Makita DPB182 Manuel D'instructions page 8

Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being
pulled. The lamp goes out just after the switch trigger is
released.
► Fig.4: 1. Lamp
NOTE: Do not apply impact to the lamp, which may
cause damage or shorted service time to it.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing the band saw blade
CAUTION:
Oil on the band saw blade can
cause the blade to slip or come off unexpectedly.
Wipe off all excess oil with a cloth before install-
ing the band saw blade.
CAUTION:
Always wear protective gloves
when handling the band saw blade.
CAUTION:
Use caution when handling the
band saw blade to avoid cut by the sharp edge of
the blade teeth.
CAUTION:
Keep your body away from
the band saw blade when checking the blade
movement.
CAUTION:
When turning the blade tightening
lever clockwise to release the tension on the band
saw blade, point the tool downward because the
band saw blade may come off unexpectedly.
► Fig.5: 1. Tighten 2. Loosen 3. Blade tightening lever
To install the band saw blade:
1. Turn the blade tightening lever clockwise until it
stops to loosen the wheel.
2. Match the direction of the arrows on the band saw
blade and on the wheels.
3.
Insert the non-serrated side of the band saw blade
into the upper holder and lower holder. Make sure the
band saw blade in both upper and lower holder touches
to the bottom bearings.
► Fig.6: 1. Lower holder 2. Upper holder 3. Bottom
bearing
4.
With pressing the middle part of the band saw
blade, position the blade around one wheel. Moving the
wheel to A side makes it easier to do so.
► Fig.7: 1. Wheel 2. Rubber tire
5. Position the band saw blade on another wheel
similarly.
6. Position the edge of the band saw blade on rubber
tire.
7. Hold the band saw blade in place and turn the
blade tightening lever counterclockwise until it stops.
This places proper tension on the band saw blade.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the band saw blade is
correctly positioned around the wheels.
NOTICE:
Start and stop the tool two or three
times to make sure that the band saw blade runs
properly on the wheels.
To remove the band saw blade, follow the installation
procedure in reverse.
Adjusting the stopper plate position
In the ordinary operation, protrude the stopper plate to
the A side fully.
When the stopper plate strikes against the obstacles
like a wall or the like at the finishing of a cut, loosen two
bolts and slide it to the B side in the figure.
After sliding the stopper plate, secure it by tightening
two bolts firmly.
► Fig.8: 1. Stopper plate 2. Bolts 3. Band saw blade
Installing hook
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Do not use the hook for other pur-
pose than temporarily hanging the tool. Doing so
may cause the hook come off from the tool and result
in personal injury.
Hook is useful for hanging the tool. Hang the tool on a
pipe vice or other suitable, stable structure.
To install the hook, set the hook alongside the groove
and tighten it with two screws.
► Fig.9: 1. Hook 2. Screws
OPERATION
CAUTION:
Always insert the battery cartridge
all the way until it locks in place. If you can see the
red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not
locked completely. Insert it fully until the red indicator
cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of
the tool, causing injury to you or someone around
you.
CAUTION:
Always hold front and rear handle.
Never hold the tool body or guards. Hands may
slip from these locations and contact with the band
saw blade. It may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Make sure to hold the tool firmly
when turning on or off the tool or when cutting.
Otherwise the tool may fall and cause personal injury.
NOTE: When cutting metal, wearing gloves is recom-
mended to protect your hands from hot flying chips.
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