Makita JR001G Manuel D'instructions page 7

Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
► Fig.2: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
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 car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
NOTICE:
Do not use the lock/speed change lever
while the tool is running. The tool may be damaged.
► Fig.3: 1. Lock/speed change lever 2. Switch trigger
3. Status of the lock/speed change lever
► Fig.4
To start the tool, depress the lock/speed change lever
from either A or B side and pull the switch trigger.
Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Max tool speed can be changed in 2 steps.
• For high speed
When the lock/speed change lever is depressed
from A side, the stroke speed is at "2".
• For low speed
When the lock/speed change lever is depressed
from B side, the stroke speed is at "1".
When the lock/speed change lever is in
tool is locked and the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
position, the
Selecting the speed
High speed is suitable for cutting soft materials such as
wood. Low speed is suitable for cutting hard materials
such as metal.
Material
Wood
ALC
Mild Steel
Stainless Steel
Cast Iron
Aluminum
Plastic
NOTICE:
Always use the recipro saw blade
intended for cutting the material that you are
going to cut. Especially, when cutting stainless
steel or cast iron pipe, be sure to use the recipro
saw blade exclusively designed for cutting such
materials.
NOTICE:
Depending on the materials to be cut,
cutting in high speed may shorten the life of the
recipro saw blade.
Lighting up the front lamp
► Fig.5: 1. Lamp
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 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.
Adjusting the shoe
When the recipro saw 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 recipro saw
blade.
The position of the shoe can be adjusted in 6 levels.
To reposition the shoe, open the shoe adjusting lever
and select the suitable position, then close the shoe
adjusting lever.
► Fig.6: 1. Shoe 2. Shoe adjusting lever
NOTICE:
The shoe cannot be secured if
it is extended more than the
of stamping. Do not close the shoe
adjusting lever forcibly in such a position. It may
result in breakage of the lever.
NOTE: The shoe cannot be adjusted without opening
the shoe adjusting lever fully.
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Lock/speed Strokes per
change lever minute
position
2 0 - 3,000
(High speed)
1 0 - 2,300
(Low speed)
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