EngLIsh
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Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
during operation.
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Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate.
Your D
WALT tool is double insulated in accordance
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with EN62841; therefore no earth wire is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
specially prepared cord available through the D
service organisation.
nOtE: This device is intended for the connection to a power
supply system with maximum permissible system impedance
Zmax of 0.455 Ω at the interface point (power service box)
of user's supply. The user has to ensure that this device is
connected only to a power system which fulfills the requirement
above. If necessary, the user can ask the public power supply
company for the system impedance at the interface point.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
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Safely dispose of the old plug.
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Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
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Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be made to the
earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 13 A.
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 1.5 mm
is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Do not expose the power tool to humidity.
Do not use the power tool if the main cable
is damaged.
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WALT
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; the maximum length
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Date Code Position (Fig. A)
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The production date code
by a 2‑digit week and is extended by a 2‑digit factory code.
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
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On/off trigger switch
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Lock‑off button
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Rear grip handle
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Front handle
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Saw blades
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Bar
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Hex key
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Dust port
Intended Use
Your D
WALT alligator saw DWE396, DWE397, DWE398 and
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DWE399 has been designed for professional sawing applications
of clay building blocks, cellular concrete, wood, plastic and
insulation materials with suitable saw blade.
DO nOt use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
DO nOt let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
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intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
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This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
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 this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. Be sure the
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start‑up
can cause injury.
Replacing the Saw Blades
Removing the saw blades (Fig. B–E)
1. Place the tool upside down on a flat, stable work surface.
2. Loosen the gearcase cap screw
When loosened, the gearcase cap
spring open.
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3. With the hex key
, loosen both of the blade setting
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screws
. The screws will be held in place by the
screw clips.
4. Carefully pull the saw‑blade‑end up until it is disengaged
from and clear of the Blade‑Clamp‑system.
consists of a 4‑digit year followed
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with the hex key
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should release and
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