Dewalt DCS370L Instruction Manual - Page 13

English Trigger Switch (Fig. 2) FIG. 3 J Release switch lock-off button (B) by pressing button. Pull the trigger switch (C) to turn the motor ON. Releasing the trigger switch turns the motor OFF. Releasing the trigger switch also automatically actuates lockoff button. L WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the switch in the ON position, and should never be locked ON by any other means. 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" (.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 K 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. D A P E M M K 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 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 11