DeWalt XR Li-Ion DCS355-XE, Instruction Manual

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  2.  Adjust the length of the guide by pulling out or pushing inward to achieve the 

desired length as shown in Figure 12.

  3.  Secure the guide in place by turning the depth/cut adjustment knob (P) 

clockwise. To release the guide, turn the depth/cut adjustment knob 
counterclockwise.

P

FIG. 11

FIG. 12

F

G

NOTE:

 The guide arm can also be placed in the guard 

assembly vertically in order to set the height of a cut. 
Refer to Figure 13.

OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal 

injury, turn the tool off and disconnect the battery 

pack before making any adjustments or removing/

installing attachments or accessories. 

An accidental 

start-up can cause injury.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. 14)

NOTE:

 For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged. 

FIG. 14

I

H

FIG. 13

To install the battery pack (H) into the tool handle, align the battery pack with the 

rails inside the tool’s handle and slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly 

seated in the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release button (I) and firmly pull 

the battery pack out of the tool handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the 

charger section of this manual.

FUEL GAUGE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. 15) 

T

FIG. 15

Some D

E

WALT battery packs include a 

fuel gauge which consists of three green 

LED lights that indicate the level of charge 

remaining in the battery pack. 
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold 

the fuel gauge button (T). A combination 

of the three green LED lights will illuminate 

designating the level of charge left. When 

the level of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not 

illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.

NOTE: 

The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on the battery pack. 

It does not indicate tool functionality and is subject to variation based on product 

components, temperature and end-user application.
For more information regarding fuel gauge battery packs, please contact Stanley Black 

& Decker, 82 Taryn Drive, Epping, VIC 3076 Australia or call 1800 338 002 or (NZ) 

0800 339 258.

Proper Hand Position (Fig. 16)

WARNING: 

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, 

ALWAYS

 use proper hand 

position as shown in Figure 16. 

WARNING: 

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, 

ALWAYS

 hold securely in 

anticipation of a sudden reaction. 
Proper hand position requires the tool to be held as shown in Figure 16.