Electric Brake - Makita JR140D Instruction Manual

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1. Lever
2. Shoe
1. Lock-off button
2. Switch trigger
ASSEMBLY
When the blade loses its cutting efficiency in one place along
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its cutting edge, reposition the shoe to utilize a sharp,
unused portion of its cutting edge. This will help to lengthen
the life of the blade. To reposition the shoe, loosen the lever
counterclockwise and slide the shoe forward or back to the
desired position. Then tighten the lever clockwise to firmly
secure the shoe.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
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• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
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properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled, a lock-
off button is provided.
To start the tool, press in the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. The lock-off button can be pressed in from
either left or right side of the tool.
Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

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.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Always clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to
the blade, blade clamp and/or slider. Failure to do so
may cause insufficient tightening of the blade, resulting
in a serious injury.
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