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Speed adjusting dial
The tool speed can be adjusted by turning the speed
adjusting dial. You can get the highest speed at 5 and
the lowest speed at 1.
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Speed adjusting dial
Refer to the table to select the proper speed for the
workpiece to be cut. However, the appropriate speed
may differ with the type or thickness of the workpiece. In
general, higher speeds will allow you to cut workpieces
faster but the service life of the jig saw blade will be
reduced.
Workpiece
Number
Wood
4 - 5
Mild steel
3 - 5
Stainless steel
3 - 4
Aluminum
3 - 5
Plastics
1 - 4
NOTICE:
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.
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.
