EnGLIsh
Markings on Tool
The label on the tool may include the following pictograms:
a
Read instruction manual before use.
g
Wear ear protection.
f
Wear eye protection.
n
Visible radiation. Do not stare into light.
Do not use the hang hook as a lanyard
attachment point.
Date Code Position (Fig. B)
The production date code
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by a 2‑digit week and is extended by a 2‑digit factory code.
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Lock‑off button
1
Variable speed trigger switch
2
Variable speed dial
3
Main handle
4
Hex wrench
5
Work stop
6
Lock nut
7
Blade tension lever
8
Blade
9
Hang hook
10
Blade guard
11
Blade guard latches
12
Tracking screw
13
Battery pack
14
Battery release button
15
LED worklight
16
Auxiliary handle
17
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.
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consists of a 4‑digit year followed
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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
blade guard
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.
4. Position the blade so that the teeth face out from the saw
and cut towards the work stop
blade direction
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.
Work Stop Adjustment (Fig. F)
To support large workpieces, the work stop should be lowered
following these steps:
1. Loosen the two screws
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wrench
5
provided.
2. Move the work stop
6
3. Securely tighten screws
WALT batteries and chargers.
e
8
clockwise 180 degrees
12
and open the
6
.
6
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and around both
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.
8
counterclockwise until it
, shown in Figure F, with the hex
to the desired position.
.
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and just