Removing And Installing Blades - DeWalt DCS371 Original Instructions Manual

adjusted when it is centered on the guide rollers (g)
and the teeth of the blade (j) are 0.38 mm (3/16")
from the edge of the guide roller.
TO ADJUST THE BLADE TRACKING
1. Remove both parts of the blade guard using a
3 mm hex wrench (e).
2. Turn and open the blade tension lever (i) to
allow access to the tracking screws (o).
3. Use a 10 mm wrench to loosen the adjustment
locking nuts (h).
4. Use a 3 mm hex wrench (e) to turn one of the
tracking screws (o) 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

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, 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.
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. 1, 3, 6)
1. Rotate the blade tension lever (i) clockwise
until it stops to release tension in blade (refer
to Figure 1).
2. Turn the saw over and place it on a workbench
or table with the battery terminal to the right
(refer to Figure 3).
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 (m) and continue around the
pulleys (l). When 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 6).
5. Inspect the guide rollers (g) and remove any
large chips that may be lodged in them. Lodged
chips can prevent rotation of the guide rollers
and cause flat spots on the guide rollers.
6. Rubber tyres (n) are mounted on the pulleys
(l). The rubber tyres should be inspected for
looseness or damage when changing the
blade. Wipe any chips from the rubber tyres on
the pulleys. This will extend tyre life and keep
the blade from slipping. If any looseness or
damage occurs, the tool should be brought to
an authorized D WALT service centre for repair
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or replacement as soon as possible. Continued
use of the tool with loose or damaged rubber
tyres will cause unstable travel of the band saw
blade.
TO INSTALL BLADE (FIG. 1, 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 1 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 tyres.
5. Rotate the blade tension lever (i) anti-clockwise
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
bandsaw (Fig. 1, 5).
6. Mount both parts of the blade guard using a
3 mm hex wrench.
7. Turn the saw on and off a few times to ensure
that the blade is seated properly.
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