Installing And Removing The Battery Pack - DeWalt DCS377 Instruction Manual

BI‑METal BaND saW BlaDE DEsCRIpTIoN
Workpiece Thickness
1/8" (3.2 mm) and under
1/8"–1/4" (3.2–6.4 mm)
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. A, H)
Release switch lock‑off button
variable speed trigger switch
variable speed trigger switch will give you added versatility.
The further the trigger is depressed the higher the speed of
the saw.Releasing the trigger switch turns the motor OFF.
Releasing the trigger switch also automatically actuates
lock‑off button.

WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the
switch in the ON position, and should never be locked
ON by any other means.
Variable Speed Control (Fig. H)
A speed control wheel 3
saw. The speed increases as the wheel is turned from a
low speed setting of 1 (150 SFPM) to a high speed setting
of 5 (380 SFPM).
LED Worklight (Fig. A)

CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye
injury could result.
There is a worklight 17 located above the blade The
worklight 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.
OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

(Fig. I)
NoTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
To install the battery pack
battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and slide
it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in the
tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
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handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of this manual.
Number of Teeth
24 18 14
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by pressing button. Pull the
1
to turn the motor ON. The
2
is located near the trigger of the
14 into the tool handle, align the
Proper Hand Position (Fig. J)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
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ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
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injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Hold the saw firmly with one hand on the main handle
Keep your free hand clear of the blade area and do not allow
the saw to fall against the clamped or supported material or
your body when the cut is complete.
Cutting (Fig. A, H)
Refer to Recommended Cutting Positions for recommended
cutting positions for various materials.
NoTE: Select and use a band saw blade that is most
appropriate for the material being cut. See Bi‑Metal Band
Saw Blade Description.
This portable band saw may be hung using the hang hook
( , Fig. H). Hang tool on a pipe vise or other suitable,
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stable structure.

WARNING: When using the hang hook make sure it is
secure and stable before releasing it. The saw may fall
resulting in serious injury to you or others.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, only use hang
hook to support the weight of the tool. Never rely on
the hang hook for your own support or to help you
maintain your balance.

WARNING: Never attempt to use this tool by resting
it upside down on a work surface and bringing the
material to the tool. Always securely clamp the
workpiece and bring the tool to the workpiece, securely
holding the tool as shown in Figure J.
1. Material to be cut must be ridgidly secure where it is or
clamped in a vise or other clamping device.
2. Bring the work stop
while keeping the blade off of the workpiece. Turn the
saw on.
3. When saw reaches desired rotation speed, slowly and
gently tilt the main body of the tool to bring the band
saw blade into contact with the workpiece. Do not apply
additional pressure in excess of the weight of the main
body of the tool. Carefully avoid bringing the band saw
blade suddenly and heavily into contact with the upper
surface of the workpiece. This will cause serious damage
to the band saw blade. To obtain maximum service life of
the band saw blade, ensure there is no sudden impact at
the beginning of the cutting operation.
4. Straight cutting can be accomplished by keeping the
band saw blade aligned perpendicular to the material.
Any twisting or cocking of the blade will cause the cut to
go offline and decrease the life of the blade.
NOTICE: During cutting, if the band saw becomes
locked or jammed in the workpiece material, release
the switch immediately to avoid damage to the band
saw blade and motor.
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