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Hook
CAUTION:
When hanging the tool, set the
lock/speed change lever in position to lock
the switch trigger. (See the section titled “Switch
action” .)
CAUTION:
Never hang the tool at high or
potentially unstable location.
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Fig.7:
1.
Hook
The hook is convenient for hanging the tool temporarily.
To use the hook, simply lift up hook until it snaps into
the open position.
When not in use, always lower hook until it snaps into
the closed position.
Electronic function
The tool is equipped with the electronic functions for
easy operation.
Constant speed control
The speed control function provides the constant rota-
tion speed regardless of load conditions.
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 the recipro
saw blade
CAUTION:
Always clean out all chips or for-
eign matter adhering to the blade and around the
blade clamp.
Failure to do so may cause insufficient
tightening of the blade, resulting in a serious injury.
To install the recipro saw blade, pull the release lever
fully so that the the blade clamp sleeve comes to the
released position before inserting the recipro saw blade.
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Fig.8:
1.
Release lever
2.
Blade clamp sleeve
3.
Released position
4.
Fixed position
NOTE:
Always pull the release lever fully to the end.
If not, the blade clamp sleeve does not come to the
released position and the recipro saw blade cannot
be inserted.
Insert the recipro saw blade into the slot of the blade
clamp sleeve as far as it will go. The blade clamp sleeve
will catch the recipro saw blade with a click. Make sure
that the recipro saw blade cannot be extracted even
though you try to pull it out.
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Fig.9:
1.
Recipro saw blade
2.
Blade clamp sleeve
CAUTION:
If you do not insert the recipro saw
blade deep enough, the recipro saw blade may be
ejected unexpectedly during operation.
This can
be extremely dangerous.
To remove the recipro saw blade, pull the release lever
in the direction of the arrow fully.
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Fig.10:
1.
Recipro saw blade
2.
Release lever
NOTICE:
Never operate the release lever when
operating the switch trigger. Doing so may cause
malfunction.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
Always press the shoe firmly
against the workpiece during operation.
If the
shoe is removed or held away from the workpiece
during operation, strong vibration and/or twisting will
be produced, causing the blade to snap dangerously.
CAUTION:
Always wear gloves to protect
your hands from hot flying chips when cutting
metal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to always wear suitable
eye protection which conforms with current
national standards.
CAUTION:
Always use a suitable coolant
(cutting oil) when cutting metal.
Failure to do so will
cause premature blade wear.
CAUTION:
Do not quirk the blade during
cutting.
Press the shoe firmly against the workpiece. Do not
allow the tool to bounce. Bring the recipro saw blade
into light contact with the workpiece. First, make a pilot
groove using a slower speed. Then use a faster speed
to continue cutting.
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Fig.11
NOTICE:
Do not cut the workpiece with the shoe
away from the workpiece or without the shoe.
Doing so increases the reaction force which may
break the recipro saw blade.
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.
