DeWalt DW341 Mode D'emploi page 26

E N G L I S H
5.1 - 7.0
7.1 - 12.0
12.1 - 20.0
Assembly and adjustment
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Prior to assembly and adjustment
always unplug the tool.
Fitting and removing a saw blade (fi g. B)
The tool-free blade exchange system ensures
quick and easy changing of saw blades.
● Open the blade holder (7) by fully retracting the
blade latch (5).
● Insert the saw blade into the blade holder (7)
guiding the back of the blade into the groove of
the guide roller (8).
● Release the blade latch (5).
● To remove the saw blade, fully retract the blade
latch and pull the blade out of the holder.
Setting the bevel angle (fi g. C)
The adjustable shoe (9) allows cutting of LH and
RH bevel angles up to 45°. The bevel scale has
preset positions at 0° and 45°.
● Slacken the screws (11) using the supplied Torx
wrench.
● Slide the shoe (9) toward the saw blade.
● Tilt the shoe and set the desired bevel angle
using the scale.
● Tighten the screws.
Setting the pendulum stroke (fi g. A)
The adjustable pendulum stroke guarantees a
perfect cutting stroke for different materials.
● Slide the selector (10) to the desired position
referring to the table below. The selector can be
manipulated during operation.
Pos. Wood
2 Fast cuts
2 Thick workpieces -
1 Plywood
Chipboard
0 Thin workpieces Sheet metal
Fine cuts
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10 10 10 10 15
15 15 15 15 20
20 20 20 20 25
Metal Plastics
- PVC
Fibreglass
Acrylic
Aluminium -
Non-ferrous -
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Mounting the plastic anti-scratch shoe cover
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(fi g. D)
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The anti-scratch shoe cover (12) reduces damage
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to the surface of (sensitive) workpieces.
● Click the cover onto the shoe as shown.
Dust extraction (fi g. E)
The dust extraction adaptor (13) in combination
with the dust extraction shroud (14) helps
extracting the dust from the workpiece surface,
when connected to a suitable dust extraction
system.
● Place the dust extraction shroud (14) between
the fi nger guard (6) until it clicks in place.
● Fit the dust extraction adaptor (13) to the tool
as shown.
● Connect the hose of a suitable dust extraction
system to the adaptor.
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When appropriate, connect a dust
extraction system designed in
compliance with the applicable
directives regarding dust emission.
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Do not use a dust extraction system
without proper spark protection when
sawing metal.
Instructions for use
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● Always observe the safety instructions
and applicable regulations.
● Make sure your workpiece is well secured.
Remove nails, screws and other
fasteners that may damage the blade.
● Check that there is suffi cient space for
the blade underneath the workpiece.
Do not cut materials that exceed the
maximum cutting depth of the blade.
● Use sharp saw blades only. Damaged
or bent saw blades must be removed
immediately.
● Do not use the tool for sawing pipes or
tubes.
● Never run your tool without a saw blade.
● For optimal results, move the tool
smoothly and constantly over the
workpiece. Do not exert lateral pressure
on the saw blade.