Overload Protection; Overheat Protection; Overdischarge Protection - Makita DJV185 Instruction Manual

Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system. This
system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool
and battery life. The tool will automatically stop during operation if
the tool or battery is placed under one of the following conditions:

Overload protection

When the tool or battery is operated in a manner that
causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool auto-
matically stops without any indication. In this situation, turn
the tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to
become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.

Overheat protection

When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the lamp blinks. In this case, let the
tool and battery cool before turning the tool on again.

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops automatically.
In this case, remove the battery from the tool and charge the battery.
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes that could
damage the tool and allows the tool to stop automatically.
Take all the following steps to clear the causes, when the tool
has been brought to a temporary halt or stop in operation.
1. Turn the tool off, and then turn it on again to restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. 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
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remain-
ing battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds.
► Fig.2: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Selecting the cutting action
This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight
line (up and down) cutting action. The orbital cutting
action thrusts the jig saw blade forward and increases
cutting speed.
► Fig.3: 1. Cutting action changing lever
To change the cutting action, turn the cutting action
changing lever to the desired cutting action position.
Refer to the table to select the appropriate cutting
action.
Position
0
I
II
III
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp, press the lock/unlock button. To
turn off the lamp, press the lock/unlock button again.
► Fig.4: 1. Lamp 2. Lock/unlock button
NOTICE:
When the tool is overheated, the lamp
blinks. Cool down the tool fully before operating
the tool again.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
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Cutting action Applications
Straight line cutting For cutting mild
action steel, stainless
steel and plastics.
For clean cuts in
wood and plywood.
Small orbital For cutting mild
cutting action steel, aluminum
and hard wood.
Medium orbital For cutting wood
cutting action and plywood.
For fast cutting in
aluminum and mild
steel.
Large orbital For fast cutting in
cutting action wood and plywood.