DeWalt DCS371B Cordless Saw User Manual


 
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sfpm ............. surface feet ..................... safety alert
per minute symbol
SPM ............. strokes per minute
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the
catalog number and voltage. Consult the chart at the end of this manual
for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using
the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below and
then follow charging procedures outlined.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of fl ammable liquids,
gases or dust. Inserting or removing the battery pack from the
charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
NEVER force the battery pack into the charger. DO NOT
modify the battery pack in any way to fi t into a non-
compatible charger as battery pack may rupture causing
serious personal injury. Consult the chart at the end of this
manual for compatibility of batteries and chargers.
Charge the battery packs only in designated D
EWALT chargers.
DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids.
Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 105°F (40°C)
(such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer). For
best life store battery packs in a cool, dry location.
NOTE: Do not store the battery packs in a tool with the
trigger switch locked on. Never tape the trigger switch in the
ON position.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap
and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the
skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust,
which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other
injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face
and body.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection
that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute
to hearing loss.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable
surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some
tools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack
but may be easily knocked over.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their defi nitions are as follows:
V ................... volts A ......................amperes
Hz ................. hertz W ..................... watts
min ............... minutes
or AC ..........alternating
or DC ... direct current current
.................Class I Construction or AC/DC ...alternating
.....................
(grounded) or direct
................. Class II Construction current
(double insulated)
n
o ....................no load
…/min .......... per minute speed
BPM .............beats per minute
n ......................rated
IPM ...............impacts per minute speed
RPM ............. revolutions per
....................earthing
minute terminal