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Soft no-load rotation
When the speed adjusting dial is set to "3" or higher,
the tool automatically reduces the speed at no-load to
reduce the vibration and align the jig saw blade with
the cutting line easily. Once the tool starts cutting the
workpiece, the tool speed increase and reach the pre-
set speed.
NOTE:
When the temperature is low, this function
may not be available. This function also may not be
available depending on the type of the material.
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 switch to turn on the tool.
4.
Set the speed adjusting dial to "6" 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 has been disabled or enabled. To enable or disable
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 to "6" - "1" - "6".
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after the switch trigger is
released, 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:
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
jig saw 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 until
it latches. The jig saw blade clamp lever moves to the
fixed position by itself 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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1
Fig.7
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1.
Jig saw blade clamp lever (fixed position)
2.
Jig
saw blade clamp lever (released position)
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3
4
2
Fig.8
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1.
Jig saw blade holder
2.
Jig saw blade clamp lever
(released position)
3.
Jig saw blade
4.
Roller
CAUTION:
Do not open the tool opener exces-
sively, or it may cause tool damage.
