OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off
and disconnect it from power source before installing and
removing accessories, before adjusting or when making
repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. 3)
CAUTION: Lock trigger switch before removing or installing
battery.
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged.
To install the battery pack (B) into the tool handle, align the notch
inside the tool's handle with the battery pack and slide the battery
pack firmly into the handle until you hear the lock snap into place as
shown in Figure 3.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release buttons
(A) 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. 3
A
B
Trigger Switch (Fig. 1, 4)
To start the jig saw, squeeze the trigger switch (C).
To slow and stop the jig saw, release the trigger switch.
VARIABLE SPEED
As the trigger switch is pressed in, the
strokes-per-minute continue to increase. As
the trigger is released, the blade strokes-per-
minute reduce.
The lock-off button (D) should be depressed
whenever the tool is not in use to eliminate
the chance of accidental starting.
Blade Installation and Removal
(Fig. 5, 10)
CAUTION: Do not touch used blades, they may be hot. Personal
injury may result.
TO INSTALL A BLADE
NOTE: This jig saw uses only T-shank jig saw blades.
A
NOTE: The DW3311 flush cutting blade is for use with D
DW331, DC330, DC308 and DC318 jig saws only.
NOTE: When installing flush cutting blades (DW3311), the anti-
splinter insert (N, Fig. 10) must be removed and the shoe must be in
the 0° positive stop position.
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FIG. 4
D
WALT
E