DeWalt DW328 Instruction Manual page 6

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Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the voltage marked on the
nameplate. 120 Volts AC 60Hz means alternating current only. 120
Volts AC/DC means it will also operate on direct current. Voltage
decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and over-
heating. All D Walt tools are factory-tested. If this tool does not
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operate, check the power supply line for blown fuses and the plug
and receptacle for proper contact.
CAUTION: Do not operate your tool on a circuit on which the
voltage is not within correct limits. To do so may seriously damage
the tool.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
There are certain applications for which this tool was designed.
D Walt strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or
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used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you
have any questions relative to its application, DO NOT use the tool
until you have called (1-800-4-DeWalt) and we have advised you.
This band saw is designed to cut various types of material up to 4-
3/4" (119mm) diameter or 4-1/2"(113mm) x 4-3/4" (119mm)
rectangular shape.
Starting the 2-Speed, DW329 Band Saw
Your DW329 portable band saw has a 2-speed switch (Fig. 1) that
allows you to select either high or low speed. To change speed,
release the trigger switch to stop the saw, set the rocker switch for the
required speed and start again.A lock button, Figure 1, is provided to
keep the saw running without holding the switch trigger "ON." To lock
the switch trigger "ON," squeeze the trigger as far as it will go and
push in the lock button and release trigger.
See page 4 "TOOL SPEED AND BLADE SELECTION CHART" for
additional information.
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Starting the Variable Speed,
DW328 Band Saw
Your DW328 portable band saw is equipped with a variable speed
switch for greater versatility.
Turn the speed dial, shown in Figure 1, to select the desired speed.
To turn the tool ON, squeeze the trigger switch shown in Figure 1. To
turn the tool OFF, release the trigger switch. A lock button, Figure 1,
is provided to keep the saw running without holding the switch trigger
"ON." To lock the switch trigger "ON," squeeze the trigger as far as
it will go, push in the lock button and release the trigger.
See page 4 "TOOL SPEED AND BLADE SELECTION CHART" for
additional information.
Speed Selection
When cutting copper, brass, bronze, aluminum, plastic pipe, cast
iron, angle iron, and mild steel, use high speed. Rotate the variable
speed dial to position number 6. (High speed on the DW329).
When cutting tougher steels, chrome steel, tungsten steel and other
problem materials, use low speed. Rotate the variable speed dial to
position number 4. (Low Speed on the DW329).
Blades
The portable band saw uses only blades that are .020"(1.5mm) thick,
1/2"(13mm) wide and 44-7/8"(1140mm) long.
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. And, as a rule of
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CAUTION: The use of any other blade or accessory might be