DeWalt DW331 User manual
DW331
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Copyright DEWALT
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JIGSAW
DW331
Congratulations!
You have chosen a DEWALT tool. Years of
experience, thorough product development and
innovation make DEWALT one of the most reliable
partners for professional power tool users.
Technical Data
DW331
Voltage VAC 220–240
120
Type 1
Power input W 701
Power output W 425
No-load speed min-1 0–3100
Stroke length mm 26
Cutting depth in:
wood mm 130
aluminium mm 30
steel mm 12
stainless steel alloy mm 4.5
Bevel angle adjustment (l/r) 0–45°
Weight kg 2.6
Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity
for each signal word. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not
related to personal injury which, if
not avoided, may result in property
damage.
Denotes risk of electric shock.
Denotes risk of fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,
read the instruction manual.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings
and all instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) 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.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
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f) If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric
shock.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off position before
connecting to power source and/or
battery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your finger
on the switch or energising power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce
dust-related hazards.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from
the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and
tool bits etc., in accordance with these
instructions taking into account the
working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
5) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
Additional Specific Safety Rules for
Jigsaws
• Hold power tools by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the
operator.
• Allow the motor to come to a complete stop
before withdrawing the blade from the kerf
(the slot created by cutting). A moving blade
may impact the workpiece causing a broken
blade, workpiece damage or loss of control and
possible personal injury.
• Keep handles dry, clean, free from oil and
grease. This will enable better control of the
tool.
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• Keep blades sharp. Dull blades may cause the
saw to swerve or stall under pressure.
• Clean out your tool often, especially after
heavy use. Dust and grit containing metal
particles often accumulate on interior surfaces
and could create an electric shock hazard.
• Do not operate this tool for long periods of
time. Vibration caused by the operating action
of this tool may cause permanent injury to
fingers, hands, and arms. Use gloves to provide
extra cushion, take frequent rest periods, and
limit daily time of use.
Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety
regulations and the implementation of safety
devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided.
These are:
– Impairment of hearing
– Risk of personal injury due flying particles.
– Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
during operation.
– Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual
before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
DATE CODE POSITION (FIG. 1)
The Date Code (u), which also includes the year of
manufacture, is printed into the housing.
Example:
2013 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Jigsaw
1 Jig saw blade
1 Anti-splinter shoe insert
1 Anti-scratch shoe cover
1 Dust extraction shroud
1 Dust extraction adapter
1 Kitbox
1 Instruction manual
1 Exploded drawing
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or
accessories which may have occurred during
transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and
understand this manual prior to operation.
Description (fig. 1)
WARNING: Never modify the power
tool or any part of it. Damage or
personal injury could result.
a. On/off switch
b. Lock-on button
c. Speed control dial
d. Sawdust blower control
e. Blade latch
f. Finger guard
g. Blade holder
h. Guide roller
i. Shoe
j. Pendulum stroke selector
k. Shoe lever
INTENDED USE
Your jig saw has been designed for professional
cutting of wood, steel, aluminium, plastic and
ceramic material.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
These jigsaws are professional power tools. DO
NOT let children come into contact with the
tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced
operators use this tool.
• 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.
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.
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Your DEWALT tool is double insulated in
accordance with EN 60745; therefore no
earth wire is required.
WARNING: 120 V units have to
be operated via a fail-safe isolating
transformer with an earth screen
between the primary and secondary
winding.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a specially prepared cord available through the
DEWALT service organisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(Middle East and Africa)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in
the plug.
• 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
If an extension cable is required, use an approved
extension cable suitable for the power input of this
tool (see Technical Data). The minimum conductor
size is 1 mm2; the maximum length is 30 m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, turn unit off and disconnect
machine from power source before
installing and removing accessories,
before adjusting or changing set-
ups or when making repairs. Be sure
the trigger switch is in the OFF position.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Fitting And Removing A Saw Blade
(fig. 2)
The tool-free blade exchange system ensures quick
and easy changing of saw blades.
1. Open the blade holder (g) by fully retracting the
blade latch (e).
2. Insert the saw blade into the blade holder (g)
guiding the back of the blade into the groove of
the guide roller (h).
3. Release the blade latch (e).
4. To remove the saw blade, fully retract the blade
latch and pull the blade out of the holder.
SAW BLADES
Blade type Applications
Fine-toothed cutting blade for smooth straight cuts
Coarse-toothed cutting blade for fast straight cuts
Metal cutting blade for ferrous and non-
ferrous metals
Flush cutting blade* for finishing off cuts up to
a wall or edge.
* Not available in all countries.
A wide variety of dedicated saw blades is available
as an option.
WARNING: Always select your saw
blade with great care.
Setting the bevel angle (fig. 3)
The adjustable shoe (i) allows cutting of LH and RH
bevel angles up to 45°. The bevel scale has preset
positions at 0°, 15°, 30° and 45°.
1. Release the shoe lever (k).
2. Slide the shoe (i) toward the saw blade.
3. Tilt the shoe and set the desired bevel angle
using the scale.
4. Tighten the shoe lever.
Setting The Pendulum Stroke (fig. 1)
The adjustable pendulum stroke guarantees a
perfect cutting stroke for different materials.
Slide the selector (j) to the desired position referring
to the table below. The selector can be manipulated
during operation.
Pos. Wood Metal Plastics
3 Fast cuts - PVC
2 Thick workpieces - Fibreglass
Acrylic
1 Plywood Aluminium -
Chipboard Non-ferrous -
0 Thin workpieces Sheet metal -
Fine cuts
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