DeWalt DCS578 Manual

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ENGLISH
Chargers
DeWALT
chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be
as easy as possible tooperate.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of
your charger corresponds to that of yourmains.
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Your
DeWALT
charger is double insulated in
accordance with EN60335; therefore no earth wire
isrequired.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by
DeWALT
or an authorised serviceorganisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K.& Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the oldplug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in theplug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutralterminal.
Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks
cannot be avoided. These are:
• Impairment ofhearing.
• Risk of personal injury due to flyingparticles.
• Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
duringoperation.
• Risk of personal injury due to prolongeduse.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAWS WITH A
PENDULUM BLADE GUARD
Lower Guard Function
a ) Check the lower guard for proper closing before each
use. Do not operate the saw if the lower guard does
not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp
or tie the lower guard into the open position. If the
saw is accidentally dropped, the lower guard may
be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle
and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the
blade or any other part, in all angles and depths ofcut.
b ) Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the
guard and the spring are not operating properly,
they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may
operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a build‑up ofdebris.
c ) The lower guard may be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound
cuts”. Raise the lower guard by retracting handle
and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower
guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower
guard should operateautomatically.
d ) Always observe that the lower guard is covering
the blade before placing the saw down on bench or
floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the
saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its
path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop
after switch isreleased.
and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of
bladebinding.
c ) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre
the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are
not engaged into the material. If saw blade binds, it
may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw
isrestarted.
d ) Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade
pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag
under their own weight. Supports must be placed under
the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the
edge of thepanel.
e ) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened
or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding andkickback.
f ) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade
adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding
andkickback.
g ) Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or
other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects
that can causekickback.
Additional Safety Instructions for
Circular Saws
• Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause
hearingloss.
• Wear a dust mask. Exposure to dust particles can cause
breathing difficulty and possibleinjury.
• Do not use blades of larger or smaller diameter than
recommended. For the proper blade rating refer to the
Technical Data. Use only the blades specified in this manual,
complying with EN 847‑1.
• Use only saw blades that are marked with a speed equal
or higher than the speed marked on thetool.
• Avoid overheating of bladetips.
• Install the dust extraction port onto the saw beforeuse.
• Never use abrasive cut‑offwheels.
• Do not use water feedattachments.
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the
work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may
lead to loss ofcontrol.
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DeWalt DCS578 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DCS578
Category	Cordless Saw
Language	English