Dewalt DCS520T1 Instruction Manual - Page 13

Proper Hand Position (Fig. G) Fig. H 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 front handle 11 , with the other hand on the main handle 3 . Fig. G English 28 11 3 Instructions for Use WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions  and applicable regulations. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/ installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury. Switching On and Off (Fig. A1) Press the on/off switch 2 to turn the track saw on. Guiding the Tool (Fig. A1, G, H) WARNING: • ALWAYS secure the workpiece in such a manner that it cannot move while sawing. • ALWAYS push the machine forward. NEVER pull the machine backward towards you. • ALWAYS use the track saw with both hands. Put one hand on the main handle 3 and the second hand on the front handle 11 as shown in Figure G. • ALWAYS use the clamp to hold the rail to the workpiece. • Use proper hand position to guide the saw properly. • The cutting indicator 27 displays the cutting line for 0° and 47° cuts (without guide rail). • The blade position indicator 29 shows the blade position for full plunge. • For optimum results, clamp the workpiece bottom up. 27 29 27 Cutting 1. Place the machine with the front part of the saw shoe 4 on the workpiece. 2. Push the plunge trigger 1 forward, then press the on/ off switch 2 to turn the saw on. 3. Press the saw down to set cutting depth and push it forward in the cutting direction. Plunge Cuts (Fig. A2) WARNING: To avoid kickbacks, the following instructions MUST be observed when plunge cutting: • Place the machine onto the guide rail 28 and release the anti-kickback knob 18 by turning it counter-clockwise. • Turn the machine on and slowly press the saw down onto the set cutting depth and push forward in the cutting direction. The cutting indicators 27 display the absolute front and the absolute rear cutting points of the saw blade (dia. 6.5" [165 mm]) at maximum cutting depth and using the guide rail. • If kickback happened during the plunge cut, turn the anti-kickback knob 18 counter-clockwise to release it from the rail. • When you have finished the plunge cut, turn the anti-kickback knob 18 clockwise into the lock position. Blades WARNING: To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection. Carbide is a hard but brittle material. Foreign objects in the work piece such as wire or nails can cause tips to crack or break. Only operate saw when proper saw blade guard is in place. Mount blade securely in proper rotation before using, and always use a clean, sharp blade. WARNING: Do not cut metal, masonry, glass, masonry-type planking, cement board, tile or plastic with this saw. A dull blade will cause inefficient cutting, overload on the saw motor, excessive splintering and increase the possibility 11