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• Do not disassemble the charger; take it to an authorized service center when service or
repair is required./ncorrect reassembly may result In a risk of electric shock electrocution or f/re
• 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 this risk
• NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
• The charger is designed to operate on standard 120V household electricalpower. Do
not attempt to use it on any other voltage. This does not apply to the vehicular charger
Chargers
Your tool uses a D_WALT charger. Be sure to read all safety instructions before using your charger.
Consult the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs•
Charging Procedure (Fig. 3)
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before inserting the battery pack.
2. Insert the battery pack (B)into the charger, as shown in Figure 3, making sure the pack is fully
seated in charger. The red (charging) hght will bhnk COIqtllqLIOLISly,indicating that the charging
process has started•
3. The completion of charge will be indicated by the red hght remaining ON COIqtllqLIOLISly.The
pack is fully charged and may be used at this time or left in the charger.
Indicator Light Operation
PACKCHABGING
PACKCHARGED
=-HOT/COLDDELAY--e _e _e --e =
PROBLEMPACKORCHARGERe_=e
PROBLEMPOWERLINEee ®e e_ ee ee
Charge Indicators
Thischarger isdesigned to detect certain problems that can arise Problems are inchcate¢lby the red
hght flashing at a fast rate Ifthis occurs relnsert the battery pack into the charger If the problem
persists, try a different battery pack to determine if the charger is working properly. If the new pack
charges correctly, then the original pack is defective and should be returned to a service center or
other collection site for recychng. If the new battery pack ehclts the same trouble indication as the
original, have the charger and the battery pack tested at an authorized service center.
HOT/COLD DELAY
This charger has a hot,,cold delay feature: when the charger detects a battery that is hot, it
automatically starts a 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 hght flashes long, then short while in the hot,,cold delay mode.
LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the charge indicator showing Pack
Charged.
WEAK BA'n'ERY PACKS: Weak batteries will colqtlnLle to fLIIqCtlOnbLIt should not be expected
to perform as much work.
FAULTY BATTERY PACKS: This charger will not charge a faulty battery pack. The charger will
indicate faulty battery pack by refusing to hght or by displaying problem pack or charger.
NOTE: This could also mean a problem with a charger.
PROBLEM POWER LINE
Some chargers have a Problem Powerhne Hqchcator.When the charger is used with some portable
power sources such as generators or soclrces that convert DC to AC. the charger may temporarily
suspend operation, flashing the red hght with two fast bhnks followed by a pause. This indicates the
power source is OLItof hmlts.
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 the touch while charging. This is a normal
condition, and does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the coohng of the battery pack after
oise, avoid placing the charger or battery pack tina warm eiqviroiqmelqtsoich as tina metal shed
or an unlnsulated trailer•
3. A cold battery pack will charge at about half the rate of 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 pack warms.
4. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
a. Check operation of receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other apphance:
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a hght switch which turns power off when yOLI
tClmOCltthe hghts:
c. Move the charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is
approximately65 F-75 F (18-24 C):
d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local service
center.
5. The battery pack should be recharged when it falls to produce SLlfflClelqtpower on jobs which
were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these COlqdltlOlqS.Follow the
charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no
adverse effect on the battery pack•
6. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as. bolt not limited to. grinding dust, metal chips,
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 the charger before attempting to clean.
7. Do not freeze or immerse the charger in water or any other hquid.
,_t,WARNING: Shock hazald. Don't allow any,liquid to get inside the charger. Electric shock may
result.
_i WARNING: Burn hazard. Do not submerge the battery pack in any, liquid or allow any,liquid to
enter the battery pack. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any,reason. If the plastic housing
of the battely pack breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling.
Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry, away from direct sunhght and excess heat
or cold.
2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged battery pack in a cool dry place
oLIt of the charger for optimal results.
NOTE: Battery packs should iqot be stored completely depleted of charge. The battery pack will
need to be recharged before LlSe.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage decrease of more than
10% will cause loss of power and overheating. DfWALT tools are factory tested: if this tool does
not operate, check power supply.
COMPONENTS (Fig. 1, 2)
$_WARNING: Never modl_, the power tool or any part of It. Damage or personal in]urycodld resdlt.
A. Battery release button F. Bevel lever
B. Battery pack G. Shoe
C. Trigger switch H. Orbital action lever
D. Trigger lock button I. Dust blower control
E. Blade release lever J. No-mar shoe cover
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INTENDED USE
Your DCS331 jig saw is designed for professional cutting of wood, steel, aluminium, plastic and
ceramic material.
DO NOT LlSeunder wet COlqdltlOlqSor iiqpresence of flammable hqulds or gases•
This jig saw is a professional power tool. DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
SLIpervlSlOIqISrequired when inexperienced operators LlSethis tool.
Trigger Switch (Fig. 1)
To start the jig saw, squeeze the trigger switch (C).
To slow and stop the jig saw, release the trigger switch.
VARIABLE SPEED (FIG. 5)
As the trigger switch is pressed tin,the strokes-per-minute coiqtinue to increase, bLit not to exceed
the maximum speed of the tool. As the trigger is released, the blade strokes-per-minute reduce.
The trigger lock button (D) should be depressed whenever the tool is not in use to eliminate the
chance of accidental starting.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
$_WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, depress the trigger lock
button and disconnect battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental stair-up can cause inluly
Blade Installation and Removal (Fig. 6)
TO INSTALL A BLADE
NOTE: This Jig saw LlSeSonly T-shank jig saw blades.
NOTE: The DT2074 flush CLIttllagblade is for LlSewith D[ WALT DCSSS1, DWSS1 and DCSS0 jig
saws only.
NOTE: When instalhng flush cutting blades (DT2074), the anti-sphnter insert must be removed and
the shoe must to be in the 0 positive stop position.
1. Lift the keyless blade release lever (E) as shown in Figure 6.
2. Insert the T-shank blade into the clamp mechanism (K) while guiding the back of the blade into
the groove of the guide rollers (L).
3. The T-shank should be completely inside the clamp mechanism as shown in Figure 6.
4. Release the keyless blade release lever•
TO REMOVE A BLADE
_CAUTION: Do not touch used blades, they may be hot. Personal injury may resdlt.
1. Lift the keyless blade release lever (E).
2. With a shght shake the blade will drop out.
Beveling the Shoe (Fig. 7)
To unlock the shoe pull the keyless bevel lever (F/to the side
To lock the shoe, push the keyless bevel lever back under the body of the jigsaw•
TO BEVEL THE SHOE
1. Unlock the shoe.
2. Slide the shoe (G) forward to release it from the 0 positive stop position.
3. The shoe can be beveled to the left or to the right and has detents at 15 , 30 and 45 . The
shoe can be manually stopped at any degree between 0 and 45 .
4. Once the desired bevel angle is achieved, lock the shoe into place.
TO SET SHOE BACK TO 0°
1. Unlock the shoe.
2. Rotate the shoe back to 0 .
3. Slide the shoe back into the 0 positive stop position.
4. Lock the shoe.
Cutting Action - Orbital or Straight (Fig. 8)
This jig saw is equipped with four cutting actions, three orbital and one straight. Orbital action has
a more aggressive blade motion and is designed for cutting in soft materials like wood or plastic•
Orbital action provides a faster cut, but with a less smooth cut across the material• In orbital action,
the blade moves forward during the cutting stroke in addition to the Lip and down motion.
NOTE: Metal or hardwoods should never be cut in orbital action.
To adjust the cutting action, move the orbital action lever (HI between the four cutting
positions: 0, 1,2, and 3. Position 0 is straight CLIttlng. Positions 1,2, and 3 are orbital CLIttlng.The
aggressiveness of the cut increase as the lever is adjusted from one to three, with three being the
most aggressive cut.
Dust Blower (Fig. 9)
The dust blower helps clear the cutting area of debris created from the blade•
NOTE: When cutting metal, turin the dust blower off so cutting fluids are not blown away from the
blade•
To turn the dust blower on, slide the dust blower control (11all the way to the top.
To turn the dust blower off, slide the dust blower control all the way to the bottom.
Removeable No-Mar Shoe Cover (Fig. 10)
The no-mar shoe cover (J) should be Lised when CLitting sLirfaces that scratch easily, SLiCh as
laminate, veneer or paint.
To attach no-mar shoe cover, place the front of the aluminum shoe (G) into the front of the
no-mar shoe cover (J) and lower the jig saw. The no-mar shoe will chck securely onto the rear of
alLimllqLim shoe.
To remove no-mar shoe cover, grasp the no-mar shoe cover from the bottom: holding onto the
two rear tabs (MI remove the no-mar shoe cover•
Anti-Splinter Insert (Fig. 11)
NOTE: Do not LiSethe anti-sphnter insert with the flush CLitting blade•
The antl-sphnter insert (N) should be LlSedwhen trying to minimize tear-out, especially when cutting
veneer, laminate, or flnlslqed surfaces, sucr_ as paint. The antl-sphnter insert should be installed into
the no-mar shoe cover (J). If the no-mar cover is not LlSed,install anti-sphnter insert into shoe (G).
OPERATION
_ WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, depress the trigger lock
button and disconnect battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental stair-up can cause inluly
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. 4)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged.
To install the battery pack (B)into the tool handle, ahgn the battery pack with the rails inside the
tool's handle and slide it into the handle Llntllthe battery pack is firmly seated in the tool and ensure
that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release button (A) and firmly pull the battery
pack OLItof the tool handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger section of this
malqLlal.
FUEL GAUGE BA'n'ERY PACKS (FIG. 4)
Some D_WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists of three green LED Nghtsthat
indicate the level of charge remaining in the battery pack•
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge button (O). A combination of the three
green LED hghts will illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level of charge in the
battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge will not illuminate and the battery will need to be
recharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on the battery pack• It does not
indicate tool functionahty and is subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-user application.
For more information regarding fuel gauge battery packs, please call 1-800-4-Df WALT
(1-o00-4oo-92._o) or visit OLIrwebslte www.dewalt.com.