SPECIFICATIONS Model: DPB182 Max. cutting capacity Round workpiece 64 mm dia. Rectangular workpiece 64 mm x 64 mm Blade speed 3.2 m/s (190 m/min) Blade size Length 835 mm Width 13 mm Thickness 0.5 mm Dimensions (L x W x H) without wheel cover...
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con- NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) has been ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase measured in accordance with a standard test method the risk of electric shock. and may be used for comparing one tool with another. Do not abuse the cord.
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Wipe off ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may all excess oil from workpieces before cutting. result in personal injury. Never use the cutting oil as a cutting lubricant. Use only Makita cutting wax. 4 ENGLISH...
10. When cutting metal, be cautious of hot flying chips. causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also Do not leave the tool running unattended. void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger. 12. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece imme- Tips for maintaining maximum diately after operation;...
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Tool / battery protection system CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys- tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the you or someone around you.
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Lighting up the front lamp CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly. Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled. The lamp goes out just after the switch trigger is released.
With pressing the middle part of the band saw Installing hook blade, position the blade around one wheel. Moving the wheel to A side makes it easier to do so. Optional accessory CAUTION: Do not use the hook for other purpose than temporarily hanging the tool.
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Apply the band saw blade to the suitable cutting posi- As you reach the end of a cut, release pres- tion on the workpiece as illustrated. sure and lift it slightly so that it will not fall against the workpiece. NOTICE: Applying excessive pressure to the tool or twisting of the band saw blade may cause...
When cutting metals, use Makita cutting wax as a cut- OPTIONAL ting lubricant. To apply the cutting wax to the teeth of the band saw blade, remove a cap of the cutting wax, ACCESSORIES start the tool and cut into the cutting wax as illustrated.