DeWalt DCS388 User Manual

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Do not expose to water.
Have defective cords replaced immediately.
Charge only between 4 ˚C and 40 ˚C.
Only for indoor use.
Discard the battery pack with due care for the
environment.
Charge
DeWALT
battery packs only with designated
DeWALT
chargers. Charging battery packs other
than the designated
DeWALT
batteries with a
DeWALT
charger may make them burst or lead to
other dangerous situations.
Do not incinerate the battery pack.
USE (without transport cap). Example: Wh rating
indicates 108 Wh (1 battery with 108 Wh).
TRANSPORT (with built-in transport cap). Example:
Wh rating indicates 3 x 36 Wh (3batteries of 36 Wh).
Battery Type
The DCS388 operates on a 54 volt battery pack.
This battery pack may be used:DCB546. Refer to Technical Data
for moreinformation.
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Cordless reciprocating saw
1 Li-Ion battery pack (T1 models)
2 Li-Ion battery packs (T2 models)
1 Charger
1 Instruction manual
• 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.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Date Code Position (Fig. A)
The date code
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, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2016 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1
Trigger switch
2
Lock-off button
3
Blade clamp release lever
4
Shoe
5
Hand grip
6
Main handle
7
Battery pack
8
Battery release button
9
Worklight
Intended Use
Your DCS388 cordless reciprocating saws have been designed
for professional sawing of wood, metal and tubes. The compact
design permits cutting extremely close to the edge of difficult
areas.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
These reciprocating saws are professional power tools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this
tool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with thisproduct.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

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.

WARNING: Use only
DeWALT
battery packs andchargers.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. C, D)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack is fullycharged.

DeWalt DCS388 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DCS388
Category	Cordless Saw
Language	English