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15 ENGLISH

Guide rail adapter set

Optional accessory

When cutting parallel and uniform width or cutting straight, 

the use of the guide rail and the guide rail adapter will assure 

the production of fast and clean cuts. To install the guide rail 

adapter, insert the rule bar into the square hole of the base 

as far as it goes. Secure the bolt with the hex wrench securely.

1

2

3

Fig.30

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1.

 Hex wrench 

2.

 Rule bar 

3.

 Bolt

Insert the rule bar into the square hole of the guide rail 

adapter, and secure the screw firmly. Place the guide 

rail adapter on the guide rail.

3

2

1

Fig.31

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1.

 Guide rail adapter 

2.

 Guide rail 

3.

 Screw

NOTICE:

 Always use jig saw blades No. B-8, B-13, 

B-16, B-17 or 58 when using the guide rail and the 

guide rail adapter.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

 

Always be sure that the tool is 

switched off and the battery cartridge is removed 

before attempting to perform inspection or 

maintenance.

NOTICE:

 

Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, 

alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or 

cracks may result.

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.

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 regard-

ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service 

Center.
• 

Jig saw blades

• 

Rip fence (guide rule) set

• 

Guide rail adapter set

• 

Anti-splintering device

• 

Cover plate

• 

Dust nozzle

• 

Dust cover

• 

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.

Summary of Contents for DJV185

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Jig Saw DJV185 ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ...uman health Do not dispose of electrical and electronic appliances or batteries with household waste In accordance with the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and on accumulators and batteries and waste accumulators and batteries as well as their adaptation to national law waste elec trical equipment batteries and accumulators should be stored separately and delivered ...

Page 3: ...ipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of elec tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded 3 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con ditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock 4 Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Dama...

Page 4: ...ow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations 9 When using the tool do not wear cloth work gloves which may be entangled The entangle ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may result in personal injury Battery tool use and care 1 Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of ...

Page 5: ... overheating possible burns and even a breakdown 6 Do not store and use the tool and battery car tridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 C 122 F 7 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 8 Do not nail cut crush throw drop the battery cartridge or hit against a hard object t...

Page 6: ...ge 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 CAUTION Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly If the cartridge does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly Tool battery protection system The tool is equipped with a tool battery protection s...

Page 7: ... system works Selecting the cutting action This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight line up and down cutting action The orbital cutting action thrusts the jig saw blade forward and increases cutting speed 1 Fig 3 1 Cutting action changing lever To change the cutting action turn the cutting action changing lever to the desired cutting action position Refer to the table to select the ...

Page 8: ...o the standby mode About 1 second after you start pressing the lock unlock button the brightness of the lamp will start to decrease so release the lock unlock button when you reach the desired brightness It turns the tool into the standby mode too About 3 seconds after you start pressing the lock unlock button the brightness of the lamp will be minimized and the brightness will not change after th...

Page 9: ...ng dial from 5 to 1 and changing it from 1 to 5 Electric brake This tool is equipped with an electric brake If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop after the start stop button or the lock unlock button is pressed have the tool serviced at a Makita service center ASSEMBLY CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on...

Page 10: ...lade holder to the bottom return the blade clamp lever fully to the fixed position once and slightly switch on the tool several times NOTE Occasionally lubricate the roller Hex wrench storage When not in use store the hex wrench as shown in the figure to keep it from being lost 1 Fig 10 1 Hex wrench OPERATION CAUTION Always hold the base flush with the workpiece Failure to do so may cause jig saw ...

Page 11: ...ired bevel angle is obtained The edge of the motor housing indicates the bevel angle by graduations Then tighten the bolt to secure the base 2 1 Fig 14 1 Edge 2 Graduation Front flush cuts Loosen the bolt on the bottom of the base with the hex wrench and slide the base all the way back Then tighten the bolt to secure the base 3 2 1 Fig 15 1 Hex wrench 2 Bolt 3 Base Cutouts Cutouts can be made with...

Page 12: ...wly 3 As the jig saw blade pierces the workpiece slowly lower the base of the tool down onto the workpiece surface 4 Complete the cut in the normal manner Fig 17 Finishing edges To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments run the jig saw blade lightly along the cut edges Fig 18 Metal cutting Always use a suitable coolant cutting oil when cutting metal Failure to do so will cause significant jig ...

Page 13: ...dust nozzle pull out the dust nozzle while pressing the button on the dust nozzle 1 2 Fig 22 1 Button 2 Dust nozzle Connecting the tool to the vacuum cleaner Connect the hose of the vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle Fig 23 Rip fence Optional accessory CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before installing or removing accessories Straight cuts Wh...

Page 14: ...re the circular guide pin 4 3 1 2 5 Fig 27 1 Threaded knob 2 Rip fence Guide rule 3 Circular guide pin 4 Bolt 5 Hex wrench 3 Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting radius and tighten the bolt to secure it in place NOTE Always use jig saw blades No B 17 B 18 B 26 or B 27 when cutting circles or arcs Anti splintering device Optional accessory CAUTION The anti splintering device cannot be used wh...

Page 15: ...ore attempting to perform inspection or maintenance NOTICE Never use gasoline benzine thinner alcohol or the like Discoloration deformation or cracks may result 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 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION These accessories...

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