Assembly And Adjustments - DeWalt DCS371P1 Instruction Manual

Heavy-duty 20v max cordless band saw

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Trigger Switch (Fig. A)

Release switch lock-off button

the trigger switch

to turn the motor ON. Releasing the

trigger switch turns the motor OFF. Releasing the trigger

switch also automatically actuates lock-off button.

WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the

switch in the ON position, and should never be locked

ON by any other means.

LED Worklight (Fig. A)

CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye

injury could result.

There is a worklight

located above the blade The

worklight is activated when the trigger switch is depressed,

and will automatically turn off 20 seconds after the trigger

switch is released. If the trigger switch remains depressed,

the worklight will remain on.

nOTE: The worklight is for lighting the immediate work

surface and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.

Blades

This portable band saw is setup for use with .02" (0.5 mm)

thick, 1/2" (12.5 mm) wide and 32" (813 mm) long blades.

DO nOT use .025" (0.64 mm) thick blades.

WARNING: The use of any other blade or accessory

might be 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. In selecting the appropriate

number of teeth per inch of the band saw blade, at least

two teeth should contact the work surface when the blade

is rested against the workpiece. As a rule of thumb, soft

materials usually require coarse tooth blades, while hard

materials require fine tooth blades. Where a smoother finish

is important, select one of the finer tooth blades.

Select the appropriate band saw blade according to the

material type, dimensions, and number of teeth. See

Bi-Metal Band Saw Blade Description chart.

The following table is intended as a general guide only.

Determine the type of material and dimension of the

workpiece and select the most appropriate band saw blade.

NOTICE: Never use the band saw to cut resin

materials which are subject to melting. Melting of

resin material caused by high heat generated during

cutting may cause the band saw blade to become

bound to the material, possibly resulting in overload

and burn-out of the motor.

by pressing button. Pull

Bi-METAl BAnD sAW BlADE DEsCRiPTiOn

Workpiece Thickness

1/8" (3.2 mm) and under

1/8"–1/4" (3.2–6.4 mm)

Blade Tracking (Fig. A)

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 centered

on the guide rollers

and the teeth of the blade

3/16" (0.38 mm) from the edge of the guide roller.

To Adjust the Blade Tracking

1. Turn and open the blade tension lever

access to the tracking screws

2. Use a 10 mm wrench to loosen the adjustment locking

nuts

3. Use a 3 mm hex wrench

screws

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 counterclockwise moves the blade away from the

guide roller.

4. Tighten both the adjusting locking nuts and close the

quick release lever. (It will be necessary to run the saw to

observe the tracking.)

5. Observe blade tracking between runs and repeat Steps

1–4 as necessary to achieve proper blade tracking.