. You have chosen a DEWALT tool. Years of experience, thorough product development and innovation make DEWALT one of the most reliable partners for professional power tool users.
ENGLISH General Safety Rules WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1) WORK AREA SAFETY a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
ENGLI S H Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
ENGLISH Hot/cold pack delay Do not probe with conductive objects. Do not charge damaged battery packs Read instruction manual before use. Use only with DEWALT battery packs, others may burst, causing personal injury and damage. Do not expose to water. wires which may be hidden from view. Anticipate the path of falling branches and debris ahead of time. • Do not operate this tool for long periods of time.
ENGLI S H 1 Charger (DC380KA/DC380KB) Electrical Safety 1 Kitbox (DC380KA/DC380KB) The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of your charger corresponds to that of your mains.
ENGLISH Assembly and Adjustment WARNING: Prior to assembly and adjustment, always remove the battery pack. Always switch off the tool before inserting or removing the battery pack. WARNING: Use only DEWALT battery packs and chargers. Battery Pack (fig.1) DC380, DC385 BATTERY TYPE The DC380 and DC385 operate on 18 volt battery packs. Charging the Battery Pack (fig. 2) When charging the battery pack (d) for the first time, or after prolonged storage, it will only accept an 80% charge.
ENGLI S H teeth pointing down, up, left or right, as shown in figure 4. 3. Move the blade clamp lever (c) down to lock the blade clamping mechanism. 4. To remove the saw blade, proceed in reverse order. SAW BLADES material ferrous metal non ferrous metal wood plastic masonry recommended saw blade fine-toothed coarse-toothed coarse-toothed fine-toothed carbide-tipped A wide variety of dedicated saw blades is available as an option.
ENGLISH 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. Cleaning • Unplug the charger before cleaning the housing with a soft cloth. • Remove the battery pack before cleaning your power tool.
