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Cordless Recipro Saw Equipped with Electric Brake MODEL JR140D 002475 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci- dents. JR140D 23 mm (7/8”) 0 - 2,700/min 465 mm (18-5/16”) 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) DC1414 A.
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3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distrac- tions can cause you to lose control. Electrical Safety 4. A battery operated tool with integral bat- teries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery.
SERVICE 21. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or main- tenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to cordless recipro saw safety rules.
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(1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. 3. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only MAKITA rechargeable marked on the charger label. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
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Table 1: RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS Length of Cord (Feet) AWG Size of Cord 9. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace them immediately. 10. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way;...
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 002482 1. Battery cartridge 2. Button 004346 1. Battery cartridge 2. Charging light 3. Battery Charger CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge •...
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NOTE: • The battery charger is for charging Makita battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer’s batteries. • When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used for a long period of time, it may not accept a full charge.
Electric brake This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool consis- tently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center. CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool.
001666 1. Blade clamp sleeve 2. Released position 3. Fixed position 001667 1. Blade 001668 1. Blade clamp sleeve OPERATION To install the saw blade, always make sure that the blade clamp sleeve is in released position before inserting the saw blade.
1 minute. Then check the tool while running and elec- tric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger. If elec- tric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita service center for repair. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any...
Ni-Cd ACCESSORIES Recycling the Battery The only way to dispose of a Makita battery is to recycle it. The law prohibits any other method of disposal. To recycle the battery: 1. Remove the battery from the tool. 2. a) Take the battery to your nearest Makita Factory Ser-...
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First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U.S.A., Inc. 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold...
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Paste 3. How did you learn about this product: Magazine From Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog 4. Most favored points are: Design Features Size Price Makita Brand MODEL NO. YEAR SERIAL NO. PHONE 20-29 30-39 40-49 Paste Paste Radio Exhibition...
Date Purchased When you need service: Send complete tool (prepaid) to one Dealer’s Name & Address of the Makita Factory Service Centers listed, or to an Authorized Makita Service Center. Be sure to attach a letter to the outside of Model No.
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MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.