English 140 mm 18V CORDLESS METAL-CUTTING CIRCULAR SAW, DCS373 Congratulations! Battery pack DCB181 DCB182 You have chosen a D WALT tool. Years of experience, thorough Battery type Li-Ion Li-Ion product development and innovation make D WALT one of the Voltage most reliable partners for professional power tool users.
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Cordless Metal-cutting Circular Saw 1) Work area safety DCS373 a ) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark WALT declares that these products described under areas invite accidents. Technical Data are in compliance with: b ) Do not operate power tools in explosive 2006/42/EC, EN60745-1:2009+A11:2010, EN60745-2-5:2010.
English e ) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. e ) Maintain power tools.
English e ) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the performing an operation where the cutting tool may edge of the panel. contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will e ) Do not use dull or damaged blades.
English Keep your body positioned to either side of the blade, Using an Extension Cable • but not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK could cause An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely the saw to jump backwards (see Causes and Operator necessary.
English Do not place any object on top of charger or place The compatible charger(s) will not charge a faulty battery pack. • the charger on a soft surface that might block the The charger will indicate faulty battery by refusing to light or by ventilation slots and result in excessive internal heat.
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English Battery Packs or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily Important Safety Instructions for All knocked over. Battery Packs Transportation When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include WARNING: Fire hazard.
Battery Type temperature when not in use. The DCS373 operates on an 18V XR Li-Ion battery pack. 2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged These battery packs may be used: DCB181, DCB182, DCB183, battery pack in a cool, dry place out of the charger for DCB183B, DCB184, DCB184B, DCB185, DCB546.
English Description (Fig. A, D–F) harm the plastic in the window, interfering with the safe operation of the saw. WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. The saw is equipped with a sight window 10 on the side of the Damage or personal injury could result.
English nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on 3. Clean any metal chips/shavings that may have accumulated the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is in the guard or clamp washer area and check the condition subject to variation based on product components, temperature and operation of the lower blade guard as previously and end-user application.
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English If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth and Blades for procedures and techniques that will minimise at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the the occurrence of kickback. material causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump Depth Adjustment (Fig.
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English MAINTENANCE Correcting a Cut Should your cut begin to leave the cutting line, don’t try to Your D WALT power tool has been designed to operate force it back on. Forcing a correction can stall the saw and over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. cause kickback.
English Protecting the Environment Separate collection. Products and batteries marked with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal household waste. Products and batteries contain materials that can be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries according to local provisions.
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