Dewalt DCS356B Instruction Manual - Page 13
Cleaning, MAINTENANCE, Sanding, Helpful Hints, LED Worklight Fig. A, Lock On/Off Button Fig. A, Mode
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Fig. J 11 Mode Selector (Fig. A) DCS356 Your tool is equipped with a mode selector 10 which allows you to select one of the three modes. Select the mode based on the application and control the speed of the tool using the variable speed trigger switch 1 . Lock On/Off Button (Fig. A) Engage the lock on/off button 4 by pushing it to the left or right. When the trigger 1 is not depressed, pushing the button fully to either side until it snaps into place will lock the trigger and disable it from being depressed. Placing the button in the center position allows the trigger to operate normally. Pushing the button to the left or right with the trigger depressed will lock the trigger in the depressed position. This allows for more comfort and control in extended use applications. Pressing the trigger switch again will release the lock out and the tool will turn off upon release of the trigger. NOTE: The tool will automatically shut off after operating for five minutes with the lock-on button engaged. To restart the tool, the user will have to release the trigger and repress lock-on button. LED Worklight (Fig. A) CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye injury could result. The LED worklight 2 will activate any time the trigger is depressed and will remain on for 20 seconds after trigger is released. NOTE: The worklights are for lighting the immediate work surface and are not intended to be used as a flashlight. Variable Speed Trigger (Fig. A, J) WARNING: Ensure switch is fully OFF before installing the battery pack. 1. Install the battery pack. 2. To turn the tool ON, hold it as shown in Figure J and press the variable speed trigger 1 . NOTE: The further the trigger switch is depressed, the faster the tool will operate. If in doubt about the proper speed for your operation, test the performance at low speed and gradually increase until a comfortable speed is found. English 3. To turn the tool OFF, release the variable speed switch 1 . Sanding WARNING: Fire hazard. When working on metal surfaces, do not use a vacuum cleaner because sparks are generated. Wear safety glasses and a dust mask. Due to the danger of fire, do not use your sander to sand magnesium surfaces. Do not use for wet sanding. NOTE: Do not rest fingers on platen during use. Move it in long sweeping strokes across the surface, letting it do the work. Light pressure is all that is required for sanding. Helpful Hints • Always ensure the work piece is firmly held or clamped to prevent movement. Any movement of the material may affect the quality of the cutting or sanding finish. • Do not start sanding without having the sandpaper attached to sanding platen. • Use coarse grit paper to sand rough surfaces, medium grit for smooth surfaces and fine grit for the finishing surfaces. If necessary, first make a test run on scrap material. • Excessive force will reduce the working efficiency and cause motor overload. Replacing the accessory regularly will maintain optimum working efficiency. • Do not allow the sandpaper to wear away, it will damage the sanding pad. • Always keep the blade sharp. MAINTENANCE 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. Cleaning WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of 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. 11
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