Electronic Function - Makita JV001GZ Instruction Manual

Switch action
To turn on the tool, press the lock switch. The tool turns
into the standby mode. To start the tool, press the ON/
standby switch in the standby mode. To stop the tool,
press the ON/standby switch again. The tool turns into
the standby mode. To turn off the tool, press the lock
switch in the standby mode.
► Fig.5: 1. Lock switch 2. ON/standby switch
NOTE: If the tool is left for 10 seconds without any
operation in the standby mode, the tool automatically
turns off and the lamp goes off.
NOTE: You can also stop and turn off the tool by
pressing the lock switch while the tool is operating.
Speed adjusting dial
► Fig.6: 1. Speed adjusting dial
The tool speed can be adjusted by turning the speed
adjusting dial. You can get the highest speed at 6 and
the lowest speed at 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 jig saw blade will be
reduced.
Workpiece
Wood
Mild steel
Stainless steel
Aluminum
Plastics
NOTICE:
The speed adjusting dial can be turned
only as far as 6 and back to 1. Do not force it past
6 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no
longer work.

Electronic function

The tool is equipped with the electronic functions for
easy operation.
Soft start
The soft-start function minimizes start-up shock, and
makes the tool start smoothly.
Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is
kept constant even under load condition.
Soft no-load rotation
When the speed adjusting dial is set to "3" or higher,
the tool automatically reduces the speed at no-load to
reduce the vibration and align the jig saw blade with
the cutting line easily. Once the tool starts cutting the
workpiece, the tool speed increase and reach the pre-
set speed.
Number
4 - 6
3 - 6
3 - 4
3 - 6
1 - 4
NOTE: When the temperature is low, this function
may not be available. This function also may not be
available depending on the type of the material.
NOTE: If the speed does not decrease after cutting
the workpiece, turn off the tool and then turn on it
again.
Disabling or enabling the soft no-load
rotation function
To disable or enable the soft no-load rotation function,
follow the steps below.
1.
Make sure that the tool is turned off.
2.
Set the speed adjusting dial to "1".
3. Press the lock switch to turn on the tool.
4. Turn the speed adjusting dial to "6", and then set it
back to "1".
The lamp blinks twice when the soft no-load rotation
function is disabled or enabled. To enable or disable this
function again, perform the same procedure again.
NOTE: If the soft no-load rotation function is disabled,
the lamp blinks twice when the tool is turned on.
NOTE: You can also disable or enable the soft
no-load rotation function by changing the speed
adjusting dial to "6" - "1" - "6".
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after the switch trigger
is released, have the tool serviced at a Makita service
center.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing jig saw blade
CAUTION:
Always clean out all chips or for-
eign matter adhering to the jig saw blade and/or
blade holder. Failure to do so may cause insufficient
tightening of the jig saw blade, resulting in a serious
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the jig saw blade or
the workpiece immediately after operation. They
may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
CAUTION:
Always secure the jig saw blade
firmly. Insufficient tightening of the jig saw blade may
cause the blade breakage or serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
When you remove the jig saw
blade, be careful not to hurt your fingers with the
top of the jig saw blade or the tips of workpiece.
Before installing the jig saw blade, make sure that the
jig saw blade clamp lever is in the released position.
To install the jig saw blade, insert the jig saw blade
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