4
Blade
Pulley
Pulley
Guides
Guides
5. To
install
a blade, press the blade between the
guides, then fit it around the pulleys.
NOTE:
Be sure the teeth face out.
6. Turn the tension lock handle 180° clockwise to
secure the blade on the pulleys.
7. Close the pulley case and slide the pulley case
latches in, toward the LOCK
.
WARNING
Always lock case latches before
use.
8. Be sure that the blade lies freely within the guard
channel before starting the tool motor.
BE SURE THAT THE BLADE IS PROPERLY
SEATED ON THE PULLEYS BEFORE START-
ING THE CUT.
Blade Tracking Adjustment
If the blade begins to slip off of
BLADE
TRACKING
ADJUSTMENT
SEE MANUAL
To reduce the risk of injury,
user must read operator's manual.
BAND SAW
12 V
CAT.NO. 2429-20
SER.
n 0-280 min. FPM
0
-1
(
)
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.
Brookfield, WI 53005 USA
Professionally made in China by
Milwaukee Electric Tool, PRC
the pulleys after proper seating:
1. Insert a screwdriver into the
Blade Tracking Adjustment
screw and tighten 1/4 turn.
2. Reinstall blade.
3. Close pulley case
4. Start the tool to test.
5. Repeat until blade remains
stable on pulleys.
LED Worklight
The LED worklight is turned on automatically when
the trigger is pulled. To turn on the LED to line-up a cut
or light-up the workpiece, pull the trigger lightly. The
LED will go off automatically after about 30 seconds.
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.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields.Keep hands away
from the blade and all moving parts.
Starting and Stopping
1. To
start
the tool, grasp the handle firmly. Push the
lock-off button down, then pull the trigger. Allow
the motor to reach full speed before beginning the
cut.
NOTE:
The LED is turned on when the trigger is
pulled.
2. To
vary
the speed, increase or decrease pressure
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 the tool down.
WARNING
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 27-1/16" in length.
The special .020" thickness reduces flexure fatigue
and provides maximum tooth life. To maximize cut
-
ting life, use a blade with the correct pitch (teeth per
inch) for the specific cutting job.
Blades may be 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 re-
quirements may vary depending upon the specific
size, shape and type of material to be cut. Generally,
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").
• For tough stock 3/16" up to
1-5/8" in diameter or width.
• For tough stock 5/32" to 3/4" in
diameter or width.
• For thin-wall tubing and thin
sheets heavier than 21 gauge.
• For thin-wall tubing and thin
sheets heavier than 21 gauge.
10 Teeth per Inch
14 Teeth per Inch
18 Teeth per Inch
24 Teeth per Inch
Adjusting the Material Guide
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Loosen the guide retaining screws.
3. Slide the guide to the desired position.
4. Tighten the guide retaining screws.
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.
3. Slide the pulley case latches out, away from the
LOCK
. Open the pulley case.
WARNING
Do not touch blade, metal parts on
the tool, or workpiece immediately
after use. Metal will be hot.
4. To
remove
the blade, pull the blade out of the
guides, then off of the pulleys.
