Blade Selection - DeWalt XR LI-ION DCS371 Manual

Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some D WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which consists
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of three green LED lights that indicate the level of charge
remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button 18 . A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-user application.
LED Worklight (Fig. A)
There is a worklight located above the blade The worklight
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is activated when the trigger switch is depressed, and will
automatically turn off 20 seconds after the trigger switch is
released. If the trigger switch remains depressed, the worklight
will remain on.
nOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work surface
and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
Blades
This portable band saw is setup for use with 0.5 mm thick,
12 mm wide and 835 mm long blades. DO nOT use 0.64 mm
thick blades.

WARNING: The use of any other blade or accessory might
be hazardous. DO NOT use any other type of accessory
with your band saw. Blades used on stationary band saws
are of different thickness. Do not attempt to use them on
your portable unit.

Blade Selection

In general, first consider the size and shape of the work, and
the type of material to be cut. Remember, for the most efficient
cutting, the coarsest tooth blade possible should be used in
a given application, because the coarser the tooth, the faster
the cut. In selecting the appropriate number of teeth per inch
of the band saw blade, at least two teeth should contact the
work surface when the blade is rested against the workpiece.
As a rule of thumb, soft materials usually require coarse
tooth blades, while hard materials require fine tooth blades.
Where a smoother finish is important, select one of the finer
tooth blades.
Select the appropriate band saw blade according to the material
type, dimensions, and number of teeth. See Bi-Metal Band Saw
Blade Description chart.
The following table is intended as a general guide only.
Determine the type of material and dimension of the workpiece
and select the most appropriate band saw blade.
NOTICE: Never use the band saw to cut resin materials
that are subject to melting. Melting of resin material
caused by high heat generated during cutting may cause
the band saw blade to become bound to the material,
possibly resulting in overload and burn-out of the motor.
Bi-METAl BAnD sAW BlADE DEsCRiPTiOn
Workpiece Thickness
3.2 mm and under
3.2 mm–6.4 mm
Blade Tracking (Fig. A)
NOTICE: Excessive tightening of the adjustment screws
could result in damage to the saw.
Your band saw is equipped with an adjustable blade tracking
mechanism that assures proper blade tracking at all times. The
blade is properly adjusted when it is centered on the guide
rollers 7 and the teeth of the blade
edge of the guide roller.
To Adjust the Blade Tracking
1. Remove both parts of the blade guard using a 3 mm hex
wrench .
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2. Turn and open the blade tension lever
the tracking screws 15 .
3. Use a 10 mm wrench to loosen the adjustment locking
nuts .
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4. Use a 3 mm hex wrench 5
screws 15 1/4 turn clockwise. Turn the other tracking screw
1/4 turn clockwise.
nOTE: Turning the tracking screw clockwise moves the
blade toward the guide roller, turning the tracking screw
anti-clockwise moves the blade away from the guide roller.
5. Tighten both the adjusting locking nuts and close the quick
release lever. (It will be necessary to run the saw to observe
the tracking.)
6. Observe blade tracking between runs and repeat Steps 1–4
as necessary to achieve proper blade tracking.
7. Mount both parts of the blade guard using a 3 mm hex
wrench. Blade guard must be securely mounted before use.
Removing and Installing Blades

CAUTION: Cut Hazard. Blade tension lever is under
spring pressure. Maintain control of lever when releasing
blade tension.

CAUTION: Burn Hazard. Do not touch the blade,
workpiece or metal chips with your bare hand
immediately after cutting—they are extremely hot and
may burn your skin.
To Remove Blade (Fig. A, C, F)
1. Rotate the blade tension lever
release tension in blade (refer to Figure A).
2. Turn the saw over and place it on a workbench or table with
the battery terminal to the right (refer to Figure C).
3. Remove both parts of the blade guard using a 3 mm
hex wrench.
4. Begin removing the blade at the upper portion of the blade
guard 13 and continue around the pulleys
removing the blade, tension may be released and the blade
may spring free. SAW BLADES ARE SHARP. USE GLOVES
WHEN HANDLING THEM (refer to Figure F).
English
number of Teeth (TPi)
24 18 14 14/18
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10 are 0.38 mm from the
9 to allow access to
to turn one of the tracking
clockwise until it stops to
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12 . When
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