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Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Cordless circular saw
1 Saw blade
1 Allen key
2 Battery packs, NiCd (DC390KA)
2 Battery packs, NiMH (DC390KB)
2 Battery packs, Li-Ion (DC390KL)
1 Charger (DC390KA/DC390KB/DC390KL)
1 Kitbox (DC390KA/DC390KB/ DC390KL)
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
NOTE: Battery packs and chargers are not included
with N-models.
• 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. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power
tool or any part of it. Damage or
personal injury could result.
1 On/off switch
2 Lock-off button
3 Front handle
4 Spindle lock
5 Dust spout
6 Saw shoe
7 Riving knife
8 Lower guard retracting lever
9 Lower guard
10 Saw blade
11 Bevel adjustment knob
12 Kerf indicator
13 Depth adjustment knob
14 Battery pack
15 Release buttons
16 Charger
17 Charging indicator (red)
INTENDED USE
Your DC390 cordless circular saw has been
designed for professional sawing applications.
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DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence
of flammable liquids or gases.
These heavy-duty circular 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 battery pack
voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate. Also make sure that the voltage of your
charger corresponds to that of your mains.
Your D
WALT charger is double insulated
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in accordance with EN 60335; 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 organization.
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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: 3 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
1 mm
2
; the maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Prior to assembly and
adjustment, always remove the battery
pack. Always switch off the tool before
inserting or removing the battery pack.
WARNING: Use only D
packs and chargers.
WALT battery
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