Manual Makita DJR181RM Reciprocating Saw

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Switch action (Fig. 5)

CAUTION:

• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,

always check to see that the switch trigger actuates

properly and returns to the “OFF” position when

released.

• When not operating the tool, depress the lock-off

button from A side to lock the switch trigger in the OFF

position.

To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled, the

lock-off button is provided.

To start the tool, depress the lock-off button from B side

and pull the switch trigger.

Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the

switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. After

use, always press in the lock-off button from A side.

Lighting up the front lamp (Fig. 6) (For

DJR181)

CAUTION:

• Do not look in the light or see the source of light

directly.

Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp

keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.

The light automatically goes out 10 - 15 seconds after the

switch trigger is released.

NOTE:

• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be

careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower

the illumination.

Hook (Fig. 7) (For DJR181)

CAUTION:

• Depress the lock-off button from A side to lock the

switch trigger in the OFF position. (See the section

titled “switch action”.)

• Never hook the tool at high location or on potentially

unstable surface.

The hook is convenient for hanging the tool temporarily.

To use the hook, simply lift up hook until it snaps into the

open position.

When not in use, always lower hook until it snaps into the

closed position.

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 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.

To install the saw blade, always make sure that the blade

clamp lever is in released position on the insulation

cover before inserting the saw blade. If the blade clamp

lever is in fixed position, rotate the blade clamp lever in

the direction of the arrow so that it can be locked at the

released position . (Fig. 8)

Insert the saw blade into the blade clamp as far as it will

go. The blade clamp lever rotates and the saw blade is

fixed. Make sure that the saw blade cannot be extracted

even though you try to pull it out. (Fig. 9)

NOTE:

• If you do not insert the saw blade deep enough, the

saw blade may be ejected unexpectedly during

operation. This can be extremely dangerous.

If the lever is positioned inside the tool, switch on the tool

just a second to let the blade out as shown in the figure.

Remove the battery cartridge from the tool.

To remove the saw blade, rotate the blade clamp lever in

the direction of the arrow fully. The saw blade is removed

and the blade clamp lever is fixed at the released position

. (Fig. 10)

NOTE:

• Keep hands and fingers away from the lever during the

switching operation. Failure to do so may cause

personal injuries.

• If you remove the 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 .

OPERATION (Fig. 11)

CAUTION:

• Always press the shoe firmly 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.

• Always wear gloves to protect your hands from hot

flying chips when cutting metal.

• Be sure to always wear suitable eye protection which

conforms with current national standards.

• Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting

metal. Failure to do so will cause premature blade

wear.

Press the shoe firmly against the workpiece. Do not allow

the tool to bounce.

Bring the blade into light contact with the workpiece. First,

make a pilot groove using a slower speed. Then use a

aster speed to continue cutting.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the

battery cartridge is removed before attempting to

perform inspection or maintenance.

• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the

like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.

Replacing carbon brushes (Fig. 12)

Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace

when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon

brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon

brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only

identical carbon brushes.

Rating

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