Instructions For Use - DeWalt DCS371 Original Instructions Manual

EN GLI SH
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, turn tool
off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
WARNING: Always wear proper
personal hearing protection. Under
some conditions and duration of use,
noise from this product may contribute
to hearing loss.
WARNING: Never operate the tool if
the blade guard (m) is not installed
properly.

Instructions for Use

WARNING:
• Always observe the safety
instructions and applicable
regulations.
• Ensure the material to be sawn is
secured in place.
• Apply only a gentle pressure to the
tool and do not exert side pressure
on the saw blade. If possible, work
with the saw shoe pressed against
the workpiece. This prevents damage
to the blade and stops the tool from
jerking and vibrating.
• Avoid overloading.
• Let the blade run freely for a few
seconds before starting the cut.
Proper Hand Position (fi g. 1, 8)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS use
proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold
securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the
main handle (d), with the other hand on the auxiliary
handle (a), as shown in Figure 8, to guide the saw
properly.
Cutting (fi g. 3, 8)
Refer to the Recommended Cutting Positions
chart.
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NOTE: Select and use a band saw blade that is
most appropriate for the material being cut. See
Blade Description.
This portable band saw may be hung using the
hang hook (k, fig. 3). Hang tool on a pipe vice or
other suitable, stable structure.
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 with
two hands whenever possible as shown
in Figure 8.
1. Mount the material to be cut solidly in a vice or
other clamping device.
2. Bring the work stop (f) into contact with the
workpiece 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. As shown in Figure 8, straight cutting can be
accomplished by keeping the band saw blade
aligned with the side surface of the motor
housing. 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.
5. The tool's own weight provides the most
efficient downward cutting pressure. Added
operator pressure slows the blade and reduces
blade life.
6. End pieces, that would be heavy enough to
cause injury when they drop, after cut-off,
should be supported. Safety shoes are strongly