Operation; Maintenance - Makita DJS130RFE Instruction Manual

Switch action
Fig.3
CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
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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 trigger
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lock-button from B side to lock the switch trigger in
the OFF position.
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled, the
trigger lock-button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the trigger lock-button from A
side and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop. After use, always
press in the trigger lock-button from B side.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Replacement of blades
CAUTION:
Never remove the blades with bare hands. Wear
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gloves. Otherwise it can cause injury.
Removing cutting head
Use the hex wrench to loosen the three screws which
secure the cutting head. Pull the cutting head straight out
to remove it with turning it left and right alternately.
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Removing shear blades
Fig.5
Remove the three screws which hold the cutting head.
When removing the second screw, be careful not to fall
the sleeve. Then the blades can be removed easily.
When removing the blades, hold the blades and the
sleeve so that they do not fall from the cutting head.
Installing shear blades
Fig.6
Install the sleeve and tighten the three screws after
inserting the center blade, side blade L & R into the
cutting head. In this process, the screw heads should be
protruding 2 - 3 mm from the cutting head surface.
If you will tighten the screws excessively, the cutting
head cannot be installed to the tool.
Installing cutting head
CAUTION:
Secure the cutting head firmly. Otherwise it can
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rotate during operation and can cause serious
injury.
Fig.7
Insert the cutting head into the tool with turning it left and
right alternately. Then tighten the three screws with the
hex wrench.
Hex wrench storage
Fig.8
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
Carry hook
The carry hook is convenient for temporarily hooking the
tool. It can be installed on either side of the tool.
When removing the carry hook, widen it by pressing its
right ends ON BOTH SIDES in the directions of arrow (1)
and raise it in the direction of the arrow (2).
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OPERATION

Fig.10
Fig.11
CAUTION:
Edges and chips of the workpiece are sharp. Wear
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gloves. Otherwise it can cause injury.
Secure the workpiece firmly. Move the tool forward
keeping the side blades flush with the workpiece surface.
Adjusting shear blade
Fig.12
Adjust the side blade L so that the curl of waste material
does not contact the cutting head or the workpiece. Use
the hex wrench to loosen the three screws which hold the
cutting head. Move the side blade L back and forth to
adjust it. Then tighten the three screws with the hex
wrench.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
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like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Lubrication
Fig.13
Before operation, lubricate the contact point of the center
blade and the side blades R/L. And, also lubricate the
point of the center blade near the cutting head. To keep
good cutting performance, use lubricant from time to time
during operation.
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