Electronic Function - Makita JV103D Instruction Manual

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 blade will be reduced.
Workpiece
Wood
Mild steel
Stainless steel
Aluminum
Plastics
NOTICE:
When changing the speed dial from "5"
to "1", turn the dial counterclockwise. Do not turn
the dial clockwise forcibly.

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.
• Soft no-load rotation
To reduce the vibration and align the jig saw blade
with the cutting line easily, the tool automatically
reduces the rotation speed until the tool starts cut-
ting 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.
Disabling the soft no-load rotation
function
To disable 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".
Number
4 - 5
3 - 5
3 - 4
3 - 5
1 - 4
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 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 blade may cause
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 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 blade or the tips of workpiece.
Before installing the jig saw blade, make sure that the
blade clamp lever is in the released position.
To install the jig saw blade, insert the blade (teeth facing
forward) into the blade holder. The lever moves to the
fixed position and the blade is locked. Make sure that
the back edge of the blade fits into the roller. Pull the
blade lightly to make sure that the blade does not fall off
during operation.
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► 1 . Jig saw blade holder 2. Released position
3. Fixed position
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