DeWalt DCS310 Manual Del Usuario página 35

Different blade lengths are available. Use the appropriate blade
for the application. The blade should be longer than 89 mm and
should extend past the shoe and the thickness of the workpiece
during the cut. A 102 mm blade is recommended for best
performance. 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. H). Increased risk of personal injury, as
well as damage to the shoe and workpiece may result.
To Install Blade into Saw (Fig. I1, I2, I3)
1. Pull blade clamp release lever
2. Insert the blade shank into the blade clamp (
3. Close blade clamp release lever.
4. Note that the blade can be installed upside-down to assist
in flush-to cutting (refer to Fig. I2).
To Remove Blade from Saw (Fig. I1, I2, I3)

CAUTION: Burn hazard. Do not touch the blade
immediately after use. Contact with the blade may result
in personal injury.
1. Pull blade clamp release lever
2. Remove blade.
Worklight (Fig. I3)
The worklight 5 is located below the blade clamp
the shoe. The worklight will be activated when the trigger
switch is squeezed.
nOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work surface
and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
Cutting (Fig. I2, J–M)

WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users and
bystanders must wear eye protection that conforms to
ANSI Z87.1.

WARNING: Exercise extra caution when cutting towards
operator. Always hold saw firmly with both hands
while cutting.
Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly anchored
or clamped to prevent slipping. Place blade lightly against work
to be cut, switch on saw motor and allow it to obtain maximum
speed before applying pressure. Whenever possible, the saw
shoe must be held firmly against the material being cut. This will
prevent the saw from jumping or vibrating and minimize blade
breakage. Any cuts which put pressure on the blade such as
angle or scroll cuts increase potential for vibration, kickback and
blade breakage.

WARNING: Use extra caution when cutting overhead and
pay particular attention to overhead wires which may be
hidden from view. Anticipate the path of falling branches
and debris ahead of time.

WARNING: Inspect work site for hidden gas pipes, water
pipes or electrical wires before making blind or plunge
cuts. Failure to do so may result in explosion, property
damage, electric shock, and/or serious personal injury.
7 up.
6 , Fig. I3).
7 up.
6 behind
Flush-To Cutting (Fig. I2, J)
The compact design of the saw motor housing and spindle
housing permits extremely close cutting to floors, corners and
other difficult areas. The blade should be inserted upside-down
to assist in flush-cutting (Fig. I2).
Pocket/plunge Cutting – Wood Only (Fig. K)
The initial step in pocket cutting is to measure the surface area
to be cut and mark clearly with a pencil, chalk or scriber. Use
the appropriate blade for the application. The blade should be
longer than 89 mm and should extend past the shoe and the
thickness of the workpiece during the cut. A 102 mm blade
is recommended for best performance. Insert blade into the
blade clamp.
Next, tip the saw backward until the back edge of the shoe
is resting on the work surface and the blade clears the work
surface. Then, squeeze the trigger switch and allow saw to come
up to speed. Grip saw firmly with both hands and begin a slow,
deliberate upward swing with the handle of the saw, keeping
the bottom of the shoe firmly in contact with the workpiece.
Blade will begin to feed into material. Always be sure blade is
completely through material before continuing with pocket cut.
nOTE: In areas where blade visibility is limited, use the edge
of the saw shoe as a guide. Lines for any given cut should be
extended beyond edge of cut to be made.
Metal Cutting (Fig. L)
Your saw has different metal cutting capacities depending upon
type of blade used and the metal to be cut. Use a finer blade for
ferrous metals and a coarse blade for non-ferrous materials. In
thin gauge sheet metals it is best to clamp wood to both sides
of sheet. This will ensure a clean cut without excess vibration or
tearing of metal. Always remember not to force cutting blade as
this reduces blade life and causes costly blade breakage.
nOTE: It is generally recommended that when cutting metals
you should spread a thin film of oil or other lubricant along
the line ahead of the saw cut for easier operation and longer
blade life.
Horizontal/vertical Saw Modes (Fig. M)
The saw can be used in either of the modes shown.
Horizontal Mode: Blade teeth face downward as shown in
Figure M1.
Vertical Mode: Blade teeth face forward as shown in Figure M2.
The DCS310 can accept all lengths of reciprocating blades.
For best results use 102 mm blades. Ensure the blade extends
past the shoe and the thickness of the workpiece during the
cut. Use a longer blade if needed. Whenever possible, the saw
shoe must be held firmly against the material being cut. This
will prevent the saw from jumping or vibrating and minimize
blade breakage.
MAINTENANCE
Your D WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
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