DPB180 - Saw MAKITA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DPB180 MAKITA

GB Cordless Portable Band Saw Instruction manual

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ENGLISH (Original Instructions)
Explanation of general view

1. Battery cartridge	11. Tighten	21. Blade guide
2. Button	12. Loosen	22. Groove
3. Red indicator	13. Protrusion	23. Screw
4. Star marking	14. Lever	24. Stopper plate
5. Indicator lamps	15. Blade	25. Cutting wax
6. Check button	16. Bearing	26. Tire
7. Lock-off button	17. Upper holder	27. Lip
8. Switch trigger	18. Lower holder	28. Limit mark
9. Speed adjusting dial	19. Wheel	29. Screwdriver
10. Lamp	20. Press	30. Brush holder cap

SPECIFICATIONS

Model DPB180
Max. cutting capacity	Round workpiece 120 mm dia.
	Rectangular workpiece 120 mm x 120 mm
Blade speed 1.4 - 2.7 m/s
Blade size	Length 1,140 mm
	Width	13 mm
	Thickness	0.5 mm
Overall dimensions (L x W x H)		523 mm x 231 mm x 313 mm
Net weight		6.5 kg
Rated voltage		D.C. 18 V

• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
• Specifications and battery cartridge may differ from country to country.
  • Weight, with battery cartridge, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

Intended use

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The tool is intended for cutting in wood, plastic and ferrous materials.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

GEA010-1

WARNING Read all safety warnings and all

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

CORDLESS PORTABLE BAND SAW SAFETY WARNINGS GEB065-2

1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessories contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.

2. Use only blades which are listed in "SPECIFICATIONS".

3. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately.

4. Secure the workpiece firmly. When cutting a bundle of workpieces, be sure that all workpieces are secured together firmly before cutting.
5. Cutting workpieces covered with oil can cause the blade to come off unexpectedly. Wipe off all excess oil from workpieces before cutting.
6. Never use the cutting oil as a cutting lubricant. Use only Makita cutting wax.
7. Do not wear gloves during operation.
8. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
9. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
10. When cutting metal, be cautious of hot flying chips.
11. Do not leave the tool running unattended.
12. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING:

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ENC007-9

FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE

1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with clear water and seek medical attention right away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:

(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain.

A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns and even a breakdown.

1. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50^ C ( 122^ F).
2. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
3. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
4. Do not use a damaged battery.
5. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of battery.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Tips for maintaining maximum battery life

1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge. Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10^ C - 40^ C ( 50^ F - 104^ F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it for a long period (more than six months).

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

- Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool.

Installing or removing battery cartridge (Fig. 1)

CAUTION:

• Always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
• Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury.

To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.

To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.

CAUTION:

• Always install the battery cartridge 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.
• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.

Indicating the remaining battery capacity

Only for battery cartridges with the indicator (Fig. 2) Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds.

Indicator lamps			Remaining capacity
Lighted Off Blinking
			75% to 100%
			50% to 75%
			25% to 50%
			0% to 25%
			Charge the battery.
			The battery may have malfunctioned.

NOTE:

• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity.
• The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when the battery protection system works.

Battery protection system (Lithium-ion battery with star marking) (Fig. 3)

Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped with a protection system. This system automatically cuts off power to the tool to extend battery life.

The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following conditions:

- Overloaded:

The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current.

In this situation, release the switch trigger on the tool and stop the application that caused the tool to become overloaded. Then pull the switch trigger again to restart.

If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated. In this situation, let the battery cool before pulling the switch trigger again.

- Low battery voltage:

The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool will not operate. In this situation, remove and recharge the battery.

Switch action (Fig. 4)

CAUTION:

- Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released.

To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled, the lock-off button is provided.

To start the tool, depress the lock-off button from B side and pull the switch trigger.

Release the switch trigger to stop. After use, always press in the lock-off button from A side.

Speed adjusting dial (Fig. 5)

The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 1.4 m/s and 2.7 m/s by turning the adjusting dial. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of number 6; lower speed is obtained when it is turned in the direction of number 1.

Select the proper speed for the workpiece to be cut.

CAUTION:

- The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 6 and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer work.

Lighting up the lamp (Fig. 6)

CAUTION:

- Do not apply impact to the lamp, which may cause damage or shorted service time to it.

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 10 -15 seconds after releasing the trigger.

NOTE:

• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower the illumination.

• Do not use thinner or gasoline to clean the lamp. Such solvents may damage it.

• When the tool is overloaded during operation, the lamp flickers.

• When the remaining battery capacity becomes small, the lamp flickers.

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 blade

CAUTION:

• Oil on the blade can cause the blade to slip or come off unexpectedly. Wipe off all excess oil with a cloth before installing the blade.
• Use caution when handling the blade so that you are not cut by the sharp edge of the blade teeth.

Turn the blade tightening lever clockwise until it hits against the protrusion on the frame. (Fig. 7)

Match the direction of the arrow on the blade to that of the arrow on the wheels. (Fig. 8)

Insert the blade between the bearings of the upper holder first and then into the lower holder. The blade back should contact the bearings in the lower portion of the upper holder and lower holder.

Position the blade around the wheels and insert the other side of the blade within the upper holder and lower holder until the blade back contacts the bottom of the upper holder and lower holder. (Fig. 9 & 10)

Put the blade into the groove in the blade guide.

Hold the blade in place and turn the blade-tightening lever counterclockwise until it hits against the protrusion on the frame. This places proper tension on the blade. Make sure that the blade is correctly positioned within the blade guard and around the wheels.

Start and stop the tool two or three times to make sure that the blade runs properly on the wheels.

CAUTION:

- While making sure that the blade runs on the wheels properly, keep your body away from the blade area. To remove the blade, follow the installation procedure in reverse.

CAUTION:

- When turning the blade tightening lever clockwise to release the tension on the blade, point the tool downward because the blade may come off unexpectedly.

Adjusting the protrusion of stopper plate (Fig. 11)

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 screws and slide it to the B side in the figure.

After sliding the stopper plate, secure it by tightening two screws firmly.

OPERATION

It is important to keep at least two teeth in the cut. (Fig. 12)

Select the proper cutting position for your workpiece by referring to the figure. (Fig. 13)

Hold the tool by both hands as shown in the figure with the stopper plate contacting the workpiece and the blade clear of the workpiece. (Fig. 14)

Turn the tool on and wait until the blade attains full speed. 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.

As you reach the end of a cut, release pressure and, without actually raising the tool, lift it slightly so that it will not fall against the workpiece.

CAUTION:

• Applying excessive pressure to the tool or twisting of the blade may cause bevel cutting or damage to the blade.
• When not using the tool for a long period of time, remove the blade from the tool.
• 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

When cutting metals, use Makita cutting wax as a cutting lubricant. To apply the cutting wax to the blade teeth, start the tool and cut in to the cutting wax as shown in the figure after removing a cap of the cutting wax. (Fig. 15)

CAUTION:

• Never use cutting oil or apply excessive amount of wax to the blade. It may cause the blade to slip or come off unexpectedly.
• When cutting cast iron, do not use any 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.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.

Cleaning

After use, remove wax, chips and dust from the tool, wheel tires and blade.

CAUTION:

• Never use solvents such as turpentine, gasoline, lacquer, etc. to clean plastic parts.
• Wax and chips on the tires may cause the blade to slip and come off unexpectedly. Use a dry cloth to remove wax and chips from the tires.

Replacing tires on wheels (Fig. 16)

When the blade slips or does not track properly because of badly worn tires, or the lip of the tire on motor side gets damaged, the tires should be replaced.

Replacing carbon brushes (Fig. 17)

Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only identical carbon brushes.

Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps. (Fig. 18)

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

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 regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
- Band saw blades
- Hex wrench 4
- 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.

Noise ENG905-1

The typical A-weighted noise level determined according to EN60745:

Sound pressure level ( L_pA ): 81 dB (A)

Sound power level ( L_WA ): 92 dB (A)

Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A)

Wear ear protection.

Vibration ENG900-1

The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined according to EN60745:

Work mode: cutting metal Vibration emission ( a_h,CM ): 2.5 m/s ^2 or less Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s ^2

ENG901-1

• The declared vibration emission value has been measured in accordance with the standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
• The declared vibration emission value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

WARNING:

• The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared emission value depending on the ways in which the tool is used.
• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

EC Declaration of Conformity

For European countries only

The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A to this instruction manual.

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