ASSEMBLY
WARNING Recharge only with the charger specified for the battery. For specific charging instructions, read the operator’s manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING Always lock trigger or remove battery pack before changing or re- moving accessories. Only use accessories specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
Blades and Blade Selection
The blade dimensions required for this band saw is: .020" thickness, 1/2" width and
Blades are available in several pitches. To select the proper blade, three factors should be considered: The size, shape, and type of material to be cut.
The following suggestions are for selecting the right blade for various cutting operations. Keep in mind that these are broad guidelines and that blade requirements may vary depending upon the specific size, shape and type of material to be cut. Gener- ally, soft materials require coarse pitch blades and hard materials require fine pitch blades. Use coarse pitch blades for thick work and fine pitch blades for thin work. It is important to keep at least three teeth in the cut (see "Typical Application").
WARNING Do not touch blade imme- diately after use. Blade will be hot.
Changing Blades
1.REMOVE BATTERY PACK BEFORE CHANG- ING OR REMOVING BLADES.
2.Turn the tension lock handle located on the front of the saw 180° counterclockwise. This releases the tension on the blade for easy removal.
3.Remove the blades from the pulley first and then from the guides.
4.To install a new blade, with the pulleys facing up, insert the blade between the rollers and the faces of the guides, making sure that the teeth on the left side of the tool point towards the rear of the tool.
5.With one hand, hold the blade in place between the rollers and the guides and use the other hand to position the blade around the pulleys. Be sure that the blade lies freely within the guard channel before starting the tool motor.
6.Turn the tension lock handle 180° clockwise to lock theposition.Thiswillsecurethebladeonthepulleys.
BE SURE THAT THE BLADE IS PROPERLY SEATED ON THE PULLEYS BEFORE START- ING THE CUT.
Adjusting the 3-Position Material Guide
1.Remove the battery pack.
2.Press in the guide adjustment button and slide the material guide to the desired position detent.
LED Worklight
The LED worklight is turned on automatically when the trigger is pulled. The LED will go off automatically.
OPERATION
WARNING Always remove battery pack before changing or removing accesso- ries. Only use accessories specifically recom- mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields. Keep hands away from the blade and all moving parts.
Trigger Lock
To lock the trigger, push the Trigger Lock to the right. The trigger will not work while the switch is in the locked position. Always lock the trigger and remove the battery pack before performing maintenance and when changing accessories. Lock the trigger when storing the tool and when the tool is not in use.
Speed Dial
These Band Saws have a speed dial located on the side of the handle to set the maximum speed. Rotate the speed dial to “5” for maximum speed, “1” for minimum speed.
Starting and Stopping
1.To start the tool, grasp both handles firmly and pull the trigger.
NOTE: The LED is turned on when the trigger is pulled.
Typical Application
1.Keep the blade off of the workpiece until the motor has reached the selected speed.
2.Start cutting on a surface where the greatest number of teeth will be in contact with the work- piece at one time.
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3.Place the material guide against the workpiece and lower the moving saw blade into the cut.
4.Do not bear down while cutting. The weight of the tool will supply adequate pressure for the fastest cutting.
5.When completing a cut, hold the tool firmly so it will not fall against the workpiece.
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6 Teeth per Inch
8 Teeth per Inch
10 Teeth per Inch
14 Teeth per Inch
18 Teeth per Inch
24 Teeth per Inch
•For tough stock 1/2" to
•For tough stock 3/8" to 1" in diameter or width (available in carbon steel only).
•For tough stock 3/16" up to
•For tough stock 5/32" to 3/4" in diameter or width.
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2.To vary the speed, increase or decrease pres- sure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled, the greater the speed.
3.To stop the tool, release the trigger. Allow the tool to come to a complete stop before removing the blade from a partial cut or laying down the tool.
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