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Only cut clean material to help extend the blade life.
Wipe material clean of any dirt and debris before
beginning the cut.
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.
Replacing Blade (Fig. C)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
WARNING: Blades are sharp. Keep hands away
from cutting edges. Lacerations can occur.
WARNING: DO NOT sharpen blades. Replace dull,
chipped or damaged blades.
The blade needs to be replaced when the edge appears dull,
rounded or damaged or when:
•
The DCE180 makes a ratcheting sound during a cut.
•
Room temperature pipe cracks during a cut.
1. Move the blade
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to the fully closed position.
2. Remove battery
13
from the DCE180.
3. Use the included 5 mm hex wrench
and remove the blade screw
wrench
11
counterclockwise.
nOTE: If the blade screw
with the provided 5 mm hex wrench
socket wrench (not provided) to remove it.
4. Remove the blade holder
through the slot
16
.
5. Carefully install the new blade into the slot
nOTE: Ensure the cutting edge of the blade is facing the
tubing holder.
6. Ensure the tabs
on the the blade holder
17
aligned with the slots
the blade holder
15
7. Insert the blade screw
included 5 mm hex wrench
not move.
8. Install the battery onto the DCE180.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of 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
to unscrew
11
8
by twisting the hex
8
is too tight to be removed
11
, use a 13 mm
15
and lift the blade
16
15
18
in the tool housing and insert
into the tool housing.
8
and tighten clockwise with the
11
. Ensure the blade does
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
product, use of such accessories with this product
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
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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.
Tool Connect™ Chip (Fig. J)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, run the blade to closed position, 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 tool is Tool Connect™ Chip ready and has a location for
installation of a Tool Connect™ Chip.
Tool Connect™ Chip is an optional application for your
smart device (such as a smart phone or tablet) that connects
the device to utilize the mobile application for inventory
management functions.
Refer to Tool Connect™ Chip Instruction Sheet for
more information.
installing the Tool Connect™ Chip
1. Remove the retaining screws
Connect™ Chip protective cover
2. Remove the protective cover and insert the Tool
Connect™ Chip into the empty pocket
3. Ensure that the Tool Connect™ Chip is flush with the
housing. Secure it with the retaining screws and tighten
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out
the screws.
4. Refer to Tool Connect™ Chip Instruction Sheet for
.
further instructions.
Repairs
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The charger and batteries are not serviceable. There are no
serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.
Any tool that needs repair, is found to be worn, or operates
abnormally SHALL BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE UNTIL
REPAIRED. It is recommended that necessary repairs be made
by a manufacturer's authorized repair facility if repairs are
permitted by the manufacturer. Please contact D
1‑800‑4‑D
www.dewalt.com.
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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WALT‑recommended accessories should be used
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into the tool.
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