Blade Tracking; Blade Description - DeWalt DCS371 Instruction Manual

FIG. 2
P
E
Q
G
I
H
O
H
A
C D
B
S
G
J
BLADE
F
DIRECTION
R
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.

BLADE DESCRIPTION

Type of band saw blade
Number of teeth
Workpiece thickness
1/8" (3.2 mm) and under
1/8"–1/4" (3.2 mm–6.4 mm)
Blade Tracking (Fig. 2)
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 (G) and the teeth of the blade
(J) are 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 (I) to allow access
to the tracking screws (O).
2. Use a 10 mm wrench to loosen the adjustment locking
nuts (H).
10
Bi-Metal
24 18 14 14/18
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