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Work Stop Adjustment
To support large workpieces, the work stop should be lowered following
these steps:
1. Loosen the two screws (U), shown in Figure 9, with the hex wrench
(J) provided.
2. Move the work stop (E) to the desired position.
3. Securely tighten screws (U).
Installing the Brush and Brush Cap
(Fig. 10)
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.
NOTE
:
The brush/brush cap assembly
FIG. 10
V
W
is available at extra cost from your local
dealer or authorized service center.
1. Turn the saw over and place it
on a workbench or table with the
handle to the right.
2. First, slide the brush (V) into the
slot as seen in Figure 10, then
place the brush cap (W) over top
and screw securely into place.
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.
There are certain applications for which this tool was designed.
This band saw is designed to cut various types of material up to 4-3/4"
(120.7 mm) diameter or 5" (127 mm) x 4-3/4" (120.7 mm) rectangular
shape at 90º.
WARNING:
Thoroughly remove any oil or grease from the workpiece
before securing in a vise or other clamping device. If the workpiece
is not secure, it may come loose during the cutting and/or cause
breakage, which may result in serious personal injury.
Cutting
Refer to Figure 12 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 (M, Fig. 4).
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 as shown in Figure 11.
1. Mount the material to be cut solidly in a vise or other clamping
device.
2. Bring the work stop (E) 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
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