User manual DEWALT DC390KB

[. . . ] Years of experience, thorough product development and innovation make DEWALT one of the most reliable partners for professional power tool users. Power output W No-load speed min-1 Blade diameter mm Depth of cut mm Blade bore mm Bevel angle adjustment Weight (without battery pack) kg Battery pack Battery type Voltage Capacity Weight Charger Mains voltage Battery type Approx. For more information, please contact DEWALT at the address below, or refer to the back of the manual. The following symbols are used throughout this manual: Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life or damage to the tool in case of nonobservance of the instructions in this manual. [. . . ] Do not remove the riving knife, except when plunge cutting. The riving knife should be correctly set; the distance between the toothed rim and the riving knife should be 5 mm and the height difference should be 5 mm or less . checking and changing the saw blade · Do not use blades with a body thickness greater or a width of tooth smaller than the thickness of the riving knife. Only saw blades conforming to the specifications contained in these operating instructions may be used. Saw blades made of high alloy, high speed steel (HSS steel) should not be used. Good results are achieved using carbide-tipped or CrV saw blades. Only sharp saw blades in perfect working condition should be used; cracked or bent saw blades should be discarded and replaced at once. Ensure that the saw blade is securely fixed and rotates in the correct direction. applications · When using a saw bench ensure that the width of the sawing gap is sufficient to take the saw blade being used. When cutting narrow workpieces (width less than 80 mm) longitudinally, use a rip fence guide along the longitudinal edge. When sawing with the workpiece clamped tight, devices should be used to prevent the workpiece kicking back. When sawing circular sections of wood use a device to hold the workpiece steady on both sides of the saw blade to prevent slipping. Ensure that pieces of wood sawn off the workpiece cannot be caught up by the teeth of the saw blade and thrown in the air. guard against kickback · Kickback occurs when the saw begins to stall rapidly and is driven back towards the operator. Release the switch immediately if the blade sticks or the saw stalls. Support large panels near the cutting area. Use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping; do not force the tool. Do not remove the saw from the work during a cut while the saw blade is rotating. Release the on/off switch and wait for the saw blade to come to a halt. The package contains: 1 Cordless circular saw 1 Saw blade 1 Allen key 2 Battery packs, NiCd (DC390KA) 2 Battery packs, NiMH (DC390KB) 1 Charger (DC390KA/DC390KB) 1 Kitbox (DC390KA/DC390KB) 1 Instruction manual 1 Exploded drawing · Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may have occurred during transport. Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior to operation. Your DC390 cordless circular saw has been designed for professional sawing applications. [. . . ] The kerf indicator lines up with the right side of the saw blade when set to 0° bevel. Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations. Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool and do not exert side pressure on the saw blade. Always use a vacuum extractor designed in compliance with the applicable Directives regarding dust emission when sawing wood. [. . . ]