Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety
regulations and the implementation of safety
devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided.
These are:
– Impairment of hearing .
– Risk of personal injury due flying particles.
– Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
during operation.
– Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
DATE CODE POSITION (FIG. 1)
The Date Code (f), which also includes the year of
manufacture, is printed on the nameplate.
Example:
2010 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Reciprocating saw purpose saw blade set
1 General purpose saw blade set
1 Kitbox (K-models only)
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or
accessories which may have occurred during
transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and
understand this manual prior to operation.
Description (fi g. 1)
WARNING: Never modify the power
tool or any part of it. Damage or
personal injury could result.
a. Variable speed switch
b. Blade clamp lever
c. Saw shoe
INTENDED USE
Your DW304 reciprocating saw has been designed
for professional sawing of wood, metal and tubes.
The compact design permits cutting extremely close
to the edge of difficult areas.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
These reciprocating saws are professional power
tools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the
tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced
operators use this tool.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one
voltage only. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Your D
WALT tool is double insulated in
E
accordance with EN 60745; therefore no
earth wire is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a specially prepared cord available through the
D
WALT service organisation.
E
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in
the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be
made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good
quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use an approved extension
cable suitable for the power input of your charger
(see technical data). The minimum conductor size is
2
1 mm
; the maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, turn unit off and disconnect
machine from power source before
installing and removing accessories,
before adjusting or changing set-
ups or when making repairs. Be sure
the trigger switch is in the OFF position.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
EN G LI SH
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