Makita PB002G Manuel D'instructions page 9

Hook
CAUTION:
Never hang the tool at high or
potentially unstable location.
CAUTION:
Use the hanging/mounting parts
for their intended purposes only. Using for unin-
tended purpose may cause accident or personal
injury.
The hook is convenient for hanging the tool temporarily.
To use the hook, simply lift up hook until it snaps into
the open position.
When not in use, always lower hook until it snaps into
the closed position.
Open position
► Fig.6: 1. Hook
Closed position
► Fig.7: 1. Hook
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.
To install the band saw blade:
1. Turn the blade tightening lever clockwise until it
stops.
► Fig.8: 1. Tighten 2. Loosen 3. Blade tightening lever
2. Open the wheel cover.
► Fig.9: 1. Wheel cover 2. Hook
NOTICE:
When opening the wheel cover, open
and release both hooks simultaneously. Opening
only one hook may cause crack on the wheel
cover.
3. Match the direction of the arrows on the band saw
blade and the wheels.
4.
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.10: 1. Lower holder 2. Upper holder 3. Bottom
bearing
5. 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.11: 1. Wheel 2. Rubber tire
6. Position the band saw blade on the other wheel
similarly.
7. Position the edge of the band saw blade on rubber
tire.
8.
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.
9. Close the wheel cover.
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.12: 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.13: 1. Stopper plate 2. Bolts 3. Band saw blade
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