Electronic Function - Makita DJV142 Instruction Manual

Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE:
• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient
temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
actual capacity.
Selecting the cutting action (Fig. 5)
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
CAUTION:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released. (Fig. 6)
To start the tool:
Press the lock switch to turn the tool into standby mode. It
turns the lamp on, too.
Pull the switch trigger to start the tool. Release the switch
trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and then
push in the lock on button.
10
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery may
have
malfunctioned.
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.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, and then release it.
In standby mode, press the lock switch to turn the lamp off
and turn the tool into lock-off mode.
NOTE:
• The lock switch does not actuate during cutting
operation.
• When the tool is in standby mode, the lamp keeps
lighting.
• If the tool is left 10 seconds without any operations in
standby mode, the tool is automatically turned into
lock-off mode and the lamp goes off.
Lighting up the lamps
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the lamp or see the source of lamp
directly.
To turn on the lamp, press the lock switch.
To turn off the lamp within 10 seconds, press the lock
switch again.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be
careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower
the illumination.
• When the tool is overheated, the lamp flickers. Cool
down the tool fully before operating again.
Speed adjusting dial (Fig. 7)
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted by turning the
speed adjusting dial. You can get the highest speed at 6
and the lowest speed at 1.
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 to be cut
Wood
Mild steel
Stainless steel
Aluminum
Plastics
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CAUTION:
• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 6
and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or 1, or the speed
adjusting function may no longer work.

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 cutting the
workpiece when the speed adjusting dial is set at 3 or
Number on adjusting dial
4 - 6
3 - 6
3 - 4
3 - 6
1 - 4