Makita BJV140 Instruction Manual page 6

Selecting the cutting action
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This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight line
(up and down) cutting action. The orbital cutting action
thrusts the blade forward on the cutting stroke and
greatly increases cutting speed.
To change the cutting action, just turn the cutting action
changing lever to the desired cutting action position.
Refer to the table to select the appropriate cutting action.
Position Cutting action
Straight line
0
cutting action
Small orbit
cutting action
Medium orbit
cutting action
Large orbit
cutting action
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Switch action
1
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1. Cutting action
changing lever
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Applications
For cutting mild steel,
stainless steel and plastics.
For clean cuts in wood
and plywood.
For cutting mild steel,
aluminum and hard wood.
For cutting wood and
plywood.
For fast cutting in
aluminum and mild steel.
For fast cutting in
wood and plywood.
1. Lock-off button
2
2. Switch trigger
1
B
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CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
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always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position
when released.
When not operating the tool, depress the lock-off
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button from A side to lock the switch trigger in the
OFF position.
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled,
the lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button from B side
and pull the switch trigger.
Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. After
use, always press in the lock-off button from A side.
Lighting up the lamps
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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directly.
To turn on the lamp, pull the trigger. Release the trigger
to turn it off.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
Always clean out all chips or foreign matter
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adhering to the blade and/or blade holder. Failure
to do so may cause insufficient tightening of the
blade, resulting in a serious personal injury.
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1. Lock-off button
A