DeWalt DW300 Saw User Manual


 
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DESCRIPTION (FIG. 1)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
A. Trigger switch G. Shoe beveling lever
B. Lock-on button H. Speed control wheel
C. Saw blade locking lever I. Cutting action lever
D. Saw blade J. LED Light
E. Shoe sleeve
F. Shoe
INTENDED USE
This jig saw is designed for professional sawing applications.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
This jig saw is a professional power tools. DO NOT let children
come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when
inexperienced operators use this tool.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Prior to assembly and adjustment, ALWAYS unplug
tool.
OPERATION
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and applicable
regulations.
Blade Installation
FIG. 2
C
(Fig. 2)
1. Push the saw blade locking
lever (C) upward.
2. With teeth facing forward,
insert the shank of the saw
blade into the blade holder
as far as it will go.
3. Release the lever.
4. Check to ensure blade is secure before cutting.
Adjusting the Shoe for Bevel Cuts
(Fig. 3)
WARNING: Never use the tool when the shoe is loose or
removed. The shoe plate can be set to a left or right bevel angle of
up to 45°.
TO SET THE BEVEL ANGLE
1. Pull the shoe beveling
FIG. 3
G
F
lever (G) out and away
from the saw to unlock
the shoe (F) as shown
in Figure 3.
2. Slide the shoe forward
to release it from the 0°
positive stop position.
3. The shoe can be
beveled to the left or
to the right and has
detents at 15°, 30° and
45°.
4. Set the shoe to the desired bevel angle. Use a protractor to
verify angle accuracy.
5. Push the shoe beveling lever back towards the saw to lock the
shoe.
TO RESET THE SHOE FOR STRAIGHT CUTS
1. Pull the shoe beveling lever (G) out and away from the saw to
unlock the shoe (F) as shown in Figure 3.
2. Rotate shoe to an angle of approximately 0° and then pull shoe
backwards to engage the 0° positive stop.
3. Push the shoe beveling lever back towards the saw to lock the
shoe.