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November 20, 2009
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Safety Announcement
Safety Recall on 7-1/4" Framing and Circular Saws

Safety Recall Notice

DEWALT DW378G/DW378GT 7-1/4" Framing Saw and DC300 7-1/4" Circular Saw

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. is recalling to repair certain DW378G/DW378GT 7-1/4" Framing Saws and DC300 7-1/4" Circular Saws because the saw's lower blade guard may fail to fully close, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a risk of injury.

This recall to repair program involves only the following saws:

Affected SawsDate Code RangeDate Code Location
DW378G/DW378GT 7-1/4" Framing Saw200301 through 200637Bottom of handle, near power cord or on name plate
Saws with a "V" marked on the bottom of the handle, near the cordset are NOT affected.
DC300 7-1/4" Circular Saw200601 through 200637Underside of motor housing
Saws with a "V" marked on the underside of the motor housing or under the handle, where the battery is inserted are NOT affected.

If your saw is affected, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY, and call DEWALT tool-free:

1-866/854-5214

Between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday to arrange for a free repair.

Recall done in cooperation with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.



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