DeWalt DC308 Mode D'emploi page 35

together with two fast blinks followed by a
pause. This indicates a temporary problem
of the power source. The charger will
automatically switch back to normal operation.
Charging process (fi g. B)
Refer the table below for the state of charge of the
battery pack.
State of charge
1 light blinkling
1 light blinkling, 1 light on
1 light blinkling, 2 lights on
3 lights on
Automatic refresh
• The automatic refresh mode will equalize or
balance the individual cells in the battery pack
at its peak capacity. Battery packs should be
refreshed weekly or whenever the pack no
longer delivers the same amount of work.
• To refresh your battery pack, place the battery
in the charger as usual. Leave the battery pack
for at least 8 hours in the charger.
Hot/Cold Pack Delay
When the charger detects a battery that is too hot
or too cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack
Delay, suspending charging until the battery has
reached an appropriate temperature. The charger
then automatically switches to the pack charging
mode. This feature ensures maximum battery life.
Deep discharge protection
The battery pack is protected against deep
discharging when it is used in the tool.
Fitting and removing a saw blade (fi g. C)
The tool-free blade exchange system ensures
quick and easy changing of saw blades.
• Open the blade holder (6) by fully retracting the
blade latch (4).
• Insert the saw blade into the blade holder (6)
guiding the back of the blade into the groove of
the guide roller (7).
• Release the blade latch (4).
• To remove the saw blade, fully retract the blade
latch and pull the blade out of the holder.
Saw blades
Blade type
Fine-toothed cutting blade
Coarse-toothed cutting blade for fast straight cuts
Metal cutting blade
< 33%
33-66%
Flush cutting blade
66-99%
100%
1) Not available in all countries.
A wide variety of dedicated saw blades is available
as an option.
WARNING: Always select your saw
blade with great care.
Setting the bevel angle (fi g. D)
The adjustable shoe (8) allows cutting of LH and
RH bevel angles up to 45°. The bevel scale has
preset positions at 0°, 15°, 30° and 45°.
• Release the shoe lever (10).
• Slide the shoe (8) toward the saw blade.
• Tilt the shoe and set the desired bevel angle
using the scale.
• Tighten the shoe lever.
Setting the pendulum stroke (fi g. A)
The adjustable pendulum stroke guarantees a
perfect cutting stroke for different materials.
• Slide the selector (9) to the desired position
referring to the table below. The selector can be
manipulated during operation.
Pos. Wood
3 Fast cuts
2 Thick workpieces
1 Plywood
Chipboard
0 Thin workpieces
Fine cuts
E N G L I S H
Applications
for smooth straight cuts
for ferrous and
non-ferrous metals
1)
for fi nishing off cuts
up to a wall or edge.
Metal Plastics
- PVC
- Fibreglass
Acrylic
Aluminium -
Non-ferrous -
Sheet metal -
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