DeWalt DWE357 Saw User Manual


 
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INTENDED USE
This compact variable speed reciprocating saw is designed for professional cutting of
wood, metal, plastic and drywall.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
This reciprocating 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.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. 1)
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 (A) 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.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and
disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Blade Installation and Removal (Fig. 2–4, 7)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and
disconnect tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Different blade lengths are available. Use the appropriate blade for the application. The
blade should be longer than 89 mm (3-1/2") 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. 2). Increased risk of personal injury, as
well as damage to the shoe and workpiece may result.
FIG. 2
TO INSTALL BLADE INTO SAW
1. Pull blade clamp release lever (C) up (Fig. 3).
C
FIG. 3
2. Insert blade shank from the front.
3. Push blade clamp release lever down.
NOTE: The blade can be installed in four positions
as shown in Figure 4. The blade can be installed
upside-down to assist in flush-to cutting as shown
in Figure 7.
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.
1. Open up blade clamp release lever.
2. Remove blade.