Epson DW935 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

DW930/DW935/DW936/DW939
Cordless Circular Saws

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INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA
DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES
DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.

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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS
OR ANY D

EWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT:

1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258)

General Safety Rules – For All Battery
Operated Tools

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow

all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

•

Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and
dark areas invite accidents.

•

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 or fumes.

•

Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

•

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately

.

Damaged cords may

create a fire.

•

A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate
battery pack must be recharged only with the specified
charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one

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

•

Use battery operated tool only with the specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a

risk of fire.

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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR
ANY D

EWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT:

1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258)

SWITCH LOCK OFF

BUTTON

BATTERY

PACK

SHOE

TRIGGER

SWITCH

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

LOWER
GUARD

RETRACTING

LEVER

LOWER
GUARD

BLADE LOCK

BUTTON

BEVEL

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

KERF

INDICATOR

BLADE CLAMPING

SCREW

DW930 12.0 Volt Cordless Trim Saw 2500 RPM
DW935 14.4 Volt Cordless Trim Saw 3000 RPM
DW936 18.0 Volt Cordless Trim Saw 3200 RPM
DW939 18.0 Volt Cordless Circular Saw 3700 RPM

DW935 shown

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PERSONAL SAFETY

•

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

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

•

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain
long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair can be caught

in moving parts.

Air vents often cover moving parts and should also

be avoided.

•

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or
off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying tools with

your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a tool
with the switch on invites accidents.

•

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool
on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the

tool may result in personal injury.

•

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool

in unexpected situations.

•

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be
used for appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

•

Use clamps or other practical way 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 a loss of control.

•

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

The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it is designed.

•

Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.

•

Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the
locked or off position before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventative

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

•

Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained
persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

•

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 sparks, burns, or a fire.

•

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

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

•

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using.

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

•

Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable

for one tool, may create a risk of injury when used on another tool.

SERVICE

•

Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified

personnel may result in a risk of injury.

•

When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.
Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.

Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

Additional Safety Rules for Circular
Saws

DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area and 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.

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• Keep your body positioned to either side of the blade, but not in line
with the saw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump
backwards. (See KICKBACK)

• Do not reach underneath the work. The guard can not protect you

from the blade below the work.

• Check lower guard for proper closing before use. Do not operate

saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is
accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower
guard with the Retracting Handle and make sure it moves freely and
does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths
of cut.

• Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring. If the

guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be
serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to
damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.

• Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such

as “Pocket Cuts” and “Compound Cuts.” Raise lower guard by
Retracting Handle. As soon as blade enters the material, lower
guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard
should operate automatically.

• Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before

placing saw down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade
will cause the saw the walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its
path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch
is released.

• NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. It is

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

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an

operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact
with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live”
and shock the operator.

• When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This

improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance for blade
binding.

• Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond vs. round)
arbor holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the
saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.

• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade
washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum
performance and safety of operation.

Causes and Operator Prevention of
Kickback

•

KICKBACK is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or
misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and
out of the workpiece toward the operator.

• When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing

down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly
back toward the operator.

• If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at

the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood
causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward
operator.

• KICKBACK is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating

procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:

• Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your

body and arm to allow you to resist KICKBACK forces.
KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper
precautions are taken.

• When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason,

release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until
the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the
saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in
motion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective
actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.

• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in

the kerf and check that the saw teeth are not engaged into the
material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or KICKBACK
from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.

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• Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and

KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight.
Support must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the
line of cut and near the edge of the panel.

• Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly

set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
binding, and KICKBACK.

• Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight
and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while
cutting, it may cause binding and KICKBACK.

• Use extra caution when making a “Pocket Cut” into existing
walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects

that can cause kickback.

Additional Specific Safety Instructions

• AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from
lumber before cutting.

CAUTION: When sawing into walls, floors, or wherever “live”

electrical wires may be encountered, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL
PARTS OF THE TOOL! Hold the saw only by its plastic handles to
prevent electric shock is you accidentally saw into a live wire.

CAUTION: Some tools with large battery packs will stand upright

on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over. When not in use,
place tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a
tripping or falling hazard.

CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during

use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,

drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in
a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.

•

Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities.
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.

• The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V..............volts A ............amperes

Hz............hertz W ..........watts

min ..........minutes ..........alternating current

........direct current

n

o ..........no load speed

..........

Class II Construction …/min ....revolutions per minute

............

earthing terminal

..........safety alert symbol

Important Safety Instructions for Battery
Packs

The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton! First read the
safety instructions below. Then follow charging notes and procedures.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Your tool uses a 12.0 Volt, a 14.4 Volt or an 18 Volt DEWALT battery
pack. When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include
catalog number and voltage.

• 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.

• A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells may occur

under extreme usage or temperature conditions. This does not
indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and this
leakage gets on your skin:

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The RBRC™ Seal

The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp
oration) Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery (or battery
pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery (or
battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already
been paid by D

EWALT. In some areas, it is illegal to place

spent nickel-cadmium batteries in the trash or municipal
solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an
environmentally conscious alternative.

RBRC in cooperation with D

EWALT and other battery users, has

established programs in the United States to facilitate the collection of
spent nickel-cadmium batteries. Help protect our environment and
conserve natural resources by returning the spent nickel-cadmium
battery to an authorized D

EWALT service center or to your local retailer

for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for
information on where to drop off the spent battery.

Important Safety Instructions for Battery
Chargers

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important
safety instructions for D

EWALT battery chargers.

• Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary

markings on battery charger, battery and product using battery.

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a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If battery liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water

for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical
attention. (Medical note: The liquid is 25-35% solution of
potassium hydroxide.)

• Do not carry extra battery packs in aprons, pockets, or tool boxes
along with other metal objects. Battery pack could be short
circuited causing damage to the battery pack and possibly causing
severe burns or fire.

• Charge the battery packs only in D

EWALT chargers.

• NOTE: The batteries in your battery pack are the nickel–cadmium
type. Cadmium is considered to be a toxic material by the
Environmental Protection Agency. Before disposing of damaged or
worn out Nickel–Cadmium battery packs, check with your state
Environmental Protection Agency to find out about special
restrictions on the disposal of these battery packs or return them to
a D

EWALT certified service center for recycling.

• DO NOT store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where
the temperature may reach or exceed 105°F (such as outside sheds
or metal buildings in summer).

DANGER: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason.

If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into
charger. Danger of electric shock or electrocution. Damaged battery
packs should be returned to service center for recycling.

NOTE: Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use
whenever the battery is out of the tool or charger. Remove cap before
placing battery in charger or tool.

WARNING: Do not store or carry battery so that
metal objects can contact exposed battery
terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons,

pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc. with
loose nails, screws, keys, etc. without battery cap.
Without cap in place, battery could short circuit causing
fire or burns or damage to battery.

15 MINUTE CHARGER

1 HOUR CHARGER

CAUTION:To reduce the risk of injury, charge only DEWALT nickel

cadmium rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst
causing personal injury and damage.

CAUTION: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to
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 to clean.

DANGER: 120 volts present at charging terminals. Do not probe
with conductive objects. Danger of electric shock or electrocution.

WARNING: Don’t allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric

shock may result.

• The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work

together. DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any
chargers other than the ones in this manual.

• These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging

D

EWALT rechargeable batteries. Any other uses may result in risk

of fire, electric shock or electrocution.

• To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug

rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

• Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped

over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

• An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary.

Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric
shock, or electrocution.

• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or

American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number of
the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is 16 gauge has
more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one
extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual
extension contains at least the minimum wire size.

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Recommended Minimum AWG Size for Extension Cords

Total Extension Cord Length (feet)
25 50 75 100 125 150 175
Wire Gauge
18 18 16 16 14 14 12

• The charger is ventilated through slots in the top and the bottom of
the housing. 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.

• Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug — have them
replaced immediately.

• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to an authorized
service center.

• Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized service center
when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result
in a risk of electric shock, electrocution or fire.

• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any cleaning. Removing the battery pack will not reduce
this risk.

• NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.

• The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical
power (120 Volts AC). Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage!
This does not apply to vehicular charger.

Chargers

Your battery can be charged in DEWALT 1 Hour Chargers, 15 Minute
Chargers or Vehicular 12 volt charger. Be sure to read all safety
instructions before using your charger.

Consult chart on back cover for compatibility of chargers and battery
packs.

charged if the red light is continuously ON. The charger and battery
pack can be left connected with the red light glowing indefinitely. The
charger will keep the battery pack fresh and fully charged. A battery
pack will slowly lose its charge when kept out of the charger. If the
battery pack has not been kept on maintenance charge, it may need
to be recharged before use. A battery pack may also slowly lose its
charge if left in a charger that is not plugged into an appropriate AC
source.

TROUBLE INDICATORS: These chargers are designed to detect
certain problems that can arise with battery packs which would be
indicated by the red light flashing at a fast rate (and continuous beeping
for 15 Minute Chargers). If this occurs, re-insert battery pack. If
problem persists, try a different battery pack to determine if the charger
is OK. If the new pack charges correctly, then the original pack is
defective and should be returned to a service center for recycling. If the
new battery pack elicits the same trouble indication as the original,
have charger tested at an authorized service center.

PROBLEM POWER LINE

If your charger has a Problem Power Line indicator: When the charger
‘is used with some portable power sources such as generators or
sources that convert DC to AC, the charger may temporarily suspend
operation, flashing the red light with two fast blinks followed by a

pause. This indicates the power source is out of limits.
HOT PACK DELAY

If your charger has a Hot Pack Delay feature: When the charger detects
a battery that is hot, it automatically starts a Hot Pack Delay, suspending
charging until the battery has cooled. After the battery has cooled, the
charger automatically switches to the Pack Charging mode. This
feature ensures maximum battery life. The red light flashes long, then
short while in the Hot Pack Delay mode.

BATTERY PERFORMANCE

Some chargers have a tune-up feature optimizes battery pack
performance. Your charger may provide Automatic Tune-Up™ Mode
or manual (i.e. push button) Tune-Up™ mode. For information on this

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Charging Procedure

1 HOUR CHARGERS

1. Plug the charger into an appropriate power outlet.

2. Insert the battery pack into the charger, as shown in FIG.1, making
sure the pack is fully seated in the charger. The red (charging) light
will blink continuously indicating that the charging process has
started.

3. The battery pack will be fully charged in about 1 hour. The
completion of charge will be indicated by the red light remaining ON
continuously. The pack is fully charged and may be used at this time
or left in the charger.

15 MINUTE CHARGERS

1. Plug the charger into an appropriate power outlet. The charger will
beep twice, the red light will blink and go off.

2. Insert the battery pack into the charger, as shown in FIG. 1, making
sure the pack is fully seated in the charger. The red light will blink
and the charger will beep once indicating the charging process has
started.

3. The battery pack will be fully charged in less than 15 minutes under
most conditions. This will be indicated by the red light remaining ON
and 3 beeps. The pack is fully charged and may be used at this time
or left in the charger.

WEAK BATTERY PACKS: The charger can also detect a weak
battery. Such batteries are still usable but should not be expected to
perform as much work. In such cases, about 10 seconds after battery
insertion, the charger will beep rapidly 8 times to indicate a weak
battery condition. The charger will then go on to charge the battery to
the highest capacity possible.

ALL CHARGERS
LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER: When the red

light remains ON, the charger has switched to its "equalize charge"
mode which lasts approximately 4 hours, after which the charger will
switch to "maintenance charge" mode. The battery pack can be
removed at any time during these charge cycles, but will only be fully

feature, please see the appropriate section below. Because batteries
slowly lose their charge when they are not on the charger, the best
place to keep your battery pack is on the charger at all times.

Using Automatic Tune-Up™ Mode

The Automatic Tune-Up™ Mode equalizes or balances the individual
cells in the battery pack allowing it to function at peak capacity.
Battery packs should be tuned up after every 10th charge/ discharge
cycle or whenever the pack no longer delivers the same amount of
work. To use the automatic tune-up mode, simply place the battery
pack in the charger and leave it for at least eight hours. The charger
will cycle through the following modes.

1. The red light will blink continuously indicating that the 1-hour
charge cycle has started.

2. When the 1-hour charge cycle is complete, the light will stay on
continuously and will no longer blink. This indicates that the pack
is fully charged and can be used at this time.

3. Whenever the pack is left in the charger after the initial 1-hour
charge, the charger will begin the Automatic Tune-Up™ Mode.
This mode continues up to 8 hours or until the individual cells in
the battery pack are equalized. The battery pack is ready for use
and can be removed at any time during the Tune-Up™ Mode.

4. Once the Automatic Tune-Up™ Mode is complete the charger
will transition to a maintenance charge; no indicator light shows
the completion of the Automatic Tune-Up™ Mode.

Using the Manual Tune-Up™ Mode

The manual Tune-up™ mode equalizes or balances the individual
cells in the battery pack at its peak capacity. This mode takes up to 8
hours to complete. Battery packs should be tuned up weekly or after
10 to 20 charge/discharge cycles or whenever the pack no longer
delivers the same amount of work.

1. To tune up your battery pack, place the battery in the charger as
usual. The red light will blink continuously indicating that the
charge cycle has started.

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2. Press the Tune-Up™ Mode button any time after the charge cycle
has started. The red light will stop blinking momentarily, blink
quickly 3 times, and then resume blinking continuously. The
charger is now tuning up the cells in your battery.

3. When the Tune-Up™ mode cycle is complete, the light will stay on
continuously. The pack is fully charged and may be used at this
time or left in the charger.

4. If you select Tune-Up™ Mode and then change your mind,
remove the battery from the charger. After 5 seconds, insert the
battery into the charger. The normal charge cycle will begin.

Important Charging Notes

1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the battery
pack is charged when the air temperature is between 65°F and 75°F
(18°- 24°C). DO NOT charge the battery pack in an air temperature
below +40°F(+4.5°C), or above +105°F (+40.5°C). This is important
and will prevent serious damage to the battery pack.

2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch while
charging. This is a normal condition, and does not indicate a
problem.

3. If the battery pack does not charge properly — (1) Check current at
receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance, (2) Check to see
if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off
when you turn out the lights. (3) Move charger and battery pack to a
location where the surrounding air temperature is approximately
65°F - 75°F (18°- 24°C). (4) If charging problems persist, take or
send the tool, battery pack and charger to your local service center.

4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce
sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT
CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the charging
procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you
desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.

5. 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 to clean.

6. Do not immerse charger in water or any other liquid.

WARNING: Don't allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric

shock may result. To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack after use,
avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment such
as in a metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer.

CAUTION: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason.

If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a
service center for recycling.

Installing and Removing the Battery
Pack

NOTE: Make sure your battery
pack is fully charged. To install the
battery pack into the tool handle,
align the base of the tool with the
notch inside the tool’s handle and
slide the battery pack firmly into the
handle until you hear the lock snap
into place as shown in FIG. 2.

To remove the battery pack from
the tool, press the release buttons 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.

OPERATION
Changing Blades

1. TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK.

2. To attach blade, retract lower blade guard and place blade over
spindle and against the inner clamp washer. Place outer clamp
washer against the blade. (Blade must go on with the printed side
out- teeth at bottom of blade pointing forward—FIG. 3).

3. Thread on blade clamping screw firmly by hand to hold washer in
position. (Screw has left hand threads and must be turned
counterclockwise to tighten).

4. Lightly depress the blade lock (FIG. 4) while turning the spindle until
the blade stops rotating.

5. Tighten blade clamping screw (counterclockwise) firmly with the
blade wrench.

6. To remove blade, TURN
OFF TOOL AND
REMOVE BATTERY
PACK. Engage the blade
lock and unscrew the
blade clamping
screw by turning it
clockwise with the
blade wrench.

NOTE: Never engage
blade lock while saw is
running, or engage in an
effort to stop the tool.

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LOOSEN

clockwise

TIGHTEN

counterclockwise

BEVEL

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 4

FIG. 5

BLADE LOCK

BUTTON

RELEASE BUTTON

FIG. 2

INNER CLAMP

WASHER

OUTER
CLAMP

WASHER

BLADE

CLAMPING

SCREW

WRENCH

FIG. 3

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Never turn switch on when blade lock is engaged. Serious damage to
your saw will result.

Blades

A dull blade will cause slow, inefficient cutting overload on the saw
motor, excessive splintering, and could increase the possibility of
kickback. Please refer to the table on next page for to determine the
correct size replacement blade for your model saw.

Model Blade Dia. Teeth Application

DW930 DW9055 5-3/8" 16 General Purpose Cutting
DW935 DW9054 5-3/8" 24 Smooth/Finish Cutting
DW936 DW9052 5-3/8" 30 Aluminum Cutting

DW9053 5-3/8" 78 Thin Material Cutting

DW939 DW9155 6-1/2" 16 General Purpose Cutting

DW9154 6-1/2" 24 Smooth/Finish Cutting

If you need assistance regarding blades, please call 1-800-4-D

EWALT

(1-800-433-9258).

CAUTION: Do not use abrasive discs or blades for cutting ferrous

(steel) materials, masonry, glass or tile materials.

WARNING: To minimize the risk of eye injury, always use eye

protection. Carbide is a hard but brittle material. Foreign objects in the
work piece such as wire or nails can cause tips to crack or break. Only
operate saw when proper saw blade guard is in place. Mount blade
securely in proper rotation before using, and always use a clean,
sharp blade.

Cutting Depth Adjustment

1. TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK.

2. Hold the saw firmly and loosen (counterclockwise) the depth
adjustment knob and move shoe to obtain the desired depth of cut.

3. Make sure the depth adjustment knob has been retightened
(clockwise) before operating saw.

For the most efficient cutting action, set the depth adjustment so that
one tooth of the blade will project below the material to be cut. This
distance is from the tip of the tooth to the bottom of the gullet in front of
it. This keeps blade friction at a minimum, removes sawdust from the
cut, results in cooler, faster sawing and reduces the chance of
kickback. A method for checking for correct cutting depth is shown in
FIG. 5. Lay a piece of the material you plan to cut along the side of the
blade, as shown, and observe how much tooth projects beyond the
material.

NOTE: When using carbide-tipped blades, make an exception to the
above rule and allow only one-half of a tooth to project below the
material to be cut.

Bevel Angle Adjustment

The full range of the bevel adjustment is from 0˚ to 50˚. The quadrant
is graduated in increments of 5˚. On the front of the saw is a bevel
angle adjustment mechanism (FIG. 5) consisting of a calibrated
quadrant and a knob. To set the saw for a bevel cut:

1. TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK.

2. Loosen (counterclockwise) the quadrant knob and tilt shoe to the
desired angle by aligning the pointer with the desired angle mark.
Retighten knob firmly (clockwise).

NOTE: The quadrant pointer, located between the quadrant knob and
the quadrant, can be adjusted after loosening its screw. Retighten
firmly after adjustment.

Shoe Adjustment for 90˚ Cuts

If additional adjustment is needed:

1. TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK.

2. Adjust the saw to 0˚ bevel.

3. Retract blade guard. Place the saw on blade side.

4. Loosen bevel adjustment knob. Place a square against the blade
and shoe to adjust the 90˚ setting.

5. Move the adjustment screw so that the shoe will stop at the proper
angle.

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6. Confirm the accuracy of the setting by checking the squareness of
an actual cut on a scrap piece of material.

Kerf Indicator

The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator for vertical and bevel
cutting. This indicator enables you to guide the saw along cutting lines
penciled on the material being cut. The indicator lines up with the left
(outer) side of the saw blade, which makes the slot or “kerf” cut by the
moving blade fall to the right of the indicator. Guide along the penciled
cutting line so that the kerf falls into the waste or surplus material..

Work Piece Support

Figure 6 shows proper sawing position. Note that hands are kept away
from cutting area. To avoid kickback, DO support board or panel NEAR
the cut, (FIG. 7). DON’T support board or panel away from the cut,
(FIG. 8).

WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold

the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal
injury. FIG. 6 illustrates typical hand support of the saw. ALWAYS
TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY BEFORE MAKING ANY
ADJUSTMENTS!

Place the work with its “good” side–the one on which appearance is
most important–down. The saw cuts upward, so any splintering will be
on the work face that is up when you cut it.

SWITCH LOCK
OFF RELEASE

BUTTON

TRIGGER

SWITCH

FIG. 10

SUPPORT

DO support board or
panel NEAR the cut.

DON’T support board or
panel AWAY from the cut.

FIG. 6

FIG. 7

FIG. 8

FIG. 9

50

4
0

3

0

20

15

0

50

40

30

20

15

0

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Switch

Release lock off by pressing button as shown (Fig. 10). Pull the trigger
switch to turn the motor ON. Releasing the trigger turns the motor OFF.
Releasing the trigger also automatically actuates lock off button.

NOTE: This tool has no provision to lock the switch in the ON position,
and should never be locked ON by any other means

Cutting

Place the wider portion of the saw shoe on that part of the work piece
which is solidly supported, not on the section that will fall off when the
cut is made. As examples, FIG. 6 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off
the end of a board. Always clamp work. Don’t try to hold short pieces
by hand! Remember to support cantilevered and overhanging material.
Use caution when sawing material from below.

Be sure saw is up to full speed before blade contacts material to be cut.
Starting saw with blade against material to be cut or pushed forward into
kerf can result in kickback. Push the saw forward at a speed which
allows the blade to cut without laboring. Hardness and toughness can
vary even in the same piece of material, and knotty or damp sections
can put a heavy load on the saw. When this happens, push the saw
more slowly, but hard enough to keep working without much decrease
in speed. Forcing the saw can cause rough cuts, inaccuracy, kickback,
and over-heating of the motor. Should your cut begin to go off the line,
don’t try to force it back on. Release the switch and allow blade to come
to a complete stop. Then you can withdraw the saw, sight anew, and
start a new cut slightly inside the wrong one. In any event, withdraw the
saw if you must shift the cut. Forcing a correction inside the cut can stall
the saw and lead to kickback.

IF SAW STALLS, RELEASE THE TRIGGER AND BACK THE SAW
UNTIL IT IS LOOSE. BE SURE BLADE IS STRAIGHT IN THE CUT
AND CLEAR OF THE CUTTING EDGE BEFORE RESTARTING.

As you finish a cut, release the trigger and allow the blade to stop
before lifting the saw from the work. As you lift the saw, the spring­tensioned telescoping guard will automatically close under the blade.

Remember the blade is exposed until this occurs. Never reach under
the work for any reason. When you have to retract the telescoping
guard manually (as is necessary for starting pocket cuts) always use
the retracting lever.

NOTE: When cutting thin strips, be careful to ensure that small cutoff
pieces don’t hang up on inside of lower guard.

RIPPING

Ripping is the process of cutting wider boards into narrower strips­cutting grain lengthwise. Hand guiding is more difficult for this type of
sawing and some type of guide should be used.

POCKET CUTTING (FIG. 9)

TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK BEFORE
ADJUSTING.

A pocket cut is one that is made in a floor, wall, or other flat surface.
Adjust saw shoe so blade cuts at desired depth. Tilt saw forward and
rest front of the shoe on material to be cut. Using the retracting lever,
retract blade guard to an upward position. Lower rear of shoe until blade
teeth almost touch cutting line. Now release the blade guard (its contact
with the work will keep it in position to open freely as you start the cut).
Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until its shoe rests flat on
the material to be cut. Advance saw along the cutting line until cut is
completed. Release trigger and allow blade to stop completely before
withdrawing the blade from the material. When starting each new cut,
repeat as above. Never tie the blade guard in a raised position. Never
move the saw backwards when pocket cutting. This may cause the
unit to raise up off of the work surface which could cause injury.

Cleaning

Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Many household
cleaners contain chemicals which could seriously damage plastic. Also,
do not use gasoline, turpentine, lacquer or paint thinner, dry cleaning
fluids or similar products. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never
immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

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Lubrication

Self lubricating ball and roller bearings are used in the tool and
relubrication is not required. However, it is recommended that, once a
year, you take or send the tool to a certified service center for a thorough
cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of the gear case.

Accessories

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra
cost from your local service center.

If you need any assistance in locating any accessory, please contact
D

EWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD

21286 or call 1-800-732-4441.

CAUTION: The use of any other accessory or attachment may be

hazardous. Water feed attachments are not recommended for use with
this tool.

Repairs

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance
and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement) should
be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service
organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

Three Year Limited Warranty

DEWALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials
or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse.
For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information,
visit www.dewalt.com or call 1-800-4-D

EWALT (1-800-433-9258). This

warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where
repairs have been made or attempted by others. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in
certain states or provinces.

In addition to the warranty, DEWALT tools are covered by our:

1 YEAR FREE SERVICE

D

EWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by

normal use, for free, any time during the first year after purchase.

90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your
D

EWALT Power Tool, Laser, or Nailer for any reason, you can return it

within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund
– no questions asked.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels
become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-4-DEWALT for a free
replacement.

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