Instructions

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Pulltheswitchtriggertolightupthelamp.Thelamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
Thelampgoesoutapproximately10secondsafter
releasing the switch trigger.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
NOTE: When the tool is overheated, the lamp blinks
for one minute. In this case, cool down the tool before
another operation.
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 the recipro
saw blade
CAUTION: Always clean out all chips or for-
eign matter adhering to the blade and around the
blade clamp.Failuretodosomaycauseinsufcient
tighteningoftheblade,resultinginaseriousinjury.
Toinstallthereciprosawblade,alwaysmakesurethat
the blade clamp lever (part of the blade clamp sleeve)
is in released position on the insulation cover before
inserting the recipro saw blade. If the blade clamp lever
isinxedposition,rotatethebladeclampleverinthe
direction of the arrow so that it can be locked at the
released positon .
►Fig.5: 1. Blade clamp lever 2. Released position
3. Fixed position
Insert the recipro saw blade into the blade clamp as far
asitwillgo.Thebladeclampsleeverotatesandxes
the recipro saw blade. Make sure that the recipro saw
blade cannot be extracted even though you try to pull
it out.
►Fig.6: 1. Recipro saw blade 2. Blade clamp sleeve
CAUTION: If you do not insert the recipro saw
blade deep enough, the recipro saw blade may be
ejected unexpectedly during operation.Thiscan
be extremely dangerous.
Toremovethereciprosawblade,rotatetheblade
clampleverinthedirectionofthearrowfully.Thereci-
pro saw blade is removed and the blade clamp lever is
xedatthereleasedposition .
►Fig.7: 1. Recipro saw blade 2. Blade clamp lever
CAUTION: Keep hands and ngers away from
the lever during the switching operation. Failure
to do so may cause personal injuries.
NOTE: If you remove the recipro saw blade without
rotating the blade clamp lever fully, the lever may not
be locked in the released position . In this case,
rotate the blade clamp lever fully again, then make
sure that the blade clamp lever locked at the released
position .
NOTE: If the blade clamp lever is positioned inside
thetool,switchonthetooljustasecondtoletthe
blade out. Remove the battery cartridge from the tool
before installing or removing the recipro saw blade.
OPERATION
CAUTION: Always press the shoe rmly
against the workpiece during operation. If the
shoe is removed or held away from the workpiece
duringoperation,strongvibrationand/ortwistingwill
be produced, causing the blade to snap dangerously.
CAUTION: Always wear gloves to protect
your hands from hot ying chips when cutting
metal.
CAUTION: Be sure to always wear suitable
eye protection which conforms with current
national standards.
CAUTION: Always use a suitable coolant
(cutting oil) when cutting metal. Failure to do so will
cause premature blade wear.
CAUTION: Do not quirk the blade during
cutting.
Presstheshoermlyagainsttheworkpiece.Donot
allow the tool to bounce. Bring the recipro saw blade
into light contact with the workpiece. First, make a pilot
grooveusingaslowerspeed.Thenuseafasterspeed
to continue cutting.
►Fig.8
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
TomaintainproductSAFETYandRELIABILITY,
repairs,anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshould
beperformedbyMakitaAuthorizedorFactoryService
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.