Dewalt DCS369B Instruction Manual - Page 11

Fig. C English Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle 8 and one hand the hand grip 5 or one hand on the main handle with the material being cut 13 properly clamped. Fig. E 12 5 OPERATION 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. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. D) NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged. To install the battery pack 6 into the tool handle, align the battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in the tool and ensure that it does not disengage. To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release button 7 and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger section of this manual Fig. D 7 6 Proper Hand Position (Fig. E) 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. 8 Worklight (Fig. A) CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye injury could result. There is a worklight 9 located on the end of the tool near the shoe. The worklight is activated when the trigger switch is depressed, and will remain on for a short time after the trigger switch is released. If the trigger switch remains depressed, the worklight will remain on. NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work surface and is not intended to be used as a flashlight. Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. A, F) Lock-Off Button and Trigger Switch Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button 2 . To lock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button on the left. Always lock the trigger switch 1 when carrying or storing the tool to eliminate unintentional starting. To unlock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button on the right. Pull the trigger switch to turn the motor ON. Releasing the trigger switch turns the motor OFF. WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the switch in the ON position, and should never be locked ON by any other means. The variable speed trigger switch will give you added versatility. The further the trigger is depressed the higher the speed of the saw. CAUTION: Use of very slow speed is recommended only for beginning a cut. Prolonged use at very slow speed may damage your saw. 9