DeWalt DW311K Cutting Fig, Cleaning, Lubrication, Brush Inspection, Repairs, Guarantee

TO REMOVE BLADE FROM SAW

WARNING: Burn hazard. Do not touch the the blade immediately after use. Contact with the blade may result in personal injury.

1.Rotate blade clamp collar (F) to release position.

2.Remove blade.

OPERATION

WARNING: Always wear eye protection while operating this or any other power tool.

WARNING: Burn hazard. Do not touch the the blade immediately after use. Contact with the blade may result in personal injury.

Before you begin work, ensure the material to be cut is rigid. Small workpieces should be securely clamped to the work table.

PROPER HAND POSITION

Grasp the underside of the hand grip (G) with one hand and the rear handle (H) with the other hand.

Cutting (Fig. 6)

WARNING: Always wear eye protection while operating this power tool.

WARNING: Cut hazard. Exercise extra caution when cutting towards operator. Always hold saw firmly with both hands while cutting.

Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly anchored or clamped to prevent slipping. Place blade lightly against work to be cut, depress the trigger switch and allow it to obtain maximum speed before applying pressure. Whenever possible, the saw shoe must be held firmly against the material being cut. This will prevent the saw from jumping or vibrating and minimize blade breakage. Any cut which puts pressure on the blade, such as angle or scroll cuts, increase potential for vibration, kickback and blade breakage.

NOTE: The blade cuts on the down stroke leaving the cleanest edge on the underside of the material.

WARNING: Shock hazard. Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay particular attention to overhead wires which may be hidden from view.

WARNING: Use extra caution when cutting overhead and anticipate the path of falling branches and debris ahead of time.

WARNING: Inspect work site for hidden gas pipes, water pipes, or electrical wires before making blind or plunge cuts. Failure to do so may result in explosion, property damage, electric shock, and/or serious personal injury.

FLUSH-TO CUTTING (FIG. 7)

The compact design of the saw motor housing and spindle housing permits extremely close cutting to floors, corners and other difficult areas. The blade can be installed upside-down to assist in flush-to cutting

POCKET/PLUNGE CUTTING – WOOD ONLY (FIG. 8)

WARNING: Shock hazard. Exercise extreme caution when blind cutting to ensure that there are no foreign objects such as electrical wire, conduit, plumbing pipes, etc., that may come in contact with the blade.

NOTE: DO NOT attempt to pocket/plunge cut metal.

The initial step in pocket/plunge cutting is to measure the surface area to be cut and mark clearly with a pencil, chalk or scriber. Use the appropriate blade for the application. The blade should be longer than 88.9mm (3-1/2") and should extend past the shoe and the thickness of the workpiece during the cut. Insert blade in blade clamp.

Next, tip the saw backward until the back edge of the shoe is resting on the work surface and the blade clears the work surface. Depress trigger switch to turn motor on, always permitting blade to attain maximum speed. Grip saw steadily and begin a slow, deliberate upward swing with the handle of the saw. Blade will begin to feed into material. Always be sure blade is completely through material before continuing with pocket/plunge cut.

NOTE: In areas where blade visibility is limited, use the edge of the saw shoe as a guide. Lines for any given cut should be extended beyond edge of cut to be made.

METAL CUTTING (FIG. 9)

This unit has different metal cutting capacities depending upon type of blade used and the metal to be cut. Use a finer blade for ferrous metals and a coarse blade for non-ferrous materials. In thin gauge sheet metals it is best to clamp wood to both sides of sheet. This will insure a clean cut without excess vibration or tearing of metal. Always remember not to force cutting blade as this reduces blade life and causes costly blade breakage. Start the cut on the surface where the greatest number of teeth will contact the workpiece.

NOTE: It is generally recommended that when cutting metals you should spread a thin film of oil or other lubricant along the line ahead of the saw cut for easier operation and longer blade life.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

WARNING: Always wear eye protection while operating this power tool.

Periodically blow out all air passages with dry-compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. Never use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise dameage the material.

FIG. 1	F		G
DW310
			H
D		C	A

	STRAIGHT	ORBITAL
FIG. 2	RECIP. MOTION	ACTION
	J
DW311	I	K
G	E

		H
D	C	A

B

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F

If replacement of the power cord is necessary, the tool should be taken to a DEWALT factory service center, a DEWALT authorized service center or other qualified service personnel in order to avoid a safety hazard. To locate an authorized service center, please contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark, VIC 3138 Australia or call (AUS) 1800 654 155 or (NZ) 09 526 2556.

Lubrication

This tool has been lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for the life of this unit under normal conditions. No further lubricaton is necessary.

Brush Inspection

For your continued safety and electrical protection, brush inspection and replacement on this tool should only be performed by a DEWALT factory service center, a DEWALT authorized service center or other qualified service personnel. At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest authorized service center to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Have worn parts replaced and lubricated with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed and test the tool for performance.

Any loss of power before the above maintenance check may indicate the need for immediate servicing of the tool. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE TOOL UNDER THIS CONDITION. If proper operating voltage is present, return the tool for immediate service.

Repairs

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

ACCESSORIES

WARNING: Always wear eye protection while operating this power tool.

WARNING: The use of any other accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous. 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 DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark, VIC 3138 Australia or call (AUS) 1800 654 155 or (NZ) 09 526 2556.

Guarantee

Applicable to hand held Power Tools, Lasers and Nailers.

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. Please return the complete unit, transportation prepaid, to any DEWALT Service Centre, or any authorised service station.

For warranty repair information, call (AUS) 1800 654 155 or (NZ) 09 526 2556. This warranty does not apply to

•Accessories

•Damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others.

•Damage due to misuse, neglect, wear and tear, alteration or modification.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights under the provisions of the Consumer Guarantee Act 1993 (New Zealand only), Trade Practices Act 1974 and State Legislation (Australia only).

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

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STARTING POSITION FOR POCKET CUTTING

ROCK TOOL UP TO NORMAL CUTTING POSITION AFTER BLADE HAS CUT THROUGH MATERIAL.

FREE ONE YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT

DEWALT will also maintain the tool for free at any time during the first year of purchase. This includes labour, parts and lubrication required to restore the product to sound mechanical and/or electrical condition. Normal wear parts are not covered in this service. Carbon brushes worn more then 50% will be replaced.

NOTE: Three Year Warranty is not applicable to items deemed as consumables. Radial arm saws are covered by a one

(1)year warranty only. DEWALT Reserves the right to review its warranty policy prior to launch of any new business development products.

30 DAY NO SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

If you are dissatisfied with any DEWALT power tool, laser or nailer, for any reason, simply return it to the point of purchase with your sales receipt within 30 days for a replacement unit or a full refund.

FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call (AUS) 1800 654 155 or (NZ) 09 526 2556 for a free replacement.

FREE WARNING REPLACEMENT LABEL