Operation; Maintenance - Makita DPB184 Betriebsanleitung

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 blade track
When the band saw blade tends to slip out from the
wheel, adjust the blade track.
To adjust, insert the hex wrench into the adjustment
hole as illustrated and make a quarter turn clockwise.
After that, check if the band saw blade does not slip out.
If it still slips out, make another quarter turn and check
until the band saw blade does not slip out.
► Fig.11: 1. Hex wrench 2. Adjustment hole
Adjusting the stopper plate position
In the ordinary operation, protrude the stopper plate to
the A side fully.
When the stopper plate hits against the obstacles such
as 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.12: 1. Stopper plate 2. Bolts 3. Band saw blade

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
when turning on or off the tool or when cutting.
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.13
Apply the band saw blade to the suitable cutting posi-
tion on the workpiece as illustrated.
► Fig.14
1. Hold the tool 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.15
2. Turn the tool on. Gently lower the blade into the
cut. The weight of the tool or slightly pressing the tool
will supply adequate pressure for the cutting. Do not
force the tool.
► Fig.16
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.17: 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.
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