Installing And Removing Blades - DeWalt XR LI-ION DCS377 Original Instructions Manual

Blade guard latches
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Tracking screw
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Battery pack
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Battery release button
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Bracket
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LED worklight
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Intended Use
This heavy‑duty band saw is intended for use by professionals
for cutting metal.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
This heavy‑duty band saw is a professional power tool.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

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: Use only D

Installing and Removing Blades


CAUTION: Cut Hazard. Blade tension lever is under
spring pressure. Maintain control of lever when releasing
blade tension.

WARNING: ALWAYS wear gloves when touching the
saw blade.
To Install Blade (Fig. A, C–E)
1. Rotate the blade tension lever
until it stops to release tension in blade (refer to Figure A).
2. Turn the saw over and place it on a workbench or table.
3. Unlatch the two blade guard latches and open the
blade guard.
4. Position the blade so that the teeth face out from the saw
and cut towards the work stop
blade direction
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clockwise 180 degrees
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5. Slip blade into the guide rollers
pulleys as shown in Figure C.
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6. Make sure that the blade is fully inserted into the guide
rollers and positioned fully on the rubber tires
touching the rear guide bearings
7. Rotate the blade tension lever
stops and then close blade guard and secure latches. Make
sure the teeth face away from the band saw (Fig. A, C).
8. Turn the saw on and off a few times to ensure that the blade
is seated properly.
To Remove Blade (Fig. A, C–E)
1. Rotate the blade tension lever
until it stops to release tension in blade (refer to Figure A).
2. Turn the saw over and place it on a workbench or table.
3. Unlatch the two blade guard latches and open the
blade guard.
4. When removing the blade, tension may be released and the
blade may spring free. SAW BLADES ARE SHARP. USE CARE
IN HANDLING THEM.
5. Inspect the guide rollers
which may be lodged in them. Lodged chips can prevent
rotation of the guide rollers and cause flat spots on the
guide rollers.
6. Rubber tires 22 are mounted on the pulleys
rubber tires should be inspected for looseness or damage
when changing the blade. Wipe any chips from the rubber
tires on the pulleys with a brush.
nOTE: Do not use your hands to wipe chips.
This will extend tire life and keep the blade from slipping.
If any looseness or damage occurs, the tool should be
brought to an authorised D
or replacement as soon as possible. Continued use of the
tool with loose or damaged rubber tires will cause unstable
travel of the band saw blade.
7. Close the blade guard and securely latch the two
blade guard latches. Rotate the blade tension lever
counterclockwise 180 degrees until it stops.
Blade Tracking (Fig. A, E, F)

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.
NOTICE: Excessive tightening of the adjustment screws
could result in damage to the saw.
Your band saw is equipped with an adjustable blade tracking
mechanism which assures proper blade tracking at all times.
The blade is properly adjusted when it is sitting fully on rubber
tires 22 and lightly touching one or both of the rear guide
bearings 26 .
To Adjust the Blade Tracking
1. Turn and open the blade tension lever
the tracking screw
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and remove any large chips
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