Operation - DeWalt DCS371 Instruction Manual

OPERATION

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.
Cutting
Refer to Figure 10 for recommended cutting positions for various
materials.
NOTE: Select and use a band saw blade that is most appropriate for
the material being cut. See Blade Description.
This portable band saw may be hung using the hang hook (K, Fig. 3).
Hang tool on a pipe vise or other suitable, stable structure.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, only use hang hook to
support the weight of the tool. Never rely on the hang hook for your
own support or to help you maintain your balance.
WARNING: Never attempt to use this tool by resting it upside
down on a work surface and bringing the material to the tool. Always
securely clamp the workpiece and bring the tool to the workpiece,
securely holding the tool with two hands whenever possible as
shown in Figure 9.
1. Mount the material to be cut solidly in a vise or other clamping
device.
2. Bring the work stop (F) into contact with the workpiece while
keeping the blade off of the workpiece. Turn the saw on.
3. When saw reaches desired rotation speed, slowly and gently tilt
the main body of the tool to bring the band saw blade into contact
with the workpiece. Do not apply additional pressure in excess of
the weight of the main body of the tool. Carefully avoid bringing the
band saw blade suddenly and heavily into contact with the upper
surface of the workpiece. This will cause serious damage to the
band saw blade. To obtain maximum service life of the band saw
blade, ensure there is no sudden impact at the beginning of the
cutting operation.
4. As shown in Figure 9, straight cutting can be accomplished by
keeping the band saw blade aligned with the side surface of the
motor housing. Any twisting or cocking of the blade will cause the
cut to go offl ine and decrease the life of the blade.
NOTICE: During cutting, if the band saw becomes locked or jammed
in the workpiece material, release the switch immediately to avoid
damage to the band saw blade and motor.
FIG. 9
5. The tool's own weight provides the most effi cient downward cutting
pressure. Added operator pressure slows the blade and reduces
blade life.
6. End pieces, which would be heavy enough to cause injury when
they drop, after cut-off, should be supported. Safety shoes are
strongly recommended. End pieces may be hot and sharp.
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