User Manual

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Metal cutting
Alwaysuseasuitablecoolant(cuttingoil)whencutting
metal.Failuretodosowillcausesignicantjigsaw
bladewear.Theundersideoftheworkpiececanbe
greased instead of using a coolant.
Dust extraction
►Fig.14: 1. Hose
Cleancuttingoperationscanbeperformedbycon-
necting this tool to a Makita vacuum cleaner. Insert the
hose of the vacuum cleaner into the hole at the rear of
the tool.
NOTE:Dustextractioncannotbeperformedwhen
makingbevelcuts.
Rip fence
Optional accessory
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before installing or
removing accessories.
Straight cuts
When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm or less, use
of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight cuts.
►Fig.15: 1. Rip fence (Guide rule)
To install, insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole
onthesideofthebasewiththefenceguidefacing
down. Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting width
position,thentightenthebolttosecureit.
►Fig.16: 1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Fence guide 4. Rip
fence (Guide rule)
Circular cuts
When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm or less in radius,
install the rip fence as follows.
►Fig.17: 1. Rip fence (Guide rule)
1. Insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on the
sideofthebasewiththefenceguidefacingup.
2. Insert the circular guide pin through either of the
twoholesonthefenceguide.Screwthethreadedknob
onto the pin to secure the pin.
►Fig.18: 1.Threadedknob2. Fence guide 3. Rip
fence (Guide rule) 4. Pin
3. Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting radius,
andtightenthebolttosecureitinplace.Thenmovethe
baseallthewayforward.
NOTE:AlwaysusejigsawbladesNo.B-17,B-18,
B-26 or B-27 when cutting circles or arcs.
Anti-splintering device for steel
base
Optional accessory
►Fig.19: 1. Anti-splintering device 2. Protrusion
For splinter-free cuts, the anti-splintering device can
beused.Toinstalltheanti-splinteringdevice,movethe
baseallthewayforwardandinsertitbetweenthetwo
protrusionsofthebase.
NOTE:Theanti-splinteringdevicecannotbeused
whenmakingbevelcuts.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged 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,
carbonbrushinspectionandreplacement,anyother
maintenanceoradjustmentshouldbeperformedby
MakitaAuthorizedorFactoryServiceCenters,always
using Makita replacement parts.