Table of Contents
Advertisement
CAUTION:
Keep hands and fingers away from
the lever during the switching operation. Failure
to do so may cause personal injuries.
NOTE: If you remove the recipro saw blade without
rotating the blade clamp lever fully, the lever may not
be locked in the released position
rotate the blade clamp lever fully again, then make
sure that the blade clamp lever locked at the released
position
.
NOTE: If the blade clamp lever is positioned inside
the tool, switch on the tool just a second to let the
blade out as shown in the figure. Remove the battery
cartridge from the tool before installing or removing
the recipro saw blade.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
Always press the shoe firmly
against the workpiece during operation. If the
shoe is removed or held away from the workpiece
during operation, strong vibration and/or twisting will
be produced, causing the blade to snap dangerously.
CAUTION:
Always wear gloves to protect
your hands from hot flying chips when cutting
metal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to always wear suitable
eye protection which conforms with current
national standards.
CAUTION:
Always use a suitable coolant
(cutting oil) when cutting metal. Failure to do so will
cause premature blade wear.
Press the shoe firmly against the workpiece. Do not
allow the tool to bounce. Bring the recipro saw blade
into light contact with the workpiece. First, make a pilot
groove using a slower speed. Then use a faster speed
to continue cutting.
. In this case,
► 1. Limit mark
Check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace them when they wear down to the limit mark.
Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the
holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the
same time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
1.
2.
ones and secure the brush holder caps.
► 1. Brush holder cap
3.
brushes by running tool with no load for about 1 minute.
4.
operation when releasing the switch trigger. If electric
brake is not working well, ask your local Makita service
center for repair.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
7 ENGLISH
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
Replacing carbon brushes
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new
1
Insert the battery cartridge into the tool and break in
Check the tool while running and electric brake
1
Advertisement
Table of Contents
