DeWalt XR DCS334, Manual

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Proper Hand Position (Fig. L)

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 main handle 

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Cutting

WARNING:

 The jig saw should not be operated with the 

shoe removed or serious personal injury may result.

Pocket Cutting (Fig. M)

A pocket cut is an easy method of making an inside cut. The 
saw can be inserted directly into a panel or board without first 
drilling a lead or pilot hole. In pocket cutting, measure the 
surface to be cut and mark clearly with a pencil. Next tip the saw 
forward until the front end of the shoe sits firmly on the work 
surface and the blade clears the work through its full stroke. 
Switch the tool on and allow it to attain maximum speed. Grip 
the saw firmly and lower the back edge of tool slowly until the 
blade reaches its complete depth. Hold the shoe flat against the 
wood and begin cutting. Do not remove blade from cut while it 
is still moving. Blade must come to a complete stop.

Flush Cutting (Fig. N)

A flush cut is necessary when finishing off cuts up to a wall or 
an obstacle, such as back-splash.  One of the easiest ways to 
accomplish the flush cut is to use a flush cutting blade (DT2074). 
The flush cutting blade provides the reach necessary to cut 
right up to the front edge of the jig saw shoe. Remove the 
anti-splinter insert and return the shoe to the 0° positive stop 
position before installing and using the flush cutting blade. For 
the best cut quality the flush cutting blade should be used in 
the 0 or 1 orbital position. The flush cutting blade should not be 
used to start the cut because the flush cutting blade prevents 
the shoe from being supported by the work surface. Use wood 
cutting practices explained below.

Wood Cutting

Support the workpiece adequately at all times. Use the higher 
speed setting for cutting wood. Do not attempt to turn the tool 
on when blade is against material to be cut. This could stall the 
motor. Place the front of shoe on the material to be cut and hold 
the jig saw shoe firmly against the wood while cutting. Don’t 
force the tool; let the blade cut at its own speed. When the cut 
is complete, turn the jig saw off. Let blade come to a complete 
stop and then lay the saw aside before loosening the work.

Metal Cutting

In cutting thin gauge sheet metals, it is best to clamp wood to 
the bottom of sheet metal; this will insure a clean cut without 
the risk of vibration or tearing of metal. Always remember to use 
a finer blade for ferrous metals (for those that have a high iron 
content); and use a coarser blade for non-ferrous metals (those 
that do not have an iron content). Use a high speed setting 
for cutting soft metals (aluminum, copper, brass, mild steel, 
galvanized. pipe, conduit sheet metal, etc.). Use lower speed to 
cut plastics, tile, laminate, hard metals, and cast iron.

MAINTENANCE

Your 

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 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 personal 
injury, depress the trigger lock button and 
disconnect battery pack before making any 
adjustments or removing/installing attachments or 
accessories.

 An accidental start-up can cause injury.

The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.

Lubrication

Lubricating the Guide Roller (Fig. D)

Apply a drop of oil to the guide roller 

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 at regular intervals to 

prevent jamming.

Cleaning

WARNING:

 Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing 

with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around 
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved 
dust mask 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 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.

Optional Accessories

WARNING:

 Since accessories, other than those offered 

by 

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, have not been tested with this product, use 

of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. 
To reduce the risk of injury, only 

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 recommended 

accessories should be used with this product.

Consult your dealer for further information on the 
appropriate accessories.
These include:
 

–  DE3241 Parallel guide

–  DE3242 Trammel bar

Protecting the Environment

Separate collection. Products and batteries marked 
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal 
household waste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can 

be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw 
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries 
according to local provisions. Further information is available at 

www.2helpU.com

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