User Guide

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Changing Blades
1. REMOVE BATTERY PACK BEFORE CHANGING
OR REMOVING BLADES.
2. Turn the tension lock handle located on the front
of the saw 180° counterclockwise.
3. Slide the pulley case latches in, 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 blade o󰀨 the pulleys,
then pull the blade out of the guides.
Pulley
Pulley
Guides
Blade
Guides
5. To install a blade, press the blade between the
guides, then t 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 out, toward the LOCK .
WARNING
Always lock pulley 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.
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 o󰀨 automatically after about 30
seconds.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
specied for the battery. For spe-
cic charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
Only use accessories specically
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 30-9/16" in length.
The special .020" thickness reduces exure fatigue
and provides maximum tooth life. To maximize cut-
ting life, use a blade with the correct pitch (teeth per
inch) for the specic 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 specic
size, shape and type of material to be cut. Generally,
soft materials require coarse pitch blades and hard
materials require ne pitch blades. Use coarse pitch
blades for thick work and ne 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
2-1/2" 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 screw.
3. Slide the guide to the desired position.
4. Tighten the guide retaining screw.