DeWalt DCS365 User Manual

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NOTE: DO NOT CUT METALS OR MASONRY WITH THIS SAW. Do not use any
abrasiveblades.
NOTE: Refer to Guard Actuation and Visibility in the Adjustments section for important
information about the lower guard beforecutting.
Crosscuts
Straight Cut (Fig.A, G1, G2)
A crosscut is made by cutting wood across the grain at any angle. A straight crosscut is made
with the mitre arm at the zero degree position. Set and lock the mitre arm at zero, hold the
wood firmly on the table and against the fence. With the rail lock knob
20
tightened, turn on
the saw by squeezing the trigger switch
1
.
When the saw comes up to speed (about 1second) lower the arm smoothly and slowly to cut
through the wood. Let the blade come to a full stop before raisingarm.
When cutting anything larger than a 51mm x 102mm, use an out‑down‑back motion with
the rail lock knob
20
loosened. Pull the saw out, toward you, lower the saw head down
toward the workpiece, and slowly push the saw back to complete the cut. Do not allow the
saw blade to contact the top of the workpiece while pulling out. The saw may run toward you,
possibly causing personal injury or damage to theworkpiece.
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WARNING: Always use a work clamp to maintain control and reduce the risk of
workpiece damage and personal injury, if your hands are required to be within 100mm of
the blade during thecut.
NOTE: The rail lock knob
20
shown in FigureA must be loose to allow the saw to slide along
itsrails.
Mitre Cuts (Fig.J,K)
Mitre crosscuts are made with the mitre arm at some angle other than zero. This angle is often
45º for making corners, but can be set anywhere from zero to 48º left or 48° right. To mitre the
saw, loosen the mitre lock knob
5
by turning it anticlockwise. Pull up on the mitre lock knob
to move the mitre arm
7
to the mitre angle desired on the mitre scale
8
. Turn the mitre lock
knob clockwise to tighten. Make the cut as describedabove.
When performing a mitre cut on workpieces wider than 51mm x 102mm that are shorter in
length, always place the longer side against the fence (Fig.K).
To cut through an existing pencil line on a piece of wood, match the angle as close as possible.
Cut the wood a little too long and measure from the pencil line to the cut edge to determine
which direction to adjust the mitre angle and recut. This will take some practice, but it is a
commonly usedtechnique.
Bevel Cuts (Fig.L1, L2)
A bevel cut is a crosscut made with the saw blade leaning at an angle to the wood. In order to
set the bevel, loosen the bevel lock knob
12
, and move the saw to the left as desired. Once
the desired bevel angle has been set, tighten the bevel lock firmly. Bevel angles can be set
from 0º right to 48ºleft.
To set the bevel angle past 45º to 48º,
1. Loosen the bevel lock knob
12
.
2. Tilt the saw head slightly to slide the bevel override
25
to oneside.
3. Move the saw head to48º.
4. Tighten the bevel lockknob.
Quality of Cut
The smoothness of any cut depends on a number of variables. Things like material being cut,
blade type, blade sharpness and rate of cut all contribute to the quality of thecut.
When smoothest cuts are desired for molding and other precision work, a sharp (60 tooth
carbide tip) blade and a slower, even cutting rate will produce the desiredresults.
Ensure that the material does not move or creep while cutting; clamp it securely in place.
Always let the blade come to a full stop before raisingarm.
If small fibers of wood still split out at the rear of the workpiece, stick a piece of masking tape
on the wood where the cut will be made. Saw through the tape and carefully remove tape
whenfinished.
For varied cutting applications, refer to the list of recommended saw blades for your saw and
select the one that best fits your needs. Refer to Saw Blades under OptionalAccessories.
Clamping the Workpiece

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and
disconnect battery pack before making any adjustments, performing any
cleaning or maintenance, or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can causeinjury.
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WARNING: A workpiece that is clamped, balanced and secure before a cut may become
unbalanced after a cut is completed. An unbalanced load may tip the saw or anything the
saw is attached to, such as a table or workbench. When making a cut that may become
unbalanced, properly support the workpiece and ensure the saw is firmly bolted to a
stable surface. Personal injury mayoccur.
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WARNING: The clamp foot must remain clamped above the base of the saw whenever
the clamp is used. Always clamp the workpiece to the base of the saw – not to any other
part of the work area. Ensure the clamp foot is not clamped on the edge of the base of
thesaw.
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WARNING: Always use a work clamp to maintain control and reduce the risk of
workpiece damage and personal injury, if your hands are required to be within 100mm of
the blade during thecut.
If you cannot secure the workpiece on the table and against the fence by hand (irregular
shape, etc.), or your hand would be less than 100mm from the blade, a clamp or other fixture
must beused.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
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WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and applicableregulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and
disconnect battery pack before making any adjustments, performing any
cleaning or maintenance, or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can causeinjury.
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WARNING: To ensure the blade path is clear of obstructions, always make a dry run of the
cut without power before making any cuts on theworkpiece.
Proper Body and Hand Position (Fig.G1–G4)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand
position as shown in Fig.G1 andG2.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in
anticipation of a suddenreaction.
• Add clamps to support the workpiece wheneverpossible.
• Never place hands near cutting area. Place hands no closer than 100mm from
theblade.
• Hold the workpiece tightly to the table and the fence when cutting. Keep hands in
position until the trigger has been released and the blade has completelystopped.
• ALWAYS MAKE DRY RUNS (UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS SO THAT YOU CAN
CHECK THE PATH OF THE BLADE. DO NOT CROSS HANDS, AS SHOWN IN FIGURES G3
ANDG4.
• Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper balance. As you move the mitre
arm left and right, follow it and stand slightly to the side of the sawblade.
• Sight through the guard louvers when following a pencilline.
Trigger Switch (Fig.H)
To turn the saw on, push the lock‑off lever
18
to the left, then depress the trigger switch
1
.
The saw will run while the switch is depressed. Allow the blade to spin up to full operating
speed before making the cut. To turn the saw off, release the switch. Allow the blade to stop
before raising the saw head. There is no provision for locking the switch on. A hole
36
is
provided in the trigger for insertion of a padlock to lock the switchoff.
Your saw is not equipped with an automatic electric blade brake, but the saw blade should
stop within 5seconds of trigger release. This is not adjustable. If the stop time repeatedly
exceeds 5seconds, have the tool serviced by an authorised DeWALT servicecentre.
Always be sure the blade has stopped before removing it from thekerf.
Dust Extraction (Fig.A,I)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and
disconnect battery pack before making any adjustments, performing any
cleaning or maintenance, or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can causeinjury.
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WARNING: Certain dust, such as oak or beech dust, is considered carcinogenic,
especially in connection with wood‑treatmentadditives.
• Always use dustextraction.
• Provide for good ventilation of the workspace.
• It is recommended to wear an appropriaterespirator.
Your saw has a built‑in dust port
14
that allows either the supplied dust bag
37
 or a shop
vacuum system to beconnected.
To Attach the Dust Bag
1. Fit the dust bag
37
to the dust port
14
as shown in FigureI.
To Empty the Dust Bag
1. Remove dust bag
37
from the saw and gently shake or tap the dust bag toempty.
2. Reattach the dust bag back onto the dust port
14
.
You may notice that all the dust will not come free from the bag. This will not affect cutting
performance but will reduce the saw's dust collection efficiency. To restore your saw's dust
collection efficiency, depress the spring inside the dust bag when you are emptying it and tap
it on the side of the trash can or dustreceptacle.
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CAUTION: Never operate this saw unless the dust bag or DeWALT dust extractor is
in place. Wood dust may create a breathinghazard.
Cutting with your Saw (Fig.A)
If you cannot secure the workpiece on the table and against the fence by hand (irregular
shape, etc.), or your hand would be less than 100mm from the blade, a clamp or other fixture
must be used. Refer to Clamping the Workpiece for moreinformation.
If the slide feature is not used, ensure the saw head is pushed back as far as possible and the
rail lock knob
20
is tightened. This will prevent the saw from sliding along its rails as the
workpiece isengaged.
Lock Down Pin (Fig.A)

WARNING: The lock down pin should be used only when carrying or storing the saw.
NEVER use the lock down pin for any cuttingoperation.
To lock the saw head in the down position, push the saw head down, push the lock down
pin
23
in and release the saw head. This will hold the saw head safely down for moving the
saw from place to place. To release, press the saw head down and pull the pinout.

DeWalt DCS365 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DCS365
Category	Saw
Language	English