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e ) 

When operating a power tool outdoors, use an 
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. 

Use of a cord 

suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

f ) 

If operating a power tool in a damp location is 
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) 
protected supply. 

Use of an RCD reduces the risk of 

electric shock.

3) Personal safety

a ) 

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use 
common sense when operating a power tool. Do not 
use a power tool while you are tired or under the 
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. 

A moment 

of inattention while operating power tools may result in 
serious personal injury.

b ) 

Use personal protective equipment. Always wear 
eye protection. 

Protective equipment such as dust mask, 

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used 
for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c ) 

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch 
is in the off position before connecting to power 
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying 
the tool. 

Carrying power tools with your finger on the 

switch or energising power tools that have the switch on 
invites accidents.

d ) 

Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning 
the power tool on. 

A wrench or a key left attached 

to a rotating part of the power tool may result in 
personal injury.

e ) 

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance 
at all times. 

This enables better control of the power tool 

in unexpected situations.

f ) 

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or 
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away 
from moving parts. 

Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair 

can be caught in moving parts.

g ) 

If devices are provided for the connection of dust 
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are 
connected and properly used.

 Use of dust collection 

can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care

a ) 

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power 
tool for your application. 

The correct power tool 

will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it 
was designed.

b ) 

Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn 
it on and off. 

Any power tool that cannot be controlled 

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c ) 

Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or 
the battery pack from the power tool before making 
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing 
power tools.

 Such preventive safety measures reduce the 

risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d ) 

Store idle power tools out of the reach of children 
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power 

tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. 

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e ) 

Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or 
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any 
other condition that may affect the power tool’s 
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired 
before use.

 Many accidents are caused by poorly 

maintained power tools.

f ) 

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. 

Properly 

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less 
likely to bind and are easier to control.

g ) 

Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., 
in accordance with these instructions taking into 
account the working conditions and the work to be 
performed. 

Use of the power tool for operations different 

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5) Battery tool use and care

a ) 

Recharge only with the charger specified by the 
manufacturer.

 

A charger that is suitable for one type 

of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with 
another battery pack.

b ) 

Use power tools only with specifically designated 
battery packs. 

Use of any other battery packs may create 

a risk of injury and fire.

c ) 

When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from 
other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, 
nails, screws or other small metal objects that can 
make a connection from one terminal to another. 

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns 
or a fire.

d ) 

Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected 
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact 
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid 
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.

 Liquid 

ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

6) Service

a ) 

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair 
person using only identical replacement parts. 

This 

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety Instructions for All Saws

a )     

DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area 

and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary 
handle, or motor housing. 

If both hands are holding the 

saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.

b ) 

 Do not reach underneath the workpiece. 

The guard 

cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.

c ) 

 Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the 
workpiece. 

Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth 

should be visible below the workpiece.

d ) 

 Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across 
your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform.

 

It is important to support the work properly to minimise 
body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.

Summary of Contents for DCS373N

Page 1: ...DCS373 Final page size A5 148mm x 210mm ...

Page 2: ...B Copyright DeWALT English original instructions 5 ...

Page 3: ...1 Fig A Fig B Fig C 21 2 1 4 5 3 12 5 15 14 13 9 8 6 7 10 11 4 9 13 9 13 ...

Page 4: ...2 Fig E Fig D 16 18 6 20 19 17 Fig F 17 18 6 19 17 20 18 6 ...

Page 5: ...3 13 mm Fig G Fig I Fig H 4 4 A B 3 ...

Page 6: ...4 Fig J Fig K 15 14 ...

Page 7: ...Data DCS373 Voltage VDC 18 Type 1 2 Battery type Li Ion Max power output W 460 No load speed min 1 3700 Blade diameter mm 140 Maximum depth of cut mm 43 Blade bore mm 20 Weight without battery pack kg 3 76 Noise values and vibration values triax vector sum according to EN60745 2 5 LPA emission sound pressure level dB A 78 LWA sound power level dB A 89 K uncertainty for the given sound level dB A 3...

Page 8: ...rdous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which if not avoided may result in property damage Denotes risk of electric shock Denotes risk of fire General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING Read a...

Page 9: ...dentally d Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users e Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool s operation If damaged have t...

Page 10: ...it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted d Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback Large panels tend to sag under their own weight Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel e Do not use dull or damaged blades Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing ...

Page 11: ...le An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of your charger see Technical Data The minimum conductor size is 1 mm2 the maximum length is 30 m When using a cable reel always unwind the cable completely SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Chargers DeWALT chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be as easy as possible ...

Page 12: ...rger s will not charge a faulty battery pack The charger will indicate faulty battery by refusing to light or by displaying problem pack or charger blink pattern nOTE This could also mean a problem with a charger If the charger indicates a problem take the charger and battery pack to be tested at an authorised service centre hot Cold Pack Delay When the charger detects a battery pack that is too h...

Page 13: ...ools with large battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over Transportation WARNING Fire hazard Transporting batteries can possibly cause fire if the battery terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive materials When transporting batteries make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them ...

Page 14: ...e only between 4 C and 40 C Only for indoor use Discard the battery pack with due care for the environment Example of Use and Transport Label Marking Charge DeWALT battery packs only with designated DeWALT chargers Charging battery packs other than the designated DeWALT batteries with a DeWALT charger may make them burst or lead to other dangerous situations Do not incinerate the battery pack USE ...

Page 15: ...er to see a cutting line on the material to be cut Saw Shoe Fig A The front of the saw shoe 11 has a kerf indicator 5 that allows the operator to glide the saw along cutting lines Aligning the cutting line with the notch on the front of the shoe and centering it using the modified V shaped kerf indicator allows the operator to keep the blade in line with the cutting line If the cutting line is vis...

Page 16: ...ckwise to loosen Refer to arrow in Figure GB 2 Remove the blade clamping screw 6 and outer clamp washer 18 only Remove old blade 3 Clean any metal chips shavings that may have accumulated in the guard or clamp washer area and check the condition and operation of the lower blade guard as previously outlined Do not lubricate this area 4 Select the proper blade for the application see Blades Always u...

Page 17: ... result in pinching binding twisting or misalignment of the blade could cause kickback Refer to the sections Further Safety Instructions for All Saws and Blades for procedures and techniques that will minimise the occurrence of kickback Depth Adjustment Fig H WARNING To reduce the risk of serious personal injury turn tool off and disconnect battery pack before making any adjustments or removing in...

Page 18: ...er hand position requires one hand on the main handle 14 with the other hand on the auxiliary handle 15 as shown in Figure J to guide the saw properly MAINTENANCE Your DeWALT power tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning WARNING To reduce the risk of serious perso...

Page 19: ...ording to local provisions Further information is available at www 2helpU com Rechargeable Battery Pack This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done before At the end of its technical life discard it with due care for our environment Run the battery pack down completely then remove it from the tool Li Ion cells are recyclabl...

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