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Electronic function
The tool is equipped with the electronic functions for
easy operation.
Soft start
The soft-start function minimizes start-up shock, and
makes the tool start smoothly.
Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.
Possible to get fine finish, because the tool speed is
kept constant even under load condition.
Soft no-load rotation function
To reduce the vibration and align the jig saw blade with
the cutting line easily, the tool automatically reduces
the tool speed until the tool starts cutting the workpiece
when the speed adjusting dial is set at 2 or higher. Once
the tool starts cutting the workpiece, the tool speed
reaches the preset speed and keeps the speed until the
tool stops.
NOTE:
When the temperature is low, this function
may not be available. Also, depending on the mate-
rial, jig saw blade, and tool speed, this feature may
not be available.
Disabling or enabling the soft no-load
rotation function
To disable or enable the soft no-load rotation function,
follow the steps below.
1.
Make sure that the tool is turned off.
2.
Set the speed adjusting dial to "1".
3.
Press the lock/unlock button to turn on the tool.
4.
Set the speed adjusting dial to "5" by turning it,
and then set it to "1" by turn it back.
The lamp blinks twice to indicate that the soft no-load
rotation function is disabled. To enable this function
again, perform the same procedure again.
NOTE:
If the soft no-load rotation function is disabled,
the lamp blinks twice when the tool is turned on.
NOTE:
You can also disable or enable the soft
no-load rotation function by changing the speed
adjusting 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 the tool.
Installing or removing jig saw blade
CAUTION:
Always clean out all chips or for-
eign matter adhering to the jig saw blade and/or
blade holder.
Failure to do so may cause insufficient
tightening of the jig saw blade, resulting in a serious
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the jig saw blade or
the workpiece immediately after operation.
They
may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
CAUTION:
Always secure the jig saw blade
firmly.
Insufficient tightening of the jig saw blade may
cause the blade breakage or serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Use only B type jig saw blades.
Using blades other than B type causes insufficient
tightening of the jig saw blade, resulting in a serious
personal injury.
CAUTION:
When you remove the jig saw
blade, be careful not to hurt your fingers with the
top of the jig saw blade or the tips of workpiece.
Before installing the jig saw blade, make sure that the
blade clamp lever is in the released position.
To install the jig saw blade, insert the jig saw blade
(teeth facing forward) into the jig saw blade holder. The
blade clamp lever moves to the fixed position and the
jig saw blade is locked. Make sure that the back edge
of the jig saw blade fits into the roller. Pull the jig saw
blade lightly to make sure that the jig saw blade does
not fall off during operation.
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3
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Fig.7
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1.
Jig saw blade holder
2.
Blade clamp lever
(released position)
3.
Blade clamp lever (fixed
position)
