DeWalt DCS371P1 User Manual

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Trigger Switch (Fig. A)
Release switch lock-off button
2
by pressing button. Pull
the trigger switch
3
to turn the motor ON. 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.
LED Worklight (Fig. A)

CAUTION: Do not stare into worklight. Serious eye
injury couldresult.
There is a worklight
18
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.
Blades
This portable band saw is setup for use with .02" (0.5 mm)
thick, 1/2" (12.5 mm) wide and 32" (813 mm) long blades.
DO NOT use .025" (0.64 mm) thickblades.

WARNING: The use of any other blade or accessory
might be hazardous. DO NOT use any other type
of accessory with your band saw. Blades used on
stationary band saws are of different thickness. Do not
attempt to use them on your portableunit.
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 24 18 14 14/18
1/8" (3.2 mm) and under
 
1/8"–1/4" (3.2–6.4 mm)
 
Blade Tracking (Fig. A)

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.
NOTICE: Excessive tightening of the adjustment
screws could result in damage to thesaw.
Your band saw is equipped with an adjustable blade
tracking mechanism which assures proper blade tracking at
all times. The blade is properly adjusted when it is centered
on the guide rollers
7
and the teeth of the blade
10
are
3/16" (0.38 mm) from the edge of the guideroller.
To Adjust the Blade Tracking
1. Turn and open the blade tension lever
9
to allow
access to the tracking screws
15
.
2. Use a 10mm wrench to loosen the adjustment locking
nuts
8
.
3. Use a 3 mm hex wrench
5
to turn one of the tracking
screws
15
1/4 turn clockwise. Turn the other tracking
screw 1/4 turnclockwise.
NOTE: Turning the tracking screw clockwise moves
the blade toward the guide roller, turning the tracking
screw counterclockwise moves the blade away from the
guideroller.
4. Tighten both the adjusting locking nuts and close the
quick release lever. (It will be necessary to run the saw to
observe the tracking.)
5. Observe blade tracking between runs and repeat Steps
1–4 as necessary to achieve proper bladetracking.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

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.
Removing and Installing Blades

CAUTION: Cut Hazard. Blade tension lever is under
spring pressure. Maintain control of lever when
releasing bladetension.
To Remove Blade (Fig. A)
1. Rotate the blade tension lever
9
clockwise until it stops
to release tension in blade (refer to FigureA).
2. Turn the saw over and place it on a workbench or table
with the handle to theright.
3. Begin removing the blade at the upper portion of the
blade guard
13
and continue around the pulleys
12
.
When removing the blade, tension may be released and

DeWalt DCS371P1 Specifications

General

Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)