Switch Action - Makita JR002G Instruction Manual

Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes
t h a t c o u l d d a m a g e t h e t o o l a n d a l l o w s t h e t o o l t o s t o p
automatically. Take all the following steps to clear the
causes, when the tool has been brought to a temporary
h a l t o r s t o p i n o p e r a t i o n .
1. Turn the tool o , and then turn it on again to restart.
. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
. Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
l i g h t u p f o r a f e w s e c o n d s .
Fig.2: 1. I n d i c a t o r l a m p s 2. Check button
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: D e p e n d i n g o n t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f u s e a n d t h e
ambient temperature, the indication may di er slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Selecting the cutting action
Fig.3: 1. L e v e r
This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight
l i n e c u t t i n g a c t i o n .
T o c h a n g e t h e c u t t i n g a c t i o n , t u r n t h e l e v e r t o t h e
desired cutting action position. Refer to the table to
s e l e c t t h e a p p r o p r i a t e c u t t i n g a c t i o n .
Position Cutting action
Orbital cutting
a c t i o n
S t r a i g h t l i n e c u t t i n g
a c t i o n
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% t o 100%
50% t o 75%
25% t o 50%
0% t o 25%
C h a r g e t h e
battery.
The battery
may have
m a l f u n c t i o n e d .
Applications
F o r f a s t c u t t i n g i n
w o o d a n d a u t o c l a v e d
l i g h t w e i g h t c o n c r e t e .
F o r c u t t i n g i r o n p i p e s ,
c a s t i r o n p i p e s ,
a l u m i n u m , s t a i n l e s s
s t e e l a n d p l a s t i c s .
NOTE: Orbital action means that the saw blade
moves up and down, and back and forth at the same
time. This increases the e ciency of cutting.
Speed adjusting dial
Fig.4: 1. Speed adjusting dial
The strokes per minute can be adjusted just by turning
the speed adjusting dial. This can be done even while
the tool is running. The dial is marked 1 (lowest speed)
to 5 (full speed). Turn the speed adjusting dial between
1 and 5 according to your work.
Refer to the table to select the proper speed for the workpiece
to be cut. However, the appropriate application may di er with
the shape and hardness of the workpiece. In general, orbital
cutting action is suitable for soft materials.
NOTE: Orbital cutting action is suitable for most soft mate-
r i a l s s u c h a s w o o d , h o w e v e r , s o m e t i m e s n o t , a c c o r d i n g t o
t h e s h a p e o r t h e h a r d n e s s o f t h e w o r k p i e c e , e t c .
Number on adjusting dial
5
4
3
2
1
W orkpiece to be cut
W o o d
Autoclaved lightweight
c o n c r e t e
Ir o n p i p e s , c a s t i r o n p i p e s a n d
a l u m i n u m
P l a s t i c s
S t a i n l e s s s t e e l
NOTE: If the tool is operated continuously at low
s p e e d s f o r a l o n g p e r i o d o f t i m e , t h e o p e r a t i o n l i f e o f
the motor will be reduced.
NOTE: The speed adjusting dial can be turned only
as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1,
or the speed adjusting function may no longer work.

Switch action

CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the " OFF " position when released.
CAUTION:
W hen not operating the tool,
depress the lock-off button from A side to lock the
switch trigger in the OFF position.
Fig.5: 1. S w i t c h t r i g g e r 2. Lock-o button
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled,
the lock-o button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-o button from B side
a n d p u l l t h e s w i t c h t r i g g e r .
Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. After
use, always press in the lock-o button from A side.
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Strokes per minute
3 , 000
2, 500
2, 000
1, 500
1, 000
Number on adjusting dial
5
4 - 5
2 - 4
1 - 3
1 - 2