Installing And Removing The Battery Pack; Low Battery Indicator - DeWalt DCS389 Manual De Instrucciones

at least 1" (25.4 mm) long, with a screw head diameter of
0.28–0.35" (7–9 mm), screwed into wood to an optimal
depth leaving approximately 7/32" (5.5 mm) of the screw
exposed. Align the slots on the back of the charger with the
exposed screws and fully engage them in the slots.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Blade Installation and Removal (Fig. E–G)
Different blade lengths are available. Use the appropriate
blade for the application. The blade should be longer than
3-1/2" (89 mm) and should extend past the shoe and the
thickness of the workpiece during the cut. 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. E). Increased risk of
personal injury, as well as damage to the shoe and
workpiece may result.
To Install Blade into Saw
1. While holding the blade clamp release lever
(Fig. F), insert blade shank from the front.
2. When the blade is securely in place, release the lever.
NoTE: The blade can be installed in two positions as shown
in Figure G.
To Remove Blade from Saw

CAUTION: Burn hazard. Do not touch the the blade
immediately after use. Contact with the blade may
result in personal injury.
1. Open up blade clamp release lever.
2. Remove blade.
OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

(Fig. D)
NoTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
To install the battery pack
battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide
it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in the
tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
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button 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.
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into the tool handle, align the
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. D)
Lock‑off Button and Trigger switch
Your saw is equipped with a lock-off button
To lock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button as
shown in Figure D. Always lock the trigger switch
carrying or storing the tool to eliminate unintentional
starting. The lock-off button is colored red to indicate when
the switch is in its unlocked position.
To unlock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button as
shown in Figure D. Pull the trigger switch to turn the motor
ON. Releasing the trigger switch turns the motor OFF.

WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the
switch in the ON position, and should never be locked
ON by any other means.
The variable speed trigger switch will give you added
versatility. The further the trigger is depressed the higher the
speed of the saw.

CAUTION: Use of very slow speed is recommended
only for beginning a cut. Prolonged use at very slow
speed may damage your saw.
Worklight (Fig. A)

CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye
injury could result.
The worklight
and will remain on for a short time after the trigger is
released. If the trigger remains depressed, the worklight will
up
remain on.
NoTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work
surface and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.

Low Battery Indicator

As the battery nears a fully discharged state, the worklight
will blink twice and then dim, dropping the brightness of the
light below the normal level. The light will continue to blink
twice every 45 seconds until the battery is fully discharged
at which time the light will turn off. Indication time will vary
based on battery pack capacity.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. I)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the hand grip
with the other hand on the main handle
Cutting (Fig. A, F–I)
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The blade
the thickness of the workpiece throughout the cut. Select
the blade best suitable for the material to be cut and use the
shortest blade suitable for the thickness of the material.
NoTE: Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly
anchored or clamped to prevent slipping.
• Place blade
to be cut.
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is activated when the trigger is depressed,
should extend past the pivoting shoe
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and pivoting shoe
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when
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lightly against work
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