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- Page 1 Instruction Manual DCS577 60V Max* Heavy-Duty 7-1/4" (184 mm) Worm Drive Style Saw...
- Page 2 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 which, 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.
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Page 3: Save All Warnings And Instructions For Future Reference
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS b ) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or personal injuries. - Page 4 into account the working conditions and the f ) When ripping always use a rip fence or straight work to be performed. Use of the power tool for edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and operations different from those intended could result reduces the chance of blade binding.
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Page 5: Lower Guard Function
blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause • Always make sure the saw is clean before using. binding and kickback. • Stop using this saw and have it properly serviced if any g ) Use extra caution when sawing into existing unusual noise or abnormal operation occcurs. -
Page 6: Batteries And Chargers
of use, noise from this product may contribute to • NEVER force the battery pack into the charger. DO hearing loss. NOT modify the battery pack in any way to fit into a non-compatible charger as battery pack may CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side rupture causing serious personal injury. - Page 7 are protected and well insulated from materials that Fig. B could contact them and cause a short circuit. shipping the D WALT FlEXVOlT™ Battery The D WALT FLEXVOLT™ battery has two modes: Use and nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left shipping.
- Page 8 • Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely WARNING: Burn hazard. Do not submerge the necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in battery pack in any liquid or allow any liquid to risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution. enter the battery pack.
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Page 9: Charger Operation
Charger Operation maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference Refer to the indicators below for the charge status of the to other users, the antenna type and its gain should battery pack. be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated DCB107, DCB112, DCB113, DCB115, DCB118, DCB132 power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for... -
Page 10: Important Charging Notes
separately) at least 1" (25.4 mm) long, with a screw head 2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully diameter of 0.28–0.35" (7–9 mm), screwed into wood to an charged battery pack in a cool dry place out of the optimal depth leaving approximately 7/32"... -
Page 11: Assembly And Adjustments
English ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig. A, G) WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal The full range of the bevel adjustment is from 0˚ to injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack 53˚. Detents are located at 22.5˚ and 45˚. The angle before making any adjustments or removing/ quadrant is graduated in increments of 1˚. -
Page 12: Operation
OPERATION Fig. H WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/ installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury. iMPORTAnT: Always make sure the depth adjustment locking lever is in the down position before operating saw. - Page 13 Fig. L Fig. M Trigger Switch (Fig. A) WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, hold saw with both hands when starting the saw to avoid kickback. Press the trigger switch to turn the tool on. Release the 2 trigger switch to turn the tool off.
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Page 14: Lower Blade Guard
English Fig. N Always assure that the maximum recommended speed (rpm) on the saw blade meets or exceeds the speed (rpm) of the saw. Lower Blade Guard WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety feature which reduces the risk of serious personal injury. - Page 15 unit rapidly back toward the operator. If the blade becomes 6. LIFTING THE SAW WHEN MAKING BEVEL CUT twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back a. Bevel cuts require special operator attention to edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood proper cutting techniques - especially guidance causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back of the saw.
- Page 16 Ripping (Fig. S, T1, T2) Fig. R 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 either D WALT DW3278 rip guide (Fig. T1) or DWS5100 dual port rip guide is recommended (Fig. T2).
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Page 17: Maintenance
English 3. Using the retracting lever, retract lower blade guard to applicable) should be performed by a D WALT factory an upward position. Lower rear of foot plate until blade service center or a D WALT authorized service center. teeth almost touch cutting line. Always use identical replacement parts.