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LED Worklight (Fig. A)
CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight.
Serious eye
injury could result.
There is a worklight
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located above the blade The
worklight is activated when the trigger switch is depressed,
and will automatically turn off 20 seconds after the trigger
switch is released. If the trigger switch remains depressed,
the worklight will remain on.
nOTE:
The worklight is for lighting the immediate work
surface and is not intended to be used as a flashlight.
Variable Speed Trigger Switch (Fig. A, H)
Release switch lock-off button
1
by pressing button. Pull the
variable speed trigger switch
2
to turn the motor ON. The
variable speed trigger switch will give you added versatility.
The further the trigger is depressed the higher the speed of
the saw.Releasing the trigger switch turns the motor OFF.
Releasing the trigger switch also automatically actuates
lock‑off button.
WARNING:
This tool has no provision to lock the
switch in the ON position, and should never be locked
ON by any other means.
Blade Selection
In general, first consider the size and shape of the work,
and the type of material to be cut. Remember, for the most
efficient cutting, the coarsest tooth blade possible should be
used in a given application, because the coarser the tooth,
the faster the cut. In selecting the appropriate number of
teeth per inch of the band saw blade, at least two teeth
should contact the work surface when the blade is rested
against the workpiece. As a rule of thumb, soft materials
usually require coarse tooth blades, while hard materials
require fine tooth blades. Where a smoother finish is
important, select one of the finer tooth blades.
Select the appropriate band saw blade according to the
material type, dimensions, and number of teeth. See
Bi‑Metal Band Saw Blade Description
chart.
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.
Bi‑METAl BAnD sAW BlADE DEsCRiPTiOn
number of Teeth
Workpiece Thickness
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18
14
14/18
1/8" (3.2 mm) and under
1/8"–1/4" (3.2–6.4 mm)
stationary band saws are of different thickness. Do not
attempt to use them on your portable unit.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. J)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS
use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury,
ALWAYS
hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Hold the saw firmly with one hand on the main handle
3
.
Keep your free hand clear of the blade area and do not allow
the saw to fall against the clamped or supported material or
your body when the cut is complete.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. I)
nOTE:
For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
To install the battery pack
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into the tool handle, align the
battery pack with the rails inside the tool’s handle and slide
it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in the
tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button
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and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of this manual.
OPERATION
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.
Cutting (Fig. A, H, J)
Refer to
Recommended Cutting Positions
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
Bi‑Metal Band
Saw Blade Description
.
This portable band saw may be hung using the hang hook
(
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, Fig. H). Hang tool on a pipe vise or other suitable,
stable structure.
WARNING:
When using the hang hook make sure it is
secure and stable before releasing it. The saw may fall
resulting in serious injury to you or others.
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 as shown in Figure J.
Do not use hang hook as lanyard attachment point.
1. Material to be cut must be ridgidly secure where it is or
clamped in a vise or other clamping device.
