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7. Release trigger switch
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before withdrawing the blade from the material.
8. When starting each new cut, repeat as above.
Maximizing Blade Life
To extend blade life, follow these practices:
• Do not force the blade through the metal. The saw must cut
at its own pace and at a constant rate.
• Change blades when it is no longer easy to push the saw
through the cut, when the motor is straining, or when excessive
heat is built up in the blade.
• Keep base of the saw firmly against metal you are cutting.
• If the metal you are cutting is vibrating or shaking, clamp
the material as close to the cut as possible and slow down the
cutting rate.
MAINTENANCE
Your power tool has been designed to operate over a long period
of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory
operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Please refer to the back page of this manual for service center
contact information, or visit www.2helpu.com.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn tool off and disconnect battery pack before making
any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
Replacing Sight Window (Fig. A)
WARNING: Do not operate the saw with a damaged or
missing sight window. If sight window is damaged or missing,
have the saw serviced at an authorized service center. If the saw is
operated without the sight window, metal chips could fly through
the guard and cause personal injury.
The sight window
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must be replaced by an authorized
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WALT service center.
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Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
Cleaning
WARNING: Electrical shock and mechanical hazard. Remove
the battery before cleaning.
WARNING: To ensure safe and efficient operation, always
keep the electrical appliance and the ventilation slots clean.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for
cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may
weaken the materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Ventilation slots can be cleaned using a dry, soft non-metallic
brush and/or a suitable vacuum cleaner. Do not use water or
any cleaning solutions. Wear approved eye protection and an
approved dust mask.
Reducing Dust Exposure
Before starting work, check the hazard class of the dust that will
be produced when working.
WARNING: Avoid touching or breathing dust as it can be
harmful to health. Dust created when using a power tool and
when conducting other construction activities can contain
chemicals, minerals, or particles known to cause respiratory
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and allow blade to stop completely
infections, allergic reactions, cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm of the user or bystanders.
• Such dust can be generated, for example, when working on
hardwoods such as beech or oak, lead-based paint, concrete,
masonry, or stones containing quartz.
• Material containing asbestos may be handled only by specialists.
• Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the
materials to be worked on.
• Use a dust extractor or extraction system with an officially
approved protection class in compliance with the locally
applicable dust protection regulations and suitable for the
material to be worked on.
• Capture the resulting dust particles directly at the source and
avoid deposits in the surrounding area. Use suitable extraction
accessories for this purpose.
additional measures:
ʵ Make sure that the workplace is well ventilated.
ʵ Wear a respirator appropriate for the type of dust generated.
Optional Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by
D
WALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such
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accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk
of injury, only D
WALT-recommended accessories should be used
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with this product.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
Transport
CAUTION: Accidental startup during transport!
• Always transport your circular saw with the battery removed.
• Check the circular saw for damage before use after transporting.
Storage
• Before storage, remove the battery from the circular saw.
• Clean the circular saw before storage. Refer to cleaning.
• Store the circular saw in a cool and dry place.
• Store the circular saw in a place where it cannot be accessed by
children or unauthorised persons.
• Check the circular saw for damage before use after long periods
of storage.
Protecting the Environment
Products/batteries are recyclable, but if marked with the
crossed-out bin, they must not be disposed of with normal
household waste.
Run the batteries down completely and separate them, and
separate any light sources from the product if possible. It
is the user's responsibility to delete personal data from the
product. Then take the waste to an official waste collection
center or a participating retailer who will often accept it free of
charge. Packaging should be discarded based on the marked
material code. Operating and safety instructions should only be
discarded once the applicable product is no longer in use.
Please check with your local community/municipality for
waste management guidance. For further information, visit
www.2helpU.com and scan the above QR code.