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Recipro Saw MODEL JR3020 I N S T R U C T I O N WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. DOUBLE INSULATION M A N U A L 002479...
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distrac- tions can cause you to lose control. JR3020 30 mm (1-3/16”) 0 - 2,500/min. 463 mm (18-1/4”) 3.8 kg (8.3 lbs) Electrical Safety 4.
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5. Avoid body contact with grounded sur- faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
SERVICE 23. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or main- tenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.
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9. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held. 10. Always switch off and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the blade from the workpiece. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 002487 1. Lever 2. Shoe 002489 1. Lever 2. Stopper CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Adjusting the shoe When the blade loses its cutting efficiency in one place along its cutting edge, reposition the shoe to utilize a sharp, unused portion of its cutting edge.
002494 1. Lock button 2. Switch trigger 002495 1. Speed change knob 2. Pointer 002496 ASSEMBLY Switch action CAUTION: • Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released.
002506 1. Hex wrench 002507 1. Leaf spring 2. Pin 3. Screw 4. Slider 5. Hole 6. Blade OPERATION Installing or removing saw blade CAUTION: • Always clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to the blade, blade clamp and/or slider. Failure to do so may cause insufficient tightening of the blade, resulting in a serious injury.
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.
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CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.
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Street Address City AGE: Under 19 Occupation: Dealer's Name & Address: Paste Paste Paste 3. How did you first learn of Makita Power Tools? Magazine/Newspaper From dealer Store display 4. Most favored points are? Design Features Size Price Model No.
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When you need service... • Explain the problem in a letter • Enclose the letter with the tool • Package carefully and send prepaid to the nearest Makita factory or authorized service centre (905) 571 - 2200 1-800-263-3734 (604) 272 - 3104 1-800-663-0909...
WARRANTY. “The Makita Warranty is the only and the entire written warranty given by Makita for the Makita tools. No dealer or his agent or employee is authorized to extend or enlarge upon this warranty by any verbal or written statement or advertisement.”...