Dust Extraction; Straight Cuts - Makita DJV185 Instruction Manual

Metal cutting
Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting
metal. Failure to do so will cause significant jig saw
blade wear. The underside of the workpiece can be
greased instead of using a coolant.

Dust extraction

Installing or removing the dust cover
Install the dust cover as shown in the figure.
► Fig.19: 1. Dust cover
To remove the dust cover, press one side of the cover,
and then remove it as shown in the figure.
► Fig.20: 1. Dust cover
Installing or removing the dust
nozzle
You can connect this tool to a Makita vacuum cleaner
by attaching the dust nozzle.
Insert the dust nozzle all the way into the tool.
► Fig.21: 1. Dust nozzle
To remove the dust nozzle, pull out the dust nozzle
while pressing the button on the dust nozzle.
► Fig.22: 1. Button 2. Dust nozzle
Connecting the tool to the vacuum
cleaner
Connect the hose of the vacuum cleaner to the dust
nozzle.
► Fig.23
Rip fence
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before installing or removing accessories.

Straight cuts

When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm or less, use
of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight cuts.
► Fig.24: 1. Rip fence (Guide rule)
To install, insert the bar part into the square hole of the
base with the fence part facing down. Slide the rip fence
to the desired cutting width position, then tighten the
bolt to secure it.
► Fig.25: 1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Rip fence (Guide
rule)
Circular cuts
When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm or less in radius,
install the rip fence as follows.
► Fig.26: 1. Rip fence (Guide rule)
CAUTION:
Do not touch the tip of the circular
guide pin. The sharp tip of the circular guide pin can
cause injury.
1. Insert the bar part into the square hole of the base
with the fence part facing up.
2. Insert the circular guide pin through either of the
two holes on the fence part. Screw the threaded knob
onto the circular guide pin to secure the circular guide
pin.
► Fig.27: 1. Threaded knob 2. Rip fence (Guide rule)
3. Circular guide pin 4. Bolt 5. Hex wrench
3. Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting radius,
and tighten the bolt to secure it in place.
NOTE: Always use jig saw blades No. B-17, B-18,
B-26 or B-27 when cutting circles or arcs.
Anti-splintering device
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
The anti-splintering device cannot
be used when making bevel cuts.
For splinter-free cuts, the anti-splintering device can
be used. To install the anti-splintering device, move the
tool base all the way forward and fit it from the back of
tool base.
When you use the cover plate, install the anti-splintering
device onto the cover plate.
► Fig.28: 1. Base 2. Anti-splintering device
Cover plate
Use the cover plate when cutting decorative veneers,
plastics, etc. It protects sensitive or delicate surfaces
from damage. Fit it on the bottom of the tool base.
► Fig.29: 1. Cover plate 2. Base
Guide rail adapter set
Optional accessory
When cutting parallel and uniform width or cutting
straight, the use of the guide rail and the guide rail
adapter will assure the production of fast and clean
cuts. To install the guide rail adapter, insert the rule
bar into the square hole of the base as far as it goes.
Secure the bolt with the hex wrench securely.
► Fig.30: 1. Hex wrench 2. Rule bar 3. Bolt
Insert the rule bar into the square hole of the guide rail
adapter, and secure the screw firmly. Place the guide
rail adapter on the guide rail.
► Fig.31: 1. Guide rail adapter 2. Guide rail 3. Screw
NOTICE:
Always use jig saw blades No. B-8, B-13,
B-16, B-17 or 58 when using the guide rail and the
guide rail adapter.
15 ENGLISH