DeWalt XR DCS382 User Manual

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The variable speed trigger switch will give you added versatility.
The further the trigger is depressed the higher the speed of
thesaw.

CAUTION: Use of very slow speed is recommended only
for beginning a cut. Prolonged use at very slow speed may
damage yoursaw.
Worklight (Fig.A)
There is a worklight
9
located on the end of the tool near the
shoe. The worklight is activated when the trigger switch is
depressed. When the trigger is released, the worklight will stay
illuminated for up to 20seconds.
NOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work surface
and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
Blade Installation and Removal (Fig.C, F)
Different blade lengths are available. Use the appropriate blade
for the application. The blade should be longer than 90mm and
should extend past the shoe and the thickness of the workpiece
during the cut. Do not use jigsaw blades with thistool.

WARNING: Cut hazard. Blade breakage may occur if the
blade does not extend past the shoe and the workpiece
during the cut. Increased risk of personal injury, as well as
damage to the shoe and workpiece mayresult.
To Install Blade into Saw
1. Twist open the blade clamp
3
to its full openposition.
2. Insert blade
11
fully into bladeclamp.
3. Release blade clamp. Gently tug on the blade to ensure blade
is clampedsecurely.
NOTE: The blade can be installed upside‑down for flush cutting.
Refer to FigureF.
To Remove Blade from Saw

CAUTION: Burn hazard. Do not touch the blade
immediately after use. Contact with the blade may result
in personalinjury.
1. Twist open blade clamp
3
to its full openposition.
2. Removeblade
11
.
Operation
Instructions for Use

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 or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can causeinjury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig.D)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
• 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.B)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
6
is fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack
6
with the rails inside the tool’s
handle (Fig. B).
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
7
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.B)
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
12
. 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.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig.E)
Lock‑off Button and Trigger switch
Your saw is equipped with a lock‑off button
2
.
To lock the trigger switch, press the lock‑off button on the
left. Always lock the trigger switch
1
when carrying or storing
the tool to eliminate unintentionalstarting.
To unlock the trigger switch, press the lock‑off button on the
right. Pull the trigger switch to turn the motor ON. Releasing the
trigger switch turns the motorOFF.

WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the switch
in the ON position, and should never be locked ON by any
othermeans.

DeWalt XR DCS382 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	XR DCS382
Category	Saw
Language	English