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Hercules HCB790B Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

20v 2-1/2" variable-speed brushless compact
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Owner's Manual &
Safety Instructions
24c
Blade Sold Separately
Model
HCB790B
Battery and Charger Sold Separately
20V 2-1/2" Variable-Speed Brushless Compact Band Saw
WARNING:
To prevent serious injury,
User must read and
understand Owner's Manual. SAVE THIS MANUAL.
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact and undamaged.
If any parts are missing or broken, please call 1‑888‑866‑5797
as soon as possible. Reference 59796.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Blade Sold Separately Model HCB790B Battery and Charger Sold Separately 20V 2-1/2" Variable-Speed Brushless Compact Band Saw WARNING: To prevent serious injury, User must read and understand Owner’s Manual. SAVE THIS MANUAL. When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact and undamaged.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS 6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry Read all safety warnings and all instructions. or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
  • Page 3 4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of 4. Use power tools only with specifically children and do not allow persons unfamiliar designated battery packs. Use of any other with the power tool or these instructions battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. to operate the power tool.

  • Page 4: Band Saw Safety Warnings

    Band Saw Safety Warnings Vibration Safety 1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, This tool vibrates during use. when performing an operation where the Repeated or long‑term exposure to vibration may cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. cause temporary or permanent physical injury, Cutting accessories contacting a ″live″...

  • Page 5: Extension Cords

    SPECIFICATIONS Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not Hercules 20V Li‑ion 57373 avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Battery Type (sold separately) Addresses practices not Hercules 20V/12V Li‑ion Charger Type related to personal injury.

  • Page 6: Setup - Before Use

    SETUP - BEFORE USE Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use. Functions Trigger Hanger Trigger Auxiliary Lock Handle Work Light Hex Wrench Hex Wrench Motor Tension Tension...

  • Page 7: Tool Set Up

    Blade Installation and Replacement OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM this manual including all text under ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: subheadings therein before set up or use of this Make sure that the Trigger is in the product.

  • Page 8: Workpiece And Work Area Set Up

    Note: Install Blade with teeth Guide Bar Adjustment pointing upward, facing you. 1. Loosen Cap Screws with 4. Set the Blade into both Guide 4mm Hex Wrench (included). Bearings and center it on them. 2. Adjust Guide Bar up or down so Guide Bar Guide butts up against rear of workpiece while Bearings...
  • Page 9 WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: General Operating Instructions Exposed Blade in Band Saw underside. Hold Band Saw away from body. 1. Make sure that the Trigger is in the off‑position and locked, then attach the Battery Pack. 8. Tilt the unit so that the Blade is vertical. To start a cut, use minimal force to start a groove.

  • Page 10: Maintenance And Servicing

    Adjusting Blade Tracking MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 1. Using 2.5mm Hex Wrench (included): Procedures not specifically explained a. To move the Blade down turn Adjustment in this manual must be performed Screws 1/4 turn CLOCKWISE. only by a qualified technician. b. To move the Blade up turn Adjustment Screws 1/4 turn COUNTERCLOCKWISE.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Tool will not start. 1. Battery Pack not properly 1. Remove Battery Pack, make sure there are no connected. obstructions, reinsert the Battery Pack according to its shape (it should only fit one way), and press firmly until the Battery Pack locks in place.

  • Page 12: Year Limited Warranty

    5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Hercules tool is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years beginning on the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover battery packs and battery chargers, which are covered under separate warranties.