DeWalt DCS579X2 User Manual

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ENGLISH
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such marks by DeWALT is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respectiveowners.
• 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.
Visible radiation. Do not stare intolight.
Date Code Position (Fig.H)
The production date code
18
consists of a 4-digit year followed
by a 2-digit week and is extended by a 2-digit factorycode.
Description (Fig. A, H)

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1
Trigger switch
2
Trigger switch lock-off button
3
Main handle
4
Rafter hook (Included with some models)
5
Blade lock
6
End cap
7
Auxiliary handle
8
Bevel adjustment lever
9
Bevel angle adjustment mechanism
10
LED worklight
11
Base plate
12
Lower blade guard
13
Blade clamping screw
14
Lower guard lever
15
Upper blade guard
16
Battery pack
17
Battery release button
18
Date code (Fig. H)
19
Rail adjuster (0° cutting)
20
Rail adjuster (1–45° bevel cutting)
21
Fuel gauge button (on battery pack)
Intended Use
These heavy-duty circular saws are designed for professional
wood cutting applications. Do not cut metal, plastic, concrete,
masonry or fiber cement materials. DO NOT use water feed
attachments with this saw. DO NOT use abrasive wheels or
blades. DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
These heavy-duty 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. A)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
16
is fullycharged.
To install the battery pack into the tool handle
1. Align the battery pack
16
with the rails inside the tool’s
handle (Fig.A).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap intoplace.
To remove the battery pack from the tool
1. Press the release button
17
and firmly pull the battery pack
out of the toolhandle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of thismanual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig.A)
Some DeWALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the batterypack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button
21
. A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to berecharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-userapplication.

DeWalt DCS579X2 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DCS579X2
Category	Cordless Saw
Language	English