Dewalt DCS388T2 Instruction Manual - Page 10

English Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. A, D) 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 as shown in Figure D. 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 as shown in Figure D. 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. Fig. D installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury. Blade Installation and Removal (Fig. E-G) Different blade lengths are available. Use the appropriate blade for the application. The blade should be longer than 3-1/2" (89 mm) and should extend past the shoe and the thickness of the workpiece during the cut. Do not use jigsaw blades with this tool. WARNING: Cut hazard. Blade breakage may occur if the blade does not extend past the shoe and the workpiece during the cut (Fig. E). Increased risk of personal injury, as well as damage to the shoe and workpiece may result. FIG. E LOCKED 2 UNLOCKED To Install Blade into Saw 1. While holding the blade clamp release lever 3 up (Fig. F), insert blade shank from the front. 2. When the blade is securely in place, release the lever. 1 FIG. F 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. Low Battery Indicator As the battery nears a fully discharged state, the worklight will blink twice and then dim, dropping the brightness of the light below the normal level. The light will continue to blink twice every 45 seconds until the battery is fully discharged at which time the light will turn off. Indication time will vary based on battery pack capacity. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/ 3 NOTE: The blade can be installed in two positions as shown in Figure G. FIG. G To Remove Blade from Saw CAUTION: Burn hazard. Do not touch the the blade immediately after use. Contact with the blade may result in personal injury. 8