NORDIC BAS-L0118 18V Cordless Bandsaw Instruction Manual

: June 11, 2024
: NORDIC

Table of Contents

NORDIC BAS-L0118 18V Cordless Bandsaw
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BANDSAW
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SYMBOLS
BEFORE YOU START
OPERATION
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
References
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NORDIC BAS-L0118 18V Cordless Bandsaw

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Voltage: 18V DC Rated Speed: 0-2m/s
Blade Size: 165mm
Max Cutting Capacity: ø 127mm
Vibration: 6.143m/s2, K=1.5m/s2
A weighted sound pressure level: LpA: 77.1dB(A) ; KpA=3dB(A)
A weighted sound power level: LwA: 88.1dB(A) ; KwA=3dB(A)

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to heed warnings and follow instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep safety warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the safety warnings refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery- operated (cordless) power tool.

BEFORE USE
Remove any packing material and loose parts from unit. Check the accessories before use. It should be fit with the machine and your purpose. If the machine is new, the battery must first be charged.

Attention! After long time storage, the battery capacity will be reduce. A new battery or one which has not been used for an extended period achieves full performance only after charging and discharging cycles. A substantial drop in operating period per charge indicates that the battery is worn out and must be replaced.

WORKING AREA

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use adapter plugs with earthed power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of an electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, radiators, kitchen ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of an electric shock if your body is earthed.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. If water gets inside a power tool, it will increase the risk of an electric shock.
Do not damage the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of an electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cable suitable for outdoor use. Using a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of an electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a power supply protected by a residual current device (RCD). Using an RCD reduces the risk of an electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention when operating a power tool may result in serious personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Using safety equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, a hard hat, or hearing protection whenever it is needed will reduce the risk of personal injury.
Avoid accidental starts. Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting the plug. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools when the switch is in the on position makes accidents
more likely.
Remove any adjusting keys or spanners before turning on the power tool. A spanner or key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not reach out too far. Keep your feet firmly on the ground at all times. This will enable you retain control over the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from the power tool. Loose clothes, jewelery or long hair can become entangled in the moving parts..
If there are devices for connecting dust extraction and collection facilities, please ensure that they are attached and used correctly. Using such devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

Do not expect the power tool to do more than it can. Use the correct power tool for what you want to do. A power tool will achieve better results and be safer if used in the context for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch cannot turn it on and off. A power tool with a broken switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
Store power tools, when not in use, out of the reach of children and do not allow people who are not familiar with the power tool or these instructions to operate it. Power tools are potentially dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or jammed moving parts, breakages or any other feature that might affect the operation of the power tool. If it is damaged, the power tool must be repaired. Many accidents are caused by using poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to jam and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and cutting tools, etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work which needs to be done. Using a power tool in ways for which it was not intended can lead to potentially hazardous situations.

SERVICE
Your power tool should be serviced by a qualified specialist using only standard spare parts. This will ensure that it meets the required safety standards.

Use only the manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts and accessories.
Inspect and maintain the machine regularly. Have the machine repaired only by an authorized repairer.
When not in use, store the machine out of the reach of children.

SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BANDSAW

PERSONAL SAFETY
Tie back long hair. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they might get drawn in by the tool. Always wear ANSI Z87.1-approved glasses with side shields, hearing protection and a dust mask when using the tool.

DUST PROTECTION
Wear a dust mask and work with a dust extraction device. Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful (contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or bystanders); certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic (such as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with additives for wood conditioning

SAW BLADE SAFETY
Use the correct size and style of blade. Inspect blades for cracks and missing teeth before each use. Do not operate with dull, cracked or badly worn blade. When replacing blades, make sure the blade teeth are pointing down and towards the table. Check that the blade is properly tensioned (blade tensioning handle tightened down) before operating.

WORKPIECE SAFETY
Workpieces should be securely fastened down so they don’t twist, rock, or slip while being cut. Small pieces should be secured with clamps or fixtures. Do not hold small pieces with your hand. Work slowly and carefully when cutting corners, sharp edges, ragged welds, and etc. to avoid snagging.

STARTING THE TOOL
Hold the tool firmly with both hands to resist starting torque. Turn on the tool and let the blade come to full speed before contacting the workpiece.

DURING OPERATION
To prevent personal injury, maintain a firm grip on the tool with both hands and keep the tool away from your body. Keep hands, hair and other beloved body parts away from the blade. Do not run the tool while carrying it at your side. Never leave the band saw unattended while it is running.

PREVENT BURNING
Cutting material and the motor housing can get very hot during operation. Do not touch the workpiece, saw blade or motor housing immediately after operation.

TURNING OFF THE TOOL.
Lift the tool from the workpiece before turning the machine off. Do not put the band saw down until the blade comes to a complete stop. Moving parts can grab the surface and pull the tool out of your control. Turn off the tool, and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving

MAINTAINING AND MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
Always turn OFF and unplug the tool before cleaning, making adjustments or changing attachments. Accidental start-ups may occur if the tool is plugged in during an accessory change or adjustment.

KICKBACK CAUSES AND RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding. Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque reaction during start-up. The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. The accessory may kick back over your hand.
Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in the direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.
Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.

VIBRATION SAFETY
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibrationrelated injuries:

First be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical check-ups to ensure medical problems are not being caused or worsened from using this tool. People who are pregnant, have impaired blood circulation to the hand, past hand injuries, nervous system disorders, diabetes, or Raynard’s disease should NOT use this tool.
If you feel any symptoms related to vibration (such as tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers), stop working and seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the hands and fingers, increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable work gloves to reduce the effects of vibration.
Hold the tool firmly enough to keep safe control of it, but NOT too tightly. The risk associated with vibration is increased when the gripping force is high. Let the tool do the work.
Take vibration-free breaks during each day of work.

DOUBLE-INSULATED TOOLS
The tool’s electrical system is double insulated where two systems of insulation are provided. This eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.

IMPORTANT: Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by a qualified service personnel using identical replacement parts. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing.

WARNING: To avoid electrocution, DO NOT use in wet or damp areas or expose to rain.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

Use only batteries and chargers applicable for this machine.

BATTERIES

Never attempt to open for any reason.
Do not store in locations where the temperature may exceed 40 °C.
Charge only at ambient temperatures between 4 °C and 40 °C.
When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given in the section “Protecting the environment”.
Do not cause short circuits. If connection is made between the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal directly or via accidental contact with metallic objects, the battery is short circuited and an intense current will flow causing heat generation which may lead to casing rupture or fire.
Do not heat. If batteries are heated to above 100 °C, sealing and insulating separators and other polymer components may be damaged resulting in electrolyte leakage and/or internal short circuiting leading to heat generation causing rupture or file. Moreover do not dispose of the batteries in fire, explosion and/or intense burning
may result.
Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur. When you notice liquid on the battery, proceed as follows:
Carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact.
In case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions below:

Immediately rinse with water. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
In case of eye contact, rinse abundantly with clean water for at least 10 minutes.
Consult a physician.

Fire hazard! Avoid short-circuiting the contacts of a detached battery. Do not incinerate the battery.

CHARGERS

Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
Have defective cords replaced immediately.
Do not expose to water.
Do not open the charger.
Do not probe the charger.
The charger is intended for indoor use only.

SYMBOLS

In this manual and/or on the machine the following symbols are used:

NORDIC-BAS-L0118-18V-Cordless-Bandsaw-FIG-1

BEFORE YOU START

BATTERY CHARGER
The lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time and will not develop a “memory” when charged after only a partial discharge. It is not necessary to run down the battery pack charge before recharging. Remove the battery pack from the tool when convenient for you and your job. You can “top-off” your battery pack’s charge before starting a big job or long period of use. Due to lithium-ion’s fade-free properties, the only time it is necessary to charge the lithium-ion battery pack is when the pack has reached the end of its charge. To signal the end of charge, power to the tool will drop quickly. Charge the battery pack as needed.

CHARGING THE BATTERY
This lithium-ion battery pack is shipped partially charged. Before using it the first time, fully charge the battery pack. A fully discharged battery pack with a temperature between 0°C and 40°C will charge in about 1 hour. Plug the charger adapter into power source. The green light on the charger stand will illuminate, indicating the charger is powered. Slide the battery all the way into the charger stand. The red light on the charger stand will illuminate, indicating that the battery is charging. The red light will go off after charging is complete and a green light will appear.

NOTE: Batteries may become warm while charging. This is normal. If the battery is hot after continuous use in the tool, allow it to cool down to room temperature before charging. This will extend the life of your batteries.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery pack from the tool before any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories.

INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
Depress the battery-release button located on the front of the battery pack to release battery pack. Pull the battery pack out and remove it from the tool.

WARNING: Always remove the battery pack before making adjustments to the equipment. Be sure to read the following information before you put the cordless equipment into operation: Charge the battery pack with the charger. An empty battery pack requires a charging period of approximately 0.5 to 1 hour.

WARNING: To prevent injury from accidental operation, turn OFF and unplug the tool from the power source before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool.

INSTALLING/REMOVING SAW BLADE
Your band saw is designed to fit saw blades 44-7/8” long, 1/2” wide and 0.025” thick. Use the correct-sized blade that is suitable for the material to be cut. A 10/14 TPI saw blade which is included with your saw (pre-installed).

WARNING: Saw blades are sharp. Wear work gloves and safety goggles while handling the blades.Inspect blades for cracks and missing teeth before each use.

TO INSTALL THE BLADE:

Turn the tension handle (Fig. 1 – 1) on the front side of your saw clockwise to release the blade tension.
Flip the saw over to the backside. Hold the saw blade with the blade teeth facing toward you, and insert it between the two sets of guide bearings (Fig. 2 – 1). Make sure the blade is fully seated between the guide bearings – the spine of the blade should be in contact with the rear thrust bearing.
Guide the blade around the two guide wheels and press it inwards. Make sure the blade fits evenly around the wheels.
Turn the tension handle (Fig. 1 – 1) counterclockwise all the way until the handle is tight. The blade is now properly tensioned.
Put on eye and hearing protection, and hold the tool away from your body. Plug in and run the tool with no load for a few minutes to inspect the blade and allow it to seat properly. Make sure the blade runs evenly and steadily around the guide wheels.

WARNING: To prevent injury from accidental operation, turn OFF and unplug the tool from the power source before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool.

TO REMOVE THE BLADE:

Make sure the saw is switched off and the power is disconnected.
Turn the tension handle (Fig. 1 – 1) clockwise to release blade tension.
Wearing work gloves and safety goggles, carefully slide the blade off the top of the guide wheels and remove it from the guide bearings.

NOTE: If the saw is not being used for a long time, release tension and remove the saw blade before storage. This will prolong the life of the blade.

WORK AREA & WORKPIECE SET UP

Designate a work area that is clean and well lit. The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent distraction and injury. Do not operate in wet environment or near flammable materials.
Use suitable detectors to find hidden utility lines or call the local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fire or electrical shock; damaging a gas line can result in an explosion; penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or an electrical shock.
Route the power cord along a safe route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the power cord to possible damage by the saw. The power cord must reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working.
Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps (not included) to prevent movement while working. Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos is considered carcinogenic). Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful (contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or bystanders). Wear a dust mask and work with a dust extraction device to reduce the risk of personal injuries from saw dust.

OPERATION

Hold the tool firmly with both hands on the insulated handles. With the workpiece secured, set the guide bar (Fig. 3 – 4) against the workpiece, keeping blade at a 90° angle to the workpiece.
Press the ON/OFF trigger (Fig. 3 – 1) to turn on the band saw. Use the speed dial (Fig. 3 – 2) to set the blade speed to a suitable value. The blade runs between 60 – 420 feet per minute. You can turn on the LED light to illuminate the cutting area using the LED light switch (Fig. 3 – 3).
Wait a few seconds to allow the blade to reach full speed before starting the cut.
WARNING: The blade is exposed on the underside of the saw; hold the band saw away from your body.
To start a cut, use minimal force to guide the blade into the workpiece to create a groove. Then, allow the rest of the blade to cut into the workpiece. Guide the tool to prevent blade from moving from side-to-side during cutting.
NOTE: Do not apply too much force on the tool. The weight of the tool itself will create enough force to make the cut; let the tool do the work. Forcing or leaning on the tool may twist or break the blade, damaging the saw and possibly causing injury.
As you reach the end of your workpiece, finish off the cut by slowly raising the tool slightly, bringing the blade up and away from the workpiece. Be careful to keep your feet clear of where the cut-off piece will fall.
Turn off and wait for the blade to stop. Do not put the tool down until it has come to a complete stop. Moving parts can grab the surface and pull the tool out of your control. Unplug the power plug, clean, then store the tool indoors out of the reach of children.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

DANGER! Always pull out the mains power plug before starting any cleaning work.

CLEANING
Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure. We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it. Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

MAINTENANCE
There are no parts inside the equipment that require additional maintenance.

STORING
Store the machine, operating instructions and where necessary the accessories in the original packaging in a dry place. In this way you will always have all the information and parts ready to hand.