Intended Use; Blade Selection - DeWalt DCS371B Instruction Manual

2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully charged battery
pack in a cool dry place out of the charger for optimal results.
NOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely depleted of
charge. The battery pack will need to be recharged before use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
COMPONENTS (Fig. 2, 3)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage
or personal injury could result.
A. Auxiliary handle
B. Lock-off button
C. Trigger switch
D. Main handle
E. Hex wrench
F. Work stop
G. Guide rollers
H. Adjusting lock nut
I. Blade tension lever
J. Blade

INTENDED USE

This heavy-duty band saw is designed for professional metal cutting
applications.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of fl ammable liquids
or gases.
This 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.
K. Hang hook
L. Pulley
M. Blade guard
N. Rubber tires
O. Tracking screws
P. Battery pack
Q. Battery release button
R. Fuel gauge
S. LED worklight
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Trigger Switch (Fig. 2)
Release switch lock-off button (B) by pressing button. Pull the trigger
switch (C) 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. 2)
There is a worklight (S) 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 fl ashlight.
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, fi rst consider the size and shape of the work, and the type
of material to be cut. Remember, for the most effi cient 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