DeWalt DC308 Guide D'utilisation page 2

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The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the
lithium ion battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery
or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid by D
RBRC™ in cooperation with D WALT and other battery users, has established
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programs in the United States to facilitate the collection of spent lithium ion batter-
ies. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the spent lithium
ion battery to an authorized D WALT service center or to your local retailer for recycling. You may
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also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery.
RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from direct sunlight and excess heat
or cold.
2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or charger. Under proper conditions, they can be
stored for 5 years or more.
Charger
Your battery pack requires a 1 hour D
before using your charger. Consult the chart on the back of this manual for compatibility of
chargers and battery packs.
Charging Procedure
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting the battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack into the charger. The charger is equipped with a three-light fuel gauge
that will blink according to the state of charge of the battery pack.
3. The completion of charge is indicated by the three red lights remaining ON continuously. The
pack is fully charged and may be used at this time or left on the charger.
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0% - 33% 1
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33% - 66% 1
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66% - 99% 1
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100% 1
Charger Diagnostics
This charger is designed to detect certain problems that can arise with the battery packs or the
charger. Problems are indicated by the three red lights flashing together in different patterns.
PROBLEM POWERLINE
When the charger is used with some portable power sources such as generators or sources
that convert DC to AC, the charger may temporarily suspend operation. The three red lights will
flash together with two fast blinks followed by a pause. This indicates that the power souce
is out of limits.
BAD BATTERY
The charger can detect a weak or damaged battery. The three red lights will flash together with
rapid blinking. The battery will no longer charge and should be returned to a service center or
a collection site for recycling.
BAD CHARGER
The charger will detect if it is not functioning properly. The three red lights will flash together
with one fast blink followed by a long blink. The charger will no longer work and should be
returned to an authorized service center or replaced.
LEAVING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the red lights glowing indefinitely. The
charger will keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged. This charger features an automatic
tune-up mode which equals or balances the individual cells in the battery pack to allow it to
function at peak capacity. Battery packs should be tuned up weekly or whenever the battery no
longer delivers the same amount of work. To use the automatic tune-up mode, place the battery
pack in the charger and leave it for at least 8 hours.
Important Charging Notes
1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery pack is charged when the
air temperature is between 65°F and 75°F (18°- 24°C). DO NOT charge the battery pack in
an air temperature below +40°F (+4.5°C), or above +105°F (+40.5°C). This is important and
will prevent serious damage to the battery pack.
2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch while charging. This is a normal
condition, and does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack after
use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal
shed, or an uninsulated trailer.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
a. Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you
turn out the lights.
c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is
approximately 65°F - 75°F (18°- 24°C).
d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local
service center.
4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which
were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the
charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no
adverse affect on the battery pack.
5. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum
foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always
unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug
charger before attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger.
CAUTION: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of the
battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling.
COMPONENTS (Fig. 1, 2)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could
result.
A. Battery release button F. Bevel lever
B. Battery pack G. Shoe
C. Trigger switch H. Cutting action lever
D. Lock-off button I. Dust blower control
E. Blade lever J. No-mar shoe cover
Motor
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Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. All D
are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check your battery pack.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool
from battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. 3)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack is fully charged.
CAUTION: Make certain the lock-off button (D) is engaged to prevent switch actuation before
removing or installing battery.
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To install the battery pack into the tool handle, align the base of the tool with the rails inside
the tool's handle and slide the battery pack firmly into the handle until you hear the lock snap
into place.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the battery release button (A) 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.
Trigger Switch (Fig. 1)
To start the jig saw, squeeze the trigger switch (C).
To slow and stop the jig saw, release the trigger switch.
VARIABLE SPEED
As the trigger switch is pressed in, the strokes-per-minute continue to increase. As the trigger is
released, the blade strokes-per-minute reduce.
The lock-off button (D) should be depressed whenever the tool is not in use to eliminate the
chance of accidental starting (Fig. 4).
Blade Installation and Removal
TO INSTALL A BLADE
NOTE: This jig saw uses only T-shank jig saw blades.
NOTE: The DW3311 flush cutting blade is for use with D
DC318 jig saws only.
NOTE: When installing flush cutting blades (DW3311), the anti-splinter insert (N) must be
removed and the shoe must to be in the 0° positive stop position.
1. Lift the keyless blade lever (E) as shown in Figure 5.
2. Insert the T-shank blade into the clamp mechanism (K) while guiding the back of the blade
into the groove of the guide rollers (L).
3. The T-shank should be completely inside the clamp mechanism as shown in Figure 5.
4. Release the keyless blade lever.
TO REMOVE A BLADE
1. Lift the keyless blade lever (E).
2. With a slight shake the blade will drop out.
CAUTION: Do not touch used blades, they may be hot. Personal injury may result.
Beveling the Shoe (Fig. 6)
To unlock the shoe, pull the keyless bevel lever (F) to the side.
To lock the shoe, push the keyless bevel lever back under the body of the jigsaw.
TO BEVEL THE SHOE
1. Unlock the shoe.
2. Slide the shoe (G) forward to release it from the 0° positive stop position.
3. The shoe can be beveled to the left or to the right and has detents at 15°, 30° and 45°. The
shoe can be manually stopped at any degree between 0° and 45°.
4. Once the desired bevel angle is achieved, lock the shoe into place.
TO SET SHOE BACK TO 0°
1. Unlock the shoe.
2. Rotate the shoe back to 0°.
3. Slide the shoe back into the 0° positive stop position.
4. Lock the shoe.
Cutting Action – Orbital or Straight (Fig. 7)
This jig saw is equipped four cutting actions, three orbital and one straight. Orbital action has
a more aggressive blade motion and is designed for cutting in soft materials like wood or
plastic. Orbital action provides a faster cut, but with a less smooth cut across the material. In
orbital action, the blade moves forward during the cutting stroke in addition to the up and down
motion.
NOTE: Metal or hardwoods should never be cut in orbital action.
To adjust the cutting action, move the cutting action lever (H) between the four cutting positions:
0, 1, 2, and 3. Position 0 is straight cutting. Positions 1, 2, and 3 are orbital cutting. The aggres-
siveness of the cut increase as the lever is adjusted from one to three, with three being the most
aggressive cut.
Dust Blower (Fig. 8)
The dust blower helps clear the cutting area of debris created from the blade.
NOTE: When cutting metal, turn the dust blower off so cutting fluids are not blown away from
the blade.
To turn the dust blower on, slide the dust blower control (I) all the way to the top.
To turn the dust blower off, slide the dust blower control all the way to the bottom.
Removeable No-Mar Shoe Cover (Fig. 9)
The no-mar shoe cover (J) should be used when cutting surfaces that scratch easily, such as
laminate, veneer, or paint.
To attach no-mar shoe cover, place the front of the aluminum shoe (G) into the front of the
no-mar shoe cover (J) and lower the jig saw. The no-mar shoe will click securely onto the
rear of aluminum shoe.
To remove no-mar shoe cover, grasp the no-mar shoe cover from the bottom; holding onto the
two rear tabs (M) remove the no-mar shoe cover.
Anti-Splinter Insert (Fig. 10)
NOTE: Do not use the anti-splinter insert with the flush cutting blade.
The anti-splinter insert (N) should be used when trying to minimize tear-out, especially when
cutting veneer, laminate, or finished surfaces, such as paint. The anti-splinter insert should be
installed into the no-mar shoe cover (J). If the no-mar cover is not used, install anti-splinter insert
into shoe (G).
Cutting
WARNING: The jig saw should not be operated with the shoe removed or serious personal
injury may result.
POCKET CUTTING (FIG. 11)
A pocket cut is an easy method of making an inside cut. The saw can be inserted directly into a
panel or board without first drilling a lead or pilot hole. In pocket cutting, measure the surface to
be cut and mark clearly with a pencil. Next tip the saw forward until the front end of the shoe sits
firmly on the work surface and the blade clears the work through its full stroke. Switch the tool on
and allow it to attain maximum speed. Grip the saw firmly and lower the back edge of tool slowly
until the blade reaches its complete depth. Hold the shoe flat against the wood and begin cutting.
Do not remove blade from cut while it is still moving. Blade must come to a complete stop.
FLUSH CUTTING (FIG. 12)
A flush cut is necessary when finishing off cuts up to a wall or an obstacle, such as back-splash.
One of the easiest ways to accomplish the flush cut is to use a flush cutting blade (DW3311). The
flush cutting blade provides the reach necessary to cut right up to the front edge of the jig saw
shoe. Remove the anti-splinter insert and return the shoe to the 0° positive stop position before
installing and using the flush cutting blade. For the best cut quality the flush cutting blade should
be used in the 0 or 1 orbital position. The flush cutting blade should not be used to start the cut
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because the flush cutting blade prevents the shoe from being supported by the work surface.
Use wood cutting practices explained below.
WOOD CUTTING
Support the workpiece adequately at all times. Use the higher speed setting for cutting wood.
Do not attempt to turn the tool on when blade is against material to be cut. This could stall the
motor. Place the front of shoe on the material to be cut and hold the jig saw shoe firmly against
the wood while cutting. Don't force the tool; let the blade cut at its own speed. When the cut is
complete, turn the jig saw off. Let blade come to a complete stop and then lay the saw aside
before loosening the work.
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