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5) Battery Tool Use and Care

a ) 

Recharge only with the charger specified by the 
manufacturer.

 A charger that is suitable for one type 

of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used 
with another battery pack.

b ) 

Use power tools only with specifically designated 
battery packs.

 Use of any other battery packs may 

create a risk of injury and fire.

c ) 

When battery pack is not in use, keep it away 
from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, 
keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects, 
that can make a connection from one terminal to 
another.

 Shorting the battery terminals together may 

cause burns or a fire.

d ) 

Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected 
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact 
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid 
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.

 

Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation 
or burns.

6) Service

a ) 

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified 
repair person using only identical replacement 
parts.

 

This will ensure that the safety of the power 

tool is maintained.

Additional Safety Rules for Portable 
Band Saws

• 

Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces 
when performing an operation where the cutting 
accessory may contact hidden wiring. 

Cutting 

accessories contacting a “live” wire may make exposed 
metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the 
operator an electric shock.

• 

Keep hands away from cutting area and blade.

• 

Always make sure the portable band saw is clean 
before using.

• 

Always cease operation at once if you notice any 
abnormality whatsoever.

• 

Always be sure all components are mounted 
properly and securely before using tool.

• 

Always handle the band saw blade with care when 
mounting or removing it.

• 

Always keep your hands out of the line of the band 
saw blade.

• 

Always wait until the motor has reached full speed 
before starting a cut.

• 

Always keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil and 
grease.

 Hold the tool firmly when in use.

• 

Always be alert at all times, especially during 
repetitive, monotonous operations.

 

Always be sure of 

position of your hands relative to the blade.

• 

Never remove work stop.

• 

Stay clear of end pieces that may fall after cutting 
off.

 They may be hot, sharp and/or heavy. Serious 

personal injury may result.

Additional Safety Information

 

WARNING: ALWAYS 

use safety glasses. Everyday 

eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or 
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR 
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
•  ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
•  ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
•  NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

 

WARNING: 

Some dust created by power sanding, 

sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction 
activities contains chemicals known to the State 
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or 
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these 
chemicals are:
•  lead from lead-based paints,
•  crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other 

masonry products, and

•  arsenic and chromium from chemically-

treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how 
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to 
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with 
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are 
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• 

Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power 
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other 
construction activities. Wear protective clothing and 
wash exposed areas with soap and water. 

Allowing 

dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may 
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

 

WARNING: 

Use of this tool can generate and/

or disperse dust, which may cause serious and 
permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use 
NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection 
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles 
away from face and body.

 

WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing 
protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) 
during use. 

Under some conditions and duration 

of use, noise from this product may contribute to 
hearing loss.

 

CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side 
on a stable surface where it will not cause a 
tripping or falling hazard. 

Some tools with large 

battery packs will stand upright on the battery pack 
but may be easily knocked over.

• 

Air vents often cover moving parts and should be 
avoided.

 Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be 

caught in moving parts.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The 
symbols and their definitions are as follows:

V ......................... volts
Hz .......................hertz
min .....................minutes

 or DC ......direct current

 ...................... Class I Construction 

(grounded)

…/min ..............per minute
BPM ....................beats per minute

Summary of Contents for DCS371P1

Page 1: ...sage NOTICE Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which if not avoided may result in property damage WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury WARNING To reduce the risk of injury read the instruction manual If you have any questions or comments about this or any DeWALT...

Page 2: ...ropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries c Prevent unintentional starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and or battery pack picking up or carrying the tool Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents d Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on ...

Page 3: ...d or heavy Serious personal injury may result Additional Safety Information WARNING ALWAYS use safety glasses Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT ANSI Z87 1 eye protection CAN CSA Z94 3 ANSI S12 6 S3 19 hearing protection NIOSH OSHA MSHA respiratory protection WARNING Some dust created by power s...

Page 4: ...d materials are created when lithium ion battery packs are burned If battery contents come into contact with the skin immediately wash area with mild soap and water If battery liquid gets into the eye rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases If medical attention is needed the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts ...

Page 5: ...on batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the Call 2 Recycle program provides an environmentally conscious alternative Call 2 Recycle Inc in cooperation with DeWALT and other battery users has established the program in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent nickel cadmium nickel metal hydride or lithium ion batteries Help protect our environment and...

Page 6: ...y charge only DeWALT rechargeable battery packs Other types of batteries may overheat and burst resulting in personal injury and property damage NOTICE Under certain conditions with the charger plugged into the power supply the charger can be shorted by foreign material Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as but not limited to grinding dust metal chips steel wool aluminum foil or any bui...

Page 7: ...and 75 F 18 24 C DO NOT charge when the battery pack is below 40 F 4 5 C or above 104 F 40 C This is important and will prevent serious damage to the battery pack 2 The charger and battery pack may become warm to the touch while charging This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack after use avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a ...

Page 8: ...ich 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 BI METAL BAND SAW BLADE DESCRIPTION Number of Teeth Workpiece Thickness 24 18 14 14 18 1 8 3 2 mm and under 1 8 1 4 3 2 6 4 mm Blade Tracking Fig A WARNING To reduce the risk of seriou...

Page 9: ...rom the band saw Fig A D 6 Turn the saw on and off a few times to ensure that the blade is seated properly Fig E Fig F 6 Installing the Brush Brush Cap and Blade Guards Fig A H WARNING To reduce the risk of serious personal injury the brush brush cap and blade guard assembly must be installed for one handed use NOTE It is available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center ...

Page 10: ... 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 I 1 Mount the material to be cut solidly in a vise or other clamping device 2 Bring the work stop 6 into contact with the workpiece while keeping the blade off of the workpiece Turn the saw on 3 When saw reaches desired rotation...

Page 11: ...occurs during the cut ensure that the material being cut is is securely clamped down If vibration continues change the band saw blade MAINTENANCE WARNING To reduce the risk of serious personal injury turn unit off and remove the battery pack before making any adjustments or removing installing attachments or accessories An accidental start up can cause injury Lubrication Self lubricating bearings ...

Page 12: ...air information visit www dewalt com or call 1 800 4 DeWALT 1 800 433 9258 This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not ...

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