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Manual Makita DJR185 Reciprocating Saw

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• Low battery voltage:

The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool

will not operate. In this situation, remove and

recharge the battery.

Indicating the remaining battery capacity

(Only for battery cartridges with “B” at the end of the

model number.) (Fig. 3)

Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate

the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light

up for few seconds.

015658

NOTE:

• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient

temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the

actual capacity.

Switch action

CAUTION:

• Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,

always check to see that the switch lever/trigger

actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position

when released. (Fig. 4)

To prevent the switch lever/trigger from accidentally

pulled, the lock-off lever/button are provided.

To start the tool, pull either switch lever or trigger.

• For the switch lever, pull the lock-off lever and then pull

the switch lever to start the tool.

• For the switch trigger, depress the lock-off button and

then pull the switch trigger to start to the tool. The lock-

off button can be pressed from either right or left.

The tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the

switch lever/trigger. Release the switch lever/trigger to

stop.

NOTICE:

Do not pull the switch lever/trigger hard without pulling the

lock-off lever/button. This can cause switch breakage.

Lighting up the front lamp (Fig. 5)

CAUTION:

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

directly.

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

keeps on lighting while the switch lever/trigger is being

pulled.

The lamp automatically turns off 10-15 seconds after

releasing the switch lever/trigger.

Adjusting the shoe (Fig. 6)

When the blade loses its cutting efficiency in one place

along 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 bolt with hex wrench.

Slide the shoe to the desired position and then tighten the

bolt firmly.

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.

For Model DJR143, DJR183 (Fig. 7)

Insert the recipro saw blade into the blade clamp as far as

it will go. The blade clamp sleeve rotates and fixes the

saw blade. Make sure that the saw blade cannot be

extracted even though you try to pull it out.

CAUTION:

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

saw blade may be ejected unexpectedly during

operation. This can be extremely dangerous.

NOTE:

• You can not use the jig saw blade with DJR143 or

DJR183. (Fig. 8)

To remove the saw blade, rotate the blade clamp sleeve

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

removed and the blade clamp sleeve is fixed at the

released position.

NOTE:

• If you remove the saw blade without rotating the blade

clamp sleeve fully, the sleeve may not be fixed. In this

case, rotate the blade clamp sleeve fully, then make

the sleeve fixed at the released position.

For Model DJR145, DJR185 (Fig. 9 & 10)

To install the saw blade, loosen the bolt by hex wrench.

When installing a recipro saw blade, press the bolt with

the hex wrench to open the slot during inserting the blade.

(Fig. 11 & 12)

You can use both jig saw blades (B type) and recipro saw

blades according to your work. Insert the saw blade

Indicator lamps

Remaining

capacity

Lighted Off Blinking

75% to 100%

50% to 75%

25% to 50%

0% to 25%

Charge the

battery.

The battery may

have

malfunctioned.

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Brand	Makita
Model	DJR185
Category	Reciprocating Saws
File type	PDF
File size	6.1 MB

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In general, you can store power tools in a shed or garage, even if it sometimes freezes there. However, it is better for the lifespan of the power tool to store it in a dry place without major temperature fluctuations. In a shed or garage, differences in temperature can cause condensation to form, which can cause rust. In addition, tools that run on batteries last shorter and do not charge as well at very low temperatures. To be sure how your power tool needs to be stored, always thoroughly read the user manual.

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