DeWalt DC308 Manual De Instrucciones página 37

Switching on and off (fi g. H)
For safety reasons your tool is equipped with a
safety lock.
• To unlock the tool, release the safety lock (2).
• To run the tool, press the variable speed switch
(1). The pressure exerted on the variable speed
switch determines the tool speed.
• To stop the tool, release the switch.
• To lock the tool in off position, activate the
safety lock.
WARNING: After using the tool for an
extended period on low speed settings,
run it for approx. 3 minutes on maximum
no-load speed.
Sawing in wood
• If necessary, draw a cutting line.
• Switch the tool on.
• Hold the tool against the workpiece and follow
the line.
• For sawing parallel to the edge of your workpiece,
install the parallel fence and guide your jigsaw
along the workpiece a shown in fi gure I.
Sawing in wood using a pilot hole
• If necessary, draw a cutting line.
• Drill a hole (ø min. 12 mm) and introduce the
saw blade.
• Switch the tool on.
• Follow the line.
• For cutting perfectly round shapes, install the
trammel bar and set it to the required radius
(fi g. J).
Sawing up to a projecting edge (fi g. K)
• Using a conventional blade, cut up to the
projected edge.
• Finish off the cut using a fl ush cutting blade.
Dust extraction (fi g. G)
• When the tool is used indoor for extended
periods of time, use a suitable dust extractor
designed in compliance with the applicable
Directives regarding dust emission.
Sawing in metal
• Mount an appropriate saw blade.
• Proceed as described above.
CAUTION: Use a cooling lubricant
(cutting oil) to prevent overheating of
the saw blade or the workpiece.
Optional accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by D
not been tested with this product, use
of such accessories with this tool could
be hazardous. To reduce the risk of
injury, only D WALT, recommended
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accessories should be used with this
product.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
These include:
– DE3241 Parallel guide
– DE3242 Trammel bar
The following replacement blades are available:
– DT2048 Fine toothed cutting blade
– DT2075 Coarse toothed cutting blade
– DT2160 Metal cutting blade
– DT2074 Flush cutting blade
1) Not available in all countries.
Maintenance
Your D WALT power tool has been designed to
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operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular
cleaning.
Lubricating the guide roller (fi g. C)
• Apply a drop of oil to the guide roller (7) at
regular intervals to prevent jamming.
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