DeWalt DCS571 Guide D'utilisation page 10

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Figure L illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a
board. Always clamp work. Don't try to hold short pieces by
hand! Remember to support cantilevered and overhanging
material. Use caution when sawing material from below.
Be sure saw is up to full speed before blade contacts
material to be cut. Starting saw with blade against material
to be cut or pushed forward into kerf can result in kickback.
Push the saw forward at a speed which allows the blade to
cut without laboring.
Hardness and toughness can vary even in the same piece of
material, and knotty or damp sections can put a heavy load
on the saw. When this happens, push the saw more slowly,
but hard enough to keep working without much decrease
in speed. Forcing the saw can cause rough cuts, inaccuracy,
kickback, and over-heating of the motor.
Should your cut begin to go off the line, don't try to force
it back on. Release the trigger switch and allow blade to
come to a complete stop. Then you can withdraw the saw,
sight anew, and start a new cut slightly inside the wrong
one. Withdraw the saw if you must shift the cut. Forcing
a correction inside the cut can stall the saw and lead
to kickback.
IF SAW STALLS, RELEASE THE TRIGGER SWITCH AND
BACK THE SAW UNTIL IT IS LOOSE. BE SURE BLADE IS
STRAIGHT IN THE CUT AND CLEAR OF THE CUTTING EDGE
BEFORE RESTARTING.
As you finish a cut, release the trigger switch and allow the
blade to stop before lifting the saw from the work. As you
lift the saw, the spring-tensioned lower blade guard will
automatically close under the blade. Remember the blade
is exposed until this occurs. Never reach under the work for
any reason. When you have to retract the lower blade guard
manually (as is necessary for starting pocket cuts), always
use the retracting lever.

WARNING: When cutting thin strips, be careful to ensure
that small cutoff pieces don't hang up on the inside of the
lower blade guard.
Ripping (Fig. A, O)
Ripping is the process of cutting wider boards into narrower
strips – cutting grain lengthwise. Hand guiding is more
difficult for this type of sawing and the use of a D
fence is recommended.
installing the Rip Fence
You can install a rip fence on your circular saw by loosening
the rip fence locking screw
wrench 14 and inserting the rip fence as shown in
Figure O. When the rip fence is at the desired position, use
the blade wrench to tighten the rip fence locking screw,
locking it in place.
Pocket Cutting (Fig. P)

WARNING: Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised
position. Never move the saw backwards when pocket
cutting. This may cause the saw to raise up off the work
surface, which could cause injury.
A pocket cut is one that is made in a floor, wall or other
flat surface.
1. Adjust the saw shoe so the blade cuts at desired depth.
2. Tilt the saw forward and rest front of the shoe on
material to be cut.
3. Using the lower blade guard retracting lever, retract the
lower blade guard to an upward position. Lower the rear of
the shoe until the blade teeth almost touch the cutting line.
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4. Release the lower blade guard (its contact with the work
will keep it in position to open freely as you start the cut).
Remove your hand from the lower blade guard retracting
lever and firmly grip the auxiliary handle, as shown in
Figure P. Position your body and arm to allow you to resist
kickback if it occurs.
5. Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface
before starting saw.
6. Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until its shoe
rests flat on the material to be cut. Advance saw along the
cutting line until cut is completed.
7. Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to stop
completely before withdrawing the blade from the material.
8. When starting each new cut, repeat the above steps.
MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can
cause injury.
Your D WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper
tool care and regular cleaning.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the guarding system
and all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week.
To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1
approved eye protection when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these
parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part
of the tool into a liquid.
Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by
D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such
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accessories with this product could be hazardous. To reduce
the risk of injury, only D WALT recommended accessories
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should be used with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your product are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact D
(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com.
Repairs
The charger and batteries are not serviceable. There are no
serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.

WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush
inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be
performed by a factory service center or an authorized service
center. Always use identical replacement parts.
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