Makita PB002G Manuel D'instructions page 10

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 the 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 that the wheel cover is
closed securely.
CAUTION:
Make sure to hold the tool firmly with
both hands when turning on or off the tool or when cut-
ting. Otherwise the tool may fall and cause personal injury.
CAUTION:
Always wear gloves to protect your
hands from hot flying chips when cutting metal.
CAUTION:
Keep your body and face away
from the band saw blade and flying chips.
For stable cut, always keep at least two teeth in the cut.
► Fig.14
Apply the band saw blade to the suitable cutting posi-
tion on the workpiece as illustrated.
► Fig.15
1. Hold the tool with both hands as illustrated.
Before turning on the tool, always make sure that the
stopper plate contacts the workpiece and the band saw
blade is clear of the workpiece.
► Fig.16
2. Turn the tool on. Gently lower the blade into the cut.
The weight of the tool or slightly pressing the tool will sup-
ply adequate pressure for the cutting. Do not force the tool.
► Fig.17
3. As you reach the end of a cut, release pressure
and lift the tool slightly so that the tool will not fall
against the workpiece.
NOTICE:
Applying excessive pressure to the
tool or twisting of the band saw blade may cause
bevel cutting or damage to the blade.
NOTICE:
When not using the tool for a long period
of time, remove the band saw blade from the tool.
NOTICE:
If the tool is operated continuously
until the battery cartridge has discharged, allow
the tool to rest for 15 minutes before proceeding
with a fresh battery.
Cutting lubricant
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Never use cutting oil or apply
excessive amount of wax to the band saw blade. It
may cause the blade to slip or come off unexpectedly.
CAUTION:
When cutting cast iron, do not use
any cutting wax.
When cutting metals, use Makita cutting wax as a cut-
ting lubricant. To apply the cutting wax to the teeth of
the band saw blade, remove a cap of the cutting wax,
start the tool and cut into the cutting wax as illustrated.
► Fig.18: 1. Cutting wax
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Cleaning
CAUTION:
Wax and chips on the rubber tires
on the wheel may cause the band saw blade to
slip and come off unexpectedly. Use a dry cloth to
remove wax and chips from the rubber tires.
After use, remove wax, chips and dust from the tool,
rubber tires on the wheel and the band saw blade.
Replacing rubber tires on the
wheels
Replace the rubber tires when the band saw blade slips
or does not track properly because of badly worn tires.
To replace the rubber tire, ask for the Makita Authorized
or Factory Service Centers.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Band saw blades
• Cutting wax
• Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
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