4ENGLISH (Original instructions)Explanation of general view1-1. Battery cartridge1-2. Button1-3. Red indicator2-1. Star marking3-1. Trigger-lock button3-2. Switch trigger4-1. Lamp5-1. Tighten5-2. Loosen5-3. Lever6-1. Lower holder6-2. Upper holder7-1. Bottom bearing8-1. Wheel8-2. Rubber tire9-1. Stopper plate9-2. Screws9-3. Blade10-1. Hook10-2. Screws11-1. Axis12-1. Stop ring16-1. Cutting waxSPECIFICATIONSModel DPB181Round workpiece 64 mm dia.Max. cutting capacity Rectangular workpiece 64 mm x 64 mmBlade speed 3.2 m/sLength 835 mmWidth 13 mmBlade sizeThickness 0.5 mmOverall dimensions (L x W x H) 468 mm x 197 mm x 233 mmNet weight 3.2 kgRated 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 01/2003ENE088-1Intended useThe tool is intended for cutting in plastic and ferrousmaterials. ENG905-1NoiseThe typical A-weighted noise level determinedaccording to EN60745:Sound pressure level (LpA) : 78 dB (A)Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 dB (A)The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).Wear ear protectionENG900-1VibrationThe vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum)determined according to EN60745:Work mode : cutting metalVibration emission (ah,CM) : 2.5 m/s2 or lessUncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s 2ENG901-1• The declared vibration emission value has beenmeasured in accordance with the standard testmethod and may be used for comparing one toolwith another.• The declared vibration emission value may also beused in a preliminary assessment of exposure.WARNING:• The vibration emission during actual use of thepower tool can differ from the declared emissionvalue depending on the ways in which the tool isused.• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect theoperator that are based on an estimation ofexposure in the actual conditions of use (takingaccount of all parts of the operating cycle such asthe times when the tool is switched off and when itis running idle in addition to the trigger time).ENH101-17For European countries onlyEC Declaration of ConformityMakita declares that the following Machine(s):Designation of Machine:Cordless Portable Band SawModel No./ Type: DPB181Conforms to the following European Directives:2006/42/ECThey are manufactured in accordance with the followingstandard or standardized documents:EN60745The Technical file in accordance with 2006/42/EC isavailable from:Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium