DeWalt XR DCS388 User Manual

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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 and will remain on for a short time after the trigger
switch is released. If the trigger switch remains depressed, the
worklight will remainon.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. C)
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 as shown
in Figure C. Always lock the trigger switch
1
when carrying or
storing the tool to eliminate unintentional starting. The lock-
off button is colored red to indicate when the switch is in its
unlockedposition.
To unlock the trigger switch, press the lock-off button as
shown in Figure C. 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.
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.
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.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the hand grip
5
,
with the other hand on the main handle
6
.
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.
NOTE: The blade can be installed in two positions as shown in
Figure G.
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. Open up blade clamp releaselever.
2. Removeblade.
Blade Installation and Removal
(Fig. A, E–G)
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 (Fig. F). Increased risk of personal injury, as
well as damage to the shoe and workpiece mayresult.
To Install Blade into Saw
1. Pull blade clamp release lever
3
up (Fig.E).
2. Insert blade shank from thefront.
3. Push blade clamp release leverdown.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
7
is fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack
7
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
8
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
11
. 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.
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.
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.

DeWalt XR DCS388 Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	XR DCS388
Category	Cordless Saw
Language	English