Installing Brush/Brush Cap/Blade Guards; Operation - DeWalt DCS371 Instruction Manual

TO INSTALL BLADE (FIG. 2, 3, 5–7)
1. Position the blade so that the teeth are on the bottom and angled
toward the work stop, as shown in Figures 2 and 5.
2. Slip the blade into the guide rollers, as shown in Figure 6.
3. Holding the blade in the guide rollers, place it around both pulleys
(L) and through the work stop (F), as shown in Figure 7.
4. Make sure that the blade is fully inserted into the guide rollers and
positioned squarely against the rubber tires.
5. Rotate the blade tension lever (I) counterclockwise until it stops
and then gently turn the saw over so that the pulleys rest on your
work bench or table. Make sure the teeth face away from the band
saw (Fig. 2, 5).
6. Turn the saw on and off a few times to ensure that the blade is
seated properly.
FIG 6
FIG. 7
Installing the Brush, Brush Cap and Blade
Guards (Fig. 8)
turn tool off and remove the battery pack before making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
brush, brush cap and blade guard assembly must be installed
for one-handed use.
NOTE: It is available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center.
This assembly (brush, brush cap and blade guards) is not
compatible with the Type 1 DCS371 band saw.

OPERATION

turn tool off and remove the battery pack before making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Cutting
Refer to Figure 10 for recommended cutting positions for various
F
materials.
NOTE: Select and use a band saw blade that is most appropriate for
the material being cut. See Blade Description.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, the
1. Turn the saw over and place it on a workbench or table with the
handle to the right.
2. First, slide the brush (T) into the slot as seen in Figure 8, then place
the brush cap (U) over top and screw securely into place.
3. Install the blade guards (V) by aligning them as shown and attach
them with the hex wrench (E, Fig. 2) using the screws supplied.
Make sure they are securely attached.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,