Makita DJV180 Instruction Manual page 9

Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.3: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
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.4: 1. Cutting action changing lever
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
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.
Switch action
► Fig.5: 1. Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger
► Fig.6: 1. Lock-off button
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.
• When not operating the tool, depress the lock-
off 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
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. 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 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
adhering to the blade and/or blade holder.
Failure to do so may cause insufficient tighten-
ing of the blade, resulting in a serious personal
injury.
• Do not touch the blade or the workpiece imme-
diately after operation; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
• Tighten the saw blade securely. Failure to do so
may cause a serious injury.
• When you remove the saw blade, be careful not
to hurt your fingers with the top of the blade or
the tips of workpiece.
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