Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
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is printed into the housing.
Example:
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
On/off trigger switch
1
Lock‑off button
2
Rear grip handle
3
Front handle
4
Saw blades
5
Bar
6
Hex key
7
Dust port
8
Intended Use
Your D
WALT alligator saw DWE396, DWE397, DWE398 and
e
DWE399 has been designed for professional sawing applications
of clay building blocks, cellular concrete, wood, plastic and
insulation materials with suitable saw blade.
DO nOt use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
DO nOt let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
•
Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
•
This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. Be sure the
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start‑up
can cause injury.
Replacing the Saw Blades
Removing the saw blades (Fig. B–E)
1. Place the tool upside down on a flat, stable work surface.
2. Loosen the gearcase cap screw
When loosened, the gearcase cap
spring open.
3. With the hex key
7
, loosen both of the blade setting
screws
13
. The screws will be held in place by the
screw clips.
2018 XX XX
11
with the hex key
should release and
12
4. Carefully pull the saw‑blade‑end up until it is disengaged
from and clear of the Blade‑Clamp‑system.
5. Pull the saw blade back and out of the front guard
take it off of the bar
6. Repeat this procedure for the other saw blade.
Fitting the saw blades (Fig. D)
1. Slide one saw‑blade into the blade guide slot
sure that the end with the slotted hole
guard
.
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2. Slide the back of the saw blade down until the threaded
hole
15
aligns with the blade setting screw
3. Repeat this procedure for the other saw blade.
4. Tighten both saw blade setting screws
pressing and turning simultaneously with the short end of
the hex key
5. Close the gearcase cap
cap screw.
WARNING: Before operation let the saw blades run freely
for approx. 20 s.
Saw Blades
Cat. No.
Material to be cut
DWE396
Rough wood
Fine wood
Fine wood
Low density building block
Medium density building block
DWE397
Rough wood
Low density building block
Medium density building block
Insulation materials
Celluar contrete
DWE398
Rough wood
Low density building block
Medium density building block
Insulation materials
Celluar contrete
DWE399
Rough wood
Low density building block
Medium density building block
Insulation materials
Celluar contrete
Prior to Operation (Fig. A)
•
Mount the appropriate type of saw blade.
•
Check that the tool is running properly and can perform all
its functions. Make sure that the bar
7
.
the saw blades
6
.
.
7
and tighten the gearcase
12
6
5
and the housing are undamaged.
EngLIsh
and
14
9
making
16
fits into the front
13
.
13
securely by
Recommended saw
blade type
HSS
DT2970
HSS
DT2971
TCT
DT2972
TCT T12
DT2973
TCT T20
DT2977
HSS
DT2978
TCT T12
DT2974
TCT T20
DT2976
HSS
DT2979
TCT 12
DT2975
HSS
DT2978
TCT T12
DT2974
TCT T20
DT2976
HSS
DT2979
TCT 12
DT2975
HSS
DT2978
TCT T12
DT2974
TCT T20
DT2976
HSS
DT2979
TCT 12
DT2975
is still straight and
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