Manual DeWalt DW318-220 Jigsaw

Manual

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EWALT TOOL,

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be fol-

lowed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Double Insulation(DW313, DW318, DW318-220)

Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical insu-

lation or one double thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical system.

Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a result, your tool is

equipped with a two prong plug which permits you to use extension cords without concern for

maintaining a ground connection.

NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operat-

ing this tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a pos-

sible electrical insulation failure within the tool.

CAUTION: When servicing all tools, USE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Repair or

replace damaged cords.

Polarized Plugs (DW313, DW318)

Polarized plugs (one blade is wider than the other) are used on equipment to reduce the risk

of electric shock. When provided, this plug will fit in the polarized outlet only one way. If the

plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified elec-

trician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

Grounding Instructions (DW318G)

This tool should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. The tool

is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper ground-

ing type receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the grounding

wire. Never connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a live terminal. If your unit is intend-

ed for use on less than 150 V, it has a plug that looks like that shown in sketch A. If it is for use

on 150 to 250 V, it has a plug that looks like that shown in sketch D. An adapter, sketches B

and C, is available for connecting sketch A type plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The green-col-

ored rigid ear, lug, or the like, extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent

ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box. No adapter is available for a plug as shown

in sketch D. ADAPTER SHOWN IN FIGURES B and C IS NOT FOR USE IN CANADA.

Safety Instructions For All Tools

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

• CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t expose power tools to rain. Don’t use

power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not use tool in presence

of flammable liquids or gases.

• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For

example; pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors

should be kept away from work area.

• STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, and high or locked-

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GUIDE D'UTILISATION

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

DW313,DW318,DW318G, DW318-220

Variable Speed Orbital Jig Saws

Scies sauteuses excentriques à régulateur de vitesse

Sierras caladoras con velocidad variable orbital

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y

PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUC-

TIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.

Questions? See us on the World Wide Web at www.dewalt.com

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286

(XXX-XX) Form No.384014-01 DW313 Copyright © 2003

The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; the “D” shaped air

intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the

surface of the tool.

up place — out of reach of children.

• DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intend-

ed.

• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool.

Don’t use tool for purpose not intended.

• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving

parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors.

Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

Air vents often cover moving parts and

should also be avoided.

• USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.

• DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.

Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand and it

frees both hands to operate tool.

• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer perform-

ance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords peri-

odically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension

cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and

grease.

• DISCONNECT OR LOCK OFF TOOLS when not in use, before servicing, and when

changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys

and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch

is off when plugging in.

• EXTENSION CORDS. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding-type

plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. Replace or repair damaged cords.

Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure

to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will

cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table

shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in

doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150

240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

Ampere Rating

More Not more AWG

ThanThan

0- 6 18161614

• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension

cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.

• STAYALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you

are tired.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is

damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform

its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage

of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other

part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center

unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches

replaced by authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.

Additional Safety Instructions for Jig Saws

• CAUTION: When cutting into walls, floors or wherever live electrical wires may be

encountered, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL! Hold the tool only by

insulated grasping surfaces to prevent electric shock if you cut into a live wire.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY from cutting area. Never reach underneath the material for any rea-

son.

• KEEP BLADES SHARP. Dull blades may cause the saw to swerve or stall under pressure.

CAUTION: Wear appropriate 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 con-

struction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-

tive 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 (CCA).

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 absorp-

tion of harmful chemicals.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Motor

Your DEWALT tool is powered by a DEWALT-built motor. Be sure your power supply agrees

with the nameplate marking.

Volts 50/60 Hz or “AC only” means your tool must be operated only with alternating current and

never with direct current.

Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. All D

EWALT

tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check the power supply.

Variable Speed Switch (Fig. 1)

This switch has a button “A”, mounted in the trigger, which can be rotated to vary the blade

strokes-per-minute (S.P.M.).

a. For “Free Hand” speed control (the further the trigger is depressed, the higher the S.P.M.),

rotate the button in the “HI” direction (clockwise) until it stops.

b. To set the trigger switch to produce a selected speed each time the trigger is squeezed,

first rotate the button toward “HI” until it stops. Then fully depress the trigger, press in the

locking button “B”, and release the trigger. The tool will stay “ON”. Now, rotate the button

“A” toward “LO” and you will notice a decrease in speed. Continue rotating the button until

desired speed is obtained. Pull trigger and release to turn the tool “OFF”. At this setting the

saw will run at the selected speed each time the trigger is pulled and the trigger may be

locked “ON” at the selected speed.

Straight Line or Orbital Cutting Action (DW318,

DW318G, DW318-220)

For cutting softer materials your saw features orbital cutting action. Soft materials, like wood

and plastic, permit deep penetration of individual saw teeth. The orbital action thrusts the blade

forward on the cutting stroke and greatly increases cutting speed over conventional jig saws.

Harder materials like metal should be cut using the straight line cutting action or a very low

orbital setting. To select straight line or orbital cutting adjust the lever on the saw as shown in

Figure 2.

Bevel Cutting Adjustment

Bevel cuts may be made at any angle between 0° and 45°. The shoe is adjusted by loosening

the screw on the bottom of the tool (Fig. 3) and rotating the shoe to the desired angle. After

setting the shoe, tighten the screw firmly and use saw in the normal manner.

NOTE: One hand on the saw body and the other on the edge of the saw shoe, well back from

the blade, may be necessary to maintain accurate cutting.

AB CD

GROUNDING PIN

GROUNDED

OUTLET

BOX

GROUNDING

MEANS

GROUNDING PIN

ADAPTER

Rating

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