Dewalt DCS361M1 Instruction Manual - Page 9

English 2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged battery pack in a cool dry place out of the charger for optimal results. NOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely depleted of charge. The battery pack will need to be recharged before use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Unpacking Your Saw Check the contents of your miter saw carton to make sure that you have received all parts. In addition to this instruction manual, the carton should contain: 1 DCS361 miter saw 1 DEWALT 7-1/4" (184 mm) diameter saw blade 1 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex and T30 torx blade wrench 1 Charger (Kit only) 1 Battery (Kit only) In bag: 1 Dust bag 1 Material clamp INTENDED USE This heavy duty miter saw is designed for professional wood cutting applications. DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases. This miter saw is a professional power tool. DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool. Specifications CAPACITY OF CUT 0º Miter / 0º Bevel 45º Meter / 0º Bevel 48º Miter / 0º Bevel 45º Bevel - Left / 0º Miter Crown Nested Base molding Height Width 2" (50.8mm) 8" (209.5 mm) 2" (50.8mm) 5.75" (146 mm) 2" (50.8mm) 6" (152.4 mm) 1.5" (38.1 mm) 8" (203 mm) 9/16" x 3-5/8" (14.3 x 92 mm) 5/8" x 3-1/2" (15.8 x 89 mm) NOTE: Your saw is capable of cutting the following once a special setup procedure is followed. Refer to Special Cuts. Familiarization (Fig. 2, 3) FIG. 2 Your miter saw is fully assembled in the carton. Open the box and lift the saw out either by using the lifting handle (O) or by the hand indentations (J) in the base of the saw (Fig. 2). Place the saw on a smooth, flat surface such as a workbench or strong table. Examine Figure 3 to become familiar with the saw and its various parts. The section on adjustments will refer to these terms and you must know what and where the parts are. CAUTION: Pinch hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, keep thumb underneath the operating handle when pulling the handle down. The lower guard will move up as the operating handle is pulled down, which could cause pinching. The operating handle is placed close to the guard for special cuts. Press down lightly on the operating handle (B) and pull out the lock down pin (W). Gently release the downward pressure and hold the operating handle, allowing it to rise to its full height. Use the lock down pin when carrying the saw from one place to another. Always use the hand indentations (J) to transport the saw as seen in Figure 3. Bench Mounting (Fig. 3) Holes (C) are provided in all 4 feet to facilitate bench mounting, as shown in Figure 3. (Two different-sized holes are provided to accommodate different sizes of screws. Use either hole, it is not necessary to use both.) Always mount your saw firmly to a stable surface to prevent movement. To enhance the tool's portability, it can be mounted to a piece of 1/2" (12.7 mm) or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job sites and reclamped. NOTE: If you elect to mount your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the mounting screws don't protrude from the bottom of the wood. The plywood must sit flush on the work support. When clamping the saw to any work surface, clamp only on the clamping bosses where the mounting screw holes are located. Clamping at any other point will interfere with the proper operation of the saw. CAUTION: To prevent binding and inaccuracy, be sure the mounting surface is not warped or otherwise uneven. If the saw rocks on the surface, place a thin piece of material under one saw foot until the saw sits firmly on the mounting surface. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Limits to Bevel Angle Maximum Miter Angle Max Bevel Angle at Which Cut Can Be Completed 48° Left Side Left Bevel: 40° 48° Right Side Left Bevel: 42.5° Limits to Miter Angle AT Maximum Bevel Angle Max Miter Angle at Which Cut Can Be Completed 48° Left Side Left Miter: 31.6° Right Miter: 35° COMPONENTS (Fig. 3) WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result. A. Trigger switch I. Miter scale screws Q. XPS™ worklight B. Operating handle J. Hand indentations momentary switch C. Mounting holes K. Fence R. Lock off lever D. Lower guard L. Bevel lock knob S. Rail adjustment screw E. Miter lock knob M. Rails T. Rail lock knob F. Miter latch button N. Dust port U. Clamp mounting hole G. Kerf plate O. Lifting handle V. Blade wrench H. Miter scale P. Battery pack W. Lock down pin 7