Makita JV0600 Instruction Manual page 5

Speed adjusting dial
► 1. Speed adjusting dial
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted by turning the speed
adjusting dial. Higher speed is obtained when the speed adjust-
ing dial is turned in the direction of number 5; lower speed is
obtained when it is turned in the direction of number 1.
Refer to the table to select the proper speed for the
workpiece to be cut. However, the appropriate speed
may differ with the type or thickness of the workpiece. In
general, higher speeds will allow you to cut workpieces
faster but the service life of the blade will be reduced.
Workpiece to be cut
Wood
Mild steel
Stainless steel
Aluminum
Plastics
CAUTION:
• 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.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Always clean out all chips or foreign matter
adhering to the blade and/or blade holder. Failure
to do so may cause insufficient tightening of the
blade, resulting in a serious personal injury.
• Do not touch the blade or the workpiece imme-
diately after operation; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
• Use only B type blades. Using blades other than
B type blades causes insufficient tightening of
the blade, resulting in a serious personal injury.
• When you remove the saw blade, be careful not to hurt your
fingers with the top of the blade or the tips of workpiece.
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Number on adjusting dial
4 - 5
3 - 5
3 - 4
3 - 5
1 - 4
1
2
3
► 1. Blade holder 2. Blade 3. Fixed position
4. Released position
► 1. Blade clamp lever
Before installing the blade, make sure that the blade
clamp lever is in the released position.
To install the blade, insert the blade (teeth facing for-
ward) into the blade holder until it latches. The lever
moves to the fixed position by itself and the blade is
locked. Pull the blade lightly to make sure that the blade
does not fall off during operation.
CAUTION:
• If the lever does not move to the fixed position
by itself, the blade is not installed completely.
Do not press the lever by hand to the fixed
position. It may damage the tool. Make sure that
the back edge of the blade fits into the roller.
To remove the blade, push the lever forward as far as it
will go. This allows the blade to be released.
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