Installing Hook; Operation - Makita DPB182 Instruction Manual

4. With pressing the middle part of the band saw
blade, position the blade around one wheel. Moving the
wheel to A side makes it easier to do so.
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► 1 . Wheel 2. Rubber tire
5. Position the band saw blade on another wheel
similarly.
6. Position the edge of the band saw blade on rubber
tire.
7. Hold the band saw blade in place and turn the
blade tightening lever counterclockwise until it stops.
This places proper tension on the band saw blade.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the band saw blade is
correctly positioned around the wheels.
NOTICE:
Start and stop the tool two or three
times to make sure that the band saw blade runs
properly on the wheels.
To remove the band saw blade, follow the installation
procedure in reverse.
Adjusting the stopper plate position
In the ordinary operation, protrude the stopper plate to
the A side fully.
When the stopper plate strikes against the obstacles
like a wall or the like at the finishing of a cut, loosen two
bolts and slide it to the B side in the figure.
After sliding the stopper plate, secure it by tightening
two bolts firmly.
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► 1 . Stopper plate 2. Bolts 3. Band saw blade
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B
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Installing hook

Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Do not use the hook for other purpose
than temporarily hanging the tool. Doing so may cause
the hook come off from the tool and result in personal injury.
Hook is useful for hanging the tool. Hang the tool on a
pipe vice or other suitable, stable structure.
To install the hook, set the hook alongside the groove
and tighten it with two screws.
► 1 . Hook 2. Screws

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Always insert the battery cartridge all the
way until it locks in place. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely. Insert it fully
until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall
out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you.
CAUTION:
Always hold front and rear handle.
Never hold the tool body or guards. Hands may
slip from these locations and contact with the band
saw blade. It may result in personal injury.
Make sure to hold the tool firmly
CAUTION:
when turning on or off the tool or when cutting.
Otherwise the tool may fall and cause personal injury.
NOTE: When cutting metal, wearing gloves is recom-
mended to protect your hands from hot flying chips.
For stable cut, always keep at least two teeth in the cut.
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