DeWalt XR DCS438 User manual

DCS438

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EC‑Declaration of Conformity
Machinery Directive
o
Cut Off Tool
DCS438
DeWALT declares that these products described under
Technical Data are in compliance with:
2006/42/EC, EN60745‑1:2009 + A11:2010; EN60745‑2‑22:2011
+ A11:2013.
These products also comply with Directive 2014/30/EU and
2011/65/EU. For more information, please contact DeWALT at
the following address or refer to the back of themanual.
The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the technical
file and makes this declaration on behalf ofDeWALT.
Markus Rompel
Vice‑President Engineering, PTE‑Europe
DeWALT, Richard‑Klinger‑Straße 11,
65510, Idstein, Germany
24.09.2021
The vibration and/or noise emission level given in this information
sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test
given in EN60745
and may be used to compare one tool with
another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment ofexposure.
WARNING: The declared vibration and/or noise emission
level represents the main applications of the tool. However
if the tool is used for different applications, with different
accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration and/or
noise emission may differ. This may significantly increase
the exposure level over the total workingperiod.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration and/or
noise should also take into account the times when the tool
is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing
the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level
over the total workingperiod.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator
from the effects of vibration and/or noise such as: maintain
the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm
(relevant for vibration), organisation of workpatterns.
DCS438
Voltage VDC 18
Type 1
Battery type Li‑Ion
No‑load/rated speed min‑1 20000
Wheel diameter mm 76
Wheel thickness (max) mm 2.2
Spindle diameter mm 10
Spindle length mm 43
Weight (without battery pack) kg 0.94
Noise values and/or vibration values (triax vector sum) according to EN60745‑2‑3:
LPA (emission sound pressure level) dB(A) 87
LWA (sound power level) dB(A) 98
K (uncertainty for the given sound level) dB(A) 3
Vibration emission value a
h
= m/s23.3
Uncertainty K = m/s21.5
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You have chosen a DeWALT tool. Years of experience, thorough
product development and innovation make DeWALT one of the
most reliable partners for professional power toolusers.
Technical Data
English (original instructions)
CUT OFF TOOL
DCS438

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTUREREFERENCE
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your
mains‑operated (corded) power tool or battery‑operated (cordless)
powertool.
aWARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instructionmanual.
Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to
thesesymbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
seriousinjury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
seriousinjury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderateinjury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
propertydamage.
Denotes risk of electricshock.
Denotes risk offire.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
THE SUPPLY OF MACHINERY (SAFETY)
REGULATIONS 2008
Cut Off Tool
DCS438
DeWALT declares that these products described under
Technical Data are in compliancewith:
The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations, 2008, S.I.
2008/1597 (as amended),
EN60745‑1:2009 + A11:2010; EN60745‑2‑22:2011 + A11:2013.
These products conform to the following UK Regulations:
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations, 2016, S.I.2016/1091
(asamended).
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012, S.I.
2012/3032 (as amended).
For more information, please contact DeWALT at the following
address or refer to the back of the manual.
The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the technical
file and makes this declaration on behalf of DeWALT.
Karl Evans
Vice President Professional Power Tools EANZ GTS
DeWALT UK, 270Bath Road, Slough
Berkshire, SL1 4DX
England
24.09.2021
Batteries Chargers/Charge Times (Minutes)***
Cat # VDC Ah Weight (kg) DCB104 DCB107 DCB112 DCB113 DCB115 DCB116 DCB117 DCB118 DCB132 DCB119
DCB546 18/54 6.0/2.0 1.08 60 270 170 140 90 80 40 60 90 X
DCB547 18/54 9.0/3.0 1.46 75* 420 270 220 135* 110* 60 75* 135* X
DCB548 18/54 12.0/4.0 1.46 120 540 350 300 180 150 80 120 180 X
DCB549 18/54 15.0/5.0 2.12 125 730 450 380 230 170 90 125 230 X
DCB181 18 1.5 0.35 22 70 45 35 22 22 22 22 22 45
DCB182 18 4.0 0.61 60/40** 185 120 100 60 60/45** 60/40** 60/40** 60 120
DCB183/B/G 18 2.0 0.40 30 90 60 50 30 30 30 30 30 60
DCB184/B/G 18 5.0 0.62 75/50** 240 150 120 75 75/60** 75/50** 75/50** 75 150
DCB185 18 1.3 0.35 22 60 40 30 22 22 22 22 22 40
DCB187 18 3.0 0.54 45 140 90 70 45 45 45 45 45 90
DCB189 18 4.0 0.54 60 185 120 100 60 60 60 60 60 120
DCBP034 18 1.7 0.32 27 82 50 40 27 27 27 27 27 50
*Date code 201811475B or later
**Date code 201536 or later
***Battery charge times matrix provided for guidance only; charge times will vary depending on temperature and condition of batteries.
Batteries
Chargers/Charge Times (Minutes)
Cat #
DC
Weight
*Date code 201811475B or later
**Date code 201536 or later
***Battery charge times matrix provided for guidance only; charge times will vary depending on temperature and condition of batteries.

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e ) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpectedsituations.
f ) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in movingparts.
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‑relatedhazards.
h ) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of asecond.
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
wasdesigned.
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 berepaired.
c ) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, 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 toolaccidentally.
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 untrainedusers.
e ) Maintain power tools and accessories. 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 powertools.
f ) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier tocontrol.
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 hazardoussituation.
h ) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and
free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping
surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpectedsituations.
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 batterypack.
1) Work Area Safety
a ) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas inviteaccidents.
b ) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust orfumes.
c ) Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to losecontrol.
2) Electrical Safety
a ) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electricshock.
b ) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed orgrounded.
c ) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electricshock.
d ) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electricshock.
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 electricshock.
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
electricshock.
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 personalinjury.
b ) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask,
non‑skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce personalinjuries.
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
invitesaccidents.
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
personalinjury.

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wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the
possibility of wheelbreakage.
f ) Do not use worn down reinforced wheels from larger
power tools. Wheels intended for a larger power tool
are not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and
mayburst.
g ) The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating of
your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be
adequately guarded orcontrolled.
h ) The arbour size of wheels and flanges must properly
fit the spindle of the power tool. Wheels and flanges
with arbour holes that do not match the mounting
hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate
excessively and may cause loss ofcontrol.
i ) Do not use damaged wheels. Before each use,
inspect the wheels for chips and cracks. If power tool
or wheel is dropped, inspect for damage or install an
undamaged wheel. After inspecting and installing
the wheel, position yourself and bystanders away
from the plane of the rotating wheel and run the
power tool at maximum no load speed for one
minute. Damaged wheels will normally break apart
during this testtime.
j ) Wear personal protective equipment. Depending
on application, use face shield, safety goggles or
safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask,
hearing protectors, gloves and shop apron capable
of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying
debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or
respirator must be capable of filtering particles generated
by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity
noise may cause hearingloss.
k ) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area. Anyone entering the work area must wear
personal protective equipment. Fragments of
workpiece or of a broken wheel may fly away and cause
injury beyond immediate area ofoperation.
l ) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electricshock.
m ) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory
has come to a complete stop. The spinning wheel
may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of
yourcontrol.
n ) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your
side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory
could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into
yourbody.
o ) Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and
CUT‑OFF MACHINE SAFETY WARNINGS
a ) The guard provided with the tool must be securely
attached to the power tool and positioned for
maximum safety, so the least amount of wheel is
exposed towards the operator. Position yourself
and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating
wheel. The guard helps to protect operator from broken
wheel fragments and accidental contact withwheel.
b ) Use only bonded reinforced or diamond cut‑off
wheels for your power tool. Just because an accessory
can be attached to your power tool, it does not assure
safeoperation.
c ) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
equal to the maximum speed marked on the power
tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can
break and flyapart.
d ) Wheels must be used only for recommended
applications. For example: do not grind with the side
of cut‑off wheel. Abrasive cut‑off wheels are intended
for peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these wheels
may cause them toshatter.
e ) Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of
correct diameter for your selected wheel. Proper
b ) Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create
a risk of injury andfire.
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 afire.
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 orburns.
e ) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk
ofinjury.
f ) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 130°C may causeexplosion.
g ) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the risk offire.
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 ismaintained.
b ) Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized serviceproviders.

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Additional Safety Warnings for Abrasive
Cutting‑Off Operations:
a ) This power tool is intended to function as a cut‑off
tool. Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.
b ) Operations such as grinding, sanding, wire brushing,
or polishing are not recommended to be performed
with this power tool. Operations for which the power
tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause
personalinjury.
c ) Do not use accessories which are not specifically
designed and recommended by the tool
manufacturer. Just because the accessory can
be attached to your power tool, it does not assure
safeoperation.
d ) The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating of
your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be
adequately guarded orcontrolled.
e ) The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or
any other accessory must properly fit the spindle of
the power tool. Accessories with arbour holes that do
not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will
run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss
ofcontrol.
f ) Set the depth of cut for no more than necessary. The
less wheel exposed, the less chance of binding and
kickback. Before cutting, be sure adjust shoe assembly
istight.
g ) Do not force the tool. Forcing a cut off tool reduces
control and cuttingefficiency.
h ) Do not use this tool as a tablesaw.
i ) Firmly secure the workpiece.
the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to
a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the wheel
from the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise
kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective
action to eliminate the cause of wheelbinding.
h ) Do not restart the cutting operation in the
workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and
carefully re‑enter the cut. The wheel may bind, walk up
or kickback if the power tool is restarted in theworkpiece.
i ) Support panels or any oversized workpiece to
minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kickback.
Large workpieces tend to sag under their own weight.
Supports must be placed under the workpiece near the line
of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on both sides
of thewheel.
j ) Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into
existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding
wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or
objects that can causekickback.
excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause
electricalhazards.
p ) Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials. Sparks could ignite thesematerials.
q ) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may result in
electrocution orshock.
FURTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ABRASIVE CUTTING‑OFF OPERATIONS
Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating
wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or
snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which
in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the
direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point of
thebinding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the
workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch
point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel
to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or
away from the operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s
movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also
break under theseconditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below:
a ) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position
your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for
maximum control over kickback or torque reaction
during start‑up. The operator can control torque
reaction or kickback forces, if proper precautions aretaken.
b ) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
Accessory may kickback over yourhand.
c ) Do not position your body in line with the rotating
wheel. Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite
to the wheel’s movement at the point ofsnagging.
d ) Use special care when working corners, sharp edges
etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory.
Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to
snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control
orkickback.
e ) Do not attach a saw chain, woodcarving blade,
segmented diamond wheel with a peripheral gap
greater than 10mm or toothed saw blade. Such
blades create frequent kickback and loss ofcontrol.
f ) Do not “jam” the wheel or apply excessive pressure.
Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of
cut. Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and
susceptibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut
and the possibility of kickback or wheelbreakage.
g ) When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut
for any reason, switch off the power tool and hold

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• Safely dispose of the oldplug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in theplug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutralterminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be made to the
earthterminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 3A.
Using an Extension Cable
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 1mm2; the maximum length
is30m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cablecompletely.
Important Safety Instructions for All
BatteryChargers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important
safety and operating instructions for compatible battery
chargers (refer to TechnicalData).
• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on charger, battery pack, and product using
batterypack.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get
inside charger. Electric shock mayresult.
WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current
device with a residual current rating of 30mA orless.
CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury,
charge only DeWALT rechargeable batteries. Other types of
batteries may burst causing personal injury anddamage.
CAUTION: Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with theappliance.
NOTICE: Under certain conditions, with the charger
plugged into the power supply, the exposed charging
contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign
material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such
as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil or any
buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from
charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the
power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity.
Unplug charger before attempting toclean.
• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any
chargers other than the ones in this manual. The charger
and battery pack are specifically designed to worktogether.
• These chargers are not intended for any uses other than
charging DeWALT rechargeable batteries. Any other uses
may result in risk of fire, electric shock orelectrocution.
• Do not expose charger to rain orsnow.
• Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting
charger. This will reduce risk ofdamage to electric plug
andcord.
• Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to
damage orstress.
Chargers
DeWALT chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be
as easy as possible tooperate.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of
your charger corresponds to that of yourmains.
iYour DeWALTcharger is double insulated in
accordance with EN60335; therefore no earth wire
isrequired.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by
DeWALT or an authorised serviceorganisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K.& Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks
cannot be avoided. These are:
• Impairment ofhearing.
• Risk of personal injury due to flyingparticles.
• Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
duringoperation.
• Risk of personal injury due to prolongeduse.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
j ) Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas
with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into
your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote
absorption of harmful chemicals. Direct particles away
from face andbody.
k ) Use the appropriate dust extractor vacuum to
remove the vast majority of static and airborne
dust. Failure to remove static and airborne dust could
contaminate the working environment or pose an
increased health risk to the operator and those in
closeproximity.
l ) Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and
may lead to loss of control andinjury.
m ) Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on
a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or
falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs will
stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily
knockedover.
n ) When using segmented diamond wheels, use only
diamond wheels with a peripheral gap not greater
than 10mm and negative rakeangle.

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*The red light will continue to blink, but a yellow indicator light
will be illuminated during this operation. Once the battery pack
has reached an appropriate temperature, the yellow light will
turn off and the charger will resume the chargingprocedure.
The compatible charger(s) will not charge a faulty battery pack.
The charger will indicate faulty battery by refusing tolight.
NOTE: This could also mean a problem with acharger.
If the charger indicates a problem, take the charger and battery
pack to be tested at an authorised servicecentre.
Hot/Cold Pack Delay
When the charger detects a battery pack that is too hot or too
cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack Delay, suspending
charging until the battery pack has reached an appropriate
temperature. The charger then automatically switches to the
pack charging mode. This feature ensures maximum battery
packlife.
A cold battery pack will charge at a slower rate than a warm
battery pack. The battery pack will charge at that slower rate
throughout the entire charging cycle and will not return to
maximum charge rate even if the battery packwarms.
The DCB118 charger is equipped with an internal fan designed
to cool the battery pack. The fan will turn on automatically
when the battery pack needs to be cooled. Never operate the
charger if the fan does not operate properly or if ventilation slots
are blocked. Do not permit foreign objects to enter the interior
of thecharger.
Electronic Protection System
XR Li‑Ion tools are designed with an Electronic Protection
System that will protect the battery pack against overloading,
overheating or deepdischarge.
The tool will automatically turn off if the Electronic Protection
System engages. If this occurs, place the lithium‑ion battery
pack on the charger until it is fullycharged.
Wall Mounting
These chargers are designed to be wall mountable or to sit
upright on a table or work surface. If wall mounting, locate the
charger within reach of an electrical outlet, and away from a
corner or other obstructions which may impede air flow. Use
the back of the charger as a template for the location of the
mounting screws on the wall. Mount the charger securely using
drywall screws (purchased separately) at least 25.4mm long
with a screw head diameter of 7–9mm, screwed into wood to
an optimal depth leaving approximately 5.5mm of the screw
exposed. Align the slots on the back of the charger with the
exposed screws and fully engage them in theslots.
Charger Cleaning Instructions
WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect the charger
from the AC outlet before cleaning. Dirt and grease
may be removed from the exterior of the charger using a
cloth or soft non‑metallic brush. Do not use water or any
cleaning solutions. Never let any liquid get inside the tool;
never immerse any part of the tool into aliquid.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely
necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk
of fire,electric shock, orelectrocution.
• Do not place any object on top of charger or place
the charger on a soft surface that might block the
ventilation slots and result in excessive internal heat.
Place the charger in a position away from any heat source. The
charger is ventilated through slots in the top and the bottom
of thehousing.
• Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug—
have them replacedimmediately.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it
to an authorised servicecentre.
• Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorised
service centre when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution
orfire.
• In case of damaged power supply cord, the supply cord must
be replaced immediately by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similar qualified person to prevent anyhazard.
• Disconnect the charger from the outlet before
attempting any cleaning. This will reduce the risk of
electric shock. Removing the battery pack will not reduce
thisrisk.
• NEVER attempt to connect two chargerstogether.
• The charger is designed to operate on standard
230V household electrical power. Do not attempt to
use it on any other voltage. This does not apply to the
vehicularcharger.
Charging a Battery (Fig.B)
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting
batterypack.
2. Insert the battery pack 5 into the charger, making sure the
battery pack is fully seated in the charger. The red (charging)
light will blink repeatedly indicating that the charging
process hasstarted.
3. The completion of charge will be indicated by the red
light remaining ON continuously. The battery pack is fully
charged and may be used at this time or left in the charger.
To remove the battery pack from the charger, push the
battery release button 2 on the batterypack.
NOTE: To ensure maximum performance and life of lithium‑ion
battery packs, charge the battery pack fully before firstuse.
Charger Operation
Refer to the indicators below for the charge status of the
batterypack.
Charge Indicators
FCharging I
GFully Charged J
HHot/Cold Pack Delay* K

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CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on
a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping
or falling hazard. Some tools with large battery packs
will stand upright on the battery pack but may be easily
knockedover.
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 and cause a short
circuit. NOTE: Lithium‑ion batteries should not be put in
checkedbaggage.
DeWALT batteries comply with all applicable shipping
regulations as prescribed by industry and legal standards which
include UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods; International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous
Goods Regulations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods
(IMDG) Regulations, and the European Agreement Concerning
The International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
(ADR). Lithium‑ion cells and batteries have been tested to
section 38.3of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods Manual of Tests andCriteria.
In most instances, shipping a DeWALTDeWALT battery pack
will be excepted from being classified as a fully regulated Class
9Hazardous Material. In general, only shipments containing a
lithium‑ion battery with an energy rating greater than 100Watt
Hours (Wh) will require being shipped as fully regulated Class 9.
All lithium‑ion batteries have the Watt Hour rating marked on
the pack. Furthermore, due to regulation complexities, DeWALT
does not recommend air shipping lithium‑ion battery packs
alone regardless of Watt Hour rating. Shipments of tools with
batteries (combo kits) can be air shipped as excepted if the Watt
Hour rating of the battery pack is no greater than 100Wh.
Regardless of whether a shipment is considered excepted
or fully regulated, it is the shipper's responsibility to consult
the latest regulations for packaging, labeling/marking and
documentationrequirements.
The information provided in this section of the manual is
provided in good faith and believed to be accurate at the time
the document was created. However, no warranty, expressed or
implied, is given. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that its
activities comply with the applicableregulations.
Transporting the FLEXVOLTTM Battery
The DeWALT FLEXVOLTTM battery has two modes: Use
andTransport.
Use Mode: When the FLEXVOLTTM battery stands alone or is in
a DeWALT 18V product, it will operate as an 18V battery. When
the FLEXVOLTTM battery is in a 54V or a 108V (two 54V batteries)
product, it will operate as a 54Vbattery.
Battery Packs
Important Safety Instructions for All
BatteryPacks
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include
catalogue number andvoltage.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before
using the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions
below. Then follow charging proceduresoutlined.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Inserting or removing the battery from the charger may
ignite the dust orfumes.
• Never force battery pack into charger. Do not modify
battery pack in any way to fit into a non‑compatible
charger as battery pack may rupture causing serious
personalinjury.
• Charge the battery packs only in DeWALTchargers.
• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or otherliquids.
• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations
where the temperature may fall below 4˚C (39.2˚F)
(such as outside sheds or metal buildings in winter), or
reach or exceed 40˚C (104˚F) (such as outside sheds or
metal buildings insummer).
• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely
damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can
explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when
lithium‑ion battery packs areburned.
• If battery contents come into contact with the skin,
immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If
battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye
for 15minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention
is needed, the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of
liquid organic carbonates and lithiumsalts.
• Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory
irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms persists, seek
medicalattention.
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable
if exposed to spark orflame.
WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery pack for
any reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged,
do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage
battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that
has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or
damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with
a hammer, stepped on). Electric shock or electrocution
may result. Damaged battery packs should be returned to
service centre forrecycling.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry the
battery pack so that metal objects can contact
exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place
the battery pack in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit
boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys,etc.

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Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Cut off tool
2 Dust shroud
1 Wrench
1 DCBP0304 Battery (E2 model)
1 Li‑Ion battery pack (C1, D1, E1, G1, L1, M1, P1, S1, T1, X1, Y1
models)
2 Li‑Ion battery packs (C2, D2, E2, G2, L2, M2, P2, S2, T2, X2, Y2
models)
3 Li‑Ion battery packs (C3, D3, E3, G3, L3, M3, P3, S3, T3, X3, Y3
models)
1 Instruction manual
NOTE: Battery packs, chargers and kitboxes are not included
with N models. Battery packs and chargers are not included with
NT models. Bmodels include Bluetooth® batterypacks.
NOTE: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by the Bluetooth®, SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by DeWALT is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respectiveowners.
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may
have occurred duringtransport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual
prior tooperation.
Battery Type
The following tools operate on a 18 volt battery pack:
DCS438, Cat #2.
These battery packs may be used: DCB181, DCB182, DCB183,
DCB183B, DCB183G, DCB184, DCB184B, DCB184G, DCB185,
DCB187, DCB189, DCB546, DCB547, DCB548, DCBP0304. Refer to
Technical Data for moreinformation.
NOTE: Considering the balance of the tool, the DCB548
battery is not recommended although we have capacity for
60voltbatteries.
x Discard the battery pack with due care for
theenvironment.
y 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
dangeroussituations.
z Do not incinerate the batterypack.
B USE (without transport cap). Example: Wh rating
indicates 108Wh (1battery with 108Wh).
A TRANSPORT (with built‑in transport cap). Example: Wh
rating indicates 3x 36Wh (3batteries of 36Wh).
Transport Mode: When the cap is attached to the FLEXVOLTTM
battery, the battery is in Transport mode. Keep the cap
forshipping.
When in Transport mode, strings
of cells are electrically
disconnected within the pack
resulting in 3batteries with a
lower Watt hour (Wh) rating as compared to 1battery with a
higher Watt hour rating. This increased quantity of 3batteries
with the lower Watt hour rating can exempt the pack from
certain shipping regulations that are imposed upon the higher
Watt hour batteries.
For example, the Transport
Wh rating might indicate
3x36Wh, meaning
3batteries of 36Wh each.
The Use Wh rating might
indicate 108Wh (1batteryimplied).
Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away
from direct sunlight and excess heat or cold. For optimum
battery performance and life, store battery packs at room
temperature when not inuse.
2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged
battery pack in a cool, dry place out of the charger for
optimalresults.
NOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely
depleted of charge. The battery pack will need to be recharged
beforeuse.
Labels on Charger and Battery Pack
In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, the
labels on the charger and the battery pack may show the
followingpictographs:
LRead instruction manual beforeuse.
p See Technical Data for chargingtime.
q Do not probe with conductiveobjects.
r Do not charge damaged batterypacks.
s Do not expose towater.
t Have defective cords replacedimmediately
u Charge only between 4˚C and 40˚C.
v Only for indooruse.
Example of Use and Transport Label Marking

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Wheels
WARNING: To minimize the risk of eye injury, always
use eye protection. Carbide is a hard but brittle material.
Foreign objects in the workpiece such as wire or nails can
cause tips to crack or break. Mount the wheel securely in
proper direction of rotation before using, and always use a
clean, sharpwheel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, only use wheels
that are no greater than 76mm in diameter, have an inner
diameter of 10mm, and without cutting teeth. Thickness
of wheel not to exceed 0.09”.
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by DeWALT, have not been tested with this product, use
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack 5 is fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack with the rails inside the tool’s
handle(Fig. B).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap intoplace.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the battery release button 2 and firmly pull the
battery pack out of the toolhandle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of thismanual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig.B)
Some DeWALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the batterypack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button28. 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 berecharged.
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‑userapplication.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can causeinjury.
WARNING: Use only DeWALT battery packs andchargers.
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury couldresult.
1 Battery
2 Battery release button
3 Handle
4 Trigger
5 Forward/reverse/lock off button
6 Spindle lock button
7 Direction indicator
8 Dust extraction attachment
9 Dust shoe assembly
10 Depth of cut gauge
11 Depth of cut wing nut
12 Guard
13 Hex wrench
14 Lanyard ready hole
Intended Use
Your cut‑off tool is designed for professional cutting
applications. This cut‑off tool is intended to be used to cut
different materials. Follow the information regarding the
application range of the cutting bladeused.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
thistool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
withoutsupervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
Date Code Position (Fig.B)
The date code 27, which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into thehousing.
Example:
2021XX XX
Year and Week of Manufacture
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
a Read instruction manual beforeuse.
g Wear earprotection.
f Wear eyeprotection.
n Visible radiation. Do not stare intolight.
Icon order : Reverse/lock/forward
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with thisproduct.

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Attaching an AirLock™Compatible Dust
Extractor (Fig. F)
WARNING: Do not use dust extraction when cutting
metal. Swarf from metal cutting may be hot and may
spark which can melt vacuum hoses and may cause a fire
inside thevacuum.
WARNING: When using dust extraction, empty vacuum
before work begins and often during work. Use care in
disposing of dust. Dust can be hazardous to health if
inhaled, ingested or in contact with the skin. Materials in
fine dust can beexplosive.
Your tool is compatible with the DeWALT AirLock™ connection
system. The AirLock™ allows for a fast, secure connection
Mounting, Removing and Adjusting the Dust
Shroud (Fig. A, E)
NOTE: The dust shroud is only for tile/concrete and drywall
cutting applications to connect to a vacuum for dust
collecting. We do not recommend use of the shroud for metal
cuttingapplications.
1. Remove thebattery.
2. With the wheel properly installed, rotate the guard12 all
the wayforward.
3. Loosen the depth of cut wing nut11 and fully extend the
shoe. Hand‑tighten the depth of cutknob.
4. Maneuver the upper guard and wheel into the dust shroud
assembly9 and rotate tool to lock in place. The front of the
guard will rest against the stop inside the assembly, and the
back of the guard will catch the release tab20.
To Remove the Dust Shroud
1. Remove thebattery.
2. Loosen the depth of cut wing nut and fully extend the shoe.
Hand‑tighten the depth of cut wingnut.
3. Press in the shroud release button21 and rotate the tool
out of the dust shroudassembly.
To Adjust the Depth of Cut
1. Loosen the depth of cut wing nut and slide the shroud up
or down. Use the markings on the depth of cut gauge to
help determine proper depth. Adjust the cutting depth to
the thickness of the workpiece. Less than 1/4" of the wheel
should be visible below theworkpiece.
Adjusting the Guard Angle (Fig. D)
WARNING: There is a higher risk of kickback when guard
is moved backwards leading to wider opening. The guard
must be opened wider only whenrequired.
You can adjust the angle of theguard.
1. Remove thebattery.
2. Grasp the guard12firmly and rotate to desiredangle. The
guard can rotate 30degrees, forward orbackward.
Installing Wheels (Fig. A, C)
WARNING: Burn Hazard. Sharp parts. ALWAYS wear
gloves when changing wheels. Wheels have sharp edges
or may get extremely hot during operation, and may
damage barehands.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, only use wheels
that are no greater than 76mm in diameter, have an inner
diameter of 10mm, and without cutting teeth. Thickness
of wheel not to exceed 0.09”. Type 1wheels are for side
grinding only, not surface grinding. Never force a wheel
onto the machine or alter the size of the arborhole.
1. Remove thebattery.
2. Lay unit on a firm surface, with the spindle15
facingupward.
3. Hold spindle lock button6 to keep the spindle
fromturning. Spindle threads are lefthand.
4. Using supplied 6mm wrench13, remove spindle
screw18, outer flange17, used wheel19 if one is
installed and inner flange16. Spindle threads are lefthand.
5. Slip the inner flange over thespindle.
6. Slip wheel over spindle. Make sure wheel goes over pilot
diameter of innerflange.
NOTE: When installing diamond wheels, always match
direction of rotation of the wheel to the desired direction of
rotation of the tool. Diamond wheels will not cut effectively
unless the direction marked on the wheel matches the
direction of rotation. Check the setting of the forward/
reverse/lock off button5 to make sure it matches the
direction marked on thewheel.
7. Slip on outer flange with the flat side towards the
cut‑offwheel.
NOTE: The text "LOOSE TIGHTEN" will be visible when
installedcorrectly.
8. Start threading on spindle screw which will self align
outer flange. Make sure the wheel is fitted in the
correctorientation.
9. Engage spindle lock button and tighten nut with wrench.
Do not over tighten spindlescrew.
10. Turn wheel by hand to ensure it is properly centered. The
wheel should not hit the shoe, guard or spindle screw. The
spindle screw and flanges should betight.
To reduce the risk of injury, only DeWALT recommended
accessories should be used with thisproduct.
A dull wheel will cause slow inefficient cutting, overload the
motor, could cause excessive splintering, and could increase
the possibility of kickback. Please refer to the table below to
determine the correct wheel for yourapplication.
Wheel type Application
Diamond Multi‑Material Wheel
(DT20590‑QZ)
Drywall, fiber cement, plastic, steel, non ferrous
materials
Bonded Abrasive Wheel
(DT20592‑QZ)
Steel, stainless steel, non‑ferrous materials
Diamond Tile Wheel
(DT20591‑QZ)
Ceramic Tile, Porcelain and Granite/Marble/
Stone
WARNING: If the spindle screw has not been tightened
securely, it can loosen with the F (forward) direction
ofrotation.

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Tool Connect™ Chip (Fig.I)
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 causeinjury.
To Operate (Fig. A)
CAUTION: Before attempting to start, grasp toolfirmly.
WARNING: Edge cutting can be performed only with
wheels that are designed and specified for this purpose.
Protect yourself during edge cutting by directing the open
side of the guard toward asurface.
WARNING: Wheels used for cutting may break or kick
back if they bend or twist while the tool is being used to do
cut‑offwork.
WARNING: Do not use edge cutting wheels for surface
grinding applications because these wheels are not
designed for side pressures encountered with surface
grinding. Wheel breakage and injury mayresult.
WARNING: Do not bang or bump a cut‑off wheel when
starting or during acut.
1. Grasp main handle3firmly.
2. Line up wheel with material to be cut. Be sure nothing is
near or in line with thewheel.
3. Depress and hold trigger switch4 then slowly feed
wheel into work with firm pressure. Do not force the tool.
For maximum efficiency and wheel life, keep the wheel
speedhigh.
4. To stop tool, release trigger switch4.
If Using the Dust Shroud for Dust Collecting
(Fig.H)
1. Remove batterypack.
2. Adjust the depth of cut when using the dustshroud.
3. Insert the batterypack.
4. While cutting, keep the shoe flat against the workpiece and
maintain a firm grip, don’t force the cut off tool through the
workpiece. Forcing a cut off tool can causekickback.
NOTE: If making a partial cut, restarting a cut, or correcting
cut direction. Allow the wheels to come to a complete stop.
To resume cutting, centre the wheel in the kerf (cutting
slot)29, back and saw away from cutting edge, pull the
trigger and re‑enter the cutslowly.
5. To stop tool, release triggerswitch.
• For forward (clockwise) rotation, push the forward/reverse/
lock off button all the way to the right, as shown by the
direction indicator7.
• For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation, push the forward/
reverse/lock off button all the way to the left, as shown by
the directionindicator.
• To lock the trigger switch, push the forward/reverse/
lock off button to the centre position, as shown by the
directionindicator.
Forward/Reverse/Lock Off Button (Fig. A)
Your cut‑off tool is equipped with a forward/reverse/lock off
button5. Some applications or accessories may require the
tool to be run in forward or reverse. When making a cut, select
the direction of cut that allows the tool to be pushed away from
your body. When installing a diamond wheel, select the rotation
that matches the arrow on thewheel.
Spindle Lock Button (Fig. C, H)
The spindle lock button6 is used to lock the spindle15when
changing accessories.
1. To engage the spindle lock button, remove the battery pack
and make sure trigger switch is in OFFposition.
2. Depress the spindle lock button and turn the wheel and
spindle until the lock button engages the spindle.
3. Use supplied wrench13 to unscrew the spindle nut18
and remove or mount accessories. Spindle threads are
lefthand.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. G)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
WARNING: Keep your free hand far from cuttingaction.
Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle3.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicableregulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can causeinjury.
between the AirLock™ connector22 and your tool's dust
extraction port8.
1. Remove thebattery.
2. Ensure the collar on the AirLock™ connector is in the unlock
position. (Refer to FigureF.) Align notches23 on collar and
AirLock™ connector as shown for unlock and lockpositions.
3. Push the AirLock™ connector onto the adapter
connectorpoint.
4. Rotate the collar to the lockedposition.
NOTE: The ball bearings inside collar lock into slot and
secure the connection.The power tool is now securely
connected to the dustextractor.
NOTE: The sleeve of the dust extraction port can be
removed if damaged and replaced by the user. The sleeve is
available as an optional accessory and can be replaced using
ascrewdriver.

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Protecting the Environment
wSeparate collection. Products and batteries marked
with this symbol must not be disposed of with
normal householdwaste.
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.
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
ourenvironment:
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
thetool.
• Li‑Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
recycled or disposed ofproperly.
Optional Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by DeWALT, have not been tested with this product, use
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only DeWALT recommended
accessories should be used with thisproduct.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriateaccessories.
D
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 thisprocedure.
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 aliquid.
C
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.
MAINTENANCE
Your 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
regularcleaning.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start‑up can causeinjury.
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable.
Transportation and Storage
During transportation and storage lock the trigger switch with
the lock‑offbutton.
Remove the battery pack during the toolstorage.
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
moreinformation.
Installing the Tool Connect™ Chip
1. Remove the retaining screws24 that hold the Tool
Connect™ Chip protective cover25into thetool.
2. Remove the protective cover and insert the Tool Connect™
Chip into the empty pocket26.
3. Ensure that the Tool Connect™ Chip is flush with the
housing. Secure it with the retaining screws and tighten
thescrews.
4. Refer to Tool Connect™Chip Instruction Sheet for
furtherinstructions.


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