Makita 2107F User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Portable Band Saw
MODEL 2107F
005893
DOUBLE
INSULATION

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SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
• Specifications may differ from country to country.
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual
Before Operating Tool
Save it for future reference
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
USA007-1
(For All Tools)
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the
owner’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s
applications and limitations, as well as the
specific potential hazards peculiar to it.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.
3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
5. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-
MENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or
wet locations, or expose them to rain.
Keep work area well lighted. Don’t use
tool in presence of flammable liquids or
gases.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors
should be kept safe distance from work
area.
Model 2107F
Max. cutting
capacity
Round workpiece 120 mm (4-3/4”) dia.
Rectangular workpiece 120 mm x 120 mm
(4-3/4” x 4-3/4”)
Blade speed 1.0 - 1.7 m/s
(200 - 350 ft./min.)
Blade size
Length 1,140 mm (44-7/8”)
Width 13 mm (1/2”)
Thickness 0.5 mm (0.020”)
Overall dimensions H x W x L 508 mm x 188 mm x 256 mm
(20” x 7-3/8” x 10”)
Net weight 5.7 kg (12.5 lbs)

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7. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with pad-
locks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
8. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job bet-
ter and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear
is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation
is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT
safety glasses.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work when practical. It’s safer than
using your hand and it frees both hands
to operate tool.
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest perfor-
mance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing;
when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in off
position before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner’s manual for recom-
mended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury to
persons.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury
could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further
use of the tool, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function - check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mount-
ing, and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a
blade or cutter against the direction of
rotation of the blade or cutter only.
21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave
tool until it comes to a complete stop.
22. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing
use only identical replacement parts.
23. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this equipment has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified elec-
trician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.
VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, outlet,
etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool.
A power source with voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in SERIOUS
INJURY to the user - as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE
TOOL. Using a power source with voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the
motor.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your

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product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage num-
ber, the heavier the cord.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TOOL GEB005-1
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to portable band saw
safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can
suffer serious personal injury.
1. Use only blades which are 1,140 mm
(44-7/8”) long, 13 mm (1/2”) wide, and
0.5 mm (.020”) thick.
2. Check the blade carefully for cracks or
damage before operation. Replace
cracked or damaged blade immediately.
3. Secure the workpiece firmly. When cutting
a bundle of workpieces, be sure that all
workpieces are secured together firmly
before cutting.
4. Cutting workpieces covered with oil can
cause the blade to come off unexpectedly.
Wipe off all excess oil from workpieces
before cutting.
5. Never use the cutting oil as a cutting lubri-
cant. Use only Makita cutting wax.
6. Do not wear gloves during operation.
7. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
8. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
9. When cutting metal, be cautious of hot fly-
ing chips.
10. Do not leave the tool running unattended.
11. Do not touch the blade or workpiece
immediately after operation; they are
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord
Ampere Rating Volts Total length of cord in feet
120 V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.
More Than Not More Than AWG
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18161412
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended

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WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
SYMBOLS USD201-2
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
V....................... volts
A....................... amperes
Hz ..................... hertz
................ alternating current
....................no load speed
....................Class II Construction
.../min................revolutions or reciprocation per
minute
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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION CAUTION:
•Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.
Switch action
CAUTION:
•Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF”
position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and then
push in the lock button.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch trig-
ger fully, then release it.
Speed adjusting dial
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 1.0 m/s
and 1.7 m/s by turning the adjusting dial. Higher speed is
obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of number 5;
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 5
and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or the speed
adjusting function may no longer work.
Lighting up the lamps
CAUTION:
•Do not apply impact to the light, which may cause
damage or shorted service time to it.
To turn on the lamp, press the “I”(ON) side of the lamp
switch. Press the “O”(OFF) side to turn it off.
1. Lock button
2. Switch trigger
1
2
005894
1. Speed adjusting dial
1
005896
1. Lamp switch
1
005897

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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.
•After operation, always turn off the light by pressing .the
“O (OFF)”side.
ASSEMBLY CAUTION:
•Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged 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.
1. Tighten
2. Loosen
3. Protrusion
4. Lever
412
3
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Match the direction of the arrow on the blade to that of the
arrow on the wheels.
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.
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
Protrusion of the stopper plate to the blade can be adjusted.
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.
1. Saw blade
2. Bearing
3. Upper holder
4. Lower holder
1
2
3
4
005900
1. Upper holder
2. Lower holder
3. Wheel
4. Press
1
3
2
4
005901
1. Screw
2. Stopper plate
3. Blade
1
2
3
B
A
005902

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OPERATION
It is important to keep at least two teeth in the cut. Select the
proper cutting position for your workpiece by referring to the
figure.
Hold the tool as shown in the figure with the stopper plate
contacting the workpiece and the blade clear of the work-
piece.
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.
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.
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.
004747
005916
1. Cutting wax
1
005903

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MAINTENANCE CAUTION:
•Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
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
When the blade slips or does not track properly because of
badly worn tires, or the lip of the tire on motor side gets dam-
aged, the tires should be replaced.
Replacing fluorescent tube
CAUTION:
•Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before replacing the fluorescent tube.
•Do not apply force, impact or scratch to a fluorescent
tube, which can cause a glass of the fluorescent tube to
be broken resulting in a injury to you or your bystanders.
•Leave the fluorescent tube for a while immediately after
a use of it and then replace it. If not. You may burn
yourself.
Remove screws, which secure Lamp Box for the light.
Pull out the Lamp Box keeping pushing lightly the upper posi-
tion of it as illustrated on the left.
Pull out the fluorescent tube and then replace it with Makita
original new one.
1. Wheel
2. Tire
3. Lip
1
2
3
004750
1. Fluorescent tube
2. lump box
3. Tapping screw
1
2
3
005905

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Replacing carbon brushes
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 iden-
tical 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.
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.
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 3
•Cutting wax
•Portable band saw stand
1. Limit mark
1
001145
1. Screwdriver
2. Brush holder cap
1
2
005906

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Makita Canada Inc.
1950 Forbes Street,
Whitby, Ontario
L1N 7B7

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Factory Service Centres
For the authorized service centre nearest you please refer to the local yellow pages directory under “tools”or con-
tact our customer service department (Tel) 1-800-263-3734
When you need service...
•Explain the problem in a letter
•Enclose the letter with the tool
•Package carefully and send prepaid
to the nearest Makita factory or
authorized service centre
CUSTOMER RECORD
DATE
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DEALER’S NAME
& ADDRESS:
MODEL NO.:
SERIAL NO.:
Head Office: 1950 Forbes St., Whitby, Ontario, L1N 7B7
(905) 571 - 2200 1-800-263-3734
Regional Office: 11771 Hammersmith Way, Richmond
(604) 272 - 3104 1-800-663-0909B.C. V7A 5H6
Regional Office: 6389 boul. Couture, St. Leonard, Quebec
(514) 323 - 1223 1-800-361-7049H1P 3J5(Montreal)
Dartmouth: 202 Brownlow Avenue
(902) 468 - 7064 1-888-625-4821Dartmouth, N.S., B3B 1T5
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(514) 745 - 5025 1-888-745-5025H4R 1X1(Montreal)
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(418) 871 - 5720 1-800-663-5757Quebec, G2E 5E8(Quebec)
Nepean: 210 Colonnade Road, Unit 11, Nepean,
(613) 224 - 5022 1-888-560-2214Ontario, K2E 7M1(Ottawa)
London: 317 Adelaide St. S., Unit 117, London,
(519) 686 - 3115 1-800-571-0899Ontario, N5Z 3L3
Whitby: 1950 Forbes St., Whitby, Ontario, L1N 7B7
(905) 571 - 2200 1-800-263-3734
Mississauga: 6350 Tomken Rd., Unit 8, Mississauga,
(905) 670 - 7255 1-888-221-9811Ontario, L5T 1Y3
Calgary: #8-6115 Fourth St. S.E., Calgary
(403) 243 - 3995 1-800-267-0445Alberta, T2H 2H9
Richmond: 11771 Hammersmith Way, Richmond, B.C.,
(604) 272 - 3104 1-800-663-0909V7A 5H6
Edmonton: 11614-149 Street, Edmonton, Alberta,
(780) 455 - 6644 1-888-455-6644T5M 3R3
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(204) 694 - 0402 1-800-550-5073R3H 0L3
Saskatoon: 206A-2750 Faithful Avenue Saskatoon,
(306) 931 - 0111 1-888-931-0111Saskatchewan, S7K 6M6

Warranty Policy
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from
workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during
this one year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centres.
If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our option, replace)
without charge.
This Warranty does not apply:
•where normal maintenance is required,
•repairs have been made or attempted by others,
•the tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained,
•alterations have been made to the tool.
“The Makita Warranty is the only and the entire written warranty given by Makita for the Makita tools. No dealer or his agent
or employee is authorized to extend or enlarge upon this warranty by any verbal or written statement or advertisement.”
MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
“MERCHANTABILITY”AND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE,”AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.
“This Warranty gives you specific rights. The provisions contained in this warranty are not intended to limit, modify, take away
from, disclaim or exclude any warranties set forth in any provincial legislation. To the extent required by law, the provisions in
any provincial or federal legislation with respect to warranties take precedence over the provisions in this warranty.”
MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM
THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS
WARRANTY.
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan
884563-230