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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.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields. Keep hands away
from the blade and all moving parts.
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 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 down the tool.
Typical Application
1. Keep the blade off the workpiece until the motor
has reached full speed.
2. Start cutting on a surface where the greatest num
-
ber of teeth will be in contact with the workpiece
at one time.
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3. Place the material guide against the workpiece
and lower the moving saw blade into the cut.
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 44-7/8" in length. The
special .020" thickness reduces flexure fatigue and
provides maximum tooth life. To maximize cutting life,
use a blade with the correct pitch (teeth per inch) for
the specific cutting job.
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 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 1/2" to 3-3/8" in
diameter or width (available in
carbon steel only).
• For tough stock 3/8" to 1" in
diameter or width (available in
carbon steel only).
• For tough stock 3/16" up to
4-3/4" 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.
6 Teeth per Inch
8 Teeth per Inch
10 Teeth per Inch
14 Teeth per Inch
18 Teeth per Inch
24 Teeth per Inch
WARNING
Do not touch blade immediately
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
the position. This will secure the blade on the pulleys.
BE SURE THAT THE BLADE IS PROPERLY
SEATED ON THE PULLEYS BEFORE START-
ING THE CUT.
